4 Beds
3 Baths
1,795 SqFt
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,795 SqFt
Open House
Sat Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,795 sqft
Price per Sqft $779
Subdivision Arroyo Oaks (Ao)
MLS Listing ID NP26114816
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
HOA Fees $267/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1991
Lot Size 6,599 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Some houses check boxes. This one also tells a story, written in sunlight and oak, in garden mornings and long Sunday dinners, and it begins the moment you step through the front door. Tucked into the cherished Arroyo Oaks community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has been renovated with the kind of devotion you can't fake, and it reveals itself around every corner.
Sunlight is the first thing that will win your heart. It spills through expansive windows and rises with the vaulted ceilings, bathing every room in a golden glow no photograph could capture. Underfoot, rich European oak flooring runs throughout, framed by crown molding and custom plantation shutters. These are timeless California touches chosen not by a builder, but by someone who cherished coming home here.
The heart of the house is the remodeled kitchen, where quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a full pantry flow effortlessly into the family room. Picture it: firelight flickering, the bay window framing the garden, a Sunday dinner drifting long past dessert because no one wants the evening to end.
Upstairs, the primary suite is a love letter to quiet mornings, with vaulted ceilings, peaceful views, a walk-in closet, and dual vanities that let the day begin gently. Three more bedrooms, each with built-in storage, stand ready for kids, guests, or the home office you've been dreaming of.
Then you step outside, and the romance deepens.
The backyard is one of the largest in the community, a secret garden kept just for you. With no rear neighbors, the soundtrack here is birdsong and breeze through mature trees. A custom Alumawood patio cover shades candlelit al fresco dinners and slow afternoons, while an organically raised garden thrives beside established fruit trees, the kind of beauty that makes visitors stop mid-sentence. Two storage sheds keep it all effortless.
The practical magic continues inside: a garage with built-in cabinetry, a workbench, and ceiling racks, plus first-floor laundry with clever under-stair storage. Beyond your door, enjoy the community pool and spa, top-rated schools, scenic trails, and the coast just a short drive away.
Homes like this are rare, not for the square footage, but for the soul. The light, the garden, the quiet, the warmth of a home that has been deeply loved. You'll feel it the moment you cross the threshold.
Come see it. We think it might be love at first sight.
Location
State CA
County Orange
Area R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
Rooms
Other Rooms Storage
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
Heating Central, Electric, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, High Efficiency
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room
Inclusions Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s)
Parking Features Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Good Condition, Wood
Pool Community, In Ground, Association
Community Features Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Amenities Available Clubhouse, Sport Court, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
View Y/N Yes
View Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Spanish Tile
Accessibility None
Porch Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Yard
Dwelling Type House
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Storage
New Construction No
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
Schools
Elementary Schools Arroyo Vista
High Schools Tesoro
School District Capistrano Unified
Others
HOA Name Arroyo Maintenance
Senior Community No
Tax ID 80514118
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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