Step into this beautifully reimagined Melinda Heights home with breathtaking mountain views, where every detail has been thoughtfully updated to create a modern and inviting retreat. Recently remodeled from top to bottom, the home showcases brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, and updated cabinetry with all new fresh paint. Complemented by lighting, the updates bring a fresh sophistication to every space. Set on a larger lot than many in the area, the home welcomes you with a private front courtyard and an extended two-car garage with a long driveway, offering both charm and practicality. The highly sought-after floorplan includes a main floor full bedroom and bath, perfect for guests or multi-generational living. Soaring ceilings and expansive windows bring in an abundance of natural lighting, while a cozy gas fireplace with a built-in entertainment niche anchors the living room. The kitchen blends charm with functionality, featuring new kitchen faucet, stainless appliances, and freshly painted cabinets. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers dual wardrobe closets with custom built-ins, along with an en suite bath featuring dual vanities, a large soaking tub and shower combo. Two additional bedrooms complete the second level, providing plenty of space for family or work-from-home flexibility. Step outside to your private backyard oasis—perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings. A covered patio, built-in barbecue, and large island bar set the stage for gatherings with beautifully landscaped grounds. Ideally located across from award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary and Altisima Park, you’ll enjoy access to association amenities including a pool, tennis and basketball courts, and soccer fields. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle, thoughtfully updated and move-in ready.
Sold for $1,212,000 on 10/23/25
Listing Provided by:
Joshua Richardson DRE #01896924 949466-9785,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,212,000
18 Via Trompeta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
5,780 Square Feet Lot
$1,209,700 Zestimate®
$713/sqft
$5,752 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 06:24pm
Listing Provided by:
Joshua Richardson DRE #01896924 949466-9785,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with:
Michelle Tsai Aun, DRE #01830733
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25172004
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Tile Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Pool features: Association
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,780 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 83906206
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Brisa Ladera (Bl)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Barbecue, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Association name: Brisa Ladera
- Association phone: 949-448-6000
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
- Second association phone: 949-448-6000
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
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Estimated market value
$1,209,700