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Sold for $1,200,000 on 05/23/25
Listing Provided by:
Maryam Amiri DRE #01804754 877-973-3346,
Redfin,
Christopher Bistolas DRE #01838313,
Redfin
$1,200,000
22 Santolina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,534sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,202,900 Zestimate®
$782/sqft
$4,555 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 05:06pm
Listing Provided by:
Maryam Amiri DRE #01804754 877-973-3346,
Redfin,
Christopher Bistolas DRE #01838313,
Redfin
Bought with:
Erin Lowery, DRE #01315859
Keller Williams Realty Irvine
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25076617
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,534 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio, Terrace
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Fencing: Good Condition,Privacy,Vinyl,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4,500 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 83311137
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Cantobrio I (R1) (Cb1)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
- Association name: SAMLARC
- Association phone: 949-709-0010
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,202,900