Welcome to 5 Altivo, nestled in the highly sought-after Balantree Community of Rancho Santa Margarita. This beautifully updated home features a light, neutral color palette and stylish vinyl plank flooring throughout. High, vaulted ceilings and an abundance of windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upon entry, you'll find the dining area straight ahead and a cozy living room to the right, currently being used as a home office and featuring charming bench seating beneath the front window. A convenient under-stair storage area adds functionality to the layout. The heart of the home is the open-concept great room, where the kitchen seamlessly flows into the family room—perfect for modern living. The family room offers a cozy gas fireplace, while the kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops, crisp white shaker cabinetry, matte black appliances, a gas range, and a picturesque window overlooking the backyard. A sliding glass door leads to a private outdoor retreat, featuring a patio area and low-maintenance artificial turf—perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the Southern California sunshine. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms. The spacious primary suite features two closets: one large walk-in closet with a barn door located in the en-suite bathroom, and a second closet with mirrored wardrobe doors in the bedroom itself. The primary bath feels like a spa retreat with its freestanding soaking tub, step-in shower, dual sink vanity, and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bathroom with dual sinks, a tub/shower combination, a private water closet, and stylish shiplap accenting the walls. Linen storage is conveniently located at the upstairs landing. This energy-efficient home also includes solar panels, helping to reduce utility costs year-round. Residents of Rancho Santa Margarita enjoy access to a wealth of amenities, including the Beach Club and Lagoon, scenic lake, multiple swimming pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball courts, hiking trails, clubhouses, and more. Welcome Home!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Amy Balsz DRE #01945597 949-246-5222,
First Team Real Estate
$1,150,000
5 Altivo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,970sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1997
-- sqft lot
$1,144,800 Zestimate®
$584/sqft
$235/mo HOA
What's special
Home officePrivate outdoor retreatSpacious primary suiteOpen-concept great roomStylish vinyl plank flooringPatio areaAbundance of windows
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 26, 2025 at 04:15pm
Listing Provided by:
Amy Balsz DRE #01945597 949-246-5222,
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25097852
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Lap, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lagoon
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 93027495
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder model: Findley
- Builder name: Shea Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ballantree (Balt)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Meeting Room, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $148 monthly
- HOA name: Balantree
- HOA phone: 949-833-2600
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second HOA name: Salmarc
- Second HOA phone: 949-448-6000
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $584/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,097,622
- Annual tax amount: $11,472
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
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