Expansive Living Room with Dining Area Centered Around an Exquisite Marble Fireplace
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16 Calle Maria, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$889K2bd · 2ba · 1,475 sqft
Lot 0 sqft•HOA $700/mo•Condominium•
Active
•86d on market•MLS# OC-26108401

Property Description

Welcome to 16 Calle Maria in the highly desirable lakeside community of Marbella in Rancho Santa Margarita! Rarely available SINGLE STORY living filled with character and charm, this inviting home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage with a driveway, plus only one shared wall for added privacy. Plenty of guest parking is conveniently located directly in front of the home, making it easy to welcome family and friends. The grand living room is truly the heart of the home, featuring soaring high ceilings, recessed lighting, and a romantic fireplace with a custom mantel, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The charming dining alcove showcases custom stained glass windows that add timeless character and architectural charm. If you are looking for that WOW factor, this is it! The perfect space to relax, entertain, and create lasting memories. The spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings and dual oversized walk-in closets with custom closet organizers, providing exceptional storage and organization while creating a true sense of space and comfort. The primary bathroom is enhanced by a skylight that fills the space with beautiful natural light, creating a bright and airy retreat. This home has been beautifully refreshed with brand-new laminate flooring, new baseboards, fresh interior paint in Dunn-Edwards Light Beige, new recessed lighting, updated electrical switches and outlets, and new bathroom light fixtures, making it truly move-in ready. Plantation shutters in select rooms add timeless style and warmth throughout. Enjoy everything Marbella has to offer, just moments from the lake, resort-style pool and spa, parks, restaurants, shopping, and scenic walking trails. This is a rare opportunity to own a charming SINGLE STORY home in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most sought-after communities.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1986

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1986
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Condominium
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
Courtyard, Mountain(s)
Flooring
Laminate
Roof
Tile
City
Rancho Santa Margarita
Zip Code
92688
County
Orange
Listed byUnknown Office, Christina Ford

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$4,495.27
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$711,200
Total Interest
$907,096
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,618,296
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

16 Calle Maria, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Rancho Santa Margarita · Condominium

$889K
Affordable Tier
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sqft
1,475
Lot
0 sqft
Year
1986
$/Sqft
$603
Pool: Yes✓
Spa: Yes✓
View: mountain✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 26.1% above the median closed sale of $705,000. Closed comps sold at 102% of list — strong seller's market.

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $889K· $603/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $705K
+$184K (+26.1%)
Active comps
vs active median $840K
+$49K (+5.8%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $653
−$50 (−7.6%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
5 Calle Del NorteRancho Santa Margarita1989221,5030$665$999,90015790
12 Via EmpanadaRancho Santa Margarita1992221,5030$715$1.07M12289
12 Montana Del Lago DriveRancho Santa Margarita1992321,34452,296$543$730,00012886
189 Encantado CanyonRancho Santa Margarita1992221,2304,073$671$825,00014784
54 Paseo VientoRancho Santa Margarita1997231,25637,713$669$840,0007283
Total: 5 · Average2.22.21,367.231,360.667$652.6$893,960125.2
Median1,344$840,000

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
19 EncantadoRancho Santa Margarita199008/25/2026221,3293,842$759,000$740,000$5570.979688
59 Via CordobaRancho Santa Margarita199409/16/2026221,31819,500$699,000$705,000$5351.017587
73 Camino Del OroRancho Santa Margarita199209/29/2026221,22525,172$699,000$695,000$5670.995687
67 Wild HorseRancho Santa Margarita198710/06/2026331,46048,609$905,000$920,000$6301.022485
10 GeraniumRancho Santa Margarita198608/28/2026221,01930,296$499,990$549,000$5391.102883
Total: 5 · Average2.22.21,270.225,483.8$721,800$721,800$565.6—55.8
Median1,318$705,000$705,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.