
3 Sembrado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 Sembrado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offering approximately 4,307 square feet — one of the best values for this much space in South Orange County. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac near award-winning schools, with tasteful upgrades and an expansive floor plan, this home delivers the space, comfort, and lifestyle buyers are looking for, all without compromise. Ask agent about potential seller assist in buying down Buyer's interest rate with acceptable offer. Custom iron doors open to a grand entry that flows into a spacious formal living room and formal dining room. Crown molding, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and elevated baseboards add a polished feel throughout. The open kitchen is designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining, with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a center island, and a layout that opens directly to the family room — perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or casual nights at home. A standout feature of this home is its flexibility: with three separate ensuite bedrooms, it's ideally suited for multi-generational living, visiting guests, or anyone who wants extra privacy built in. The main level offers a bedroom with its own upgraded ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests or family members who prefer to avoid stairs, plus a guest bathroom and dedicated laundry room. Upstairs, a massive open loft offers endless flexibility for a second living area, playroom, or home office. A second ensuite bedroom has its own private upgraded bathroom with subway tile and an upgraded vanity, while the two remaining secondary bedrooms share a beautifully upgraded bathroom a subway-tiled shower. The expansive primary suite feels like a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, generous sitting area, walk-in closets, and upgraded vanities — spacious, private, and the place you'll look forward to escaping to at the end of the day. For added comfort and peace of mind, the home has been completely repiped, includes a whole house fan, and features an owned 28-panel solar system that helps reduce electricity costs. Enjoy a private backyard along the hillside and three citrus trees in front. This home also includes access to resort-style community amenities, including four Olympic-sized swimming pools, the RSM Beach Club swim lagoon, sport courts, parks, and trails. Simply put — this is an extraordinary amount of home, in an unbeatable location, at a value that's hard to find anywhere else in South Orange County.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 3 closed
Rancho Santa Margarita · Single Family Residence
Listed 16.3% below the median closed sale of $2,210,000. Price per sqft ($430) is a 27% discount to closed comps ($591). Closed comps sold at 100% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Winslow | Ladera Ranch | 1999 | 5 | 5 | 3,792 | 6,601 | $633 | $2.40M | 40 | 92 |
| 2 Water Lily | Coto de Caza | 1999 | 5 | 6 | 4,412 | 8,783 | $759 | $3.35M | 5 | 83 |
| 1132 Summit Oak | Lake Forest | 2018 | 5 | 5 | 4,769 | 6,351 | $710 | $3.38M | 52 | 80 |
| 10 Thorn Oak | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1996 | 5 | 5 | 4,170 | 7,500 | $598 | $2.50M | 95 | 80 |
| 5512 Heritage Oak Drive | Lake Forest | 2020 | 5 | 5 | 4,900 | 6,325 | $691 | $3.39M | 35 | 80 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4,408.6 | 7,112 | $678.2 | $3.00M | 45.4 | |||
| Median | 4,412 | $3.35M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (3)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Thorn Oak | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1995 | 05/26/2026 | 6 | 5 | 4,035 | 5,760 | $2.21M | $2.21M | $548 | 1.00 | 38 | 82 |
| 21911 Via Del Lago | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1991 | 05/26/2026 | 5 | 4 | 3,728 | 7,000 | $2.20M | $2.05M | $550 | 0.93 | 39 | 77 |
| 49 Bell Canyon Dr | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1994 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | 4 | 4,008 | 10,150 | $2.50M | $2.71M | $676 | 1.08 | 27 | 62 |
| Total: 3 · Average | 5.7 | 4.3 | 3,923.667 | 7,636.667 | $2.32M | $2.32M | $591.333 | — | 34.666666666666664 | ||||
| Median | 4,008 | $2.21M | $2.21M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.