4 El Vaquero Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 | MLS #OC26224578
This home qualifies for a FREE DOWN PAYMENT GRANT of up to 3.5% of the purchase price through True Prime Mortgage! Welcome home to Rancho Santa Margarita – ranked the #1 safest city in Orange County for over ten years! This beautiful single family residence features three spacious bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, and just over 1,600 square feet of living space. Located on a desirable corner lot with no neighbors on one side and plenty of extra parking, this home has been immaculately well maintained and has amazing curb appeal. An inviting living room entry with cozy fireplace welcomes you into the home. There is a formal dining room which leads to a generous-sized kitchen, complete with a new gas range, granite counters and tile backsplash. On the other side of the kitchen you’ll encounter a large family room with direct access to your attached two-car garage. Both the living and family rooms provide sliding door access to your private backyard, featuring a custom outdoor fireplace, patio cover, and plenty of space for outdoor living with both grass and hardscape. The corner lot location of this home allows for a generously-sized wrap-around yard. The principal suite is located upstairs, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts tall vaulted ceilings and a private outdoor deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and city lights. Walking distance to three different schools, including elementary, middle, and high school. Very low HOA dues of only $91 per month and NO MELLO ROOS! Very low tax rate of just over 1%. Enjoy access to all the amenities that Rancho Santa Margarita master community has to offer, including the beach club, RSM lake, pools, tennis courts, a water park, walking trails, and much more! In addition to being the #1 safest city in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita is now the #1 safest city and has the lowest level of crime in all of California. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Property Details
Price:
$1,149,900
MLS #:
OC26224578
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Ranchwood R2 RW
Neighborhood:
r2ranchosantamargaritacentral
Listed Date:
Oct 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,602
Lot Size:
4,000 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1986
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Schools
School District:
Saddleback Valley Unified
Interior
Appliances
Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Unfurnished, Granite Counters
Laundry Features
In Garage
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Trail(s), Playground, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Biking Trails
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Curbs, Watersports, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Fishing, Lake, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
Covered Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Other Structures
Storage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Wrap Around
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Stories
2
View
Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, City Lights, Hills
Financial
HOA Fee
$91
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
SAMLARC
HOA Phone
949-709-0010
Map
Community
- Address4 El Vaquero Rancho Santa Margarita CA
- SubdivisionRanchwood (R2) (RW)
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92688
Subdivisions in Rancho Santa Margarita
- Alicante ALI
- Avelino AVEL
- Belflora BLF
- Bella Ventana BVT
- Belterraza BTR
- Brighton Glen BG
- Brisa del Lago I BD
- Brisa del Lago II BDII
- Brisa Ladera BL
- Cabo Vista CVS
- California Tesoro CATS
- Candelero CAN
- Cantamar CANT
- Cantobrio I R1 CB1
- Castile CAST
- Corte Melina CM
- Cresta Vista CRV
- Dove Ridgepointe DRP
- El Caserio R1 EC
- Emerald Crest DCEC
- Emerald Ridge Liberty ERLH
- Fairway Ridge DFR
- Fiesta FIES
- La Tierra LTC
- La Ventana LAV
- Lakeridge DLR
- Las Flores R1 LF
- Las Flores R2 LF
- Laurels DLAU
- Los Abanicos LOSA
- Los Portillos LSP
- Lyon Promenade LYPM
- Magnolia MAGN
- Marbella MB
- Mission Courts R1 MC
- Mission Courts R2 MC
- Mission Greens R1 MG
- Mission Greens R2 MG
- MontaLaMDL
- Montana Del Lago MDL
- Montecito MO
- Montilla MNT
- Ranchwood R1 RW
- Ranchwood R2 RW
- Santa Fe SAFE
- Sausalito SAU
- Sea Country SEAC
- Serabrisa SRB
- Seranada SER
- Terracina TERC
- Tesoro Trails TESTR
- Tierra Montanosa TIEM
- Tijeras Creek Villas TCV
- Trabuco – Elms THE
- Trabuco – Promontory THP
- Trabuco – Springs THS
- Traditions TRAD
- Villavante VVT
- Vista La Cuesta VLC
- Vista Ladera R2 VL
- Vista Pointe Estates VSPE
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Rancho Santa Margarita as of Oct 27, 2026
46
Single Family Listed
58
Avg DOM
639
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,384,458
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Ranchwood (R2) (RW) subdivision, 4 El Vaquero Rancho Santa Margarita CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688. It is listed for $1,149,900 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,602 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1986. The current price per square foot is $718. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Santa Margarita is $639. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Santa Margarita is $1,384,458. To schedule a showing of MLS#oc26224578 at 4 El Vaquero in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, contact your Compass agent at 310.409.7242.
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