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This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 9 El Tambor in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is listed for $1,299,000 ($999 per sqft). Built in 1993, the home offers 1,300 sqft of living space on a 0.11 acres lot.

Agent Description

Nestled within the quiet, established Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms of thoughtfully updated living space. Ideally situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac, the home features a bright and open floor plan with a spacious living room, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace.

This area flows seamlessly into the remodeled kitchen, which includes an island that connects back to the main living area. The entire downstairs has been updated, including new flooring, fresh paint, a modernized kitchen, and energy-efficient windows throughout.

Additional highlights include plantation shutters, crown molding in select bedrooms, and fresh paint in the primary bedroom and primary bathroom. The primary suite offers dual sinks and generous closet space. The private backyard, with no rear neighbors, features artificial turf and new laminate fencing, creating a comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining.

Residents in the community also enjoy access to top-rated schools and a wide range of resort-style amenities, including the picturesque Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the popular Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and lagoon, multiple community pools, sports courts, 13 parks, playgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails that connect to O'Neill Regional Park.

With convenient access to the Foothill Transportation Corridor 241, the community offers an ideal balance of scenic surroundings and commuter-friendly convenience. An exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Rancho Santa Margarita living, this is a home you won’t want to miss.

Key Features

  • Built in 1993
  • 0.11 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Private pool

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2 spaces
1993

Amenities

PoolView

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,947/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$939
Interest$5,629
Insurance$379

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

9 El Tambor

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Quartz CountersHigh CeilingsRecessed LightingOpen FloorplanSliding Doors

Exterior Features

FencePoolCommunity Features Included: CurbsBikingHikingFoothillsStreet LightsSidewalksParkSprinklers In FrontCul-de-sacYard

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetVinyl

Construction

Stucco

Views

Hills

Parking

Garage

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopCooktop - GasDishwasherMicrowaveRangeRange - GasRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 9 El Tambor is listed at $1,299,000 ($999/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,629 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1993, 0.11 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Private pool. Interior Features: Quartz Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting. Exterior Features: Fence, Pool, Community Features Included: Curbs.

This property is listed by Susan Stoker and can be reached at 9495108917 or susanstoker1@att.net.

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Susan Stoker

Agent at Bullock Russell RE Services

(949) 510-8917

Listed by Bullock Russell RE Services · View on Broker Site

MLS# OC26120346· Source: listhub· Updated 2 days ago

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9 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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