16 Calle Maria
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Ford Realty Group · Christina Ford · 949-922-3673 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26108401 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 06:58 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26108401
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,475 Sq Ft
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1986
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 93
Building
- Year built
- 1986
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Attic, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Accessibility features
- No Stairs, Parking, Accessible Entrance
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Oversized, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features
- Awnings, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Greenbelt, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- Courtyard, Mountains, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association amenities
- Sport Court, Dog Park, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $840.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $91.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Trabuco Mesa
- Middle / junior school
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High school
- Trabucco Hills
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.1 mi |
| Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 0.5 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.5 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 0.6 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.9 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $869,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,000,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $889,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-15 10:52 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 18:26 | $869,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 08:47 | $889,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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