10 Pasada Valiente
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Real Broker · Zen Ziejewski · CRMLS
MLS # OC26152575 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:12 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 10 Pasada Valiente—the best-priced detached homes in Rancho Santa Margarita. This wonderful home sits in a quiet, private setting. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is just a short walk to the lake and top-rated schools—a location that's hard to come by and even harder to leave. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light, with spacious living areas that flow effortlessly for everyday comfort and easy entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen opens to the dining and family rooms, creating a natural gathering space for family and guests alike. All three bedrooms are upstairs, offering a comfortable, private retreat away from the main living areas—including a generously sized primary suite with a walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, views, and more. The tranquil backyard provides your own outdoor escape, perfect for relaxing evenings or weekend gatherings. Beyond your doorstep, enjoy everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer: scenic trails around the lake, resort-style community pools, parks, and quick access to shopping and dining — all within a peaceful, tucked-away setting that still keeps you close to it all. With exceptional value rarely found in this sought-after community, this is Orange County living at its finest — quiet, connected, walkable, and priced to move. SMART BUYER CERTIFIED HOME! Buy with confidence — this home has completed pre-listing inspections, seller disclosures, property reports, and a clear title before hitting the market, helping provide a smoother, more transparent buying experience.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26152575
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,522 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0826 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1987
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 44
Building
- Year built
- 1987
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Tile
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Attic, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, Attic, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Hills, Mountains, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $91.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Cielo Vista
- Middle / junior school
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High school
- Trabucco Hills
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.1 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 0.2 mi |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 0.9 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.9 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.2 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
- $1,049,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,125,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,079,900
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-15 09:35 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 16:50 | $1,049,900 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:38 | $1,079,900 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 07:34 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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