16 Crucillo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Bullock Russell RE Services · Lisa Piltz · 949-292-5528 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26181642 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:27 UTC
About this property
This Single Family Detached home in Rancho Santa Margarita, backs up to the stunning Saddleback Mountains which provides a beautiful backdrop to this amazing home. Beautifully refreshed and move-in ready, 16 Crucillo offers outstanding curb appeal, fresh landscaping and picturesque mountain views. Step inside to a light-filled living room with hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings and a gas fireplace with a new mantle. Travertine flooring continues throughout the main level. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a new gas range with griddle option, dishwasher, microwave, included refrigerator, pantry, fresh white cabinetry and granite counters. Just off the kitchen, a dining area with ceiling fan opens to a cozy living space, perfect for staying connected while cooking, dining and visiting. French doors with sidelights lead to the backyard, and a powder room completes the main level. The landscaped backyard features a large patio, grassy lawn and raised planter with a mature orange tree and colorful flowers, with potential for an herb or vegetable garden. New vinyl fencing, paved side yards, newly painted interior including walls, cabinets and all woodwork along with new baseboards, and new exterior paint, add to the appeal. Upstairs, new wood laminate flooring flows throughout. The primary suite offers high ceilings, ceiling fan and a spacious walk-in closet. The remodeled primary bath features a walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling marble-pattern ceramic tile, new fixtures and flooring, and double-sink vanity. The hall bath has new tile flooring and shower fixtures. Two secondary bedrooms enjoy Saddleback Mountain views and closet organizers. Additional highlights include a newer water heater(2023), Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, and direct-access 2-car garage with designated laundry area, washer and dryer included. Enjoy RSM amenities including the Beach Club & Lagoon, 4 pools, 13 parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, pickleball and sport courts, walking and biking paths, plus nearby O’Neill Regional Park. Trader Joe’s, Target, and many other shopping options at your fingertips. Cinépolis theatre and numerous casual and upscale dining options including Celindas on the lake, Tutto Fresco, and Hanna's. Community events include the 4th of July Spectacular, movies and concerts in the park and much more, which make RSM such a vibrant family friendly community with low HOA's. Convenient access to the 241 Toll Road completes the package. The best in OC!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26181642
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,428 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0826 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1987
- Stories
- 2
More property detailsCollapse
Listing
- Days on market
- 60
Building
- Year built
- 1987
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Living Room, Other
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Vinyl, Wood
- Property outlook
- Hills, Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association amenities
- Sport Court, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Courts
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $91.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Trabuco Mesa
- Middle / junior school
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High school
- Trabuco 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 | 0.4 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 0.6 mi |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.5 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.4 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.
Check the California School Directory ↗Price and tax history
Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,050,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,050,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:45 | $1,050,000 |
MLS values are reported for this listing, not prior sales. Observation dates show when our importer saw an asking price, not when the MLS changed it. Up to 24 observations are retained; changes between refreshes may be missed. This is not a complete price or sales history.
Property taxes
Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.
Source: MLS feed. Only supplied tax years are shown, up to 10 years; this is not a county tax archive. Amounts may be corrected and taxes may change after purchase. Verify assessments and current taxes with the county. These values do not automatically fill the payment calculator.
Market trends in Rancho Santa Margarita
Active residential homes for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
23 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
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.
Payment calculator
Explore a fixed-rate loan scenario. The price comes from this listing; a 20% down payment and 30-year term are starting assumptions, not requirements. Enter your own interest rate—not APR—and estimated costs.
Illustration only—not a rate quote, preapproval, lending offer or affordability determination. Assumes equal monthly payments on a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan; no adjustable rates, interest-only periods or balloon payments. Excludes closing costs, utilities, maintenance, special assessments and other unentered costs. Actual payments and escrow can differ. Review a Loan Estimate with your lender.
Understanding homeownership costs — CFPB ↗