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51 Calle Alamitos

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

4 beds
3 baths
1,734 sqft
3,768 sqft lot
$663 per sqft
1997 build
– on site

Melinda Heights Home with Stunning Views – No Rear Neighbors! Not in a high fire danger zone! Fire insurance quote available at approximately $3,000 / year! Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita’s coveted Melinda Heights neighborhood! Enjoy serene natural views with no neighbors behind you—just the beautiful backdrop that makes this community truly one of a kind. This versatile 4-bedroom home (originally offered as 3 bedrooms plus a den/office) features an optional door and closet, as shown in the MLS photos, offering flexible living space for your needs. The first floor is bright and inviting with abundant natural light, upgraded flooring, fresh paint, and a fully remodeled, expanded kitchen—perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Step outside to your spacious backyard with low-maintenance turf, ideal for gatherings or giving your furry friends room to play. Upstairs, you’ll find all bedrooms, a convenient laundry area, and a recently remodeled primary suite. Enjoy a spa-like custom tile shower with a walk-in enclosure, an upgraded vanity, and a generous walk-in closet. Additional Highlights: Access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s top-notch amenities: beach club, lake, tennis courts, water park, scenic trails, and more—all included with low HOA dues No Mello Roos Low property tax rate of approximately 1.01% Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded home with exceptional privacy and access to all that RSM has to offer!

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Ryan Argue / Plan A Real Estate / ryan@planArealestate.com

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 11, 2025 •

MLS# OC25122866 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1997
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Total Number Of Units:

1
Structure Type:

House
Stories Total:

2
Entry Level:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Levels:

Two
Entry Location:

1
Room Type:

All Bedrooms Up
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room
Laundry:

Inside
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1734.00

Location

Directions:

Melinda to Via arribo
Latitude:

33.65192100
Longitude:

-117.62267000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Size Area:

3768.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.0865
Lot Size SqFt:

3768.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

320.48
Tax Tract:

15315
Tax Lot:

52

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

83665224
Showings Begin:

2025-06-06

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary:

MELHEI
Elementary School:

Melinda Heights
Middle School:

Rancho Santa Margarita
Middle School:

RASAMA
High School:

Trabucco Hills
High School:

TRAHIL2
High School District:

Saddleback Valley Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

Emerald Ridge Liberty (ERLH)
Subdivision:

Emerald Ridge Liberty (ERLH)
Features:

Street Lights
Association Amenities:

Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Meeting Room
Association:

Samlarc
Association:

Yes
Association Fee:

$87
Association Fee 2:

69.00
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Association Fee 2 Frequency:

Monthly
Pool:

Association
Senior Community:

No
Spa:

1
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

Association
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,150,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,157
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$316
HOA fees	$156
Utilities	$192 See report
Total	$6,821/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/6/25 Jun 6, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,150,000	89.5% (10.2% / YR)
9/13/16 Sep 13, 2016		CRMLS_CA	$607,000	-2.1%
8/14/16 Aug 14, 2016		CRMLS_CA	$619,900

33% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $20k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $160k over asking price.

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This house located in Liberty, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently for sale for $1,150,000. 51 Calle Alamitos is a 1,734 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 13 days. 51 Calle Alamitos is in the Liberty neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita and has a WalkScore® of 9, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Trabuco Hills High School.

Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Plan A Real Estate. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 00:05 on Jun 19.

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