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Located in the sought-after Tierra Linda community in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, this home offers beautiful hillside views and a highly functional 3 bedroom plus loft floor plan. The layout features one bedroom and full bathroom on the main level and two bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms upstairs, plus a spacious open loft / Flex space. Skylights in both the loft and primary suite bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and airy feel throughout this beautiful home. The open floor plan offers welcoming living and dining spaces anchored by a gas fireplace. Details include sliding glass door leading to the back patio creating seamless indoor-outdoor living, LVP flooring, new carpet, fresh paint. The expanded and remodeled kitchen showcases new cabinetry with soft close features, quartz countertops, stainless steel farm sink, 5 burner gas stove and oven, recessed lighting, and an large eating nook. The downstairs bedroom also has sliding glass doors with direct access to the backyard patio, is perfect for a home office or guest bedroom and is adjacent to a full bathroom. Step outside to a large, sunny backyard with hillside views and enjoy the perfect weather Rancho Santa Margarita offers. The primary suite is generously sized and offers a comfortable retreat with a skylight, ceiling fan, a large walk-in closet and a ensuite bathroom showcasing dual vanities, new light fixture, wood cabinetry, and a frameless glass walk-in shower with a new door. The third bedroom offers panoramic hillside views and can easily accommodate a Queen sized bed. An oversized loft / Flex space with large skylights offers endless possibilities: a tv room, a kid space, a craft room - anything you need extra space for. Additional highlights include a whole house fan, two-car garage, and a recently REPIPED community. Enjoy being within walking distance to Tijeras Creek Golf Course, along with access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s extensive amenities, including pools, lake access, beach club, tennis courts, pickleball, sports fields, and scenic walking paths. Located in an area served by California Distinguished Schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment and offering low taxes, this property presents a flexible opportunity—ideal as a 3-bedroom starter home, a perfect downsize, or a lock-and-leave residence. An excellent investment in a strong, amenity-rich community and all just a short drive away from the beautiful beaches California is known for. Welcome Home!
Listing agent: Francisca Rio Fuentes DRE #01910938 frankie@frankierio.com, Listing office: First Team Real Estate
MLS data updated 11/3/2026, 7:59:25 PM PT
Source: CRMLS, MLS #: OC26067081
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$965,000Closed sale · May 7, 2026ZIP 92688 · May 2026
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