42 La Sordina
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Circa Properties, Inc. · Laura Hamann · 7142645069 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26137113 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 20:16 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering approximately 2,200 square feet of living space, this home features soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The spacious living room with fireplace flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, complete with stainless steel appliances, a large center island, and access to a newer deck perfect for outdoor dining. The desirable floor plan includes a main-level primary suite featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Downstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and a versatile bonus room with direct backyard access—ideal as a playroom, media room, office, or second living space. The private backyard offers lush grass, a spacious patio, and mature lemon and lime trees. Additional highlights include a PEX repipe, interior paint, newer deck, and a three-car garage. Enjoy access to Melinda Heights and SAMLARC amenities, including pools, parks, pickleball courts, sports facilities, the Beach Club, and scenic RSM Lake. Conveniently located near award-winning schools, shopping, dining, O'Neill Regional Park, and the 241 Toll Road. No Mello-Roos and low HOA. Experience the best of Rancho Santa Margarita living!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26137113
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,190 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0955 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1996
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 116
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Den, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Deck, Patio
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Greenbelt
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- New Condition, Vinyl
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Fishing, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Sport Court, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $125.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $91.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Melinda Heights
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.3 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.7 mi |
| Portola Hills Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.8 mi |
| Trabuco Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | 9–12 | 1.8 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 2.1 mi |
| Del Lago Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | K–6 | 2.2 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 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
- $1,250,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,449,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,325,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-14 09:41 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 07:15 | $1,250,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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