Welcome to 5 Altivo, nestled in the highly sought-after Balantree Community of Rancho Santa Margarita. This beautifully updated home features a light, neutral color palette and stylish vinyl plank flooring throughout. High, vaulted ceilings and an abundance of windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upon entry, you'll find the dining area straight ahead and a cozy living room to the right, currently being used as a home office and featuring charming bench seating beneath the front window. A convenient under-stair storage area adds functionality to the layout. The heart of the home is the open-concept great room, where the kitchen seamlessly flows into the family room, perfect for modern living. The family room offers a cozy gas fireplace, while the kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops, crisp white shaker cabinetry, matte black appliances, a gas range, and a picturesque window overlooking the backyard. A sliding glass door leads to a private outdoor retreat, featuring a patio area and low-maintenance artificial turf, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the Southern California sunshine. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms. The spacious primary suite features two closets: one large walk-in closet with a barn door located in the en-suite bathroom, and a second closet with mirrored wardrobe doors in the bedroom itself. The primary bath feels like a spa retreat with its freestanding soaking tub, step-in shower, dual sink vanity, and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bathroom with dual sinks, a tub/shower combination, a private water closet, and stylish shiplap accenting the walls. Linen storage is conveniently located at the upstairs landing. This energy-efficient home also includes solar panels, helping to reduce utility costs year-round. Residents of Rancho Santa Margarita enjoy access to a wealth of amenities, including the Beach Club and Lagoon, scenic lake, multiple swimming pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball courts, hiking trails, clubhouses, and more. Welcome Home!
Sold for $1,150,000 on 10/10/25
Listing Provided by:
Amy Balsz DRE #01945597 949-246-5222,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with: Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty
$1,150,000
5 Altivo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,970sqft
Condominium
Built in 1997
-- sqft lot
$1,155,300 Zestimate®
$584/sqft
$4,597 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 10, 2025 at 07:37pm
Listing Provided by:
Amy Balsz DRE #01945597 949-246-5222,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with:
Nelson Strickler, DRE #01344314
Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25097852
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Lap, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lagoon
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 93027495
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder model: Findley
- Builder name: Shea Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Ballantree (Balt)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $148 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Meeting Room, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: Balantree
- Association phone: 949-833-2600
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second association name: Salmarc
- Second association phone: 949-448-6000
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$1,155,300