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!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Ryan Argue DRE #01892077 ryan@planArealestate.com,
Plan A Real Estate
$1,150,000
51 Calle Alamitos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,734sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
3,768 Square Feet Lot
$1,148,800 Zestimate®
$663/sqft
$156/mo HOA
What's special
Remodeled master bathroomCompletely remodeled kitchenUpgraded floors
- 19 days
- on Zillow |
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- 60 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 10, 2025 at 11:18pm
Listing Provided by:
Ryan Argue DRE #01892077 ryan@planArealestate.com,
Plan A Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25122866
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,734 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3,768 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 83665224
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Subdivision: Emerald Ridge Liberty (Erlh)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Dog Park, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- HOA name: Samlarc
- HOA phone: 800-428-5588
- Second HOA fee: $69 monthly
- Second HOA name: Vista Norte
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $663/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $690,659
- Annual tax amount: $7,218
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
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