9 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Single-Family · For sale · $1,299,000 · MLS# OC26120346

Single-Family for sale in Southern California — $1,299,000. 3 beds · 3 baths · 1,300 sqft. WELCOME TO 9 EL TAMBOR, a stunning turnkey pool home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this beautifu…

9 El Tambor
Active under contract

$1,299,000

9 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

3beds
3baths
1,300sqft
Single-FamilyProperty type
1993Year built
4,712 sqft lotLot size
1,300 sqftLiving area
$999/sqftPrice / sqft
$91/moHOA
2 spacesGarage

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Half bathrooms: 1

Heating

  • Heating: Central

Cooling

  • Cooling: Central Air

Appliances

  • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior area

  • Living area: 1,300 sqft

Property

Parking

  • Total parking spaces: 2
  • Garage spaces: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,712 sqft

Features

  • Pool features: Community, Private, Association
  • View: Hills

Construction

Type & style

  • Home type: Single-Family
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

  • Year built: 1993

Community & HOA

Community

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA fee: $91/mo

Financial & listing details

  • Days on market: 46 days
  • Price / sqft: $999
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • MLS#: OC26120346

Location

  • City: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • ZIP: 92688

About this home

WELCOME TO 9 EL TAMBOR, a stunning turnkey pool home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this beautifully upgraded home has been meticulously designed for the most discerning buyer. Step inside to soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and gorgeous plank flooring that flows throughout the main level. The spacious family room offers a cozy fireplace and walls of windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen has been completely redesigned with sleek cabinetry, fixtures, and appliances, highlighted by a stunning oversized quartz island with seating for four and ample storage. Step outside to your private backyard retreat where you can enjoy poolside dining, take a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool, or simply relax and unwind in the peaceful outdoor setting. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene escape with hillside views and a spa-inspired remodeled bathroom featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, new flooring, and designer fixtures. Two additional bedrooms and an upgraded secondary bathroom complete the upper level. Additional upgrades include solar for significant energy savings, repiping, fresh interior paint, and a spacious two-car garage with built-in storage. Enjoy all the incredible amenities Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including award-winning schools, the RSM Beach Club and Lagoon, multiple pools, 13 parks, pickleball and tennis courts, sports fields, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Ideally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient toll road access, this hidden gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!

Listing updated: July 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM

Listed by: Susan Stoker, Bullock Russell RE Services

Source: CRMLS, MLS#: OC26120346, Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Rancho Santa Margarita

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Half bathrooms: 1

Heating

  • Heating: Central

Cooling

  • Cooling: Central Air

Appliances

  • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior area

  • Living area: 1,300 sqft

Property

Parking

  • Total parking spaces: 2
  • Garage spaces: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,712 sqft

Features

  • Pool features: Community, Private, Association
  • View: Hills

Construction

Type & style

  • Home type: Single-Family
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

  • Year built: 1993

Community & HOA

Community

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA fee: $91/mo

Financial & listing details

  • Days on market: 46 days
  • Price / sqft: $999
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • MLS#: OC26120346

Location

  • City: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • ZIP: 92688

Price history

DateEventPrice
6/09/2026Source: CRMLS, #OC26120346Listed for sale$1,299,000$999/sqft
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