Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a city in Orange County, California. One of Orange County’s youngest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita is a master planned community set upon rolling hills. Most neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita are within various homeowners associations. The population was 47,853 at the 2010 census, up from 47,214 at the 2000 census.
Although it is named for Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, which was in San Diego County, the city limits fall within the borders of Rancho Mission Viejo.
Where schools, shopping centers and residential neighborhoods now stand, Native Americans once lived. On July 23, 1769, they were visited by a Spanish expedition under Captain Gaspar de Portola, who camped near the site of Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Rancho Santa Margarita.
In 1989, the people of the community of Rancho Santa Margarita established a Community Civic Association (CCA) for the purpose of providing a political voice for the community. The CCA, later known as the Rancho Margarita Civic Association (and still later as the Civic Council), briefly explored self-governance, but it was in 1995 that the RSM Cityhood Committee, a separate community organization, began the official drive for cityhood. Rancho Santa Margarita was planned to be an “Urban Village”, offering the best of two worlds: all of the elements and advantages of a small city plus the quality of life of a small village.
In November 1999, area voters opted to incorporate the Rancho Santa Margarita Planned Community and the neighboring Robinson Ranch, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Trabuco Highlands and Walden Communities. The newly formed City of Rancho Santa Margarita incorporated on January 1, 2000, and became the 33rd city in the County of Orange.
The City is a general law city and operates under the council-manager form of government. Rancho Santa Margarita is a contract city. Police services are provided through contract with the Orange County Sheriff. Fire Protection services are provided through the Orange County Fire Authority
Dove Canyon
Dove Canyon is a private residential community located in eastern Rancho Santa Margarita. It is a small enclave of approximately 1,200 homes and 5,000 residents. Included within the guard-gated entry is a Jack Nicklaus signature golf club, pool, tennis courts, a small child’s park, a wide field, a shopping center, and a reservoir. The majority of its residents are upper middle class residents of Orange County, and all of the homes in Dove Canyon are single-family residences. It is located in the Southeasternmost foothills of Orange County. Major roads include Dove Canyon/Bell Canyon and Sycamore Canyon. A horse trail starts at the waterfalls outside of the community and continues until the end of Sycamore Canyon. From there, hikers, horse riders, bikers, etc. can continue into Dove Canyon’s neighbor community, Coto de Caza
Robinson Ranch
Robinson Ranch is a mid-sized residential community located northeastern Rancho Santa Margarita south of Trabuco Canyon. It is one of the older communities in Rancho Santa Margarita. It has several condominium areas closer to Plano Trabuco Road and a large park. Major Roads include Robinson Ranch and Shadow Rock. Like Dove Canyon and Rancho Cielo it is assigned with a Trabuco Canyon zip code even though the areas were annexed into Rancho Santa Margarita when the city incorporated in 2000.
Rancho Cielo
Rancho Cielo is a smaller residential community located in eastern Rancho Santa Margarita. It includes gated entry with security guard. It is near the intersection of Plano Trabuco Road and Dove Canyon Drive. All of the homes are all single family residences and the majority of its residents are upper-middle class. Major Roads include Rancho Cielo and Camino Del Cielo.
| 90-day stats for Single Family properties in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA92688 as of May 11, 2012 | |||
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| Median List Price: | $472,704 | Average List Price: | $494,393 |
| Total Inventory: | 120 | Price per Square Foot: | $241 |
| Average Home Size: | 1,956 | Median Lot Size: | 4,742 |
| Average # Beds: | 3.66 | Average # Baths: | 2.60 |
| Homes Absorbed: | 12 | Newly Listed: | 13 |
| Days on Market: | 128 | Average Age: | 19 |
| 90-day stats for Condo properties in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA92688 as of May 11, 2012 | |||
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| Median List Price: | $247,658 | Average List Price: | $253,975 |
| Total Inventory: | 135 | Price per Square Foot: | $208 |
| Average Home Size: | 1,176 | Median Lot Size: | n/a |
| Average # Beds: | 2.23 | Average # Baths: | 2.10 |
| Homes Absorbed: | 15 | Newly Listed: | 12 |
| Days on Market: | 178 | Average Age: | 20 |
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4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$189,900 : 27 Blue Oak 86, Rancho Santa Margarita2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$449,000 : 4 Pasada Valiente, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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1 bed, 1 full bath
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$599,000 : 20752 Raintree Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 3 full baths
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$310,000 : 35 Alondra, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 3 full baths
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$609,000 : 14 Conchito, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$279,000 : 83 Paseo Del Sol, Rancho Santa Margarita2 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$760,000 : 26 Las Fieras, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$499,900 : 83 San Sebastian, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$624,900 : 24 Saltillo, Rancho Santa Margarita5 beds, 3 full baths
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$609,000 : 2 Saint Pierre, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 3 full baths
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$779,900 : 32919 Brookseed Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$409,000 : 39 Regato, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$699,000 : 2 Columbine, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$565,000 : 14 Acanthus, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 3 full baths
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$925,000 : 32 Saratoga, Rancho Santa Margarita5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$449,900 : 25 S twilight Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$559,900 : 17 Sunny Slope, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$150,000 : 49 Via Honrado, Rancho Santa Margarita1 bed, 1 full bath
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$469,900 : 23 SARRACENIA, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$305,600 : 188 Seacountry Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$539,900 : 51 San Sebastian, Rancho Santa Margarita4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$235,000 : 23 Paseo Estrellas, Rancho Santa Margarita2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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Schools
Arroyo Vista Middle School
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Las Flores Elementary School
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
Cielo Vista Elementary School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
Melinda Heights Elementary School
Rancho Viejo Montessori School
Morasha Jewish Day School
