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Mary Ellen Haywood

maryellenhaywood@gmail.com +1(619) 994-5515

$1,525,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,763 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,763 sqft

Price per Sqft $551

Subdivision Cantamar (Cant)

MLS Listing ID OC26138703

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $91/mo

Year Built 1999

Lot Size 4,400 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Welcome to 18 Via Pelayo, a beautifully upgraded 4 bedroom plus oversized bonus room home in the desirable Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Set on a quiet street, this 2,763 sq. ft. residence combines thoughtful interior improvements, major system upgrades, and a newly completed resort-style backyard. The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area. The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel. The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margaritas signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheat

Location

State CA

County Orange

Direction Heading NE on Antonio Pkwy.. Right on Valeroso. Right on Via Pelayo.

Interior

Interior Features Recessed Lighting

Heating Forced Air Unit

Cooling Central Forced Air

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type FP in Family Room

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Convection Oven

Exterior

Parking Features Direct Garage Access, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Below Ground, Private, Heated

Amenities Available Picnic Area, Playground, Sport Court

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

Roof Type Tile/Clay

Total Parking Spaces 2

Building

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 2

Others

HOA Name SAMLARC

Senior Community No

Tax ID 80608427

Acceptable Financing Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash To New Loan

Listing Terms Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash To New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Dave Gubler, DRE#01274644 IML Real Estate

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Mary Ellen Haywood

+1(619) 994-5515

Broker Associate | CA DRE#01264878

Broker Associate CA DRE#01264878

18 Via Pelayo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Mary Ellen Haywood

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