Master-planned foothill city of about 48,000 residents in 13 square miles at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains, incorporated in 2000. Built around a central lake and lagoon, with Dove Canyon and Robinson Ranch in the hills above.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $1,019,325 | Redfin, Aug 2026 (3-mo) |
| Year-over-year price change | +2.1% | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Median $/sqft (sold) | $620 | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,004,697 (-0.4% YoY) | Zillow, Aug 2026 |
| Median days on market | 41 days | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Homes sold (last 3 months) | 144 | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 99.9% | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
Market data last updated: September 2026. Redfin figures are trailing 3-month medians through August 2026. Zillow ZHVI is a smoothed home-value index updated August 31, 2026. The two methodologies differ and can produce different figures. Contact Tim for a CRMLS-verified comparative market analysis. Sources: Redfin (redfin.com/city/15422/CA/Rancho-Santa-Margarita/housing-market), Zillow (zillow.com/home-values/15554/rancho-santa-margarita-ca/).
Townhomes and single-family tracts within walking distance of the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake and Beach Club.
Gated golf community with Dove Canyon Golf Club, larger lots, and mountain views.
Hillside neighborhoods on the northern edge with views toward Saddleback Mountain.
Newer tracts on the eastern side with community pools and trail links to O'Neill Regional Park.
Rancho Santa Margarita is served by Saddleback Valley Unified SD and, for the Dove Canyon and Robinson Ranch areas, Capistrano Unified SD.
School district information is provided for identification only. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, real estate professionals do not rank or characterize schools.
Lake living, foothill golf communities, and the most house per dollar in South County. Tim helps you sort the tracts.