Rancho Santa Margarita North (R1) Homes with Mountain(s) View

Rancho Santa Margarita North (R1) Homes with Mountain(s) View

Welcome to Rancho Santa Margarita North (R1), a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Orange County, California. This picturesque community is renowned for its stunning landscapes, friendly neighborhoods, and a lifestyle that perfectly blends suburban charm with outdoor adventure.

One of the most captivating features of Rancho Santa Margarita North is its breathtaking mountain views. Imagine waking up each morning to the sight of majestic peaks that paint the skyline, providing a serene backdrop for your daily life. Homes in this area are thoughtfully designed to maximize these views, with many properties boasting expansive windows and outdoor spaces that invite you to soak in the beauty of nature.

Rancho Santa Margarita North is not just about stunning homes; it’s also a vibrant community that offers a variety of amenities. Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, scenic trails, and a wealth of recreational activities. Whether you prefer hiking in the nearby foothills, enjoying a leisurely day at the lake, or simply unwinding in one of the local cafes, there’s something for everyone here.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rancho Santa Margarita North is conveniently located near shopping centers, top-rated schools, and essential services, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike. The sense of community is palpable, with regular events and gatherings that foster connections among neighbors.

Discover the allure of Rancho Santa Margarita North, where mountain views meet a vibrant lifestyle, and find your dream home in this enchanting corner of Orange County!

Newest Rancho Santa Margarita North (R1) Homes with Mountain(s) View

39 De Lino, Rancho Santa Margarita
$649,888
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26224806 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! One of the BEST locations in the highly desirable Belflora community! This elevated, upper-level corner unit near a quiet cul-de-sac offers beautiful Saddleback Mountain views, abundant natural light, and an incredible Rancho Santa Margarita lifestyle! Welcome to 39 De Lino, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,110 sq. ft. of inviting living space. Enjoy high ceilings, recessed lighting, a cozy fireplace, remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, updated bathrooms, and newer carpet installed in 2024. The spacious primary suite features dual sinks, while the private balcony offers scenic mountain views. Additional highlights include central AC/heating, indoor laundry, and a detached garage. MAJOR HOA IMPROVEMENTS include community-wide repiping (2024–2025), exterior painting (August 2026), roof power washing, patio resealing, landscaping enhancements (2025), and new common-area furniture! THE LOCATION IS EXCEPTIONAL! Walk to the community pool, nearby parks, scenic trails, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Beach Club Lagoon, and Mercado del Lago shopping and dining. Enjoy SAMLARC recreational amenities, nearby schools, and convenient access to major roads and toll roads. Beautiful views, an updated home, and an AMAZING lake lifestyle!

39 De Lino, Rancho Santa Margarita
17 Camino Del Oro Unit 42, Rancho Santa Margarita
$699,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26199363 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Interior photos coming shortly. Welcome to 17 Camino Del Oro, a beautifully appointed end-unit condo in the highly desirable Cabo Vista community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Filled with natural light, this inviting home features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, beautiful mountain views, new carpet, an updated HVAC system, and the convenience of direct-access garage entry. The open and airy floor plan is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious family room is highlighted by a cozy fireplace and flows effortlessly into the kitchen, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a convenient inside laundry closet. Just off the kitchen, the dining area opens to a private balcony—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, taking in the mountain views, or unwinding at the end of the day. The generously sized primary suite provides a comfortable retreat with a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom featuring dual sinks. Upstairs, a private secondary bedroom features its own bathroom and closet, creating an ideal space for guests or family members. A separate loft adds even more versatility and can easily serve as a home office or study space. Cabo Vista residents enjoy a resort-style pool, spa, playground, and beautifully maintained community surroundings. As part of SAMLARC, homeowners also have access to an impressive collection of amenities, including parks, pools, year-round community events, and the Santa Margarita Lake Beach Club. Ideally located near shopping, dining, hiking and biking trails, the 241 Toll Road, and highly regarded schools, 17 Camino Del Oro offers a wonderful combination of comfort, convenience, views, and the Rancho Santa Margarita lifestyle.

17 Camino Del Oro Unit 42, Rancho Santa Margarita
17 Aubrieta, Rancho Santa Margarita
$799,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26189960 MLS ⋅ Active Status
**VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS!!!** Welcome to Brisa Del Lago, where location, lifestyle, and those gorgeous Saddleback Mountain and O’Neill Park views come together! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a RARE 2-car garage offers privacy with no one above, plus two balconies perfect for soaking in the scenery. Inside, you’ll find an upgraded kitchen featuring quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and stylish lighting, along with beautifully updated bathrooms featuring custom counters and vanities. The third bedroom is perfect for working from home, guests, or makes a great flex space. Located next to a peaceful greenbelt and just steps from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, shopping, dining, entertainment, the Beach Club and Trabuco Mesa Elementary, this home puts the best of RSM right outside your door. And did we mention NO MELLO ROOS?! Enjoy access to RSM’s incredible community amenities while coming home to mountain views, privacy, walkability and a 2-car garage. This one checks A LOT of boxes—come see it before someone else calls it home!

17 Aubrieta, Rancho Santa Margarita
16 Crucillo, Rancho Santa Margarita
$1,050,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26181642 MLS ⋅ Active Status
This Single Family Detached home in Rancho Santa Margarita, backs up to the stunning Saddleback Mountains which provides a beautiful backdrop to this amazing home. Beautifully refreshed and move-in ready, 16 Crucillo offers outstanding curb appeal, fresh landscaping and picturesque mountain views. Step inside to a light-filled living room with hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings and a gas fireplace with a new mantle. Travertine flooring continues throughout the main level. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a new gas range with griddle option, dishwasher, microwave, included refrigerator, pantry, fresh white cabinetry and granite counters. Just off the kitchen, a dining area with ceiling fan opens to a cozy living space, perfect for staying connected while cooking, dining and visiting. French doors with sidelights lead to the backyard, and a powder room completes the main level. The landscaped backyard features a large patio, grassy lawn and raised planter with a mature orange tree and colorful flowers, with potential for an herb or vegetable garden. New vinyl fencing, paved side yards, newly painted interior including walls, cabinets and all woodwork along with new baseboards, and new exterior paint, add to the appeal. Upstairs, new wood laminate flooring flows throughout. The primary suite offers high ceilings, ceiling fan and a spacious walk-in closet. The remodeled primary bath features a walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling marble-pattern ceramic tile, new fixtures and flooring, and double-sink vanity. The hall bath has new tile flooring and shower fixtures. Two secondary bedrooms enjoy Saddleback Mountain views and closet organizers. Additional highlights include a newer water heater(2023), Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, and direct-access 2-car garage with designated laundry area, washer and dryer included. Enjoy RSM amenities including the Beach Club & Lagoon, 4 pools, 13 parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, pickleball and sport courts, walking and biking paths, plus nearby O’Neill Regional Park. Trader Joe’s, Target, and many other shopping options at your fingertips. Cinépolis theatre and numerous casual and upscale dining options including Celindas on the lake, Tutto Fresco, and Hanna's. Community events include the 4th of July Spectacular, movies and concerts in the park and much more, which make RSM such a vibrant family friendly community with low HOA's. Convenient access to the 241 Toll Road completes the package. The best in OC!

16 Crucillo, Rancho Santa Margarita
80 Paseo Del Sol, Rancho Santa Margarita
$875,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26866703 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 80 Paseo Del Sol, located in the beautiful Cabo Vista community of Melinda Heights. This spacious three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence offers approximately 1,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, along with a relaxing private yard that is perfect for family barbecues and outdoor entertaining. Truly unlike other three-bedroom homes in this or any surrounding community, this exceptional property has been enhanced with more than $100,000 in carefully selected upgrades. The interior is flooded with natural light and features an open-concept floor plan. The wall between the living room and family room was removed to create a brighter, more spacious, and inviting main living area. The attached two-car garage is currently set up as a home gym and includes custom overhang storage, providing excellent storage and epoxy flooring. Step outside to the private wraparound backyard, a rare feature within the community. Mature trees provide wonderful shade and privacy near the primary bedroom, while the grassy side yard, installed in 2020, creates additional space for relaxing, entertaining, children, or pets. Cabo Vista offers residents a private pool and spa, pickleball court and has recently completed significant community improvements, including a complete repiping with PEX plumbing and updated exterior painting. The home is also located near outstanding, award-winning schools, including highly regarded Melinda Heights Elementary School just up the street.Residents also enjoy membership privileges at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake and Beach Club, along with access to multiple community pools and tennis courts throughout the city. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the community's most extensively upgraded homes with a truly exceptional wraparound yard. Do not miss it!

80 Paseo Del Sol, Rancho Santa Margarita
10 Pasada Valiente, Rancho Santa Margarita
$1,049,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26152575 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 10 Pasada Valiente—the best-priced detached homes in Rancho Santa Margarita. This wonderful home sits in a quiet, private setting. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is just a short walk to the lake and top-rated schools—a location that's hard to come by and even harder to leave. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light, with spacious living areas that flow effortlessly for everyday comfort and easy entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen opens to the dining and family rooms, creating a natural gathering space for family and guests alike. All three bedrooms are upstairs, offering a comfortable, private retreat away from the main living areas—including a generously sized primary suite with a walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, views, and more. The tranquil backyard provides your own outdoor escape, perfect for relaxing evenings or weekend gatherings. Beyond your doorstep, enjoy everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer: scenic trails around the lake, resort-style community pools, parks, and quick access to shopping and dining — all within a peaceful, tucked-away setting that still keeps you close to it all. With exceptional value rarely found in this sought-after community, this is Orange County living at its finest — quiet, connected, walkable, and priced to move. SMART BUYER CERTIFIED HOME! Buy with confidence — this home has completed pre-listing inspections, seller disclosures, property reports, and a clear title before hitting the market, helping provide a smoother, more transparent buying experience.

10 Pasada Valiente, Rancho Santa Margarita
12 Montana Del Lago Drive Unit 168, Rancho Santa Margarita
$730,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26120243 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN SOUTH OC — END UNIT! Competitively priced 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes of this size currently on the market in South Orange County. Nestled in the lakefront enclave of Montana Del Lago, this beautifully updated end unit offers the ultimate blend of natural light, style, and resort-style living. Designed with a rare side-by-side 2-car garage featuring overhead storage and direct access to the home, this residence offers both convenience and functionality. All main living spaces are located upstairs, showcasing vaulted ceilings, a sun-drenched open-concept floor plan, a refreshed fireplace, and a new dining chandelier. Slide open the glass doors to your private balcony, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Recent upgrades include updated flooring throughout, modern light fixtures, and ceiling fans. The spacious primary suite features a private en-suite bathroom, while the secondary bedroom is generously sized. Just steps from private lake access, community pools, tree-lined trails, and the SAMLARC Beach Lagoon, this home is also minutes from top-rated schools, premier dining, and shopping. Turnkey, move-in ready, and priced to sell quickly!

12 Montana Del Lago Drive Unit 168, Rancho Santa Margarita
13 Via Acuatica, Rancho Santa Margarita
$589,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ LG26118442 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 13 Via Acuatica, a beautifully updated upper-level home in the highly desirable Brisa del Lago community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Just steps from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake and the Mercado del Lago shopping center, this charming residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and Southern California lifestyle. Featuring approximately 918 square feet of living space, this light-filled home showcases soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, an open-concept floor plan, and two private balconies overlooking tree-lined walkways. The remodeled kitchen, just completed in May 2026, features quartz countertops with a full-slab backsplash, new cabinetry, new appliances and a breakfast bar that opens seamlessly to the adjoining dining and living areas. A cozy gas fireplace serves as the focal point of the inviting living space; the living room balcony brings in light & air and is a fine spot to read a book or catch up with friends. The spacious primary suite offers direct access to the balcony shared with the living room, dual closets with built-in organizers, and a newly updated bathroom featuring new cabinetry, countertops, sinks, fixtures and new toilet (May 2026). The versatile loft (could be converted into a second bedroom, adding value) provides the perfect space for a home office, guest room, fitness area, or creative retreat, and includes its own private balcony. Additional highlights in the home include new laminate flooring, recessed lighting throughout, smart home features, a laundry closet, two dedicated parking spaces - a detached one-car garage & a dedicated covered carport + ample guest parking nearby. Brisa del Lago community amenities include a sparkling pool, two spas, RSM Lake access and beautifully maintained grounds. Ideally located near shopping, lakefront dining & entertainment, O'Neill Regional Park, miles of hiking and biking trails, and convenient access to the 241 Toll Road, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to live in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's dreamy lakefront communities.

13 Via Acuatica, Rancho Santa Margarita
16 Calle Maria, Rancho Santa Margarita
$869,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26108401 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 16 Calle Maria in the highly desirable lakeside community of Marbella in Rancho Santa Margarita! Rarely available SINGLE STORY living filled with character and charm, this inviting home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage with a driveway, plus only one shared wall for added privacy. Plenty of guest parking is conveniently located directly in front of the home, making it easy to welcome family and friends. The grand living room is truly the heart of the home, featuring soaring high ceilings, recessed lighting, and a romantic fireplace with a custom mantel, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The charming dining alcove showcases custom stained glass windows that add timeless character and architectural charm. If you are looking for that WOW factor, this is it! The perfect space to relax, entertain, and create lasting memories. The spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings and dual oversized walk-in closets with custom closet organizers, providing exceptional storage and organization while creating a true sense of space and comfort. The primary bathroom is enhanced by a skylight that fills the space with beautiful natural light, creating a bright and airy retreat. This home has been beautifully refreshed with brand-new laminate flooring, new baseboards, fresh interior paint in Dunn-Edwards Light Beige, new recessed lighting, updated electrical switches and outlets, and new bathroom light fixtures, making it truly move-in ready. Plantation shutters in select rooms add timeless style and warmth throughout. Enjoy everything Marbella has to offer, just moments from the lake, resort-style pool and spa, parks, restaurants, shopping, and scenic walking trails. This is a rare opportunity to own a charming SINGLE STORY home in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most sought-after communities.

16 Calle Maria, Rancho Santa Margarita
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