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listing_id: CROC26120346
status: Active
price: 1299000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1300
sqft_lot: 4712
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1993
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "9 El Tambor"
city: Rancho Santa Margarita
state: CA
zip: 92688
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6549637
lng: -117.6185578
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 91
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Susan Stoker"
list_office: "Bullock Russell RE Services"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 510-8917"
list_agent_license: 01738521
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-06-09
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Rancho Santa Margarita | 92688 | 9 El Tambor

9 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS: CROC26120346 | Status: Active | Price: $1,299,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 1,300 4,712 1993

Remarks

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 new 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 owned solar for significant energy savings, repiping, fresh interior paint, and a spacious

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26120346
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room In Kitchen
Family Room Other
Fireplace Family Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Foundation Slab
Pool Community Facility, Pool - Yes, Spa - Community Facility, Spa - Private

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Saddleback Valley Unified
High School District Saddleback Valley Unified
HOA Fee $91
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area, Community Pool, Picnic Area, Playground

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Susan Stoker Brock Stoker
Bullock Russell RE Services Bullock Russell RE Services
License #: 01738521 License #: 02042566
Phone: (949) 510-8917 Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Melinda Heights Elementary School public K-6 0.29 mi 8
Trabuco Elementary School public K-6 1.67 mi 7
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School public 7-8 1.83 mi 7
Portola Hills Elementary School public K-6 1.85 mi 10
Trabuco Hills High School public 9-12 1.90 mi 10
Cielo Vista Elementary School public K-6 1.99 mi 7
Tijeras Creek Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 8
Arroyo Vista Middle School public 6-8 2.20 mi 10
Arroyo Vista Elementary School public K-5 2.20 mi 9
Del Lago Elementary School public K-6 2.22 mi 6
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School public K-6 2.24 mi 7
Robinson Elementary School public K-6 2.65 mi 7
Philip J. Reilly Elementary public K-5 2.95 mi 10
Lake Forest Elementary School public K-6 3.10 mi 7
Foothill Ranch Elementary School public K-6 3.11 mi 9
Glen Yermo Elementary School public K-6 3.38 mi 6
Castille Elementary School public K-5 3.58 mi 10
Montevideo Elementary School public K-6 4.07 mi 8
El Toro High School public 9-12 4.15 mi 8
La Madera Elementary School public K-6 4.21 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 09, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Susan Stoker, (949) 510-8917.