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listing_id: CROC26172838
status: Active
price: 1475000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2857
sqft_lot: 4417
lot_acres: 
year_built: 2000
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "18 Santa Inez"
city: Rancho Santa Margarita
state: CA
zip: 92688
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.630255
lng: -117.6099501
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Eric Babcock"
list_office: "Real Broker"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 02077837
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-08-07
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Rancho Santa Margarita | 92688 | 18 Santa Inez

18 Santa Inez, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS: CROC26172838 | Status: Active | Price: $1,475,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,857 4,417 2000

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, August 8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eric Babcock
Sunday, August 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eric Babcock

Remarks

Located inside a secluded gated community in Rancho Santa Margarita and just steps from award-winning schools, this beautifully upgraded home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and everyday convenience. From the moment you enter, you’re welcomed by upgraded tile flooring that flows throughout the home, along with a formal living room and formal dining room that create an elegant first impression. The recessed ceiling detail with crown molding adds a refined touch, giving the main living areas a more elevated and custom feel. The heart of the home is the open kitchen, designed to connect seamlessly with the breakfast nook and family room. The kitchen features a large center island with a farmhouse sink, built-in stainless steel cooktop with upgraded hood, stainless steel double ovens, dishwasher, expansive counter space, wine refrigerator, and cabinetry finished with upgraded hardware. Just off the kitchen, the spacious family room offers a warm and functional setting with a built-in speaker system and custom entertainment center. One of the standout features of the floor plan is the large main-floor bedroom with direct access to a full bathroom. This creates an ideal setup for guests, extended family, a private office, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, you’ll

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26172838
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Appliances Other
Family Room Other
Fireplace Family Room
Laundry In Laundry Room, Other, Upper Floor
Cooling Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool Community Facility

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Capistrano Unified
High School District Capistrano Unified
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area, Community Pool, Conference Facilities, Other, Picnic Area, Playground

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Eric Babcock Nancy Babcock
Real Broker Real Broker
License #: 02077837 License #: 01311802
Phone: – Phone: (949) 422-7582

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Tijeras Creek Elementary School public K-5 0.46 mi 8
Arroyo Vista Middle School public 6-8 0.58 mi 10
Arroyo Vista Elementary School public K-5 0.58 mi 9
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School public 7-8 1.51 mi 7
Philip J. Reilly Elementary public K-5 1.79 mi 10
Cielo Vista Elementary School public K-6 1.80 mi 7
Melinda Heights Elementary School public K-6 1.92 mi 8
Trabuco Elementary School public K-6 2.28 mi 7
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School public K-6 2.36 mi 7
Robinson Elementary School public K-6 2.57 mi 7
Trabuco Hills High School public 9-12 2.93 mi 10
Del Lago Elementary School public K-6 2.93 mi 6
Castille Elementary School public K-5 2.95 mi 10
Newhart Middle School public 6-8 3.21 mi 9
Las Flores Middle School public 6-8 3.21 mi 8
Las Flores Elementary School public K-5 3.27 mi 10
Tesoro High School public 9-12 3.34 mi 9
Glen Yermo Elementary School public K-6 3.39 mi 6
De Portola Elementary School public K-6 3.42 mi 10
Montevideo Elementary School public K-6 3.54 mi 8

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28325 Driza $1,699,000 4 2/1 3,418 Active
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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 07, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Eric Babcock.