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listing_id: CROC26168378
status: Active
price: 1500000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2459
sqft_lot: 5400
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1989
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "40 San Mateo"
city: Rancho Santa Margarita
state: CA
zip: 92688
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6360369
lng: -117.6224953
days_on_market: 6
hoa_fee: 176
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Terry Matheus"
list_office: "Regency Real Estate Brokers"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 01014792
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-08-25
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Rancho Santa Margarita | 92688 | 40 San Mateo

40 San Mateo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS: CROC26168378 | Status: Active | Price: $1,500,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,459 5,400 1989

Remarks

Beautifully upgraded Home Located on a quiet, single-loaded cul-de-sac street with Mountain City Views! This beautifully maintained and currently being transformed residence offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy the sense of Community that the Arroyo Vista/Oaks neighborhood provides, complete with its own private neighborhood park featuring a private POOL and SPA area, a large grass and garden area with tables for dining while you enjoy the views, and a tot lot, all located 1 Block from home. This spacious home features 4 bedrooms plus a large BONUS ROOM, including a convenient main-floor bedroom with direct access to a full bathroom, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a private office setup. The interior is currently undergoing a thoughtful refresh and will showcase a bright, modern, and move-in-ready feel upon completion offering SOLAR and a total home re-pipe in 2022. The Kitchen was remodeled with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, overlooking the Family Room, showcased with a Custom Built-in Entertainment Center and Fireplace with access to the Large Entertaining Backyard with Mountain Views. Inside, a Separate Laundry Room with access to the 3-car garage offers ad

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26168378
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 6

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Dressing Area, Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, Other
Family Room Other, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Other Location
Laundry In Laundry Room, Other
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Forced Air, Gas, Solar

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Foundation Slab
Pool Community Facility, Gunite, Heated - Solar, In Ground, Spa - Community Facility
Style Mediterranean

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Capistrano Unified
High School District Capistrano Unified
HOA Fee $176
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area, Community Pool, Picnic Area, Playground

Contact Information

Terry Matheus
Regency Real Estate Brokers
License #: 01014792
Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Arroyo Vista Middle School public 6-8 0.97 mi 10
Arroyo Vista Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 9
Tijeras Creek Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 8
Melinda Heights Elementary School public K-6 1.57 mi 8
Philip J. Reilly Elementary public K-5 1.65 mi 10
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School public 7-8 1.97 mi 7
Del Lago Elementary School public K-6 2.11 mi 6
Trabuco Hills High School public 9-12 2.11 mi 10
Cielo Vista Elementary School public K-6 2.25 mi 7
Trabuco Elementary School public K-6 2.45 mi 7
Castille Elementary School public K-5 2.51 mi 10
Glen Yermo Elementary School public K-6 2.70 mi 6
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School public K-6 2.74 mi 7
Lake Forest Elementary School public K-6 2.85 mi 7
Robinson Elementary School public K-6 3.04 mi 7
Portola Hills Elementary School public K-6 3.05 mi 10
Newhart Middle School public 6-8 3.05 mi 9
Montevideo Elementary School public K-6 3.06 mi 8
De Portola Elementary School public K-6 3.15 mi 10
Las Flores Middle School public 6-8 3.45 mi 8

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 25, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Terry Matheus.