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One of the youngest cities in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, is a master-planned community and is also the city that claims the title for longest city name in the state. It is home to a population of around 50,000, as of census figures from 2000, and the town's median household income is estimated at around $95,000, as of 2007 figures. Rancho Santa Margarita encompasses an area of just over 12 square miles and it officially was incorporated as a city in 2000. It lies in the southeastern part of Orange County, along the Santa Ana Mountains.
The city is bordered by Trabuco Canyon to the north, Coto de Caza and Las Flores to the south, the Cleveland National Forest to the east and Mission Viejo to the west. The area in which the city is now located remained a remote and unsettled area until 1986, when the first new homes in the planned community were purchased. Before that, it got its start as a ranch of Mission San Juan Capistrano, after which it was purchased off in the late 19th century and was run as a working ranch up until the 1920s.
Students attending public schools in the city are served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and the Capistrano Unified School District. Students attend Trabuco Hills High School or Mission Viejo High School, both just outside of the city in nearby Mission Viejo, or Tesoro High School located in nearby Las Flores. Rancho Santa Margarita has several of its own elementary and two middle schools located within the town. Several private schools are also found here to provide parents alternatives, including St. John's Episcopal, Serra Catholic, Mission Hills Christian School and Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
Attractions for residents to enjoy include the Tijeras Creek Golf Course and Lake Rancho Santa Margarita, which also has a surrounding path for walking, biking or running along. Annual celebrations in the city include the 5K Run & Healthy Community Expo over Labor Day weekend, a family-friendly New Year's Eve event and a summer concert series in Central Park. The Taste of Rancho Santa Margarita is the city's newest event. For medical attention, the nearest hospitals are just six miles away in Mission Viejo.
Rancho Santa Margarita Homes For Sale
4 Camellia, Rancho Santa Margarita
Welcome to 4 camellia...this wonderful single level home is located in the desirable tract of Cantobrio in Rancho Santa margarita. With approximately 1,425 square feet, t...
Beds 3
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9 Chaparral, Rancho Santa Margarita
Panoramic Views are breathtaking from this gorgeous executive home. Large corner lot is very private. Huge covered front porch welcomes you with stated elegance. Once ins...
Beds 5
Baths 5
16 Las Fieras, Rancho Santa Margarita
Gorgeous family home with all the upgrades located on the corner of two cul-de-sacs. Gourment kitchen with sub-zero fridge, top-of-the-line commercial Dacor oven, custom ...
Beds 4
Baths 3
14 Las Balas, Rancho Santa Margarita
Immaculately maintained and highly upgraded Solana Vista Home. New plush carpet and custom paint thru-out. Awesome hardwood floors, kitchen has been redone with granite...
Beds 4
Baths 3
18 Calle Bella, Rancho Santa Margarita
** Drop-Dead GORGEOUS * PREMIUM Location, Serene PRIVACY & Tranquil PARK LIKE YARD WALKING DISTANCE to CENTRAL RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA! Location! LOCATION! Must See to Bel...
Beds 3
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37 Via Gatillo, Rancho Santa Margarita
Beautifully upgraded house. Kitchen with a huge center Isle, Granite counter tops, tumble stone back splash, stainless steel appliances and newer cabinets. Crown molding,...
Beds 3
Baths 3
22 Arcilla, Rancho Santa Margarita
View home with gorgeous curb appeal in the very desirable area of Melinda Heights! This lovely home has three bedrooms, a loft that may be converted into a fourth bedroo...
Beds 4
Baths 3
20 Calle Verano, Rancho Santa Margarita
Private location. Low association dues of $54.00 Per month. 3 Bdrm. 2.50 Baths w/ bonus rm. Open floorplan w/ lots of light. Good sized private yard. Not a short sale. 2...
Beds 3
Baths 3
10 Sembrado, Rancho Santa Margarita
MOTIVATED CORPORATE SELLER. ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ...Seller's loss, your gain...An incredible neighborhood and highly sought after floor plan. Beautiful views f...
Beds 5
Baths 4
45 Ledgewood, Rancho Santa Margarita
Terrific 5 bedroom view home on the best cul de sac street in the beautiful neighborhood of Las Flores. Wonderfully versatile floor plan with 4 bedrooms up (one is curre...
Beds 5
Baths 5
