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4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Property report

Also known as: 4 Elm Pl

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1998

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$555,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4 Elm Pl
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Zip code
92688
County
Orange

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,061
Year built
1998
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
01/25/2013
Sale price
$555,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,967
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Planned Community (PC)
Lot
Acreage
0.17

Area overview

Walk score
16 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
24 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/25/2013 $555,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXXX XXX X; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
10/14/2005 $850,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX
10/25/2001 $417,000 XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
10/14/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/14/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/16/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
01/25/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
01/25/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
01/25/2013 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/14/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX
01/02/2003 Deed XXXXXX, X
10/25/2001 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX
09/25/1998 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,967
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$784,878
Land value
$401,997
Building value
$382,881

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Special assessments for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Description Value Phone
Capistrano usd CFD no. 92-1 las flo (949) 955-1500
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $784,878 1.0228 $7,967 +1.96%
2024-2025 $769,489 1.0236 $7,814 +2.30%
2023-2024 $754,401 1.0211 $7,638 +1.94%
2022-2023 $739,609 1.0222 $7,493 +1.94%
2021-2022 $725,107 1.0233 $7,350 +0.95%
2020-2021 $717,672 1.025 $7,281 -15.01%
2019-2020 $703,600 1.4215 $8,567 +5.19%
2018-2019 $663,000 1.4255 $8,144 +5.31%
2017-2018 $650,000 1.3531 $7,734 +1.33%
2016-2017 $637,255 1.3679 $7,632 +11.69%
Permits

Permit information for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/01/2018
06/07/2017
03/23/2015
03/23/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$910,000

10% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$657

1.1% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Las Flores Elementary School 9 Public K-5 352 0.47
Wagon Wheel Elementary School 9 Public K-5 431 1.70
Bathgate Elementary School 9 Public K-5 593 1.70
Chaparral Elementary School 10 Public K-5 627 1.84
Philip J. Reilly Elementary 9 Public K-5 416 2.09
Montessori of Ladera Ranch School NR Private PK-2 162 2.24
Montessori of Ladera Ranch School NR Private PK-2 162 2.24
Marguerite Christian School ( Dba) (Also Know As Mission Veijo Christian School NR Private K 18 2.25
Carl Hankey Elementary School 8 Public K-5 321 2.29
Oak Hill Academy of Learning NR Private 1-12 0 2.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Las Flores Middle School 9 Public 6-8 571 0.44
Newhart Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,038 1.94
Carl Hankey Middle School 7 Public 6-8 190 2.29
Oak Hill Academy of Learning NR Private 1-12 0 2.31
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School NR Private K-8 1,050 2.33
Serra Catholic School NR Private PK-8 940 2.34
Ladera Ranch Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,196 2.34
Mission Viejo Christian School NR Private K-8 0 2.47
Arroyo Vista Middle School 9 Public 6-8 301 2.60
Sonrisa School NR Private 1-12 18 2.74
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tesoro High School 9 Public 9-12 2,217 0.56
Oak Hill Academy of Learning NR Private 1-12 0 2.31
Sonrisa School NR Private 1-12 18 2.74
Esperanza School NR Public 7-12 74 2.80
S. C. Academy for Highly Gifted Scholars NR Private 9-12 0 2.87
The Master's Academy NR Private 5-12 11 2.99
Master's Academy, The NR Private K-12 13 2.99
Mission Viejo High School 8 Public 9-12 1,646 3.03
Mira Monte High (Alternative) School 6 Public K-12 202 3.59

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Neighbors for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

18 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 36 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 44 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Elm Pl, Rancho Santa Margarita 10 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 4 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 23 Lark Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita 28 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 40 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 20 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 21 Lark Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Elm Pl, Rancho Santa Margarita 6 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 38 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 34 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 42 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Elm Pl, Rancho Santa Margarita 8 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita 19 Lark Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Spring View Way, Rancho Santa Margarita

Nearby ZIP codes for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

92610, Orange County, CA 92618, Orange County, CA 92620, Orange County, CA 92651, Orange County, CA 92676, Orange County, CA 92678, Orange County, CA 92679, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The development at 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1998.

What is the total square footage of 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 has a total of 2,061 square feet.

When was 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 last sold and what was the sale price?

4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold on 01/25/2013 for $555,000.

What is the assessed value of 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently assessed at $784,878.

What are the property taxes for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The property taxes for 4 Elm Place, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 total $7,967.

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