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3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Property report

Also known as: 3 Charca

Property image for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1990

Acreage

0.167

Sale price

$468,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

3 Charca
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Zip code

92688

County

Orange

Municipality

Rancho Santa Margarita

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

2,980

Year built

1990

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

10/18/2001

Sale price

$468,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$7,708

Tax per sq. ft.

Zoning & use

Zoning

Residential-Low Density (RL-6000)

Lot

Acreage

0.167

Area overview

Walk score

18 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

0 /100. Minimal Transit

Bike score

32 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/18/2001	$468,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X	XXX, XXXXX X X XXXX
08/04/1997	$295,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXX X	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X
10/25/1993	$295,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/24/2025	Termination Agm	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/04/2025	Ucc - Term	XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXX
03/22/2022	Ucc - F S	XXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXX
09/18/2020	Ucc - Term	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXX
01/18/2019	Ucc - F S	XXX XX XXX	XXXXX XXX
01/11/2019	Notice Contract	XXX XXXXX X X	XXXXX XXX
03/25/2014	Trust Deed	XXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
11/20/2013	Ucc - F S	XXX XX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/13/2013	Trust Deed	XXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
10/18/2001	Deed	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X	XXX, XXXXX X X XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 3 Charca, 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

Base tax

$7,708

Current property tax

$7,638

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$759,572

Land value

$299,014

Building value

$460,558

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Special assessments for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Description	Value	Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt		(800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG		(866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG		(800) 273-5167

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$759,572	1.0269	$7,708	+1.96%
2024-2025	$744,679	1.028	$7,560	+2.31%
2023-2024	$730,078	1.0257	$7,390	+1.02%
2022-2023	$715,763	1.0507	$7,316	+4.08%
2021-2022	$693,521	1.029	$7,029	-0.12%
2020-2021	$686,410	1.0581	$7,037	-12.09%
2019-2020	$672,951	1.4707	$8,005	+1.49%
2018-2019	$659,756	1.4857	$7,888	-1.72%
2017-2018	$646,820	1.5993	$8,026	+1.19%
2016-2017	$634,138	1.6241	$7,931	+11.56%

Permits

Permit information for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

No recently recorded permits 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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Arroyo Vista Elementary School	7	Public	K-5	498	0.18
Serra Catholic School	NR	Private	PK-8	940	0.47
Serra Catholic School	NR	Private	PK-8	940	0.47
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School	NR	Private	K-8	1,050	0.49
Rancho Viejo, The	NR	Private	PK-8	101	0.59
Rancho Viejo, The	NR	Private	PK-8	101	0.59
Tijeras Creek Elementary School	8	Public	K-5	340	0.94
Philip J. Reilly Elementary	9	Public	K-5	416	1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Arroyo Vista Middle School	9	Public	6-8	301	0.18
Serra Catholic School	NR	Private	PK-8	940	0.47
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School	NR	Private	K-8	1,050	0.49
Rancho Viejo, The	NR	Private	PK-8	101	0.59
RSM Christian School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	218	0.91
Master's Academy, The	NR	Private	K-12	13	1.02
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School	7	Public	7-8	1,041	2.23
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County	9	Charter	K-8	846	2.34

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Master's Academy, The	NR	Private	K-12	13	1.02
The Master's Academy	NR	Private	5-12	11	1.02
Agape Academy	NR	Private	K-12	48	2.15
Oak Hill Academy of Learning	NR	Private	1-12	0	2.25
Saddleback Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	0	2.35
Svusd Virtual Academy	NR	Public	K-12	24	2.44
Tesoro High School	9	Public	9-12	2,217	2.83
Trabuco Hills High School	8	Public	9-12	2,579	2.91
Esperanza School	NR	Public	7-12	74	3.26

Nearby ZIP codes for 3 Charca, 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 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The development at 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1990.

What is the total square footage of 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 has a total of 2,980 square feet.

When was 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 last sold and what was the sale price?

3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold on 10/18/2001 for $468,000.

What is the assessed value of 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently assessed at $759,572.

What are the property taxes for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The property taxes for 3 Charca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 total $7,708.

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