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6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Property Information

6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Property Information

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Primary address 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita
Zip code 92688
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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Sale date 06/09/2022
Sale price $930,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,285

Lot & Building Information for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

Building sqft 1,872
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.074 i
Year built 1987
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Residential Medium Density (RM-3000-D)

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Other Property Data for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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About 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1987 and has a total of 1,872 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $986,923, the tax amount paid for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is $10,285.

When was 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 last sold and what was the last sale price?

6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold in 06/09/2022 for $930,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/09/2022 $930,000
10/19/2006 $641,000
10/14/2003 $463,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/09/2022 Trust Deed 07/01/2052
06/09/2022 Grant Deed
11/16/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
10/25/2021 Trust Deed
11/18/2013 Trust Deed 12/01/2043
10/19/2006 Deed
10/14/2003 Deed
03/10/2003 Deed
04/30/1993 Deed
12/31/1990 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $10,285
Market value $986,923

Special Assessments for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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

Assessment History for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $986,923 1.0464 $10,285 +1.76%
2024-2025 $967,572 1.0491 $10,107 +2.32%
2023-2024 $948,600 1.0461 $9,878 +26.44%
2022-2023 $749,088 1.0494 $7,812 +0.12%
2021-2022 $734,400 1.0765 $7,803 -0.37%

Permits for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

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Rancho Santa Margarita residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$870,000
-14.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$639
-2.4% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,165,000
1.3% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Montessori At The Park NR Private PK-3 141 0.36
Montessori At The Park NR Private PK-3 141 0.36
Montessori At The Park NR Private K-3 24 0.36
Trabuco Elementary School 6 Public K-6 88 0.51
Cielo Vista Elementary School 6 Public K-6 526 0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 1,041 0.65
St Johns Episcopal NR Private PK-8 431 0.72
St. John's Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 418 0.75
Jesus Life NR Private K-7 50 1.09
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 1.29

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Santa Margarita Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 1,724 0.91
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 1.29
Saint Michael's Prep School NR Private 9-12 58 2.45
Master's Academy, The NR Private K-12 13 2.96
The Master's Academy NR Private 5-12 11 2.96

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Neighbors for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita

Here are the neighbors for 6 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
16 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,428 08/28/2024
10 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,428 03/02/2022
13 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 07/19/2021 $885,000
9 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,943 04/28/2016
12 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,083 11/12/2020
3 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,725 01/23/2003
8 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 12/20/2005 $615,500
10 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,083 08/07/2014
1 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 06/18/2018 $675,000
11 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,083 05/27/1988 $143,500
15 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,979 03/09/2023 $1,075,000
22 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 05/25/2016 $598,000
18 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 08/14/2023
14 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,862 08/25/1993 $178,000
8 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,083 03/18/2025
5 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 07/02/2020 $715,000
7 Boxthorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,702 10/01/2019
4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,522 04/06/2021
24 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,769 07/07/2020
20 Firethorn, Rancho Santa Margarita 1,428 07/25/1989 $220,000

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