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4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Property report

Also known as: 4 Desert Thorn

Property image for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1987

Acreage

0.099

Sale price

$364,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

4 Desert Thorn
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Zip code

92688

County

Orange

Municipality

Rancho Santa Margarita

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

1,522

Year built

1987

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

08/09/2002

Sale price

$364,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$5,479

Tax per sq. ft.

Zoning & use

Zoning

Residential Medium Density (RM-3000-D)

Lot

Acreage

0.099

Area overview

Walk score

36 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

0 /100. Minimal Transit

Bike score

58 /100. Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/09/2002	$364,000	XXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXX
02/04/1998	$190,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX
03/23/1993	$185,500	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/28/2025	Request Notice Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/06/2021	Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2021	Grant Deed	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
03/26/2015	Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXX	X X XX X X
10/24/2014	Quitclaim Deed	XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX
08/09/2002	Deed	XXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXX
02/04/1998	Deed	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX
03/23/1993	Deed	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
06/03/1988	Deed	XXXXXXXXXX XX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4 Desert Thorn, 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

$5,479

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$527,181

Land value

$337,871

Building value

$189,310

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Special assessments for 4 Desert Thorn, 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	$527,181	1.0464	$5,479	+1.77%
2024-2025	$516,845	1.0491	$5,383	+2.34%
2023-2024	$506,711	1.0461	$5,260	+1.73%
2022-2023	$496,776	1.0494	$5,171	+0.33%
2021-2022	$487,036	1.0765	$5,154	+0.69%
2020-2021	$482,043	1.08146	$5,119	-7.91%
2019-2020	$472,592	1.26005	$5,558	+1.50%
2018-2019	$463,326	1.2685	$5,476	-14.44%
2017-2018	$454,242	1.623	$6,400	+0.63%
2016-2017	$445,336	1.651	$6,360	+15.97%

Permits

Permit information for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Rancho Santa Margarita residential market stats

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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

Landslides and liquefaction map

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)
Montessori At The Park	NR	Private	PK-3	141	0.37
Montessori At The Park	NR	Private	PK-3	141	0.37
Montessori At The Park	NR	Private	K-3	24	0.37
Trabuco Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	88	0.50
Cielo Vista Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	526	0.59
St Johns Episcopal	NR	Private	PK-8	431	0.72
St Johns Episcopal	NR	Private	PK-8	431	0.72
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	654	0.78
Robinson Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	500	1.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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	1.28
RSM Christian School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	218	1.68
Rancho Viejo, The	NR	Private	PK-8	101	1.98
Arroyo Vista Middle School	9	Public	6-8	301	2.37

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Santa Margarita Catholic High School	NR	Private	9-12	1,724	0.92
Svusd Virtual Academy	NR	Public	K-12	24	1.28
Saint Michael's Prep School	NR	Private	9-12	58	2.44
The Master's Academy	NR	Private	5-12	11	2.96
Master's Academy, The	NR	Private	K-12	13	2.96
Trabuco Hills High School	8	Public	9-12	2,579	3.40
Agape Academy	NR	Private	K-12	17	3.47
Tesoro High School	9	Public	9-12	2,217	4.98

Neighbors for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Nearby ZIP codes for 4 Desert Thorn, 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 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The development at 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 has a total of 1,522 square feet.

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

4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold on 08/09/2002 for $364,000.

What is the assessed value of 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently assessed at $527,181.

What are the property taxes for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The property taxes for 4 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 total $5,478.

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