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

Also known as: 15 Desert Thorn

Property image for 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1987

Acreage

0.078

Sale price

$1,025,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

15 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.

1,428

Year built

1987

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

10/16/2024

Sale price

$1,025,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$10,691

Tax per sq. ft.

Zoning & use

Zoning

Residential Medium Density (RM-3000-D)

Lot

Acreage

0.078

Area overview

Walk score

45 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

0 /100. Minimal Transit

Bike score

62 /100. Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/16/2024	$1,025,000	XXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XX	XXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/29/2008	$442,000	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX-XXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/14/2008	$374,000	XXXXXXXXXX XX XX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/16/2025	Trust Transfer Deed	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXX XX
04/16/2025	Grant Deed	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
10/16/2024	Trust Deed	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX
10/16/2024	Grant Deed	XXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXX XXXX
06/19/2024	Request Notice	XXXXX XXXXXX
06/19/2024	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
05/07/2018	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
05/12/2016	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXX X X
06/05/2015	Grant Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XX
05/29/2015	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 15 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

$10,691

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,025,000

Land value

$850,826

Building value

$174,174

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Special assessments for 15 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	$1,025,000	1.0464	$10,691	+83.82%
2024-2025	$558,023	1.0491	$5,816	+2.33%
2023-2024	$547,082	1.0461	$5,683	+1.72%
2022-2023	$536,355	1.0494	$5,587	+0.26%
2021-2022	$525,839	1.0765	$5,573	+0.67%
2020-2021	$520,448	1.08146	$5,536	-8.36%
2019-2020	$510,244	1.26005	$6,041	+1.48%
2018-2019	$500,240	1.2685	$5,953	-15.05%
2017-2018	$490,432	1.623	$7,008	+0.60%
2016-2017	$480,816	1.651	$6,966	+16.60%

Permits

Permit information for 15 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	0.32
Montessori At The Park	NR	Private	PK-3	141	0.32
Montessori At The Park	NR	Private	K-3	24	0.32
Trabuco Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	88	0.55
Cielo Vista Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	526	0.55
St Johns Episcopal	NR	Private	PK-8	431	0.70
St Johns Episcopal	NR	Private	PK-8	431	0.70
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	654	0.78
Robinson Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	500	1.19

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School	7	Public	7-8	1,041	0.61
St Johns Episcopal	NR	Private	PK-8	431	0.70
St. John's Episcopal School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	418	0.72
Jesus Life	NR	Private	K-7	50	1.05
Svusd Virtual Academy	NR	Public	K-12	24	1.31
RSM Christian School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	218	1.65
Rancho Viejo, The	NR	Private	PK-8	101	1.94
Arroyo Vista Middle School	9	Public	6-8	301	2.33

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Santa Margarita Catholic High School	NR	Private	9-12	1,724	0.88
Svusd Virtual Academy	NR	Public	K-12	24	1.31
Saint Michael's Prep School	NR	Private	9-12	58	2.49
Master's Academy, The	NR	Private	K-12	13	2.94
The Master's Academy	NR	Private	5-12	11	2.94
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	4.93

Neighbors for 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Nearby ZIP codes for 15 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 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The development at 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 has a total of 1,428 square feet.

When was 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 last sold and what was the sale price?

15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold on 10/16/2024 for $1,025,000.

What is the assessed value of 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently assessed at $1,025,000.

What are the property taxes for 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The property taxes for 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 total $10,690.

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