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

Also known as: 41 Desert Thorn

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1987

Acreage

0.076

Sale price

$549,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
41 Desert Thorn
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Zip code
92688
County
Orange
Municipality
Rancho Santa Margarita

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,428
Year built
1987
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
10/18/2013
Sale price
$549,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,020
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential-Low-Medium Density (RLM-4000-A)
Lot
Acreage
0.076

Area overview

Walk score
59 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

Sales history for 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/18/2013 $549,500 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX X; XXX XXXXXXXX X
06/27/2013 $437,000 XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX
03/10/2004 $510,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/23/2016 Release XXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
07/01/2014 Release XXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/13/2014 Delinquent CTF XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXX XXXX
05/13/2014 Delinquent CTF XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXX XXXX
10/18/2013 Trust Deed XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/18/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX X
07/11/2013 Grant Deed XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/27/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX
06/27/2013 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
03/10/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 41 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
$7,020
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$673,610
Land value
$528,102
Building value
$145,508

Special assessments for 41 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

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $673,610 1.0464 $7,020 +1.76%
2024-2025 $660,402 1.0491 $6,898 +2.32%
2023-2024 $647,453 1.0461 $6,742 +1.71%
2022-2023 $634,758 1.0494 $6,629 -0.03%
2021-2022 $622,312 1.0765 $6,631 +0.65%
2020-2021 $615,931 1.08146 $6,588 -9.80%
2019-2020 $603,854 1.26005 $7,304 +1.43%
2018-2019 $592,014 1.2685 $7,201 -16.96%
2017-2018 $580,406 1.623 $8,673 +0.48%
2016-2017 $569,026 1.651 $8,632 +18.59%

Permit information for 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

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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 0.26
Montessori At The Park NR Private PK-3 141 0.26
Montessori At The Park NR Private K-3 24 0.26
Cielo Vista Elementary School 6 Public K-6 526 0.46
Trabuco Elementary School 6 Public K-6 88 0.60
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 0.74
Robinson Elementary School 7 Public K-6 500 1.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 1,041 0.51
St Johns Episcopal NR Private PK-8 431 0.70
St. John's Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 418 0.73
Jesus Life NR Private K-7 50 1.00
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 1.39
RSM Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 218 1.65
Rancho Viejo, The NR Private PK-8 101 1.91
Arroyo Vista Middle School 9 Public 6-8 301 2.31
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County 9 Charter K-8 846 4.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Santa Margarita Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 1,724 0.79
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 1.39
Saint Michael's Prep School NR Private 9-12 58 2.59
Master's Academy, The NR Private K-12 13 2.95
The Master's Academy NR Private 5-12 11 2.95
Trabuco Hills High School 8 Public 9-12 2,579 3.47
Agape Academy NR Private K-12 17 3.52
Tesoro High School 9 Public 9-12 2,217 4.87

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The development at 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

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

When was 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 last sold and what was the sale price?

41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold on 10/18/2013 for $549,500.

What is the assessed value of 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently assessed at $673,610.

What are the property taxes for 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The property taxes for 41 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 total $7,019.

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