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17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Property report

Also known as: 17 El Tambor

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1992

Acreage

0.141

Sale price

$599,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
17 El Tambor
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.
1,427
Year built
1992
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
08/12/2014
Sale price
$599,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,784
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential-Low Density (RL-5000)
Lot
Acreage
0.141

Area overview

Walk score
8 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
11 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

Sales history for 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/12/2014 $599,000 XXXXX XXX XX; XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
06/13/1997 $185,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX XX
04/01/1993 $186,000 XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/21/2026 Trust Transfer Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X XX
06/06/2024 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/10/2015 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
08/12/2014 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/12/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX X
01/08/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXX XX
08/02/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XX
06/13/1997 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX XX
12/01/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX
04/01/1993 Deed XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 17 El Tambor, 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,784
Current property tax
$8,712
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$845,712
Land value
$550,787
Building value
$294,925

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $829,130 1.0452 $8,612 +1.77%
2024-2025 $812,873 1.0479 $8,462 +8.83%
2023-2024 $748,965 1.0445 $7,776 +0.18%
2022-2023 $734,280 1.0708 $7,761 +3.43%
2021-2022 $719,883 1.0499 $7,504 -0.95%
2020-2021 $712,502 1.07946 $7,576 -18.28%
2019-2020 $698,532 1.46045 $9,271 +1.35%
2018-2019 $684,836 1.4722 $9,147 +11.95%
2017-2018 $668,145 1.3083 $8,171 -8.90%
2016-2017 $608,134 1.623 $8,969 +18.88%
Permits

Permit information for 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Melinda Heights Elementary School 7 Public K-6 959 0.33
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 0.33
Tutor Time Mission Viejo NR Private K 0 0.81
St. John's Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 418 1.20
St. John's Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 418 1.20
St Johns Episcopal NR Private PK-8 431 1.20
St Johns Episcopal NR Private PK-8 431 1.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 0.33
St. John's Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 418 1.20
St Johns Episcopal NR Private PK-8 431 1.20
RSM Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 218 1.38
Jesus Life NR Private K-7 50 1.63
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 1,041 1.90
Rancho Viejo, The NR Private PK-8 101 1.96
Arroyo Vista Middle School 9 Public 6-8 301 2.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Svusd Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 24 0.33
Saint Michael's Prep School NR Private 9-12 58 1.84
Trabuco Hills High School 8 Public 9-12 2,579 1.91
Agape Academy NR Private K-12 17 2.07
The Master's Academy NR Private 5-12 11 2.10
Master's Academy, The NR Private K-12 13 2.10
Heritage Christian School-Lower NR Private PK-12 181 2.31

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Neighbors for 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

7 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita 1 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 52 LA Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita 49 LA Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita 9 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 5 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 4 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 45 Las Castanetas, Rancho Santa Margarita 43 LA Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita 2 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 41 LA Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita 15 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 7 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 6 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 50 LA Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita 47 LA Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita 11 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita 9 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita

Nearby ZIP codes for 17 El Tambor, 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 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The development at 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was built in 1992.

What is the total square footage of 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 has a total of 1,427 square feet.

When was 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 last sold and what was the sale price?

17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 was last sold on 08/12/2014 for $599,000.

What is the assessed value of 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 is currently assessed at $829,130.

What are the property taxes for 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688?

The property taxes for 17 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 total $8,611.

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