Closed Sales — Detached
14
↑ +2 vs prior yr (+16.7%)
About Melinda Heights
Melinda Heights is a residential community in Rancho Santa Margarita, in the heart of South Orange County (ZIP 92688). Based on CRMLS closed-sale records, homes here were built primarily between 1991 and 2000, ranging from approximately 1,038 to 3,511 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area Melinda Heights (MEH, R1).
Over the trailing twelve months, 43 detached single-family homes closed in Melinda Heights, at a median sale price of $1,370,000. In the current reporting period (January–May 2026), the median sale price was $1,354,000 across 14 closed sales, with homes averaging 44 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 98.1%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Melinda Heights. The Bullock Russell team tracks this market closely and can provide current comparable sales and a tailored valuation for any address. Served by Saddleback Valley Unified.
Quick Facts
- Subdivisions7+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1991 – 2000
- Home Sizes1,038–3,511 sf
- Pool Homes~13% of sales
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- ZIP Code92688
- MLS AreaMelinda Heights (MEH, R1)
- School DistrictSaddleback Valley Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,354,000
↓ −$96,882 vs prior yr (-6.7%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$599
↓ −$40 vs prior yr (-6.3%)
Avg Days on Market
44
↓ -3 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
98.1%
↓ from 99.2% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
42.9%
↓ from 50.0% prior yr
Market Narrative
Melinda Heights recorded 14 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (+16.7% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,354,000 (-6.7% year over year). Homes averaged 44 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.1%. As always, results vary by tract, view, and condition — accurate pricing remains the single biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Detailed Statistics
Detached Single-Family Residences — Jan–May 2026 vs. Jan–May 2025
| Metric | Jan–May 2026 | Jan–May 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 14 | 12 | +2 | +16.7% |
| Average Sale Price | $1,514,821 | $1,391,730 | +$123,091 | +8.8% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,354,000 | $1,450,882 | −$96,882 | -6.7% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $599 | $639 | −$40 | -6.3% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $589 | $640 | −$51 | -8.0% |
| Avg Days on Market | 44 | 47 | -3 | -6.4% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 98.1% | 99.2% | -1.1 | -1.1pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 42.9% | 50.0% | -7.1 | -7.1pp |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 5 closed sales this period, median $734,000. Figures above are detached single-family residences.
Market Trends
Price, price/sf, days-on-market, and sale-to-list trend lines use a 3-month rolling window ending on each labeled month, smoothing low-volume months for cleaner directional signals. Monthly sales and new listings are raw monthly counts. The annual chart shows total closed sales per calendar year (2026 is year-to-date through May; CRMLS history in this dataset begins in 2024).
Median Sale Price
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Avg Days on Market
Monthly Closed Sales
New Listings Per Month
Sale-to-List Price Ratio
Closed Sales by Year
Price Range Distribution
Trailing 12 months through May 2026 · 43 closed detached sales
$1.11M – $1.39M23 sales53%
$1.39M – $1.67M14 sales33%
$1.67M – $1.94M4 sales9%
$1.94M – $2.22M1 sales2%
$2.22M – $2.50M1 sales2%
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Pool Homes (6)
$1,805,000
vs
Non-Pool (37)
$1,333,000
Pool homes command a $472,000 premium (+35.4%)
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (37)
$1,375,000
vs
Non-View (6)
$1,310,000
View homes command a $65,000 premium (+5.0%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cresta Vista (CRV) | 6 | $1,274,950 |
| Brisa Ladera (BL) | 4 | $1,196,000 |
| Solana Vista (SOLV) | 3 | $1,612,409 |
| Estrella Vista (ESV) | 2 | $1,473,125 |
| Emerald Ridge Liberty (ERLH) | 2 | $1,194,125 |
| Other (OTHR) | 2 | $1,805,000 |
| Valle Vista (VLV) | 2 | $1,442,500 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
Top Producing Agents
Complete calendar years 2024–2025 · Source: CRMLS · BR = Bullock Russell agent · BR agents receive priority on ties. (This CRMLS dataset begins in 2024; deeper history will be added as earlier data is compiled.)
Top Listing Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Ryan Argue | Plan A Real Estate | 7 |
| Marisa Whitaker | Regency Real Estate Brokers | 5 |
| Rachel Rilko BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 3 |
| 2024 | ||
| Ryan Argue | Plan A Real Estate | 10 |
| Janna Mooney | Coldwell Banker Realty | 3 |
| Marisa Whitaker | Regency Real Estate Brokers | 3 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Ramesh Gattu | Realty Masters & Associates | 2 |
| Kathleen Monroe | Kathleen Monroe Real Estate Services, Inc | 2 |
| Rachel Rilko BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
| 2024 | ||
| April Casanova | EHM Real Estate, Inc. | 2 |
| Brock Stoker BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
| Monique Mangum BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
Data sourced from CRMLS. Rankings reflect MLS-recorded transaction sides only. Agents attributed to current brokerage per most recent transaction in dataset. Placeholder/unidentified MLS IDs excluded.
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Meet our Melinda Heights Specialists
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Rachel Rilko
Realtor® · DRE# 02187263
Rachel Rilko serves the Rancho Santa Margarita and Melinda Heights area for Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
DRE# 02187263 · Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
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Susan Stoker
Realtor® · The Stoker Group · DRE# 01738521
Susan Stoker has more than 15 years in Orange County real estate and leads The Stoker Group, a family business. A long-time OC resident, she brings local expertise across the Foothill Ranch and Lake Forest area.
DRE# 01738521 · Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
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Brock Stoker
Realtor® · The Stoker Group · DRE# 02042566
Brock Stoker, an SDSU business graduate, specializes in buyer representation and negotiations as part of The Stoker Group family team.
DRE# 02042566 · Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Melinda Heights was $1,354,000 for January–May 2026, based on 14 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Melinda Heights averaged 44 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 98.1%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Over the trailing 12 months, pool homes in Melinda Heights had a median sale price of $1,805,000 versus $1,333,000 for non-pool homes — a premium of $472,000 (35.4%). Source: CRMLS, compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Melinda Heights and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Melinda Heights is in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, ZIP code 92688, in South Orange County. It is served by Saddleback Valley Unified.
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