Closed Sales — Detached
2
↓ -2 vs prior yr (-50.0%)
About Rancho Cielo
Rancho Cielo is an elevated, gated hillside community in Rancho Santa Margarita (ZIP 92679) known for its panoramic views of the surrounding hills, mountains, and valley. The single-family residences were built primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Like other small enclaves in the area, Rancho Cielo is a very low-volume market — typically only a handful of sales occur each year — so the statistics below should be interpreted with that caveat. The community is served by the Capistrano Unified School District.
Quick Facts
- SecurityGated community
- SettingElevated hillside; panoramic views
- BuiltLate 1980s – early 1990s
- Home TypesSingle-family residences
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- ZIP Code92679
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Community Amenities
Gated Community
Private, gated hillside neighborhood.
Panoramic Views
Elevated positioning with views of hills, mountains, and valley.
Hillside Estates
Single-family residences on an elevated hillside setting.
Location & Commute
~10 min
To RSM Town Center
Via Santa Margarita Pkwy
~25 min
To Irvine
Via 241 Toll Road
~30 min
To the Coast
Via 241 / Ortega Hwy
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,762,500
↑ +$107,500 vs prior yr (+6.5%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$587
↓ −$3 vs prior yr (-0.5%)
Avg Days on Market
18
↓ -26 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
96.5%
↓ from 100.0% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
50.0%
↑ from 25.0% prior yr
Market Narrative
Rancho Cielo recorded 2 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (-50.0% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,762,500 (+6.5% year over year). Homes averaged 18 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.5%. 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 | 2 | 4 | -2 | -50.0% |
| Average Sale Price | $1,762,500 | $1,695,000 | +$67,500 | +4.0% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,762,500 | $1,655,000 | +$107,500 | +6.5% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $587 | $590 | −$3 | -0.5% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $587 | $591 | −$4 | -0.7% |
| Avg Days on Market | 18 | 44 | -26 | -59.1% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 96.5% | 100.0% | -3.5 | -3.5pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 50.0% | 25.0% | +25.0 | +25.0pp |
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 · 5 closed detached sales
$1.48M – $1.59M3 sales60%
$1.59M – $1.71M1 sales20%
$1.94M – $2.05M1 sales20%
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Pool Homes (3)
$1,658,000
vs
Non-Pool (2)
$1,565,000
Pool homes command a $93,000 premium (+5.9%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other (OTHR) | 2 | $1,854,000 |
| Brighton Glen (BG) | 2 | $1,517,500 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
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Meet our Rancho Cielo Specialists
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Susan Stoker
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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.
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Julie Schnieders
Realtor® · Schnieders Group · DRE# 01384831
Julie Schnieders has been a South Orange County resident for over 30 years and a licensed Realtor® for 24 years. She has been the #1 listing agent in Robinson Ranch in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2025, and works alongside her husband, Greg Schnieders, as the Schnieders Group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Rancho Cielo was $1,762,500 for January–May 2026, based on 2 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Rancho Cielo averaged 18 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 96.5%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Over the trailing 12 months, pool homes in Rancho Cielo had a median sale price of $1,658,000 versus $1,565,000 for non-pool homes — a premium of $93,000 (5.9%). Source: CRMLS, compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
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Rancho Cielo is in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, ZIP code 92679, in South Orange County. It is served by Capistrano Unified.
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