Closed Sales — Detached
52
↑ +11 vs prior yr (+26.8%)
About Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita 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 1980 and 2014, ranging from approximately 418 to 3,826 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area RSM (R1 + R2).
Over the trailing twelve months, 118 detached single-family homes closed in Rancho Santa Margarita, at a median sale price of $1,222,475. In the current reporting period (January–May 2026), the median sale price was $1,238,125 across 52 closed sales, with homes averaging 27 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.6%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Margarita. 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 & Capistrano Unified.
Quick Facts
- Subdivisions12+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1980 – 2014
- Home Sizes418–3,826 sf
- Pool Homes~5% of sales
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- ZIP Code92688
- MLS AreaRSM (R1 + R2)
- School DistrictSaddleback Valley Unified & Capistrano Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,238,125
↑ +$73,125 vs prior yr (+6.3%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$674
↓ −$34 vs prior yr (-4.8%)
Avg Days on Market
27
↓ -5 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
99.6%
↓ from 99.9% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
25.0%
↑ from 24.4% prior yr
Market Narrative
Rancho Santa Margarita recorded 52 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (+26.8% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,238,125 (+6.3% year over year). Homes averaged 27 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.6%. 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 | 52 | 41 | +11 | +26.8% |
| Average Sale Price | $1,274,527 | $1,239,216 | +$35,311 | +2.8% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,238,125 | $1,165,000 | +$73,125 | +6.3% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $674 | $708 | −$34 | -4.8% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $658 | $702 | −$44 | -6.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 27 | 32 | -5 | -15.6% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 99.6% | 99.9% | -0.3 | -0.3pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 25.0% | 24.4% | +0.6 | +0.6pp |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 65 closed sales this period, median $695,000. 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 · 118 closed detached sales
$820K – $1.10M30 sales25%
$1.10M – $1.37M59 sales50%
$1.37M – $1.65M18 sales15%
$1.65M – $1.92M6 sales5%
$1.92M – $2.20M5 sales4%
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Pool Homes (12)
$1,506,204
vs
Non-Pool (106)
$1,200,000
Pool homes command a $306,204 premium (+25.5%)
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (86)
$1,225,000
vs
Non-View (32)
$1,200,000
View homes command a $25,000 premium (+2.1%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Ladera R1 (VL) | 12 | $1,075,000 |
| El Caserio (R2) (EC) | 6 | $1,010,000 |
| Other (OTHR) | 6 | $1,194,000 |
| Cresta Vista (CRV) | 6 | $1,274,950 |
| Villavante (VVT) | 5 | $1,130,000 |
| Cantamar (CANT) | 5 | $1,400,000 |
| Seranada (SER) | 5 | $1,260,000 |
| El Caserio (R1) (EC) | 4 | $1,059,000 |
| Los Paseos (LOPA) | 4 | $1,117,500 |
| Paragon (PAR) | 4 | $1,890,500 |
| Montecito (MO) | 4 | $1,035,000 |
| Ranchwood (R2) (RW) | 3 | $1,175,000 |
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 | 16 |
| William Scott | REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS | 8 |
| Kathy Kennedy BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 7 |
| 2024 | ||
| Shauna Fogal | Keller Williams Realty | 15 |
| Ryan Argue | Plan A Real Estate | 13 |
| William Scott | REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS | 9 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Kathleen Monroe | Kathleen Monroe Real Estate Services, Inc | 3 |
| Shauna Fogal | Keller Williams Realty | 2 |
| Valerie Barber | Valerie L. Barber, Broker | 2 |
| 2024 | ||
| Suzanne Dwight | Re/Max Real Estate Group | 4 |
| Flo Bullock BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 3 |
| Janna Mooney | Coldwell Banker Realty | 3 |
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 Rancho Santa Margarita Specialists
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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.
DRE# 01384831 · Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
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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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Flo Bullock
Realtor® · DRE# 01343119
Flo Bullock has sold South Orange County homes for over 20 years and is one of the most established agents in the region. A Dove Canyon resident, she has been the #1 listing agent in Dove Canyon every year from 2015 through 2024 and is a consistent top producer across the surrounding communities.
DRE# 01343119 · Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Rancho Santa Margarita was $1,238,125 for January–May 2026, based on 52 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Rancho Santa Margarita averaged 27 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 99.6%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Over the trailing 12 months, pool homes in Rancho Santa Margarita had a median sale price of $1,506,204 versus $1,200,000 for non-pool homes — a premium of $306,204 (25.5%). Source: CRMLS, compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Rancho Santa Margarita and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Rancho Santa Margarita is in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, ZIP code 92688, in South Orange County. It is served by Saddleback Valley Unified & Capistrano Unified.
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