18 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Single-family home · 3 recorded sales since 2019
Sold September 2026
Listing Agent: Dave Gubler (DRE #01274644) · Listing Office: IML Real Estate · Contact: 949-292-2763 · Bought with: Missy Sandefur · Jason Mitchell Real Estate California, Inc. · MLS #OC26138703 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
18 Via Pelayo sold for $1,460,000 in September 2026, 1.3% under its $1,479,000 list price, after 42 days on the market. It was first listed at $1,525,000. That works out to $528 per square foot on 2,763 square feet. Across 226 closed sales in 92688 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $925,000 and the median is $636 per square foot, 20% above this sale's $528. 4-bedroom rentals in 92688 currently list at a median of $5,850 a month (3 listings).
| Quarter | Closed sales in 92688 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 19 | $891,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 85 | $1,010,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 107 | $860,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 15 | $920,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Rancho Santa Margarita · Homes for sale in 92688
Description
Welcome to 18 Via Pelayo, a beautifully upgraded 4 bedroom plus oversized bonus room home in the desirable Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Set on a quiet street, this 2,763 sq. ft. residence combines thoughtful interior improvements, major system upgrades, and a newly completed resort-style backyard. The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area. The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel. The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheaters, picnic shelters, and more. 18 Via Pelayo offers the space, upgrades, outdoor living, and community lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most established neighborhoods.
Listing description from the September 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 18 Via Pelayo
2 Daybreak: Sold $1,075,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,610 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.1 mi
eXp Realty of California Inc | DRE #01727432
Buyer's agent: Blair Borne, Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #0139331816 Garden View Court: Sold $1,625,000 · 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,443 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.2 mi
eXp Realty of California Inc | DRE #01868634
Buyer's agent: Dustin Alamo, Alamo Pacific Realty, Inc | DRE #0193062936 Berlamo: Sold $1,525,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,532 sqft · Oct 2026 · 0.4 mi
18 Santa Inez: Sold $1,475,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,857 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.5 mi
Real Broker | DRE #02077837
Buyer's agent: Anne Suri, Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #0185335454 Via Contento: Sold $610,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 971 sqft · Oct 2026 · 0.5 mi
Caliber Real Estate Group | DRE #01865682
Buyer's agent: Mehdi Mathe, Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty | DRE #0234853575 Via Contento: Sold $415,000 · 1 bd · 1 ba · 643 sqft · Oct 2026 · 0.5 mi
Onyx Homes | DRE #01390628
Buyer's agent: Jackie Lee, Fathom Realty Group Inc. | DRE #0216298095 Pasto Rico: Sold $825,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,329 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.5 mi
First Team Real Estate | DRE #02021808
Buyer's agent: Holly McKhann, First Team Real Estate | DRE #019567213 Via Ermitas: Sold $599,900 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 908 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.6 mi
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService | DRE #01357971
Buyer's agent: Leo Chen, Real Broker | DRE #01958853
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