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What Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall is deciding about homes and land, this week's market, and guides written for Rancho Santa Margarita owners and buyers.

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Your next 30 days in Rancho Santa Margarita

The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.

  1. Last day to file an assessment appeal

    File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.

Dates from the county and city; check the source before you rely on one.

Latest briefs

Quick reads on Rancho Santa Margarita real estate, lifestyle and the community.

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Weekly brief
Oct 12, 2026

Rancho Santa Margarita: 14 homes went under contract this week, up from 6

14 homes in Rancho Santa Margarita went under contract this week, against 6 the week before. This week in Rancho Santa Margarita: 10 new listings, 14 price cuts, 7 closed sales and 14 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Oct 5, 2026

Highest-priced home listed in Rancho Santa Margarita this week: $2,080,000 on 19292 Jasper Hill

The highest-priced home listed in Rancho Santa Margarita this week is 19292 Jasper Hill at $2,080,000. This week in Rancho Santa Margarita: 13 new listings, 19 price cuts, 6 closed sales and 6 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Sep 28, 2026

Rancho Santa Margarita weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026

Rancho Santa Margarita saw 19 price cuts, 11 new listings and 25 status changes this week — up from 50 last week, as of October 4, 2026.

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City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Oct 14

Residential Street Sweeping Parking Program Expands October 1st

Street sweeping keeps our community safe and beautiful while protecting local water quality by preventing contaminants from entering storm drains. Effective October 1, 2026, eleven (11) streets are…

City of Rancho Santa Margarita
3 days ago

Age Well Senior Services November Menus and Activities

Activities and events for Seniors 60+ are available on weekdays at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center.

City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Oct 14

Veterans Day Reception & Ceremony, Thursday, November 12th

Join the City of RSM as we honor the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our nation. This year's recognition will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with a reception at 6:00…

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Where prices moved

Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Rancho Santa Margarita is moving, not what your house is worth.

Price my file →
92688$929,900Median sale price$641Median $/sq ft$910,000Median a year ago363Closed salesFlat vs last year
92679$1,410,500Median sale price$617Median $/sq ft$1,410,000Median a year ago182Closed salesFlat vs last year

Nov 2025–Nov 2026 against Nov 2024–Nov 2025, as of November 8, 2026.

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