Melinda Heights (MEH) Homes with Townhouse Subtype

Welcome to Melinda Heights, a charming and picturesque community nestled in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This delightful neighborhood in Orange County offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and vibrant living, making it an ideal destination for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Melinda Heights is renowned for its stunning views of the surrounding hills and lush landscapes, providing a serene backdrop for everyday life. The community is characterized by its well-maintained parks, walking trails, and recreational facilities, promoting an active lifestyle for residents. Families will appreciate the top-rated schools in the area, ensuring that children receive a quality education just moments from home.

One of the highlights of Melinda Heights is its diverse selection of homes, particularly the charming townhouses that grace the neighborhood. These thoughtfully designed residences offer a perfect balance of comfort and style, featuring open floor plans, modern amenities, and private outdoor spaces. Many townhouses come with access to community pools, fitness centers, and clubhouses, fostering a sense of camaraderie among neighbors.

Living in Melinda Heights means enjoying the best of both worlds – a peaceful suburban environment with easy access to the bustling city life of Rancho Santa Margarita. With shopping, dining, and entertainment options just a short drive away, residents can indulge in everything from local eateries to upscale boutiques.

Discover the allure of Melinda Heights and experience the warmth of this vibrant community. Whether you’re seeking a cozy townhouse for your family or a serene retreat to call home, Melinda Heights is waiting to welcome you!

Newest Melinda Heights (MEH) Homes with Townhouse Subtype

$879,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26200890 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 147 Mira Mesa, a beautifully appointed home located in the desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering approximately 1,514 square feet of comfortable living space, this thoughtfully designed residence features two bedrooms, a spacious loft, 2.5 bathrooms, inside laundry, and an attached garage with numerous upgrades. The inviting main living area offers a comfortable setting for relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen features soft-close cabinetry and updated appliances, including a new refrigerator and microwave. Upstairs, the open loft provides valuable additional living space and is ideal for a home office, playroom, study area, fitness space, or media room. Both bedrooms offer privacy and comfort, while the conveniently located indoor laundry area includes a new washer and dryer. Smart-home and energy-conscious upgrades add everyday convenience. The home features a Nest thermostat, a whole-house attic fan that can help reduce air-conditioning use, a smart front-door lock, and a new Alexa-compatible ceiling fan in the guest bedroom. New magnetic motion-sensor lights along the staircase provide added illumination, while soft-close toilet seats have been installed in the downstairs and guest bathrooms. Step outside to a private, low-maintenance backyard—an inviting space for outdoor dining, gardening, or relaxing in the Southern California sunshine. Established peach and lemon trees add charm and the opportunity to enjoy homegrown fruit. The garage is equally well equipped, featuring durable epoxy flooring and already-installed overhead storage racks that help maximize organization and usable space. Melinda Heights is known for its scenic setting, neighborhood parks, recreational amenities, and access to walking and biking trails. The home is conveniently located near Melinda Heights Elementary School, Altisima Park, and the Altisima community pool, which features a Junior Olympic-sized pool, a shallow wading pool, and beautiful views toward the Saddleback Mountains. Rancho Santa Margarita offers an exceptional outdoor-oriented lifestyle with numerous parks, sports courts, pools, open spaces, and recreational trails. Residents can enjoy the popular 1.1-mile walking path around Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club and swim lagoon, community events, and nearby O’Neill Regional Park. Shopping, restaurants, everyday services, and the city’s vibrant Town Center are also just minutes away.

147 Mira Mesa, Rancho Santa Margarita

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ OC26156405 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Melinda Heights, NO ROAD NOISE. PEACEFUL SETTING. Rancho Santa Margarita At Its Best! Review the attached supplements for the full list of upgrades & Watch the 3D tour to see it all come together before you even walk in the door. This is the ONE! A rare, expansive wrap-around private patio - your own outdoor sanctuary framed by a brick-and-stone planter wall, with a separate gated entrance to the backyard. Room to lounge, entertain, and unwind in complete serenity, with far more private outdoor living space than many in the community. — this home has been renovated top to bottom, and the numbers speak for themselves. Downstairs, a bedroom suite with its own full bath and laundry opens directly onto that show-stopping patio - perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. The kitchen has been fully reimagined with a Bosch 800 Series dishwasher, Samsung smart refrigerator and oven, quartz countertops, and recessed lighting. PLUS a whole-house Filtersorb Puragain water filtration system with a 6-stage alkaline drinking water tap. Every bathroom has been upgraded with sleek, low-flush, single-piece toilets to custom counters with molded sinks! Upstairs, two stunning primary suites deliver rare flexibility: the first with high ceilings, a closet with custom doors, a custom made shoe closet w/ separate spaces and a spa-like renovated walk-in shower that is a fully tiled European rain shower. Shower and Toilet are separated by a custom barn door. The primary bath also features custom double vanity, and smart mirrors. The second Primary features vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, its own bath/shower. The upgrades don't stop there: New luxury lighting throughout, a newer HVAC system, an automatic sprinkler system, a fully installed garage EV charger, and a whole-home Vivint security system — cameras, sensors, and glass-break detection, equipment (paid for). The HOA has just repainted the exterior, repaved the roads, and replaced the garage doors — the whole community is looking sharp. Step outside your door and into SAMLARC living at its best: 13 parks, sport courts, hiking and biking trails, Saddleback Mountain views, and the beach club at Lake Rancho Santa Margarita. Zoned for award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary and Trabuco Hills High, with shopping and dining just minutes away. No Mello-Roos. Turnkey. Upgraded top to bottom. New HOA Statement for 2026-2027: HOA FEES REMAIN UNCHANGED!!!

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