Rent to Own Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Lakeside fun: Although the city is completely landlocked, it contains Lago Santa Maria, a 11.5 acre body of water that was constructed in 1985. Paddle boat and kayak rentals are available, but only if you have an access card from the Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation. Membership is automatic for all homeowners in the city.
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Top 10 Reasons to Live in Rancho Santa Margarita
Spectacular price hikes: Property values took a slight dip in 2011 before zooming up by almost 20% in the past year. Prices are expected to rise by almost 7% in the coming year. Good neighborhoods to search for homes for sale or rent to own houses are Robinson Ranch and Dove Canyon.
Dining delights: Whether you're hungry for American or international fare, the city delivers with its multitude of eateries. Spike's Fish House pleases with its fresh grilled fish. Yogurtland is an outpost of serve-your-own sweets founded in Orange County. Celinda's serves 28 different kinds of breakfast burritos.
Higher home values: The median value of homes in Rancho Santa Margarita is $546,600. This is the predicted worth of homes not on the market and those for sale or rent to own. In Los Angeles, the median home value is lower at $501,300. Find gorgeous properties in Coto de Caza and Rancho Cielo.
Home-business friendly: If you're planning to start a home business, you do not need a business license to operate in the city. However, you can obtain an optional home occupation permit from the city's Chamber of Commerce, which costs nothing but proves to government agencies, such as the IRS, that you're serious about your enterprise.
Multiple shopping choices: You can choose from over ten shopping centers. Mercado del Lago offers dining by the waters of the lake. When you need some new wheels, head over to the Auto Center. Trabuco Marketplace gives you the staples with grocery and drugstore chains, a gas station and dentist.
Affordable Orange County: Among the nearby cities, Rancho Santa Margarita is affordable. Coto de Caza, for example, shows median values of $936,300; Mission Viejo is at $600,200 and Lake Forest is at $583,700. A local realtor can tell you if any of this real estate off of Antonio Parkway and Santa Margarita Parkway consists of rent to own homes.
Go wild: For a taste of the area before development, wander around the 4,000 acres of O'Neill Regional Park, which features groves of live oak and sycamore trees. View wild birds at Starr Ranch, which is a nature preserve managed by the Audobon Society.
Condo kingdom: Not only are there plenty of houses available in Rancho Santa Margarita, there are numerous condos and apartments as well. In fact, over 40% of properties in the city consist of condos, compared to only about 17% in Los Angeles. Check out the Avila and Villas Antonio complexes.
Summer food and music: Satisfy your taste buds and your ears at two annual summer events. The Taste of Rancho allows residents to sample delicacies from local restaurants and vendors. To enjoy music under the stars, attend one of the free summer concerts in Central Park, which also allows picnicking.