Samlarc, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Samlarc — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Samlarc, Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Samlarc, Rancho Santa Margarita (2026)

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Samlarc Neighborhood Overview

Samlarc is a well-established neighborhood within the master-planned city of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The area is characterized by a very high homeownership rate of 93.5%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The market is classified as Prime, reflecting its desirability and financial profile, with a median household income of $107,159.

The housing market in Samlarc is active and predominantly conventional, with recent data showing 69 total home loan originations, of which 68 were conventional loans. The median home value stands at $919,000, with homes averaging around 1,400 square feet. This price point aligns with the neighborhood's prime market tier and the substantial household income of its residents. The rental market is minimal, with only 6.5% of homes being renter-occupied.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 14 neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Samlarc Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$919K
Median Household Income$107K
Homeownership Rate93.5%
Renter-Occupied6.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.0%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code92678
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations69
VA Loan Originations1
VA Loan Share1.4%
Average VA Loan Amount$1.3M
Conventional Loan Originations68
FHA Loan Originations0

Top Real Estate Agents in Samlarc, Rancho Santa Margarita

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

7 agents met the full merit gate for Samlarc, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Benjamin Lucas Tate Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 244-3748

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://tatelamott.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/TateLaMottGroup

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement and leadership roles, Benjamin Tate demonstrates exceptional performance with $2.1B in career sales and a. His team has been recognized among America's Best Real Estate Professionals for.

Notable Achievements

$2.1 billion in sales volume

Perfect 5-star rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, New Construction, luxury real estate, high-end residential properties[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Heather Ann Gennette Listed

4.9 stars 52+ verified reviews License: 1870436 Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers 22+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 606-3747

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.thegennettegroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/heathergennette

Why selected: Selected for her consistent excellence, Heather Gennette maintains a across 200+ reviews and has closed over. Her deep community roots and dual-state expertise make her a standout advisor in the San Diego market.

Cities Served

Rancho Santa Margarita

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Ariel J Kovacs Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 350-0146

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://cotoconnection.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Kovacs%20Connection

Why selected: Selected for her career and, but most critically for her deep community involvement and leadership roles. Her sustained success is built on decades of client relationships and a team-based, client-centered approach.

Notable Achievements

36 Years Real Estate Experience

48 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes, luxury properties, repeat clients, personalized service, comprehensive market expertise, referrals, mother-daughter team[4]

Cities Served

Rancho Santa Margarita

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Annette Donel Hurd Listed

5.0 stars 44+ verified reviews License: 2080269 Hurd Homes • EXP Realty 16+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 735-6392

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://hurdhomesre.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/stevenhurdhomes

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a. Her career, launched during the Great Recession, demonstrates proven expertise in challenging markets.

Notable Achievements

5-Star Rating Maintenance

Career Launch During Recession

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, New Construction, wealth building through real estate, recession market navigation[4]

Cities Served

Rancho Santa Margarita

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Haley A Farzley Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 525-2612

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.haleyfarzley.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/haleyfarzley

Why selected: Selected for her deep community engagement, including board positions and charitable work. She combines this with of licensed expertise and a track record of helping more than 50 families.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management[4]

Cities Served

Rancho Santa Margarita

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Gina Racquel Kulik Listed

5.0 stars 30+ verified reviews License: 1923006 Compass / The Arlen Raubach Group 13+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 933-8387

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ginakulik.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Gina%20Kulik

Why selected: Selected for their deep community involvement, including board positions and local engagement. This is paired with a strong, quantifiable track record of client results and local market expertise.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties[4]

Cities Served

Mission Viejo

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Andrea Renee Hollabaugh Listed

4.9 stars 21+ verified reviews License: 1386922 Seven Gables Real Estate 22+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (562) 322-7956

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ochometrends.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/andreah0

Why selected: Selected for her active participation in local organizations and educational initiatives, demonstrating strong community commitment. This, combined with her from and of market expertise, defines her excellence.

Community & Leadership

Active participant at Local organizations[6]

Participant at Educational initiatives[6]

Notable Achievements

Over 20 Years Real Estate Experience

21 Client Reviews with 4.9-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Staging, New Construction, residential sales, lifestyle matching, creative deal structuring, market analysis, local market expertise, property functionality, creative problem-solving, market knowledge[4]

Cities Served

Tustin

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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