42 Via Contento Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 | MLS #PW26072031
Priced to sell just reduced price again! PLEASE CALL LISTING AGENT FOR SHOWING. Welcome to effortless living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Perfectly positioned as a private ground-floor corner residence, this adorable updated home offers the rare combination of move-in-ready convenience, modern updates, and the resort-style lifestyle Orange County is known for. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features brand-new flooring, paint, new window blinds, and a new water heater! ENTIRE CONDO HAS BEEN RE-PIPED! Move- in ready, contemporary space that’s ready to enjoy from day one. The desirable corner location welcomes an abundance of natural light while offering added privacy and an inviting HUGE wrap around patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine. Designed for easy living, the open-concept floor plan offers a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. To make your move even easier, the home includes the refrigerator, LG stackable washer, and dryer, allowing you to settle in from day one.
Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, Lake, multiple resort-style pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and a year-round calendar of community events! Ideally located just
minutes from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Tijeras Creek Golf Club, award-winning schools, shopping, dining, and convenient access to the 241 Toll Road, this home places the very best of South Orange County right outside your door.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, downsizing, or searching for a low-maintenance Orange County retreat, this turnkey residence offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of South Orange County’s most desirable master-planned communities.
Beautifully updated, ideally located, and completely move-in ready—this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, Lake, multiple resort-style pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and a year-round calendar of community events! Ideally located just
minutes from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Tijeras Creek Golf Club, award-winning schools, shopping, dining, and convenient access to the 241 Toll Road, this home places the very best of South Orange County right outside your door.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, downsizing, or searching for a low-maintenance Orange County retreat, this turnkey residence offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of South Orange County’s most desirable master-planned communities.
Beautifully updated, ideally located, and completely move-in ready—this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Property Details
Price:
$659,000
MLS #:
PW26072031
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Tijeras Creek Villas TCV
Neighborhood:
r2ranchosantamargaritacentral
Listed Date:
Sep 12, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,117
Lot Size:
92,527 sqft / 2.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1990
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Schools
School District:
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Elementary School:
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Middle School:
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Interior
Appliances
Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Quartz Counters, Furnished, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
Laundry Features
Stackable, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Accessibility Features
Doors – Swing In, No Interior Steps
Association Amenities
Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s), Picnic Area, Security, Management, Biking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Jogging Path, Pool, Barbecue, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Boat Dock, Guard, Fitness Center, Playground, Dog Park
Common Walls
1 Common Wall
Community Features
Curbs, Golf, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Foothills, Lake, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Park
Covered Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
0-1 Unit/Acre
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Assigned, Carport, Garage – Single Door
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Terrace, Tile, Porch, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
Association
Stories
1
View
None
Financial
HOA Fee
$485
HOA Fee 2
$81
HOA Fee 2 Frequency
Monthly
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Tijeras Creek Villas
HOA Name 2
SAMLARC
HOA Phone
949-716-3998
Map
Community
- Address42 Via Contento Rancho Santa Margarita CA
- SubdivisionTijeras Creek Villas (TCV)
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92688
Subdivisions in Rancho Santa Margarita
- Alicante ALI
- Avelino AVEL
- Belflora BLF
- Bella Ventana BVT
- Belterraza BTR
- Brighton Glen BG
- Brisa del Lago I BD
- Brisa del Lago II BDII
- Brisa Ladera BL
- Cabo Vista CVS
- California Tesoro CATS
- Candelero CAN
- Cantamar CANT
- Cantobrio I R1 CB1
- Castile CAST
- Corte Melina CM
- Cresta Vista CRV
- Dove Ridgepointe DRP
- El Caserio R1 EC
- Emerald Crest DCEC
- Emerald Ridge Liberty ERLH
- Fairway Ridge DFR
- Fiesta FIES
- La Tierra LTC
- La Ventana LAV
- Lakeridge DLR
- Las Flores R1 LF
- Las Flores R2 LF
- Laurels DLAU
- Los Abanicos LOSA
- Los Portillos LSP
- Lyon Promenade LYPM
- Magnolia MAGN
- Marbella MB
- Mission Courts R1 MC
- Mission Courts R2 MC
- Mission Greens R1 MG
- Mission Greens R2 MG
- MontaLaMDL
- Montana Del Lago MDL
- Montecito MO
- Montilla MNT
- Ranchwood R1 RW
- Ranchwood R2 RW
- Santa Fe SAFE
- Sausalito SAU
- Sea Country SEAC
- Serabrisa SRB
- Seranada SER
- Terracina TERC
- Tesoro Trails TESTR
- Tierra Montanosa TIEM
- Tijeras Creek Villas TCV
- Trabuco – Elms THE
- Trabuco – Promontory THP
- Trabuco – Springs THS
- Traditions TRAD
- Villavante VVT
- Vista La Cuesta VLC
- Vista Ladera R2 VL
- Vista Pointe Estates VSPE
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Condo in Rancho Santa Margarita as of Oct 27, 2026
64
Condo Listed
60
Avg DOM
647
Avg $ / SqFt
$693,460
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Tijeras Creek Villas (TCV) subdivision, 42 Via Contento Rancho Santa Margarita CA is a Condo for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688. It is listed for $659,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,117 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1990. The current price per square foot is $590. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Rancho Santa Margarita is $647. The average listing price for Condo in Rancho Santa Margarita is $693,460. To schedule a showing of MLS#pw26072031 at 42 Via Contento in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, contact your Compass agent at 310.409.7242.
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