714-914-4996

1 Via Garceta ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$698,000

Enjoy RSM Lakefront Living in this highly sought-after private corner location. Surrounded by lush landscaping and mature trees, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home with over 1000 sq ft of living space offers an open floor plan and no interior steps. The living room with fireplace features a wall of glass that opens to a generously sized backyard with brick hardscape and serene, tree-lined views that is perfect for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with soft-close shaker-style cabinetry, pull-out drawers, a designer faucet, LED lighting, a 5-burner gas range, and a breakfast bar that seats 3+. The kitchen is open to the spacious dining and living areas, creating an inviting welcoming space. The primary suite features a remodeled bath with a raised double vanity, framed mirrors, brushed hardware and lighting, and two closets. Double French doors open directly to the backyard, offering peaceful views of the tree-lined hills. The secondary bedroom, shown with two beds and new paneled closet doors, is generously sized and filled with natural light. Enjoy the convenience of a two-car garage—one attached with a new smart garage door opener and camera, and one detached. Additional upgrades include new brushed door hardware, freshly painted paneled doors and upgraded baseboards, interior washer and dryer (included), LED lighting, abundant storage, roll up garage doors and newer water heater. Resort-style amenities include a lakeside pool and spa, plus an additional spa just steps away. Walk to nearby shopping and dining, the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, and lifestyle that comes with lakefront community living. Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks over the water and the annual tree lighting right from your own community. SAMLARC amenities include four pools, the Beach Club at RSM Lake, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, sport courts, RSM splash park, fishing, and year-round community events. Walking distance to Trabuco Mesa Elementary. From the moment you enter the community, you’re welcomed by picturesque lake views. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience lake living and call Brisa del Lago I home.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26080945

Price:
$698,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$691.00

Address:
1 Via Garceta ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
R1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North

Subdivision:
Brisa del Lago I (BD)

Property
Type:
Condominium

Days on Market:
14

Status:
Active Under Contract

Bedrooms:
2

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,010 sq ft

Lot Size:
37,948 sq ft

Year Built:
1986

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, Entry, Dressing Area, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room

Laundry:
Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Tile, Laminate

Appliances:
Water Heater, Disposal, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Gas Range, Water Line to Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Block Walls, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Storage, Stone Counters, Granite Counters

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Direct Garage Access, Guest

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$521.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$91.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Spa/Hot Tub, Hiking Trails, Banquet Facilities, Picnic Area, Management, Biking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Pool, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Sport Court, Trash, Recreation Room, Maintenance Front Yard, Playground, Dog Park

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
TRAMES

Middle:
RASAMA

High:
TRAHIL2

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, In Ground, Community, Heated

Spa:
Association, In Ground, Community, Heated

Patio:
Front Porch, Brick, Patio

View:
Trees/Woods, Neighborhood, Hills

Construction:

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Spanish Tile

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Blinds, Screens

Common Walls:
1 Common Wall

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Close to Clubhouse, Back Yard, Lawn

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Fishing, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park

Other Structures:
Second Garage Detached, Second Garage

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
EHM Real Estate, Inc. , Sherri Lex , 01096502

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
4/29/2026 8:30 AM

1 Via Garceta ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688