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12 Montana Del Lago Drive 168,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$785,000

ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN SOUTH OC UNDER $790K — END UNIT! Unbeatable value! This is officially one of the lowest-priced 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes of this size currently on the market in South Orange County. Nestled in the lakefront enclave of Montana Del Lago, this beautifully updated end unit offers the ultimate blend of natural light, style, and resort-style living. Designed with a rare side-by-side 2-car garage featuring overhead storage and direct access to the home, this residence offers both convenience and functionality. All main living spaces are located upstairs, showcasing vaulted ceilings, a sun-drenched open-concept floor plan, a refreshed fireplace, and a new dining chandelier. Slide open the glass doors to your private balcony, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Recent upgrades include updated flooring throughout, modern light fixtures, and ceiling fans. The spacious primary suite features a private en-suite bathroom, while the secondary bedroom is generously sized. Just steps from private lake access, community pools, tree-lined trails, and the SAMLARC Beach Lagoon, this home is also minutes from top-rated schools, premier dining, and shopping. Turnkey, move-in ready, and priced to sell quickly!

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26120243

Price:
$785,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$584.00

Address:
12 Montana Del Lago Drive 168,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
R1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North

Subdivision:
Montana Del Lago (MDL)

Property
Type:
Condominium

Days on Market:
8

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,344 sq ft

Lot Size:
52,296 sq ft

Year Built:
1992

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, Laundry, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:

Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Entry Location:
front door

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas, Living Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Central

Floor:
Tile, Laminate

Appliances:
Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Balcony, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Tile Counters

Security:

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Permit Required, Direct Garage Access, Parking Space

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$528.93 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Pool, Meeting Room, Spa/Hot Tub

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Other

Elementary:

Middle:

High:

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, Community

Spa:
Association, Community

Patio:

View:
Mountain(s), Neighborhood

Construction:

Foundation:

Roof:
Tile

Windows:

Common Walls:
2+ Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Horse Trails, Golf, Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Mountainous, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Redfin , Joseph Chow , 02006416

Co-Listed:
Redfin , Jared Okawa , 02119015

Last
Updated:
6/13/2026 12:44 AM

12 Montana Del Lago 168 Drive,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688