714-914-4996

140 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$699,900

REDUCED INTEREST RATE AND LOWER PAYMENT FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS WITH SELLER PAID FOR 2/1 BUYDOWN LOAN. EXCELLENT WELL FUNDED HOA! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, PRIVATE, TURN-KEY HOME! Welcome to this beautifully upgraded home in the highly desirable Tijeras Creek Villas! This is the community’s largest floor plan, offering an impressive sense of space along with beautiful tree and hillside views. The soaring beamed ceiling creates a dramatic, open feeling, while beautiful wood flooring flows throughout the home. The inviting living room features a stacked-stone fireplace, new designer accent paint, and French doors opening to the expansive wrap-around patio. The open-concept floor plan is designed for comfortable everyday living and fabulous entertaining, with a spacious living room, large dining area, and convenient breakfast bar. The beautifully updated kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a new dishwasher, and plenty of counter space, making it easy to cook and entertain while staying connected to the main living areas. THIS HAS NUMERIOUS MAJOR UPGRADES, DUAL PANE WINDOWS 2024, NEW HVAC 2024, NEW WATER HEATER 2022 FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND! The spacious floor plan includes two generous bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite is a wonderful private retreat with custom built-in bookshelves, stylish shutters, and a French door opening directly to the expansive wrap-around patio. The secondary bedroom is bright and cheerful with a new custom sheer shade. The oversized wrap-around patio adds an exceptional outdoor living element and offers views of the surrounding trees and hillside views. Multiple access points from the home create an easy flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Enjoy the resort-style amenities of Tijeras Creek Villas, including beautifully maintained landscaping, two pools and spas, a fitness room, and BBQ and picnic areas. Convenience is also a major plus, with the 241 Toll Road approximately one mile away, providing easy access throughout Orange County and beyond. As a member of the Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation, SAMOLAC, you’ll also enjoy access to the community lake, clubhouse with beach, additional pools, tennis courts, and a wonderful variety of activities and special events. This exceptional home combines turn-key style, thoughtful upgrades, generous indoor and outdoor living space, and an outstanding resort-style community lifestyle.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26197475

Price:
$699,900

Price
(per sq ft):
$626.00

Address:
140 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central

Subdivision:
Tijeras Creek Villas (TCV)

Property
Type:
Condominium

Days on Market:
11

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
2

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,117 sq ft

Lot Size:
2,431 sq ft

Listing Agent:
StarFire Real Estate Corp. , Stacy Allen , 00909308

Year Built:
1992

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, Entry, Kitchen, Great Room, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
Dining Room

Laundry:
In Closet, Stackable, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
2nd floor

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas, Masonry, Great Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Forced Air, Central

Floor:
Wood, Laminate

Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Water Heater

Interior Features:
Beamed Ceilings, Bar, Balcony, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan

Security:
Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Detached

Garage:
1 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Assigned, Garage - Single Door

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$475.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$91.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Sauna, Biking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Pool, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Playground, Dog Park

Utilities

Water:

Utilities:
Phone Available,Electricity Connected,Electricity Available,Sewer Available,Water Connected,Cable Connected,Cable Available,Water Available,Natural Gas Connected,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Connected

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:
ARRVIS

Middle:
VISTA

High:
TESERO

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, In Ground, Fenced, Heated

Spa:
Association, In Ground

Patio:
Wrap Around

View:
Trees/Woods, City Lights, Hills

Construction:
Stucco, Drywall Walls

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Tile

Windows:
Shutters, Double Pane Windows, Custom Covering, Screens

Common Walls:
2+ Common Walls, No One Above

Levels:
One

Lot Features:

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Gutters, Curbs, Biking, Street Lights, Park

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey

Direction Faces:

Last
Updated:
9/23/2026 8:39 PM

140 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688