714-914-4996

166 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$699,900

Turnkey upstairs condo with multiple balconies and resort-style amenities in the highly sought-after Tijeras Creek Villas of Rancho Santa Margarita. This light-filled home features soaring cathedral ceilings in the living room, creating an open and airy feel. The versatile floor plan includes a spacious primary suite and a secondary bedroom with direct access to the second bathroom, ideal for guests, roommates, or a home office setup. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a wraparound balcony accessible from both the living room and primary bedroom, plus a second private balcony off the secondary bedroom—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The interior is thoughtfully updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpeting, central air and heat, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, and the in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Parking is a rare bonus with a private one-car garage, assigned carport, and ample guest parking, allowing for up to three total spaces. Residents enjoy access to two pools and spas, a fitness center with sauna, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and beautifully maintained greenbelts. Ownership includes SAMLARC membership, offering access to Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club Lagoon, multiple pools, parks, sports courts, scenic trails, and year-round community events. An incredible opportunity to own in one of South Orange County’s most amenity-rich communities.

Basic Information

MLS #:
SB26062868

Price:
$699,900

Price
(per sq ft):
$626.00

Address:
166 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:
14

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
2

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,117 sq ft

Lot Size:
sq ft

Year Built:
1995

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room

Eating Area:
Dining Room

Laundry:
In Closet, Stackable

Entry Location:
2nd Floor

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Central

Floor:
Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances:
Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Balcony, Living Room Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s)

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

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Detached

Garage:
1 Spaces

Carport:
1.00 Spaces

Parking:
Assigned, Garage - Single Door, Detached Carport, Garage Door Opener

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$475.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$91.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Gym/Ex Room, Pool, Barbecue, Spa/Hot Tub

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Electricity Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:

Middle:

High:

Exterior Features

Pool:
Community

Spa:
Community

Patio:
Wrap Around

View:
City Lights, Neighborhood

Construction:

Foundation:

Roof:
Spanish Tile

Windows:

Common Walls:
2+ Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Century 21 Coastal Properties , Jesse Barcos , 01897545

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
4/7/2026 4:44 PM

166 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688