714-914-4996

42 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$715,000

Welcome to effortless living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Perfectly positioned as a private ground-floor corner residence, this beautifully refreshed 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, fresh designer paint, new window blinds, and a new water heater—creating a clean, 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 outdoor patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or dining al fresco. 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, washer, and dryer, allowing you to settle in from day one. Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, 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.

Basic Information

MLS #:
PW26072031

Price:
$715,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$640.00

Address:
42 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:
92,527 sq ft

Listing Agent:
zRE Group , Kristen Grinnell , 02045642

Year Built:
1990

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Down

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room

Laundry:
Stackable, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
ground

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Vinyl

Appliances:
Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Quartz Counters, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting

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

Accessibility:
Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Detached

Garage:
1 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Assigned, Carport, Garage - Single Door

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$485.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$81.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Pool, Spa/Hot Tub

Utilities

Water:
Public

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

School Information

District:
Call Listing Office

Elementary:
CALDIS

Middle:
CALDIS

High:

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association

Spa:
Association

Patio:
Covered, Terrace, Tile, Porch, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Wrap Around

View:
None

Construction:

Foundation:

Roof:

Windows:

Common Walls:
1 Common Wall

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
0-1 Unit/Acre

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Foothills, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Park

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey

Direction Faces:

Last
Updated:
7/5/2026 2:29 PM

42 Via Contento ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688