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$698,000
49 Days On Site

42 Via Contento
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

For Sale|Condominium|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,117
SqFt
$625
/SqFt
1990
Built
Subdivision:
Tijeras Creek Villas (TCV)
County:
Orange
Listed by Kristen Grinnell of zRE Group kristen@zregroup.org
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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 heatercreating 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 readythis is the one you've been waiting for.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$698,000
Days On Site 
49 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,117 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
2.1241 Acres
Year Built 
1990
MLS® Number 
PW26072031
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$485 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoPrice changed to $698,000
a month agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Assigned
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Condominium
Security 
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
1117
Utilities 
Electricity AvailableNatural Gas AvailableCable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasherGas OvenGas Range
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Flooring 
LinoleumVinyl
Heating 
Forced Air
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Exterior Features
Patio And Porch 
CoveredEnclosedPatioPorchWrap AroundTerrace
Pool Features 
Association
Community Features
Association Amenities 
Pool
Association Dues 
485
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalks
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHA
HOA Fee Frequency 
Monthly
Listed by Kristen Grinnell of zRE Group kristen@zregroup.org



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