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$659,000

42 Via Contento

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Active

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,117

Sq. Ft.

1990

Year Built

Orange

County

Condominium

Property Type

About this home

Priced to sell just reduced price again! PLEASE CALL LISTING AGENT FOR SHOWING. Welcome to effortless living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Perfectly positioned as a private ground-floor corner residence, this adorable updated 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, paint, new window blinds, and a new water heater! ENTIRE CONDO HAS BEEN RE-PIPED! Move- in ready, 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 HUGE wrap around patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine. 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, LG stackable washer, and dryer, allowing you to settle in from day one. Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, Lake, 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.

Listed by Kristen Grinnell · DRE #02045642 · zRE Group
MLS #1175328400
ListedJun 8, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories1
StyleN/A
Total Units1
RoofN/A
Garage Spaces1
PoolN/A
SpaAssociation

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringVinyl
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
FireplaceLiving Room
LaundryStacked
Parking FeaturesAssigned, Carport, Door Single, Garage
Parking Total3
Patio & PorchRear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Tile, Wrap Around
Entry Level1
Entry Locationground
Common WallsOne Common Wall

Property Features

Lot Size2.12 ac
Lot FeaturesZero To One Unit Acre
ViewNone
DirectionsPlease use GPS

Community

AreaR2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
School DistrictCall Listing Office

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Cash To Existing Loan, Conventional, FHA
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameTijeras Creek Villas
HOA Fee$485 / Monthly

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Mortgage Estimate

$3,507/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 10:45 PM

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