PRICE REDUCED ~ MOTIVATED SELLER!!! WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Welcome to Tijeras Creek Villas, where luxury, comfort, & resort-style living come together in one of RSM's most desirable communities. Ideally situated in a prime location within the complex, this beautiful residence offers exceptional convenience with a private one-car garage, an additional covered carport space, & additional parking placard to park in other unassigned parking spots including unassigned carports (3 total spaces!). Easy access to community amenities. A charming villa-style courtyard entrance welcomes you home, leading to a thoughtfully designed single-level downstairs floor plan with no interior or exterior stairs & filled with natural light. Tastefully upgraded throughout, featuring beautiful wood-style flooring, elegant crown molding, recessed lighting, & a remodeled kitchen complete with dishwasher, newer stove & newer fridge (all included!). Designed for everyday living & entertaining. The spacious living area centers around a gas fireplace & flows seamlessly to an expansive wrap-around patio (with sound-reducing window panels), creating the perfect indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A 2nd private patio off the guest bedroom provides an additional retreat for relaxing & enjoying the So Cal weather. Both generously sized bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms, offering comfort & privacy for residents & guests alike. The primary suite includes dual sinks, a separate toilet room, & a step-in shower. Storage is abundant, with two floor-to-ceiling closets in each bedroom & multiple other closets for linens, coats... Stackable washer & dryer conveniently located in the in-unit laundry closet. Residents enjoy the luxurious Tijeras Creek Villas amenities, including two sparkling pools, two spas, a sauna, a fitness center with complimentary cable TV channels, WiFi in the swim & workout areas, two great playgrounds, & BBQ areas with HOA-provided gas. Ideally located adjacent to the breathtaking Tijeras Creek Golf Club & just minutes from John Wayne Airport, shopping, dining, & the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club—an idyllic destination to relax & unwind. HOA dues grant residents access to all of the SAMLARC.org amenities (Beach Club, etc.)! Located in the highly regarded Capistrano Unified School District (known for strong academic performance & test scores) & very close to several well respected private schools. Experience resort-style living in one of OC's most coveted locations.
For sale
Listed by: Nordine Realty, Inc • Mary Hale • Contact: 562-761-9792
Price cut: $8K (8/1)
$674,999
138 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,117sqft
Condominium
Built in 1992
-- sqft lot
$670,300 Zestimate®
$604/sqft
$566/mo HOA
What's special
- 106 days
- 360
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Hale DRE #01962661 562-761-9792,
Nordine Realty, Inc,
Vance Nordine DRE #00786474,
Nordine Realty, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26133165
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,117 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Carport, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Pool features: Community, Fenced, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2.57 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 93545438
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Park, Pool
- Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $475 monthly
- HOA name: Tijeras Creek Villas
- HOA phone: 909-833-9192
- Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $604/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $433,412
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 106 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$670,300
$637,000 - $704,000
$3,272/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $674,999-1.2%$604/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $683,000+66.6%$611/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/25/2017 | Sold | $410,000+1.2%$367/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Pending sale | $405,000$363/sqft |
Source: Magdalena Lam, Broker #OC17208009 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $405,000+161.3%$363/sqft |
Source: Magdalena Lam, Broker #OC17208009 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2000 | Sold | $155,000+19.2%$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/1993 | Sold | $130,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $433,412 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,272 +2% | $424,914 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,190 +2.3% | $416,583 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,096 +1.9% | $408,415 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,018 +9.1% | $400,407 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,684 -5.7% | $392,556 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,905 | $388,531 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,905 -8.8% | $380,913 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,282 +85.1% | $373,445 +82.1% |
| 2017 | $2,313 | $205,126 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,313 -7.2% | $201,104 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,493 +2.1% | $198,084 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,442 | $194,204 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $193,327 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $189,537 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $185,821 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $184,433 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $184,872 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $181,248 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $177,695 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $174,211 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $170,796 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $167,448 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $164,380 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $161,157 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,864 +10.8% | $157,998 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $2,584 | $143,297 |
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