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  • 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
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    $5,014/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1992
    -- sqft lot
    $669,900 Zestimate®
    $604/sqft
    $566/mo HOA

    What's special

    PRICE REDUCED ~ MOTIVATED SELLER!!! NO CONTINGENCY sale! 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.
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    Listed by:

    Mary Hale DRE #01962661 562-761-9792,

    Nordine Realty, Inc,

    Vance Nordine DRE #00786474,

    Nordine Realty, Inc

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26133165MLS LogoOriginating 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

      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: 61 days
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan

        Estimated market value

        $669,900

        $636,000 - $703,000

        $3,377/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/1/2026Price change$674,999-1.2%$604/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26133165 Report a problem
        6/19/2026Listed for sale$683,000+66.6%$611/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26133165 Report a problem
        10/25/2017Sold$410,000+1.2%$367/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/19/2017Pending sale$405,000$363/sqft
        Source: Magdalena Lam, Broker #OC17208009 Report a problem
        9/9/2017Listed for sale$405,000+161.3%$363/sqft
        Source: Magdalena Lam, Broker #OC17208009 Report a problem
        3/14/2000Sold$155,000+19.2%$139/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/26/1993Sold$130,000$116/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92688

        Getting around

        33 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        36 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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