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Sold for $655,000
    • Listed by: Century 21 Coastal Properties • Jesse Barcos • Contact: jessebarcos.c21union@gmail.com
    Bought with: Anvil Real Estate
    $655,000

    166 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    2beds
    1,117sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1995
    -- sqft lot
    $655,300 Zestimate®
    $586/sqft
    $3,389 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $655,300

    $609,000 - $708,000

    $3,389/mo

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    What's special

    Turnkey upstairs condo with multiple balconies and resort-style amenities in the highly sought-after Tijeras Creek Villas of Rancho Santa Margarita. This light-filled home features soaring cathedral ceilings in the living room, creating an open and airy feel. The versatile floor plan includes a spacious primary suite and a secondary bedroom with direct access to the second bathroom, ideal for guests, roommates, or a home office setup. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a wraparound balcony accessible from both the living room and primary bedroom, plus a second private balcony off the secondary bedroom—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The interior is thoughtfully updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpeting, central air and heat, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, and the in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Parking is a rare bonus with a private one-car garage, assigned carport, and ample guest parking, allowing for up to three total spaces. Residents enjoy access to two pools and spas, a fitness center with sauna, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and beautifully maintained greenbelts. Ownership includes SAMLARC membership, offering access to Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club Lagoon, multiple pools, parks, sports courts, scenic trails, and year-round community events. An incredible opportunity to own in one of South Orange County’s most amenity-rich communities.

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    Listed by:

    Jesse Barcos DRE #01897545 jessebarcos.c21union@gmail.com,

    Century 21 Coastal Properties

    Bought with:

    Alannah Lones, DRE #02196548

    Anvil Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB26062868MLS 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: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Tub Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Tile Counters
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Stacked
    Features
    • Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Main Level Primary
    • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,117 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Assigned, Detached Carport, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Carport spaces: 1
    • Covered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 2nd Floor
    • Patio & porch: Wrap Around
    • Pool features: Community, Association
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Community
    • Fencing: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Details
    • Parcel number: 93545570
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Roof: Spanish Tile
    Condition
    • Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1995

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Pool
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Fitness Center, Barbecue, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
    • HOA fee: $475 monthly
    • HOA name: Tijeras Creek Villas Maintenance Association
    • HOA phone: 909-833-9192
    • Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
    • Second HOA name: Samlarc
    Location
    • Region: Rancho Santa Margarita

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $586/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $665,856
    • Date on market: 3/24/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 96 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/7/2026Sold$655,000-3.7%$586/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SB26062868 Report a problem
    8/6/2026Pending sale$679,900$609/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SB26062868 Report a problem
    7/4/2026Contingent$679,900$609/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SB26062868 Report a problem
    5/21/2026Price change$679,900-1.4%$609/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SB26062868 Report a problem
    4/30/2026Price change$689,900-1.4%$618/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SB26062868 Report a problem
    3/24/2026Listed for sale$699,900+9.4%$627/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SB26062868 Report a problem
    7/11/2023Sold$640,000+5.1%$573/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty #114196793 Report a problem
    6/15/2023Pending sale$609,000$545/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC23098438 Report a problem
    6/7/2023Listed for sale$609,000+28225.6%$545/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC23098438 Report a problem
    4/3/2019Listing removed$2,300$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC19036450 Report a problem
    2/17/2019Listed for rent$2,300+4.5%$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC19036450 Report a problem
    7/17/2017Listing removed$2,200$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC17112903 Report a problem
    6/11/2017Sold$2,150-99.4%$2/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC17112903 Report a problem
    6/7/2017Price change$2,200-4.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC17112903 Report a problem
    5/22/2017Listed for rent$2,300+21.1%$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC17112903 Report a problem
    4/10/2014Listing removed$1,900$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC14058660 Report a problem
    3/23/2014Listed for rent$1,900$2/sqft
    Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC14058660 Report a problem
    3/17/2014Sold$349,000-0.3%$312/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/15/2014Price change$349,900-2%$313/sqft
    Source: ZipRealty, Inc. #214002630 Report a problem
    1/24/2014Listed for sale$357,000-12.9%$320/sqft
    Source: ZipRealty, Inc. #214002630 Report a problem
    5/24/2007Sold$410,000+147%$367/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/31/2000Sold$166,000+45.6%$149/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/12/1995Sold$114,000$102/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $665,856 +2%
    2025$6,620 +1.9%$652,800 +2%
    2024$6,494 +54.6%$640,000 +55.6%
    2023$4,202 +1.9%$411,209 +2%
    2022$4,123 +8.8%$403,147 +2%
    2021$3,788 -5.5%$395,243 +1%
    2020$4,010 $391,191 +2%
    2019$4,010 -9.8%$383,521 +2%
    2018$4,446 +0.4%$376,001 +2%
    2017$4,427 $368,629 +2%
    2016$4,427 -3.4%$361,401 +1.5%
    2015$4,584 +4.5%$355,973 +2%
    2014$4,386 $349,000 +40.6%
    2013-- $248,160
    2012-- $248,160 -6%
    2011-- $264,000
    2010-- $264,000 -13.3%
    2009-- $304,500 -13.6%
    2008-- $352,500 +88.8%
    2007-- $186,696 +2%
    2006-- $183,036 +2%
    2005-- $179,448 +2%
    2004-- $175,930 +1.9%
    2003-- $172,706 +2%
    2002-- $169,320 +2%
    2001$2,942 +31%$166,000 +34.7%
    2000$2,246 $123,196
    Find assessor info on the county website

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