Sold for $475,000

Listing Provided by: Pacificon Realty Inc

Bought with: eXp Realty of California Inc

$475,000

18 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

1beds

643sqft

Condominium

Built in 1990

-- sqft lot

$533,700 Zestimate^®

$739/sqft

$2,721 Estimated rent

Home value

$533,700

$486,000 - $587,000

$2,721/mo

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What's special

Nice courtyard entryNew interior paintNew quartz countersNew stainless steel appliances

Move-in ready ground floor 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom condo located in highly desirable Tijeras Creek Villas! This turnkey opportunity includes several recent upgrades like new interior paint, new quartz counters and new stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven and stackable washer/dryer just to name a few. With a nice courtyard entry this ground floor home is easy to access and is in close proximity to your 1 car detached garage with room for extra storage. Located in the well-maintained Tijeras Creek Villas community which presents a great mix of lifestyle and value and offers multiple pools, a gym, spa and sport courts and is in close proximity to Tijeras Creek Golf Course, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake as well as local restaurants, parks, shopping, schools and so much more!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Main Level Primary

Bedroom

Features: All Bedrooms Down

Bathroom

Features: Quartz Counters, Tub Shower

Kitchen

Features: Quartz Counters

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Stacked

Features

Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 643 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Door-Single, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: Ground Floor
Patio & porch: Patio
Pool features: In Ground, Association
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Association, In Ground
Fencing: Stucco Wall
Has view: Yes
View description: None

Lot

Size: 2.12 Acres
Features: Near Park, Near Public Transit, Street Level

Details

Parcel number: 93545354
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Architectural style: Spanish
Property subtype: Condominium
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Stucco

Condition

Updated/Remodeled
New construction: No
Year built: 1990

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Security

Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Community

Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park

Location

Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)

HOA & financial

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $475 monthly
Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
Association name: Tijeras Creek Villas
Association phone: 949-709-0010
Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
Second association name: Samlarc
Second association phone: 949-716-3998

Other

Other facts

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/8/2025	Sold	$475,000$739/sqft
Source: CRMLS #OC25194834 Report a problem
9/11/2025	Pending sale	$475,000$739/sqft
Source: CRMLS #OC25194834 Report a problem
8/29/2025	Listed for sale	$475,000+28.4%$739/sqft
Source: CRMLS #OC25194834 Report a problem
7/7/2025	Sold	$370,000+122.9%$575/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/14/2010	Sold	$166,000-7.5%$258/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/29/2010	Listed for sale	$179,500-22.2%$279/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Champions #i10071308 Report a problem
6/15/2010	Sold	$230,715-23.1%$359/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/6/2010	Listed for sale	$299,900+15.8%$466/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Superstars #S607297 Report a problem
11/19/2004	Sold	$259,000$403/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,110 +1.9%	$212,670 +2%
2024	$2,070 +2.3%	$208,500 +2%
2023	$2,023 +2%	$204,412 +2%
2022	$1,984 +14.1%	$200,404 +2%
2021	$1,739 -9.8%	$196,475 +1%
2020	$1,927	$194,461 +2%
2019	$1,927 -8.9%	$190,649 +2%
2018	$2,114 +0.8%	$186,911 +2%
2017	$2,097	$183,247 +2%
2016	$2,097 -6.4%	$179,654 +1.5%
2015	$2,240 +1.8%	$176,956 +2%
2014	$2,201	$173,490 +4.5%
2013	--	$166,000
2012	--	$166,000
2011	--	$166,000 -5.1%
2010	--	$175,000 -15%
2009	--	$206,000 -23.6%
2008	--	$269,463
2007	--	$269,463 +2%
2006	--	$264,180 +2%
2005	--	$259,000 +96.1%
2004	--	$132,102 +1.9%
2003	--	$129,681 +2%
2002	--	$127,139 +2%
2001	$2,422 +8.9%	$124,647 +18.7%
2000	$2,224	$105,000