GEORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Don't miss out on this bright, upstairs, corner unit in the desirable Vista La Cuesta neighborhood. This updated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home has newer duel paned windows, a beautifully upgraded kitchen, LVP flooring throughout & much more. The primary suite is a retreat with vaulted ceilings, two closets and overlooks the pool area which is in the process of being completely remodeled. The summer fun will be a blast being this close to the sparkling pool. The spacious living room has vaulted ceilings & a cozy gas fireplace to curl up in front of on those chilly winter nights. This home also has a generously sized outdoor patio for grilling or just relaxing while looking at the view of the mountains. It also has a detached single car garage & comes with one assigned parking space. This unit also includes an inside laundry room that includes a full sized washer and dryer. A short walk to RSM Lake or Trabuco Mesa Park. The SAMLARC amenities include RSM Lake, Beach club, parks & more! This RSM location can't be beat!
Sold for $636,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Dyanne Schilling • Contact: 949-837-5700
Bought with: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
$636,000
18 Vista Cielo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,004sqft
Condominium
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$665,200 Zestimate®
$633/sqft
$3,294 Estimated rent
Home value
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Newer duel paned windowsVaulted ceilingsBeach clubLvp flooring throughoutBeautifully upgraded kitchenFull sized washerCozy gas fireplace
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Listed by:
Dyanne Schilling DRE #01986658 949-636-2043,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
James Min, DRE #02128953
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC23223885
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,End Unit,No One Above
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,004 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Door-Single, Garage, No Driveway, One Space
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upstairs
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool
- Waterfront features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Features: Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 93214277
- Zoning: CONDO
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: None
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Details
- Builder name: Century American
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Vista La Cuesta (Vlc)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $294 monthly
- HOA name: Vista La Cuesta
- HOA phone: 714-285-2626
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
- Second HOA phone: 800-428-5588
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $633/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $648,720
- Annual tax amount: $6,778
- Date on market: 12/14/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA
- Inclusions: refrigerator, washer, dryer
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2024 | Sold | $636,000-2.2%$633/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC23223885 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2024 | Pending sale | $649,999$647/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23223885 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2023 | Contingent | $649,999$647/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23223885 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,999+100%$647/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23223885 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2014 | Sold | $325,000+16.1%$324/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2003 | Sold | $280,000+42.9%$279/sqft |
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| 4/8/2002 | Sold | $196,000+124%$195/sqft |
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| 12/6/1996 | Sold | $87,500-7.9%$87/sqft |
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| 7/9/1996 | Sold | $95,000$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,778 +70.6% | $648,720 +69.4% |
| 2024 | $3,974 +3.3% | $382,940 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,847 +1.8% | $375,432 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,781 +15.9% | $368,071 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,261 -11.4% | $360,854 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,680 | $357,154 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,680 -10.6% | $350,151 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,114 +0.2% | $343,286 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,106 | $336,555 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,106 -6% | $329,956 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,367 -0.7% | $325,000 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $4,400 | $315,000 +24.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $253,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $253,800 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $270,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $288,000 -5% |
| 2009 | -- | $303,080 |
| 2008 | -- | $303,080 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $297,138 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $291,312 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $285,600 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $280,000 +44.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $193,800 +100.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,466 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,689 -0.1% | $94,575 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,691 | $92,721 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Trabuco Mesa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trabuco Mesa
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabuco Hills
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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