Charming, Fully Upgraded One-Bedroom Retreat in Desirable TRS Creek Villas. Welcome to this extremely charming and beautifully upgraded one-bedroom, one-bathroom home that blends elegance, comfort, and functionality. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the attention to detail and high-quality finishes throughout. The stunning chef’s kitchen is a showpiece, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, and a convenient pot filler over the stove—perfect for both everyday cooking and entertaining. Adjacent, the custom tech office center adds a touch of modern practicality, ideal for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The living spaces boast Versailles-pattern tumble marble flooring, new dual-pane windows and doors, and upgraded ceiling fans for comfort. The spa-like bathroom features a frameless marble step-in shower with upgraded tile work, providing a luxurious retreat. Additional highlights include: Custom sliding mirrored closet doors, spacious walk-in laundry room with cabinetry, countertop, and room for a full-size stackable washer/dryer, tankless water heater, epoxy-coated garage floor for a polished finish, ground-level entry with absolutely no steps for easy accessibility. Located in the highly sought-after Tijeras Creek Villas community, this home offers not just comfort, but lifestyle. Step outside to enjoy greenbelt views, picnic tables, BBQ areas, and a tranquil pool and spa just moments away. This is truly a rare opportunity to own an impeccably maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods. Don’t miss your chance to experience it in person—schedule a private showing today!
Sold for $475,000
Listing Provided by: CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Bought with: eXp Realty of California Inc
$475,000
188 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1beds
643sqft
Condominium
Built in 1995
-- sqft lot
$479,800 Zestimate®
$739/sqft
$2,559 Estimated rent
Home value
$479,800
$441,000 - $518,000
$2,559/mo
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Tranquil pool and spaPicnic tablesEpoxy-coated garage floorBbq areasSpa-like bathroomGreenbelt viewsGround-level entry
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Listing Provided by:
Stacy Feltman DRE #01736886 949-306-4879,
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Bought with:
Steven Hurd, DRE #01868634
eXp Realty of California Inc
Samira Hurd, DRE #01931693
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25199387
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Breakfast Area, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 643 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Details
- Parcel number: 93545559
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Street Lights, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $475 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Maintenance Front Yard, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Trail(s)
- Association name: Powerstone
- Association phone: 949-716-3998
- Second HOA fee: $89 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $475,000-1%$739/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $479,900$746/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Contingent | $479,900$746/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $479,900-3.8%$746/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+40.6%$776/sqft |
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| 11/3/2020 | Sold | $355,000+1.5%$552/sqft |
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| 10/11/2020 | Pending sale | $349,900$544/sqft |
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| 10/7/2020 | Price change | $349,900-6.7%$544/sqft |
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| 9/21/2020 | Pending sale | $375,000$583/sqft |
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| 9/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $375,000+50%$583/sqft |
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| 4/24/2015 | Sold | $250,000-2%$389/sqft |
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| 4/8/2015 | Pending sale | $255,000$397/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realtors #OC15071491 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $255,000+35.6%$397/sqft |
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| 10/20/2003 | Sold | $188,000+29.7%$292/sqft |
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| 9/17/2001 | Sold | $145,000-16.1%$226/sqft |
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| 5/1/2001 | Sold | $172,900+116.1%$269/sqft |
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| 12/31/1998 | Sold | $80,000+6.7%$124/sqft |
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| 7/31/1996 | Sold | $75,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,874 +1.9% | $384,262 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,800 +2.3% | $376,728 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,715 +1.9% | $369,342 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,645 +5.9% | $362,100 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,441 +25% | $355,000 +29.2% |
| 2020 | $2,754 | $274,732 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,754 -10.6% | $269,346 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,080 +0.3% | $264,065 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,072 | $258,888 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,072 -4.1% | $253,812 +14.2% |
| 2015 | $3,204 +20.7% | $222,281 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $2,654 | $202,725 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $162,180 |
| 2012 | -- | $162,180 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $159,000 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,000 -14% |
| 2009 | -- | $203,388 |
| 2008 | -- | $203,388 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $199,400 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $195,491 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $191,658 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $187,900 +27.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $147,798 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $144,900 +74.1% |
| 2001 | $1,620 +0.8% | $83,232 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,607 | $81,600 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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- 9/10Arroyo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Arroyo Vista Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Tesoro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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