Welcome to 26 Via Cordoba in the resort-style community of Corte Melina! Perfectly situated in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita—just a block from local shops, restaurants, and Central Park—this beautifully upgraded home offers exceptional convenience, modern comfort, and peace of mind. Corte Melina provides resort-inspired amenities, including a sparkling pool, relaxing spa, fully equipped gym, and even its own community dog park, creating a lifestyle that feels like a getaway every day.
Recognized with the Golden Nugget Award for its architectural design, this 2-bedroom + loft home features a charming romantic balcony off the living room—perfect for entertaining—as well as a 2-car tandem garage that blends style, quality, and functionality.
The home boasts a fully remodeled kitchen and remodeled bathrooms, along with numerous additional improvements. Enhancements include a new heating and air conditioning unit, new hot water heater, new stone-faced fireplace, electronic kitchen curtain, new shutter window in the spare bedroom, new Murphy bed, and new closet doors. Additional upgrades such as a new separate bathtub, new stove and microwave, new carpeting throughout, new ceiling fans on both floors, and a new garage door unit with opener further elevate the home’s comfort and livability.
Rancho Santa Margarita has been named the safest city in California in both 2024 and 2025 by SafeWise, making this property ideal for families and anyone seeking a secure, welcoming community.
This home will not disappoint—it showcases extensive updates in a resort-style community close to everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer.
Sold for $699,900
Listed by: Ford Realty Group • Christina Ford • Contact: 949-922-3673
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$699,900
26 Via Cordoba, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,367sqft
Condominium
Built in 1995
-- sqft lot
$699,200 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$3,483 Estimated rent
Home value
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$643,000 - $755,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christina Ford DRE #00917868 949-922-3673,
Ford Realty Group
Bought with:
Sandra Williams, DRE #01304202
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25264418
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Linen Closet, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Other
- Features: Dressing Area
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Dressing Area, Loft, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,367 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, No Driveway, Permit Required, On Street, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Courtyard, Neighborhood
Lot
- Features: Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 93543657
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Details
- Builder model: F - Largest
- Builder name: San Juan Group
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Corte Melina (Cm)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Trash
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $473 monthly
- HOA name: Corte Melina
- HOA phone: 949-448-6000
- Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Second HOA name: Corte Melina
- Second HOA phone: 949-448-6000
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $512/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $316,276
- Annual tax amount: $3,214
- Date on market: 11/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,Submit,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Murphy Bed, Washer/Dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listing removed | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Sold | $699,900$512/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Contingent | $699,900$512/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,900$512/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Contingent | $699,900$512/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Price change | $699,900-2.8%$512/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Price change | $719,900-1.4%$527/sqft |
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| 11/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $729,900+247.6%$534/sqft |
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| 11/9/2000 | Sold | $210,000+44.8%$154/sqft |
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| 11/4/1998 | Sold | $145,000+3.6%$106/sqft |
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| 9/1/1994 | Sold | $140,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,214 +1.8% | $316,276 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,156 +2.4% | $310,075 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,082 +1.8% | $303,996 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,027 +17.2% | $298,036 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,582 -12.2% | $292,193 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,943 | $289,197 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,943 -5.1% | $283,527 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,102 +1.8% | $277,968 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,046 | $272,518 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,046 -6.4% | $267,175 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,254 -0.2% | $263,162 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,261 | $258,008 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $256,842 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $251,806 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $246,869 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $245,024 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $245,607 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $240,792 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $236,071 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $231,443 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $226,905 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $222,456 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $218,379 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $214,098 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,421 +40.8% | $209,900 +41.9% |
| 2000 | $2,430 | $147,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cielo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cielo Vista
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabucco 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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