Tucked into the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, California's safest city, this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence invites you into a lifestyle defined by comfort, quality, and ease. As you walk in, you're immediately greeted by a sense of warmth and intention. The home opens gracefully, revealing newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring, craftsman-style baseboards, and contemporary shaker doors that set a refined, modern tone throughout the 971-square-foot space.
Natural light draws you into the living area, where a cozy fireplace creates the perfect backdrop for quiet evenings, while sliding doors lead to your private balcony — an ideal spot to start your morning or unwind at the end of the day. The two-bedroom, two-bath layout is both thoughtful and inviting, with a beautifully remodeled bathroom showcasing elegant, timeless finishes.
Behind the scenes, major upgrades offer peace of mind, including a new HVAC unit along with copper and PEX plumbing completed within the last three years. In-unit laundry adds everyday ease, making this home as functional as it is beautiful.
Life here extends far beyond the walls of the condo. Imagine spending sunny afternoons by the resort-style pool, enjoying a BBQ with your family while the atmosphere feels more like a vacation than a community. The expansive main pool offers a gym, sauna, and gathering spaces designed for relaxation and connection. A second pool provides a quieter retreat with stunning views overlooking Tijeras Creek Golf Club, just a short walk from your front door.
Set near award-winning schools ranked among the top 250 in the nation, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the Beach Club Lagoon, scenic trails, shopping, dining, and easy access to the 241 freeway, this home delivers an exceptional lifestyle. With all of these amenities — it's a place where everyday life feels elevated.
For sale
Listed by: Realty One Group United • Carter Olsen • Contact: 714-292-4143
Price cut: $5K (10/5)
$584,999
28 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
971sqft
Condominium
Built in 1992
-- sqft lot
$582,900 Zestimate®
$602/sqft
$566/mo HOA
What's special
- 51 days
- 475
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carter Olsen DRE #02218200 714-292-4143,
Realty One Group United
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26185425
Originating 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, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Bathtub, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 971 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2.12 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 93545351
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Lake, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Sauna, 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
- Second HOA phone: 800-428-5588
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $602/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,756
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$582,900
$554,000 - $612,000
$3,201/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $584,999-0.8%$602/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $590,000+79.3%$608/sqft |
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| 1/20/2005 | Sold | $329,000+151.1%$339/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/1999 | Sold | $131,000$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $467,756 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,694 +1.9% | $458,585 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,606 +2.2% | $449,594 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,505 +1.9% | $440,779 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,421 +8.3% | $432,137 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,081 -5.1% | $423,664 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,300 | $419,320 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,300 -10.1% | $411,099 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,785 +0.3% | $403,039 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,770 | $395,137 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $4,770 -0.2% | $373,000 +21.5% |
| 2015 | $4,779 +28.7% | $307,000 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $3,713 | $287,875 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $230,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $230,300 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $245,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $245,000 -7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $264,000 -18.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $323,500 -5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $342,291 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $335,580 +127.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $147,220 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $144,334 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $141,689 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $138,911 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,492 +0.4% | $136,188 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,481 | $133,518 |
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