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    • Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService • Jennifer Castaneda • Contact: 949-290-2882
    $614,900

    3 Via Ermitas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    2beds
    908sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1991
    -- sqft lot
    $611,500 Zestimate®
    $677/sqft
    $566/mo HOA

    What's special

    Beautifully upgraded condo in one of the best locations in Rancho Santa Margarita. Welcome to 3 Via Ermitas, a move-in ready home designed to meet all your needs. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light make the home feel bright and open, while the remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances creates a welcoming space for everyday meals and entertaining. The living room features a fireplace, which offers a cozy touch on cooler nights. The spacious primary suite is complemented by a second bedroom that works perfectly for children, guests, or a home office. Two full bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and a private garage add the convenience buyers are looking for. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, newer baseboards and carpet, luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated bathrooms and lighting, water heater, upgraded plumbing, added insulation, a Nest thermostat, and keyless entry with smartphone access. As a SAMLARC resident, you’ll enjoy access to the lake, Beach Club lagoon, pools, parks, playgrounds, trails, sports courts, picnic areas, and community spaces—all close to shopping, dining, and everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer. This is the kind of home that feels comfortable from the moment you walk in—and easy to picture as your own.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jennifer Castaneda DRE #01357971 949-290-2882,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService,

    Sophie Soong Dichter DRE #02245783 310-804-6449,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26162734MLS LogoOriginating 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: Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Stone Counters
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Primary Suite
      • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,End Unit,No One Above
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 908 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage, One Space
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 2nd Floor
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Pool features: Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 3.15 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 93545255
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1991

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
      • 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: $677/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $622,397
      • Date on market: 8/5/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 13 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $611,500

        $581,000 - $642,000

        $3,065/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/5/2026Listed for sale$614,900+6.9%$677/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26162734 Report a problem
        6/30/2022Sold$575,000+4.5%$633/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/13/2022Pending sale$549,999$606/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #RS22119760 Report a problem
        6/8/2022Listed for sale$549,999+37.5%$606/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #RS22119760 Report a problem
        7/25/2018Sold$400,000+0.3%$441/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/27/2018Pending sale$399,000$439/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Irvine #OC18141025 Report a problem
        6/13/2018Listed for sale$399,000+195.6%$439/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage #OC18141025 Report a problem
        6/2/1999Sold$135,000$149/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $622,397 +2%
        2025$6,260 +1.9%$610,194 +2%
        2024$6,142 +2.2%$598,230 +2%
        2023$6,008 +41.7%$586,500 +39.5%
        2022$4,241 +8.6%$420,470 +2%
        2021$3,904 -5.4%$412,226 +1%
        2020$4,125 $408,000 +2%
        2019$4,125 -11.8%$400,000 +115.1%
        2018$4,677 +125.1%$185,999 +2%
        2017$2,077 $182,352 +2%
        2016$2,077 -8.1%$178,777 +1.5%
        2015$2,262 +1.9%$176,092 +2%
        2014$2,219 $172,643 +0.5%
        2013-- $171,863 +2%
        2012-- $168,494 +2%
        2011-- $165,191 +0.8%
        2010-- $163,957 -0.2%
        2009-- $164,347 +2%
        2008-- $161,125 +2%
        2007-- $157,966 +2%
        2006-- $154,869 +2%
        2005-- $151,833 +2%
        2004-- $148,856 +1.9%
        2003-- $146,128 +2%
        2002-- $143,263 +2%
        2001$2,587 +0.3%$140,454 +2%
        2000$2,579 $137,700
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92688

        Getting around

        35 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Arroyo Vista
        • High: Tesoro

        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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