Location, location, location, this highly upgraded home is surrounded by trees and located up the path from the Lake, just across from a coveted school, and expansive park!! Pride of ownership abounds with each detail upgraded, replaced and painted, including the two car garage! As you enter, you are swept up in the views of green trees out most of the windows. There is not a fixture, hardware, window covering, wall or flooring that hasn't been upgraded! The soaring ceilings offer natural light, the paint, is neutral and tastefully done and the carpet, plush and new. All light fixtures and hardware replaced, plantation shutters installed and kitchen remodeled, so you may pack and move in. This fabulous floorplan offers a generous living room, with gas fireplace and built in storage. Dual decks beckons for you to sit amongst the trees and enjoy views of Saddleback Mountains. The dining room opens to the kitchen and allows for space to sit together, or a granite laden breakfast bar to sit up to or work at. Upgraded cabinets, slab granite and bronze hardware, make this kitchen a fabulous space to cook in! Matching refrigerator is included for ease of use! The secondary bedroom offers a full closet and a secondary full bath which sits just across the hall. The "third bedroom" is currently modeled as a partially open den or office, with a private rooftop deck! This space is complimented with sliding doors and beautiful lighting! Newer stacked washer and dryer are included and conveniently located. The most recent upgrades total more than $25,000 and include a newer skylight, remodeled kitchen, newer AC / furnace, upgraded HVAC ducting and registers, newer washer/dryer and dishwasher, upgraded fireplace facade and log set, and newer electrical panel and GFCI outlets throughout. 2023 upgrades include LED light fixtures, new vent fans in baths, whole home surge protector, ceiling fans, designer bronze hardware, some plantation shutters, paint, carpet, decorator mirrors and medicine cabinets, and all major systems have been inspected throughout. The ownership of this incredible home, includes the community amenities of the pool and spa, the city amenities including parks, pools, sport courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts and the Beach Club Membership! The RSM Lake offers diverse dining at Mercado del Lago, fabulous shopping and a truly beautiful place to spend time in nature! Wait until you see the sunsets and the amazing 4th of July fireworks display!
Sold for $678,000
Listing Provided by: Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with: Keller Williams North Valley
$678,000
3 Via Garceta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,143sqft
Condominium
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$890,200 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$4,259 Estimated rent
Home value
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$846,000 - $944,000
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Sport courtsVolleyball courtsSlab graniteGas fireplacePrivate rooftop deckNewer skylightRemodeled kitchen
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Listing Provided by:
Michelle Hinckley-Pease DRE #01430057 949-707-4400,
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with:
Danny Umana, DRE #01927654
Keller Williams North Valley
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC23166855
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Linen Closet, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Plantation Shutters, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,End Unit,No One Above
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,143 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Private, Garage Faces Rear, See Remarks, Side By Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Lake, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 5,200 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Near Park
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 93188613
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Details
- Builder model: 3
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Fishing, Park
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Brisa Del Lago I (Bd)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $375 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: Brisa del Lago 1
- Association phone: 949-448-6000
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
- Second association phone: 949-448-6000
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2023 | Sold | $678,000$593/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC23166855 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2023 | Pending sale | $678,000+29378.3%$593/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23166855 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2016 | Sold | $2,300-4.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2016 | Listing removed | $2,300-6.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC16096665 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2015 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC15098387 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,450$2/sqft |
Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC15098387 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2015 | Sold | $2,400-97.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/1995 | Sold | $105,000$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,226 +1.1% | $691,560 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,144 +309.9% | $678,000 +304.4% |
| 2023 | $1,743 +1.8% | $167,645 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,713 +39.1% | $164,358 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,232 -26% | $161,136 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,665 | $159,484 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,665 -3.4% | $156,357 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,725 +2.3% | $153,292 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,686 | $150,287 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,686 -14.2% | $147,341 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,966 -2.8% | $145,128 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,023 | $142,286 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $141,643 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $138,866 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $136,144 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $135,127 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $135,449 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $132,794 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $130,191 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $127,639 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $125,137 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $122,684 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $120,436 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $118,075 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,856 +4.3% | $115,760 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,780 | $113,491 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Trabuco Mesa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trabuco Mesa
- 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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