STOP!!! THIS NEWLY RENOVATED PROPERTY IN RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA IS PRICED TO SELL!!! Welcome to this beautifully updated condo Located on the ground floor with no steps throughout in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita! This home features a cozy fireplace, an upgraded kitchen with modern finishes, and newly renovated bathrooms in both the master and guest suites as well as his and her closets in both bedrooms. Newer tile flooring and paint adds a fresh and stylish touch throughout. Both bedrooms feature a spacious private patio — perfect for relaxing or entertaining — all within a quiet, well-maintained community. Ideally located right next to Tijeras Creek Golf Club and close to shopping, dining, parks, this condo offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle.
Sold for $699,000
Listing Provided by: Keller Williams Realty N. Tustin
Bought with: Re/Max Property Connection
$699,000
38 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,170sqft
Condominium
Built in 1991
-- sqft lot
$699,200 Zestimate®
$597/sqft
$3,286 Estimated rent
Home value
$699,200
$643,000 - $755,000
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Cozy fireplaceModern finishesHis and her closetsSpacious private patioNewly renovated bathroomsGround floorNewer tile flooring
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Listing Provided by:
Robert Medina DRE #01929152 949-547-3998,
Keller Williams Realty N. Tustin
Bought with:
Alex Gagnon, DRE #02084921
Re/Max Property Connection
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25186671
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Door-Single, Garage, Public, One Space
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,335 sqft
- Features: Paved, Walkstreet
Details
- Parcel number: 93545345
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $478 monthly
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub
- Association name: Sunrise
- Association phone: 909-833-9192
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $699,000$597/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $699,000$597/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$597/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $699,000-1.5%$597/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $710,000-2.1%$607/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $725,000-1.4%$620/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $735,000+67.4%$628/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25186671 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2018 | Sold | $439,000$375/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC18020643 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Pending sale | $439,000$375/sqft |
Source: Luxre Realty, Inc. #OC18020643 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $439,000$375/sqft |
Source: Luxre Realty, Inc. #OC18020643 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2018 | Pending sale | $439,000$375/sqft |
Source: Luxre Realty, Inc. #OC18020643 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $439,000+4.8%$375/sqft |
Source: Luxre Realty, Inc. #OC18020643 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2011 | Listing removed | $1,675$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,675$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2006 | Sold | $419,000$358/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,304 +1.2% | $494,607 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,264 +0.5% | $484,909 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,248 -0.6% | $475,401 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,269 -26.2% | $466,080 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,428 -4.7% | $456,942 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,645 | $452,257 +1% |
| 2019 | $4,645 -12% | $447,780 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $5,280 +11% | $403,920 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,756 | $396,000 +6.7% |
| 2016 | $4,756 +1.7% | $371,000 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $4,675 +19.1% | $341,000 +9.9% |
| 2014 | $3,927 | $310,200 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $248,160 |
| 2012 | -- | $248,160 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $264,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $264,000 -3.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $273,000 -23.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $356,500 -16.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $427,380 +132.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $184,054 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $180,446 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $176,908 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $173,666 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $170,261 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,910 +3.8% | $166,923 +7.7% |
| 2000 | $2,805 | $155,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 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: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Arroyo Vista
- Middle: Las Flores
- 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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