Welcome to this highly upgraded 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo in the desirable Melinda Heights neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. This beautifully designed home features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and vaulted ceilings with an abundance of windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The stairway is adorned with elegant wrought iron balusters, adding a touch of sophistication. The main floor includes a convenient bedroom and full bath, perfect for guests or a home office. The spacious kitchen is equipped with newer stainless steel appliances, ideal for modern cooking. Upstairs, the large primary bedroom provides a relaxing retreat, complete with a fully remodeled en-suite bathroom featuring a sleek new shower, updated lighting, and fresh closet doors. The secondary bedroom is also generously sized, offering plenty of space and comfort. Ceiling fans are installed throughout the home for added comfort and efficiency. Ideally located across the street from the highly acclaimed Melinda Heights Elementary School, this home is also close to the toll road, scenic parks, a community pool, and pickleball courts, making it a perfect blend of luxury and convenience. This condo complex is beautiful with hundreds of trees, and well maintained. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this stunning condo your new home!
Ideally located across the street from the highly acclaimed Melinda Heights Elementary School, this home is also close to the toll road, scenic parks, a community pool, and pickleball courts, making it a perfect blend of luxury and convenience. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this stunning condo your new home!
Sold for $870,000
Listing Provided by: Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with: WERE Real Estate
$870,000
42 Tierra Seguro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,472sqft
Condominium
Built in 1996
-- sqft lot
$875,300 Zestimate®
$591/sqft
$4,127 Estimated rent
Home value
$875,300
$805,000 - $954,000
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Abundance of windowsElegant wrought iron balustersFully remodeled en-suite bathroomNewer stainless steel appliancesSpacious kitchenVaulted ceilingsCeiling fans
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Listing Provided by:
Marisa Whitaker DRE #01911865 949-275-7339,
Regency Real Estate Brokers,
Brent Whitaker DRE #02004300,
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with:
Ahmad Alhakeem, DRE #01943486
WERE Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC24234772
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Closet, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: Community, Heated, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: Average Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 1 sqft
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 93812398
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Foothills, Street Lights, Suburban, Park, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $518 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- Association name: tierra montanosa
- Association phone: 800-428-5588
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $870,000-1.1%$591/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Pending sale | $880,000+66%$598/sqft |
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| 6/16/2017 | Sold | $530,000$360/sqft |
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| 5/26/2017 | Pending sale | $530,000$360/sqft |
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| 5/20/2017 | Price change | $530,000+2.9%$360/sqft |
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| 3/29/2017 | Pending sale | $515,000$350/sqft |
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| 3/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $515,000+15.7%$350/sqft |
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| 12/9/2004 | Sold | $445,000+118.1%$302/sqft |
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| 8/17/1999 | Sold | $204,000+31.6%$139/sqft |
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| 5/3/1996 | Sold | $155,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,338 +1.8% | $615,107 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,226 +2.4% | $603,047 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,082 +1.7% | $591,223 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,980 +2.4% | $579,631 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,838 +0.3% | $568,266 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,822 | $562,440 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,822 -9.5% | $551,412 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,435 -6.2% | $540,600 +7% |
| 2017 | $6,860 | $505,000 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $6,860 +5.8% | $465,000 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $6,482 +8.8% | $438,000 +9% |
| 2014 | $5,957 | $401,850 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $321,480 |
| 2012 | -- | $321,480 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $342,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $342,000 -10.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $382,000 -17.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $462,978 |
| 2007 | -- | $462,978 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $453,900 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $445,000 +101.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $220,526 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $216,485 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $212,241 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,619 +1.2% | $208,080 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,575 | $204,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Melinda Heights
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabuco 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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