Welcome to effortless living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Perfectly positioned as a private ground-floor corner residence, this beautifully refreshed home offers the rare combination of move-in-ready convenience, modern updates, and the resort-style lifestyle Orange County is known
for. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features brand-new flooring, fresh designer paint, new window blinds, and a new water heater—creating a clean, contemporary space that's ready to enjoy from day one. The desirable corner location welcomes an abundance of natural light while offering added privacy and an inviting outdoor patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or dining al fresco. Designed for easy living, the open-concept floor plan offers a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. To make your move even easier, the home includes the refrigerator,
washer, and dryer, allowing you to settle in from day one.
Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, multiple resort-style pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and a year-round calendar of community events. Ideally located just
minutes from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Tijeras Creek Golf Club, award-winning schools, shopping, dining, and convenient access to the 241 Toll Road, this home places the very best of South Orange County right outside your door.
Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, or searching for a low-maintenance Orange County retreat, this turnkey residence offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of South Orange County's most desirable master-planned communities.
Beautifully updated, ideally located, and completely move-in ready—this is the one you've been waiting for.
For sale
Listed by: zRE Group • Kristen Grinnell • Contact: 949-232-8211
$715,000
42 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,117sqft
Condominium
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$705,000 Zestimate®
$640/sqft
$566/mo HOA
What's special
- 11 days |
- 310 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristen Grinnell DRE #02045642 949-232-8211,
zRE Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26072031
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Stacked
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,117 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Assigned, Carport, Door-Single, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: ground
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Tile, Wrap Around
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 2.12 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 93545347
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $485 monthly
- HOA name: Tijeras Creek Villas
- HOA phone: 949-716-3998
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $640/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $663,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,726
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Fridge, wash/dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$705,000
$670,000 - $740,000
$3,239/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $715,000+10%$640/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW26072031 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #PW24022127 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250+4.8%$3/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24022127 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $650,000-3.7%$582/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23130508 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Contingent | $675,000$604/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23130508 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $675,000+23.9%$604/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC23130508 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,100$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,100$3/sqft |
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| 7/20/2021 | Sold | $545,000-0.8%$488/sqft |
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| 6/18/2021 | Pending sale | $549,500+478.4%$492/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC21092697 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/1998 | Sold | $95,000$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,726 +1.9% | $663,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,598 +15.9% | $650,000 +16.9% |
| 2023 | $5,691 -39.2% | $555,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,367 +504.1% | $545,000 +195.6% |
| 2021 | $1,551 -13.4% | $184,387 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,791 | $182,497 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,791 -3.8% | $178,919 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,863 +2.3% | $175,411 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,820 | $171,972 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,820 -9.2% | $168,600 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,005 +2.2% | $166,068 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,961 | $162,815 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $162,080 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,902 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $155,787 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $154,623 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $154,991 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $151,952 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $148,973 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $146,052 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $143,189 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $140,382 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $137,810 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $135,108 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,378 +0.7% | $132,459 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,362 | $129,862 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
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- 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
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