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For sale
Listed by: zRE Group • Kristen Grinnell • 949-232-8211
$679,999
42 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,117sqft
Condominium
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$676,400 Zestimate®
$609/sqft
$566/mo HOA
What's special
- 82 days
- 251
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristen Grinnell DRE #02045642 949-232-8211,
zRE Group,
Carly Zamani DRE #02030224,
zRE Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26072031
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
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, Furnished, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Furnished: Yes
- 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
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
- Updated/Remodeled
- 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, Golf, Hiking, Lake, 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: Clubhouse, Dock, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Jogging Path, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- 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: $609/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $676,260
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Fridge, wash/dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$676,400
$643,000 - $710,000
$3,309/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,999$609/sqft |
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| 8/30/2026 | Listing removed | $679,999$609/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $679,999-2.6%$609/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $698,000-2.4%$625/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $715,000+10%$640/sqft |
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| 2/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250+4.8%$3/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $650,000-3.7%$582/sqft |
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| 8/2/2023 | Contingent | $675,000$604/sqft |
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| 7/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $675,000+23.9%$604/sqft |
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| 7/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,100$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 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 |
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| 1/26/1998 | Sold | $95,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $676,260 +2% |
| 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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