Beautifully remodeled two-story townhouse in the desirable Montana Del Lago community and just few minutes' walk to the serene waters of Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. This home has many upgrades including newer vinyl flooring, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and remodeled bathrooms. The bedrooms are on the second floor and offer lots of privacy with rooftop and mountain views. There's also a convenient stackable washer and dryer, plus a two-car detached garage. Rancho Santa Margarita is one of the safest cities in Southern California and as a new homeowner you will have access to four swimming pools, the exclusive Rancho Santa Margarita Beach Club, tennis courts, over one dozen parks, hiking trails and top-rated schools!
Sold for $602,500
Listed by: Realty Network • Paul Armstrong • Contact: 714-793-3143
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$602,500
78 Montana Del Lago Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
900sqft
Condominium
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$614,400 Zestimate®
$669/sqft
$2,915 Estimated rent
Home value
$614,400
$565,000 - $670,000
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Remodeled two-story townhouseMany upgradesStainless steel appliancesRemodeled bathroomsUpdated kitchenNewer vinyl flooring
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Listed by:
Paul Armstrong DRE #01763853 714-793-3143,
Realty Network
Bought with:
Thalia Faklis, DRE #01307261
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25018505
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Balcony, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: second floor
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 1,437 Square Feet
- Features: Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 93083073
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Pool
- Subdivision: Montana Del Lago (Mdl)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $481 monthly
- HOA name: Montana Del Lago
- HOA phone: 714-285-2626
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $669/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $615,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,432
- Date on market: 1/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2025 | Sold | $602,500+2.3%$669/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 2/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Pending sale | $589,000$654/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25018505 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $589,000+1.6%$654/sqft |
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| 1/26/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000+51.9%$3/sqft |
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| 5/12/2022 | Sold | $580,000+0.9%$644/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Pending sale | $575,000$639/sqft |
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| 5/3/2022 | Contingent | $575,000$639/sqft |
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| 4/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000$639/sqft |
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| 4/12/2022 | Contingent | $575,000$639/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000+51.3%$639/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2019 | Listing removed | $1,975$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,975$2/sqft |
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| 10/17/2017 | Sold | $380,000$422/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Pending sale | $380,000$422/sqft |
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| 9/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $380,000+68.9%$422/sqft |
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| 5/29/2009 | Sold | $225,000+164.7%$250/sqft |
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| 7/28/1995 | Sold | $85,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,432 +1.8% | $615,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,320 +2.3% | $603,432 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,179 +44.8% | $591,600 +45.2% |
| 2022 | $4,267 +11.7% | $407,435 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,821 -8% | $399,447 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,156 | $395,352 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,156 -11% | $387,600 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,670 +57% | $380,000 +52.2% |
| 2017 | $2,975 | $249,653 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,975 -6.7% | $244,758 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,189 -0.6% | $241,082 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,207 | $236,360 +4.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $226,156 |
| 2012 | -- | $226,156 |
| 2011 | -- | $226,156 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $224,466 +104.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $109,650 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $107,500 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $105,393 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,327 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $101,301 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $99,315 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $97,495 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,584 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,594 -0.1% | $93,710 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,595 | $91,873 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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