Welcome to the desirable neighborhood of Tierra Montanosa! This charming condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an inviting open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. The spacious living room features a cozy fireplace and opens to a balcony—perfect for relaxing. The modern kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The generous primary suite includes walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, and elegant stone countertops. The attached garage offers direct entry into the home, and a reserved parking space is also included. Enjoy the convenient location near Melinda Heights Elementary, local parks, shopping, and dining, within easy reach of Highway 241. Residents have access to scenic lakes, beautiful parks, and a network of hiking and biking trails. Come experience the resort-style amenities and vibrant lifestyle this community has to offer.
Sold for $725,000
Listed by: RE/MAX Premier Realty • Sandy Lee Garg • Contact: 949-677-1616
Bought with: VS Real Estate
$725,000
9 Tierra Montanosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,064sqft
Condominium
Built in 1997
-- sqft lot
$737,500 Zestimate®
$681/sqft
$3,159 Estimated rent
Home value
$737,500
$679,000 - $804,000
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Cozy fireplaceAbundant natural lightOpens to a balconyGenerous primary suiteSoaring ceilingsQuartz countertopsElegant stone countertops
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Listed by:
Sandy Lee Garg DRE #02056349 9496771616,
RE/MAX Premier Realty
Bought with:
Rick Solo, DRE #01352977
VS Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25210279
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, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Stone Counters, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,End Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, One Space
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 93812316
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Tierra Montanosa (Tiem)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $518 monthly
- HOA name: Tierra Montanosa
- HOA phone: 949-709-0100
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
- Second HOA phone: 949-855-1800
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $681/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $496,294
- Annual tax amount: $5,174
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Refrigerator
- Exclusions: Washer and Dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $725,000$681/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25210279 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$681/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25210279 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$681/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25210279 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+58.1%$681/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25210279 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2020 | Sold | $458,500-0.3%$431/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW20154311 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2020 | Pending sale | $460,000$432/sqft |
Source: THE brokeredge #PW20154311 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $460,000+9.1%$432/sqft |
Source: THE brokeredge #PW20154311 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2017 | Sold | $421,500+0.6%$396/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $419,000$394/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #OC17151532 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2017 | Pending sale | $419,000$394/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #OC17151532 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $419,000+3.5%$394/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #OC17151532 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2005 | Sold | $405,000+209.2%$381/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/1997 | Sold | $131,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,174 +1.7% | $496,294 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,086 +2.4% | $486,563 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,969 +1.7% | $477,023 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,887 +2.4% | $467,670 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,774 +3.8% | $458,500 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $4,600 | $438,528 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,600 -9.6% | $429,930 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,086 -2.9% | $421,500 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $5,238 | $384,000 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $5,238 +7.4% | $348,750 |
| 2015 | $4,876 -4.7% | $348,750 |
| 2014 | $5,116 | $348,750 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $279,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $279,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $279,000 -9.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $308,000 +14.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $270,000 -30.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $388,000 -7.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $421,362 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $413,100 +175.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $149,717 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $146,782 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $144,092 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $141,267 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,516 +1.8% | $138,498 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,471 | $135,783 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Melinda Heights
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabucco 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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