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87 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
  • 643 sq ft
  • Built 1991

MLS# 26989369 · Listed Apr 14, 2026 · 173 Days On Site

The home

About 87 Via Contento

TURNKEY UPPER UNIT. LIVE IN IT NOW, GENERATE RENTAL INCOME LATER. Brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, new kitchen appliances, and a new LG WashTower make this quiet 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home truly turnkey. High ceilings and open floor plan add spaciousness and volume throughout the 643 square foot interior. - The private balcony, accessible from both the living room and bedroom, extends the living space outdoors beneath mature trees that create a peaceful sense of arrival.The kitchen features clean line cabinets, granite countertops and all new stainless steel appliances, including new Whirlpool five burner gas range, an LG over the range microwave hood, a Frigidaire dishwasher, and Frigidaire counter depth stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator. - A freshly painted, private detached one car garage with MyQ automatic garage door opener provides secure parking and extra storage for seasonal items and recreational equipment. - Tijeras Creek Villas offers pool, spa, fitness facilities, barbecue areas, playgrounds and well-maintained outdoor spaces. As a resident, you'll also gain access to Rancho Santa Margarita's SAMLARC - a premier Master Homeowners Association, offering access to the lake, 13 parks, 4 pools, the Beach Club Lagoon & the Lago Santa Margarita as well as parks, trails, sports courts.Quiet, refreshed, and ready for its next owner, this property offers low-maintenance Orange County living. *Turnkey property. Live happy. Welcome home.*

Property details for 87 Via Contento

This 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 643 square feet of living space and is listed at $455,000, about $708 per square foot. The home was built in 1991. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 935-454-19. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$455,000
Days On Site
173 Days
Bedrooms
1
Inside Area (SqFt)
643 sqft
Total Baths
1
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1991
MLS® Number
26989369
Status
Active Under Contract
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$566 monthly
Sq Ft Source
N/A

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
26989369
Year Built
1991
Living Area (sq ft)
643
Lot Size (sq ft)
97,580
Lot Size (acres)
2.2401
Levels
One
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Garage Spaces
1
View
Park Greenbelt
HOA Dues
$475
HOA Frequency
Monthly
Parcel Number
93545419
On Market Date
2026-04-14
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas
Entry Level
2
Common Walls
One Common Wall
Windows
Blinds
Doors
Sliding Doors
Furnished
Unfurnished
Rooms
Living Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Spanish
Roof
Tile
Parking
Covered, Door Single, Garage
Pool Features
In Ground, Association
Spa
Association, In Ground
Sewer
Other
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Faces
South
Units
343

Community Features

Association Amenities
Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$91

The record

Property History for 87 Via Contento

DateEventPriceNote
Apr 14, 2026 Listed for sale $455,000
May 29, 2018 Sold $315,000 Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
May 27, 2016 Sold $269,900 CES Group Inc.

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.03% · 30-yr fixed
$
$3,994/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $45,500 down
Principal & interest$2,733
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$171
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$391
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$133
HOA from listing$566
$3,519/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $91,000 down
Principal & interest$2,429
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$391
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$133
HOA from listing$566
$3,215/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $136,500 down
Principal & interest$2,125
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$391
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$133
HOA from listing$566
Estimated carrying cost
$1,090/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$391
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$133
HOA from listing$566

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Rancho Santa Margarita rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.

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The neighborhood

About Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned Orange County community in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, bordered to the east by the Cleveland National Forest and centered on the man-made Lago Santa Margarita. Adjacent O'Neill Regional Park spans thousands of acres of oak-shaded canyon habitat, and the city is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified and Capistrano Unified school districts.

Rancho Santa Margarita home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
165
Median price
$657,500
Median days on market
27
Median per sq ft
$640

Recorded MLS closings of condos, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

At $708 per square foot, this home's asking price is 11% above the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $640 for condos that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
2 Carmesi Sep 22, 2026 $625,000 1,049 $596 26
110 Timbre Sep 21, 2026 $586,000 990 $592 9
7 Silktassel Sep 18, 2026 $448,000 781 $574 167
59 Via Cordoba Sep 16, 2026 $705,000 1,318 $535 48
37 Via Lavendera Sep 16, 2026 $516,000 804 $642 18

Location

Location

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Listed by Evelyne Ouellet of eXp Realty of California Inc

Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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