$950,000
3Beds3Baths1,778SqFt
37 Mira MesaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Sausalito
Sold
28 Tierra Montanosa sold on January 29, 2026 for $935,000, 1.6% below the $949,900 asking price after 56 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
28 Tierra Montanosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,472 sq ft
- Built 1996
$935,000
The home
About 28 Tierra Montanosa
Welcome to 28 Tierra Montanosa, an end-unit showplace in the highly sought-after Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. From the moment you enter, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light create a spacious, modern feel throughout this COMPLETELY remodeled home.
The kitchen is a designer’s dream — featuring quartz countertops, custom full-height cabinetry, new appliances, and stylish finishes that flow seamlessly into the open-concept living and dining areas. Every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded: new flooring, lighting, interior paint, plantation shutters, and PEX REPIPE for both hot and cold water lines (NOT ALL UNITS HAVE BEEN PEX REPIPED!! THIS ONE HAS!).
The downstairs bathroom features a beautiful walk-in shower, while upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom and walk-in closet. Step outside to your wrap-around private patio, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying tranquil California evenings — a rare find in this community!
Additional highlights include a large two-car attached garage, ONE additional parking space across from condo, a newer water heater, and close proximity to two neighborhood pools and parks. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to 13 community parks and pools, nearby hiking and biking trails, and top-rated California Distinguished schools.
Minutes from award-winning restaurants, shopping, and freeway access, this home combines luxury, comfort, and lifestyle in one perfect package. Welcome Home!
Property details for 28 Tierra Montanosa
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,472 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-122-95. Highlights include mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-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
- $935,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,472 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1996
- MLS® Number
- OC25258182
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $605 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC25258182
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,472
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 29,634
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.6803
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Mountains, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $518
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Tierra Montanosa
- Parcel Number
- 93812295
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Below
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Clay
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Enclosed, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Garage, Guest
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 240
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Dog Park, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Horse Trails, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $87
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 28 Tierra Montanosa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sold | $935,000 | |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Listed for sale | $949,900 |
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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 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 110 Timbre | Sep 21, 2026 | $586,000 | 990 | $592 | 9 |
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Schools
Schools for 28 Tierra Montanosa
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Melinda Heights
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabuco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Kraig Enyeart of eXp Realty of California Inc
Listing information updated Jan 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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