$400,000
1Beds1Baths642SqFt
19 HemlockRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Mission Courts (R2)
Sold
55 Via Cresta sold on January 27, 2026 for $380,000, 5% below the $399,999 asking price after 60 days on the market; it was first listed at $429,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
55 Via Cresta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 547 sq ft
- Built 1989
$380,000
Subdivision Las Flores III
This property is also on the market under MLS OC26201652 (Residential).
The home
About 55 Via Cresta
Welcome to 55 Via Cresta, a beautifully updated single-story condo tucked inside the highly desired Las Flores III community in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. This private 1-bedroom home lives comfortably with an inviting, enclosed front patio and its own dedicated carport (#141) with additional permit parking available.
Step inside to a bright and modern interior featuring quartz countertops, a stainless steel sink, and an included refrigerator in the refreshed kitchen. The home offers new bathroom vanity with quartz, laminate flooring throughout, upgraded baseboards, and custom paint with a stylish accent wall. For added convenience, a stackable washer/dryer is also included.
Residents of Rancho Santa Margarita enjoy access to an incredible array of amenities—resort-style pools and spas, the scenic RSM Lake, Beach Club Lagoon, neighborhood parks, playgrounds, sports courts, and miles of hiking and biking trails. All just minutes from O’Neill Regional Park, top-rated schools, and convenient access to the 241 Toll Road.
Low HOA dues and a low tax rate make this home an ideal opportunity whether you're buying your first home, downsizing, or seeking a turnkey investment property.
Property details for 55 Via Cresta
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo sits in the Las Flores III neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 547 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 930-216-18. Highlights include a community pool and spa, single-story living, 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
- $380,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 547 sqft
- Total Baths
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC25260222
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $411 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC25260222
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 547
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 72,008
- Lot Size (acres)
- 1.6531
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $324
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Las Flores III
- Parcel Number
- 93021618
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More, No One Below
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Close To Clubhouse, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch
- Parking
- Assigned, Carport
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 172
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Las Flores III
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $87
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 55 Via Cresta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Sold | $380,000 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000 | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Sold | $382,000 | Ford Realty, Inc. |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Sold | $313,000 | Cobalt Real Estate, Inc. |
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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.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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 |
Schools
Schools for 55 Via Cresta
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Ceilo Vist
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Darren Shepherd of eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc
Listing information updated Jan 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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