$679,999
2Beds2Baths1,117SqFt
42 Via ContentoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Tijeras Creek Villas
Sold
2 Vista Cielo sold on May 15, 2026 for $670,000, 1.3% below the $679,000 asking price after 25 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2 Vista Cielo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 972 sq ft
- Built 1989
$670,000
Subdivision Vista La Cuesta
The home
About 2 Vista Cielo
Perfectly positioned in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most desirable settings, just moments from the tranquil shores of Santa Margarita Lake and the rolling trails of O’Neill Regional Park, this exquisitely updated single-level end-unit residence offers an exceptional blend of sophistication, comfort, and effortless living, with no interior or exterior stairs.
This elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a direct-access private garage and an additional assigned parking space. Inside, a light-filled, open-concept layout is thoughtfully curated with warm wood flooring, recessed lighting, and designer interior doors, creating an inviting yet refined ambiance throughout.
The beautifully remodeled kitchen is both stylish and functional, showcasing crisp white cabinetry, a spacious pantry, gleaming granite countertops, and a generous breakfast bar ideal for casual dining and entertaining. A full suite of stainless steel appliances—including a refrigerator, gas range, microwave, and dishwasher that completes the space, while a newly installed kitchen floor adds a fresh, polished touch.
Both bathrooms have been elegantly reimagined with high-quality finishes. The secondary bath features a deep soaking tub with a custom tiled surround, complemented by a quartz vanity and upscale fixtures. The primary bathroom evokes a spa-inspired retreat, offering an expansive shower with a built-in bench, dual shower heads, and a frameless glass enclosure, along with an oversized vanity and refined detailing.
The primary suite serves as a peaceful sanctuary, complete with generous closet space and an additional mirrored wardrobe. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the home include a newer washer and dryer, an upgraded A/C system, and a full home re-pipe.
The garage has been meticulously enhanced with an epoxy-coated floor, a Tesla charging station, and a Halo whole-home water filtration system.
Residents enjoy exclusive access to a community pool and spa, along with the premier lifestyle amenities of Rancho Santa Margarita, including the lake, beach club, resort-style pools, spas, sports courts, parks, and scenic picnic areas.
With a low property tax rate and an enviable location surrounded by natural beauty, recreation, and everyday conveniences, this exceptional residence offers a rare opportunity to experience elevated Orange County living at its finest.
Property details for 2 Vista Cielo
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Vista La Cuesta neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 972 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-142-71. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, and central air. 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
- $670,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 972 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26061298
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $513 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC26061298
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 972
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 113,922
- Lot Size (acres)
- 2.6153
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $422
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Vista La Cuesta
- Parcel Number
- 93214271
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Gas Oven
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, End Unit
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Parking
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Assigned, Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 138
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Jogging Path, Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 2 Vista Cielo
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Sold | $670,000 | |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000 |
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 Vista Cielo
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Trabuco Mesa
- 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 Kasia Andrzejuk of Regency Real Estate Brokers
Listing information updated May 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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