$750,000
2Beds2Baths1,164SqFt
61 Tierra MontanosaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Tierra Montanosa
Sold
24 Vista Sierra 26 sold on June 5, 2026 for $800,000, 6.7% above the $750,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
24 Vista Sierra 26, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,352 sq ft
- Built 1988
$800,000
Subdivision Vista La Cuesta
The home
About 24 Vista Sierra 26
Welcome home to this completely TURNKEY 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath residence with a spacious LOFT and an attached two-car garage, in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita.
Step inside to an open-concept layout with soaring ceilings, a space that is filled with natural light. The inviting living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar and a bright breakfast nook overlooking the patio. The kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, a brand-new microwave, newer dishwasher and garbage disposal, plus ample cabinet space for storage and recessed lighting.
Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a spacious front patio featuring a newly installed fence, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A convenient bathroom downstairs adds to the home’s thoughtful layout.
Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is a true retreat, featuring vaulted ceilings, natural light, a unique flex space with peaceful tree views, perfect for an office, reading nook or lounge area. The suite also includes ample closet space and an updated vanity area, along with a shower/tub combo and a privacy door.
The secondary bedroom is just off the loft and includes its own attached bathroom, making it perfect for kids, guests, roommates or rental potential. The large loft adds even more flexibility and, along with the secondary bedroom, boasts beautiful mountain views.
This home is ideally situated in one of the neighborhood’s most unique locations, with no through traffic in front of the garage, creating a rare, cul-de-sac like setting that’s perfect for kids to play, neighbors to gather, and easy day-to-day loading and unloading.
Located just a short distance from the community pool and directly across the street from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, this home offers access to incredible amenities including walking and biking baths, paddle boating, kayaking, parks, multiple pools, sports courts, and the lagoon, perfect for BBQ’s, gatherings, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
This is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle!
Property details for 24 Vista Sierra 26
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Vista La Cuesta neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,352 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-141-91. Highlights include mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey 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
- $800,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,352 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1988
- MLS® Number
- OC26090175
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $513 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- OC26090175
- Year Built
- 1988
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,352
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 131,765
- Lot Size (acres)
- 3.0249
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Courtyard, Mountains, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $422
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Vista La Cuesta
- Parcel Number
- 93214191
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Bar, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Windows
- Blinds
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Near Park, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Enclosed, Patio
- Parking
- Assigned, Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- New Condition
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 24 Vista Sierra 26
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Sold | $800,000 | |
| May 1, 2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
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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
- 47
- Median price
- $879,000
- Median days on market
- 20
- Median per sq ft
- $604
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Colibri | Aug 31, 2026 | $915,000 | 1,531 | $598 | 3 |
| 95 Pasto Rico | Aug 28, 2026 | $825,000 | 1,329 | $621 | 36 |
| 229 Seacountry | Aug 28, 2026 | $860,000 | 1,541 | $558 | 204 |
| 14 Brisa Ribera | Aug 26, 2026 | $700,000 | 922 | $759 | 32 |
| 155 Seacountry | Aug 13, 2026 | $725,000 | 1,080 | $671 | 12 |
Schools
Schools for 24 Vista Sierra 26
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 Stefanie Gillespie of Regency Real Estate Brokers
Listing information updated Jun 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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