$750,000
2Beds2Baths1,164SqFt
61 Tierra MontanosaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Tierra Montanosa
Sold
79 Tierra Montanosa sold on August 6, 2026 for $825,000, 5.7% below the $875,000 asking price after 42 days on the market; it was first listed at $899,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
79 Tierra Montanosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,551 sq ft
- Built 1994
$825,000
The home
About 79 Tierra Montanosa
Ready for immediate move-in, sellers relocated! This two-story Spanish-Mediterranean townhome is located in a well-maintained community in Rancho Santa Margarita. A private courtyard welcomes you at the entrance, with a second patio accessible from the main level — both great for outdoor relaxing or entertaining.
Inside, the living room makes an impression with two-story vaulted ceilings, arched windows that bring in plenty of natural light, and a fireplace. The open floor plan connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen seamlessly. The kitchen is well-equipped with white cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a breakfast bar peninsula perfect for casual dining.
The main level also features a flexible room with a sliding glass door to the rear patio — ideal as a bedroom, home office, or guest space — along with a full bathroom and in-home laundry with washer and dryer hookups.
Upstairs, both bedrooms have their own full en-suite bathrooms. The primary suite offers a ceiling fan, plush carpet, and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, granite countertops, and mirrored closets. The secondary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, and a walk-in closet. Throughout the home, window coverings are upgraded with remote-controlled operation.
The home includes a tile roof and central air conditioning. Community amenities include a pool and spa. Conveniently located near Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, top-rated schools, shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the 241 Toll Road.
Property details for 79 Tierra Montanosa
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Tierra Montanosa neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,551 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-122-70. Highlights include panoramic views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-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
- $825,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,551 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1994
- MLS® Number
- OC26108860
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $605 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- OC26108860
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,551
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,217
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3952
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $518
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Tierra Montanosa
- Parcel Number
- 93812270
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Microwave
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Garden Windows
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Second HOA Dues
- $87
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 79 Tierra Montanosa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Sold | $825,000 | |
| May 26, 2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
School District for 79 Tierra Montanosa
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Kathi Jesse of eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc
Listing information updated Aug 7, 2026 at 12:11 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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