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1 Baya, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,047 sq ft
  • Built 1990

MLS# OC26146604 · Listed Jul 6, 2026 · 90 Days On Site

Subdivision La Ventana

The home

About 1 Baya

Discover this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom lower-level condo located in the highly desirable city of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering privacy, comfort, and convenience, this private end-unit home features two patios, an attached 1-car garage with direct interior access, and one dedicated carport space. Inside, you’ll find a bright and open floor plan with afternoon natural light, plantation wood shutters, elegant tile flooring, and laminate wood-style flooring. The inviting family room includes a cozy fireplace and flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Recent upgrades include dining area lighting and a newer dishwasher, central air conditioning. Both bedrooms are generously sized and offer large closets. The individual laundry room adds everyday practicality, while the spacious primary suite provides a true retreat with two closets and a primary bathroom featuring a large vanity and makeup area. There may also be potential to expand the bathroom layout with a freestanding tub, if desired. The community offers an association pool, perfect for warmer summer days. Enjoy an exceptional location just minutes from the toll road, shopping, dining, Tijeras Creek Golf Course, and top-rated schools. Additional benefits include a low tax rate and no Mello-Roos.

Property details for 1 Baya

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the La Ventana neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,047 square feet of living space and is listed at $569,999, about $544 per square foot. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 931-835-26. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-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
$569,999
Days On Site
90 Days
Bedrooms
2
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,047 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1990
MLS® Number
OC26146604
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$837 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
OC26146604
Year Built
1990
Living Area (sq ft)
1,047
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
50,553
Lot Size (acres)
1.1605
Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
HOA Dues
$756
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
La Ventana
Parcel Number
93183526
On Market Date
2026-07-06
Listing Terms
Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
All Bedrooms Down
Appliances
Gas Oven, Gas Range
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
One Common Wall, No One Below
Doors
Sliding Doors
Rooms
Bedroom

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Roof
Spanish Tile
Construction
Drywall, Frame, Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Street Level
Patio and Porch
Concrete
Parking
Carport, Door Single, Garage
Fencing
None
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Community
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Faces
North
Units
246

Community Features

Subdivision
La Ventana (LAV)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
Association Amenities
Call For Rules, Sport Court, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Spa Hot Tub
Second HOA Dues
$81
Second HOA Name
SAMLARC

The record

Property History for 1 Baya

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 6, 2026 Listed for sale $624,999

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.03% · 30-yr fixed
$
$5,129/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $57,000 down
Principal & interest$3,423
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$214
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$489
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$166
HOA from listing$837
$4,535/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $114,000 down
Principal & interest$3,043
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$489
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$166
HOA from listing$837
$4,155/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $171,000 down
Principal & interest$2,663
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$489
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$166
HOA from listing$837
Estimated carrying cost
$1,492/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$489
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$166
HOA from listing$837

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Rancho Santa Margarita rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.

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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.

Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

At $544 per square foot, this home's asking price is 15% below the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $640 for condos that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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 1 Baya

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Tijeras Creek
Middle
Las Flores
High
Tesoro
District
Capistrano Unified

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Location

Location

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Listed by Erik Kaiser of RE/MAX TerraSol

Listing information updated Sep 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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