$595,000
2Beds2Baths971SqFt
94 Via ContentoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Tijeras Creek Villas
28 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 971 sq ft
- Built 1992
Subdivision Tijeras Creek Villas
16 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $582,000
The home
About 28 Via Contento
Tucked into the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, California's safest city, this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence invites you into a lifestyle defined by comfort, quality, and ease. As you walk in, you're immediately greeted by a sense of warmth and intention. The home opens gracefully, revealing newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring, craftsman-style baseboards, and contemporary shaker doors that set a refined, modern tone throughout the 971-square-foot space.
Natural light draws you into the living area, where a cozy fireplace creates the perfect backdrop for quiet evenings, while sliding doors lead to your private balcony — an ideal spot to start your morning or unwind at the end of the day. The two-bedroom, two-bath layout is both thoughtful and inviting, with a beautifully remodeled bathroom showcasing elegant, timeless finishes.
Behind the scenes, major upgrades offer peace of mind, including a new HVAC unit along with copper and PEX plumbing completed within the last three years. In-unit laundry adds everyday ease, making this home as functional as it is beautiful.
Life here extends far beyond the walls of the condo. Imagine spending sunny afternoons by the resort-style pool, enjoying a BBQ with your family while the atmosphere feels more like a vacation than a community. The expansive main pool offers a gym, sauna, and gathering spaces designed for relaxation and connection. A second pool provides a quieter retreat with stunning views overlooking Tijeras Creek Golf Club, just a short walk from your front door.
Set near award-winning schools ranked among the top 250 in the nation, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the Beach Club Lagoon, scenic trails, shopping, dining, and easy access to the 241 freeway, this home delivers an exceptional lifestyle. With all of these amenities — it's a place where everyday life feels elevated.
Property details for 28 Via Contento
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Tijeras Creek Villas neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 971 square feet of living space and is listed at $590,000, about $608 per square foot. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 935-453-51. Highlights include city lights and mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a 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
- $590,000
- Days On Site
- 37 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 971 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1992
- MLS® Number
- OC26185425
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $566 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC26185425
- Year Built
- 1992
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 971
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 92,527
- Lot Size (acres)
- 2.1241
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Mountains, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $475
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Tijeras Creek Villas Maintenance Association
- Parcel Number
- 93545351
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Accessibility
- Parking
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Bathroom, Dining Room, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 343
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Tijeras Creek Villas (TCV)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Sauna, Spa Hot Tub
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 28 Via Contento
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $590,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$5,008/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $59,000 down
Principal & interest$3,543
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$221
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$506
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$172
HOA from listing$566
$4,394/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $118,000 down
Principal & interest$3,150
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$506
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$172
HOA from listing$566
$4,000/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $177,000 down
Principal & interest$2,756
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$506
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$172
HOA from listing$566
Estimated carrying cost
$1,244/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$506
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$172
HOA from listing$566
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. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. 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.
Tijeras Creek Villas home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 16
- Median price
- $582,000
- Median days on market
- 32
- Median per sq ft
- $641
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 Tijeras Creek Villas sales
At $608 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Tijeras Creek Villas median of $641 for condos that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Tijeras Creek Villas sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Via Contento | Aug 7, 2026 | $655,000 | 1,117 | $586 | 96 |
| 34 Via Solaz | Aug 6, 2026 | $599,000 | 971 | $617 | 6 |
| 12 Via Solaz | Jul 29, 2026 | $600,000 | 1,170 | $513 | 0 |
| 147 Via Contento | Jul 16, 2026 | $685,000 | 1,117 | $613 | 54 |
| 28 Via Alivio | Jul 6, 2026 | $565,000 | 971 | $582 | 85 |
Schools
School District for 28 Via Contento
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Location
Location
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Listed by Carter Olsen of Realty One Group United
Listing information updated Sep 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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