$674,999
2Beds2Baths1,117SqFt
138 Via ContentoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Tijeras Creek Villas
42 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,117 sq ft
- Built 1990
Subdivision Tijeras Creek Villas
16 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $582,000
Open house
Open House
The home
About 42 Via Contento
Priced to sell! Welcome to effortless living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Perfectly positioned as a private ground-floor corner residence, this adorable updated home offers the rare combination of move-in-ready convenience, modern updates, and the resort-style lifestyle Orange County is known for. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features brand-new flooring, paint, new window blinds, and a new water heater! ENTIRE CONDO HAS BEEN RE-PIPED! Move- in ready, contemporary space that's ready to enjoy from day one. The desirable corner location welcomes an abundance of natural light while offering added privacy and an inviting HUGE wrap around patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine. Designed for easy living, the open-concept floor plan offers a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. To make your move even easier, the home includes the refrigerator, LG stackable washer, and dryer, allowing you to settle in from day one.
Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, Lake, multiple resort-style pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and a year-round calendar of community events! Ideally located just
minutes from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Tijeras Creek Golf Club, award-winning schools, shopping, dining, and convenient access to the 241 Toll Road, this home places the very best of South Orange County right outside your door.
Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, or searching for a low-maintenance Orange County retreat, this turnkey residence offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of South Orange County's most desirable master-planned communities.
Beautifully updated, ideally located, and completely move-in ready—this is the one you've been waiting for.
Property details for 42 Via Contento
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Tijeras Creek Villas neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,117 square feet of living space and is listed at $679,999, about $609 per square foot. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 935-453-47. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, and an updated 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
- $679,999
- Days On Site
- 102 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,117 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1990
- MLS® Number
- PW26072031
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $566 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- PW26072031
- Year Built
- 1990
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,117
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 92,527
- Lot Size (acres)
- 2.1241
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $485
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Tijeras Creek Villas
- Parcel Number
- 93545347
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Accessible Doors
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Tile, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Assigned, Carport, Door Single, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Tijeras Creek Villas (TCV)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Dock, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Jogging Path, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $81
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 42 Via Contento
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $715,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$5,687/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $68,000 down
Principal & interest$4,084
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$255
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$584
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$198
HOA from listing$566
$4,978/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $136,000 down
Principal & interest$3,630
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$584
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$198
HOA from listing$566
$4,524/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $204,000 down
Principal & interest$3,176
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$584
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$198
HOA from listing$566
Estimated carrying cost
$1,348/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$584
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$198
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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Tijeras Creek Villas sales
At $609 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 |
Location
Location
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Listed by Kristen Grinnell of zRE Group
Listing information updated Oct 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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