$679,999
2Beds2Baths1,117SqFt
42 Via ContentoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Tijeras Creek Villas
Sold
166 Via Contento sold on August 7, 2026 for $655,000, 3.7% below the $679,900 asking price after 96 days on the market; it was first listed at $699,900. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
166 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,117 sq ft
- Built 1995
$655,000
Subdivision Tijeras Creek Villas
16 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $582,000
The home
About 166 Via Contento
Turnkey upstairs condo with multiple balconies and resort-style amenities in the highly sought-after Tijeras Creek Villas of Rancho Santa Margarita. This light-filled home features soaring cathedral ceilings in the living room, creating an open and airy feel. The versatile floor plan includes a spacious primary suite and a secondary bedroom with direct access to the second bathroom, ideal for guests, roommates, or a home office setup.
Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a wraparound balcony accessible from both the living room and primary bedroom, plus a second private balcony off the secondary bedroom—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The interior is thoughtfully updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpeting, central air and heat, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, and the in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Parking is a rare bonus with a private one-car garage, assigned carport, and ample guest parking, allowing for up to three total spaces. Residents enjoy access to two pools and spas, a fitness center with sauna, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and beautifully maintained greenbelts.
Ownership includes SAMLARC membership, offering access to Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club Lagoon, multiple pools, parks, sports courts, scenic trails, and year-round community events. An incredible opportunity to own in one of South Orange County’s most amenity-rich communities.
Property details for 166 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. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 935-455-70. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a 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
- $655,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,117 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1995
- MLS® Number
- SB26062868
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $566 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- SB26062868
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,117
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $475
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Tijeras Creek Villas Maintenance Association
- Parcel Number
- 93545570
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Patio and Porch
- Wrap Around
- Parking
- Assigned, Detached Carport, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- None
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Tijeras Creek Villas (TCV)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Fitness Center, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- Samlarc
The record
Property History for 166 Via Contento
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sold | $655,000 | |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900 |
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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.
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 166 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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Listed by Jesse Barcos of Century 21 Coastal Properties
Listing information updated Aug 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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