
42 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- Type
- Condo
- Year built
- 1990
- Lot size
- 2.12 Acres
- Days on market
- 10
About this home
Welcome to effortless living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Perfectly positioned as a private ground-floor corner residence, this beautifully refreshed 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, fresh designer paint, new window blinds, and a new water heater—creating a clean, 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 outdoor patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or dining al fresco. 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, washer, and dryer, allowing you to settle in from day one. Ownership includes access to the exceptional SAMLARC amenities, featuring the Beach Club Lagoon, 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.
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Nearby schools
- 9/10Arroyo Vista Elementary School0.3 mi
- 10/10Arroyo Vista Middle School0.3 mi
- 9/10Tesoro High School2.7 mi
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- Home price
- $715,000
- Down payment
- $143,000
- Loan amount
- $572,000
- Principal & interest
- $3,615/mo
- HOA
- $485/mo
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