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Real Estate/CA/Rancho Santa Margarita/42 Via Contento
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For Sale
$679,999
Est. $3,808/mo

42 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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2
Bedrooms
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2
Bathrooms
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1,117
Square Feet

About this home

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! —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 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 Facts

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Bedrooms

2

bathtub

Bathrooms

2

square_foot

Square Feet

1,117

landscape

Lot Size

92,527 sqft

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Year Built

1990

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Property Type

Condominium

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Days on Market

41

payments

HOA Fee

$485/mo

garage

Garage Total

1

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MLS #

PW26072031

Interior Details

General Interior

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down

Flooring

Vinyl

Fireplace

Living Room

Accessibility

No Stairs, Accessible Doors

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer

Laundry

Stacked

Bed & Bath

Main Level Bedrooms

2

Main Level Bathrooms

2

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Parking

Total Parking Spaces

3

Garage Spaces

1

Open Parking Spaces

2

Parking Features

Assigned, Carport, Door Single, Garage

Exterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Patio & Porch

Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Tile, Wrap Around

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Lot & Grounds

Lot Features

Zero To One Unit Acre

Pool Features

Association

Spa Features

Association

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Community & HOA

Association Info

HOA Fee$485
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HOA 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

Community Features

Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks

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Nearby Schools

RatingSchool NameGradesDistance
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SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private School
K-120.1 mi
10
Arroyo Vista Middle
Middle School
6-80.3 mi
9
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.3 mi
N/A
RANCHO VIEJO MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private School
K-120.5 mi
10
Tijeras Creek Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.7 mi

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Market Insights

92688|Rancho Santa Margarita
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This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.

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Flood & Climate Risk

Flood Risk

Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone

Low

Wildfire Risk

Moderate — near wildland-urban interface

Moderate

Heat Risk

Low — moderate summer temperatures

Low

Earthquake Risk

Southern California seismic zone

Moderate
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Noise Levels

TrafficQuiet residential street
AirportMinimal airport noise
CommercialLow commercial activity nearby
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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