140 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Description

REDUCED INTEREST RATE AND LOWER PAYMENT FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS WITH SELLER PAID FOR 2/1 BUYDOWN LOAN. EXCELLENT WELL FUNDED HOA! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, PRIVATE, TURN-KEY HOME! Welcome to this beautifully upgraded home in the highly desirable Tijeras Creek Villas! This is the community’s largest floor plan, offering an impressive sense of space along with beautiful tree and hillside views. The soaring beamed ceiling creates a dramatic, open feeling, while beautiful wood flooring flows throughout the home. The inviting living room features a stacked-stone fireplace, new designer accent paint, and French doors opening to the expansive wrap-around patio. The open-concept floor plan is designed for comfortable everyday living and fabulous entertaining, with a spacious living room, large dining area, and convenient breakfast bar. The beautifully updated kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a new dishwasher, and plenty of counter space, making it easy to cook and entertain while staying connected to the main living areas. THIS HAS NUMERIOUS MAJOR UPGRADES, DUAL PANE WINDOWS 2024, NEW HVAC 2024, NEW WATER HEATER 2022 FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND! The spacious floor plan includes two generous bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite is a wonderful private retreat with custom built-in bookshelves, stylish shutters, and a French door opening directly to the expansive wrap-around patio. The secondary bedroom is bright and cheerful with a new custom sheer shade. The oversized wrap-around patio adds an exceptional outdoor living element and offers views of the surrounding trees and hillside views. Multiple access points from the home create an easy flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Enjoy the resort-style amenities of Tijeras Creek Villas, including beautifully maintained landscaping, two pools and spas, a fitness room, and BBQ and picnic areas. Convenience is also a major plus, with the 241 Toll Road approximately one mile away, providing easy access throughout Orange County and beyond. As a member of the Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation, SAMOLAC, you’ll also enjoy access to the community lake, clubhouse with beach, additional pools, tennis courts, and a wonderful variety of activities and special events. This exceptional home combines turn-key style, thoughtful upgrades, generous indoor and outdoor living space, and an outstanding resort-style community lifestyle.

Listing description from the October 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$685,000

Sold October 2026 · listed $699,900, on market September 2026, 13 days on market · MLS #OC26197475 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Stacy Allen · Listing Office: StarFire Real Estate Corp. · Contact: 949-422-2072 · Bought with: Shannon Swenson · StarFire Real Estate Corp.

$670,000

Sold January 2024 · listed $690,000, on market December 2023, 25 days on market · MLS #OC23225477 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Celeste Lopez · Listing Office: The Associates Realty Group · Contact: 844-504-4965 · Bought with: Celeste Lopez · The Associates Realty Group

$679,000

Sold February 2022 · listed $589,000, on market December 2021, 3 days on market · MLS #OC22004896 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Brian Davis · Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of California · Contact: 949-270-0440 · Bought with: Celeste Lopez · Surterre Properties Inc

$505,000

Sold February 2021 · orig. $459,000, on market January 2021, 11 days on market · MLS #OC21011326 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Keven Stirdivant · Listing Office: Kase Real Estate · Contact: 949-200-9818 · Bought with: General NONMEMBER · NONMEMBER MRML

$449,000

Sold May 2019 · orig. $465,000, on market April 2019, 24 days on market · MLS #OC19071463 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Nolan Raffanello · Listing Office: Regency Real Estate Brokers · Contact: 949-707-4400 · Bought with: Holly McDonald · Villa Real Estate

$415,000

Sold August 2017 · listed $407,000, on market April 2017, 10 days on market · MLS #OC17087483 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Emmett Dalton · Listing Office: Dalton Real Estate · Contact: 805-380-6132 · Bought with: Nolan Raffanello · Regency Real Estate Brokers

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