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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$698,000

42 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,117
Sq Ft
1990
Built
31
Days listed

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.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,117 sq ft
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Vinyl
Fireplace
Living Room
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Stacked
Levels
One
Spa
Association
Exterior & lot
Lot size
2.124 acres (92,527 sq ft)
Pool
Association
Year built
1990
Parking
Assigned, Carport, Door Single, Garage
Parking spaces
3
Community
Area
R 2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
County
Orange
Community features
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
HOA fee
$485/mo
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Condominium
Days on market
31
Listed
2026-06-08
Original price
$715,000
Terms
Cash, Cash To Existing Loan, Conventional, FHA
Parcel #
93545347
MLS #
PW26072031
Listed by
Kristen Grinnell · zRE Group

Location

Price history

Listed
$715,000 · 2026-06-08
Price reduced
$698,000 (−$17,000)
Days on market
31
Current price
$698,000
Financing

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$4,379
$3,529 principal & interest · $849 taxes & insurance
$139,600
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Loan $558,400

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Listing courtesy of zRE Group. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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