1 Baya
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: RE/MAX TerraSol · Erik Kaiser · erikfkaiser@gmail.com · CRMLS
MLS # OC26146604 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 21:12 UTC
About this property
Discover this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom lower-level condo located in the highly desirable city of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering privacy, comfort, and convenience, this private end-unit home features two patios, an attached 1-car garage with direct interior access, and one dedicated carport space. Inside, you’ll find a bright and open floor plan with afternoon natural light, plantation wood shutters, elegant tile flooring, and laminate wood-style flooring. The inviting family room includes a cozy fireplace and flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Recent upgrades include dining area lighting and a newer dishwasher, central air conditioning. Both bedrooms are generously sized and offer large closets. The individual laundry room adds everyday practicality, while the spacious primary suite provides a true retreat with two closets and a primary bathroom featuring a large vanity and makeup area. There may also be potential to expand the bathroom layout with a freestanding tub, if desired. The community offers an association pool, perfect for warmer summer days. Enjoy an exceptional location just minutes from the toll road, shopping, dining, Tijeras Creek Golf Course, and top-rated schools. Additional benefits include a low tax rate and no Mello-Roos.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26146604
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,047 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 1.1605 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1990
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 120
Building
- Year built
- 1990
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Drywall, Frame, Stucco
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Carport, Door Single, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Street Level
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Call For Rules, Sport Court, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Spa Hot Tub
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $756.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $81.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Tijeras Creek
- Middle / junior school
- Las Flores
- High school
- Tesoro
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 2.2 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Las Flores Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 6–8 | 2.4 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 2.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $569,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $624,999
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $599,999
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-07 17:06 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:32 | $569,999 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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