54 Paseo Viento
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: RE/MAX Connections · Marcelo Loyola · 949-858-4711 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26148993 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 21:28 UTC
About this property
DETACHED CONDOMINIUM *** Unlike an attached condominium, this detached residence may qualify for streamlined or waived condominium project review under certain conventional financing guidelines, including applicable Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac requirements. Buyer and buyer’s lender to independently verify financing and project eligibility ***. Offering the privacy, comfort, and feel of a single-family residence with no shared living walls, this inviting two-story home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a versatile upstairs loft ideal for a home office or study, an attached 2-car garage with 2 car driveway, and a generously sized private backyard with no rear neighbors. Step inside to a light-filled, open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen offers attractive cabinetry, quality appliances, a pantry, and a window overlooking the backyard, while the adjoining dining area flows seamlessly to the outdoor patio, creating the indoor-outdoor lifestyle Southern California is famous for. A convenient powder room completes the main level. Thoughtfully updated for today’s homeowner, this move-in-ready residence showcases smart-home, comfort, and energy-efficient improvements, including an Ecobee® Wi-Fi smart thermostat with an upstairs comfort sensor, a smartphone-controlled Rain Bird® irrigation system, an LG ThinQ® smart washer & dryer on pedestals, 220V EV Charging Outlet, dual-pane tinted windows & Wood Flooring throughout, a new rain gutter with leaf guard over the patio, an outdoor shower, a custom dog door integrated into the sliding glass door, perfect for your four-legged family member. Enjoy low HOA dues while experiencing Rancho Sta Margarita's exceptional lifestyle, including access to four community pools, spa, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, beautiful parks, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and the picturesque Lake & recreation area. Ideally located within the attendance area of highly regarded schools and just minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, the 241 Toll Road, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of privacy, technology, comfort, and convenience. Wake up to bright mornings, spend your afternoons enjoying the nearby trails, parks, pools, or RSM lake. Homes offering this combination of detached living, smart-home upgrades, a private backyard are a rare find
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26148993
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,256 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.8658 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1997
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 84
Building
- Year built
- 1997
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Colonial, Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Drywall
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Pantry, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Upper Level
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Patio / porch
- Wrap Around
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- Hills, Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Park, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $192.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $91.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Melinda Heights
- Middle / junior school
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High school
- Trabuco Hills
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.4 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 1.5 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.6 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.9 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.0 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
- $840,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $890,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $869,900
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 10:35 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:34 | $840,000 |
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