68 Via Contento
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Realty · Kathryn Fleming · 714-904-7896 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26210750 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 06:41 UTC
About this property
REDUCED RATE FOR THE FIRST YEAR! Seller will consider a credit toward a 1 year temporary interest rate buy-down with an acceptable offer, for a lower monthly payment. Subject to buyer's lender and loan program approval. Tucked into Tijeras Creek Villas, this beautifully updated first floor condo offers comfortable living with inviting spaces indoors and out. The remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops and a tile backsplash, while hardwood flooring flows through the living areas and both bedrooms. A fireplace refreshed with glass rocks brings a touch of sparkle to the living room, alongside a built-in entertainment center. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and access to their own outdoor spaces. The primary bathroom features an updated vanity, while the second bedroom opens to a screened-in porch. A wraparound enclosed patio offers even more room to relax, dine or enjoy your morning coffee. Updated appliances and a water heater add to the home’s appeal. An enclosed garage and two assigned parking spaces provide welcome convenience. Close to parks, shopping and dining, with access to the RSM Lake and Beach Club, this is an inviting place to call home in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26210750
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,117 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 2.2401 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1990
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 15
Building
- Year built
- 1990
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Carport, Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- Patio, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Dog Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $475.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $91.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Arroyo Vista
- 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 | 0.3 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.8 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 | 2.1 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 2.4 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.5 mi |
| Las Flores Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 6–8 | 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
- $675,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $685,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $680,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-14 20:07 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 03:18 | $675,000 |
| Oct 9, 2026 01:19 | $680,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 07:42 | $685,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-22 07:44 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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