71 Via Cresta, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, - bed, bath

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ACTIVE$565,000
71 Via Cresta, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688
2Beds
2Baths
808Sqft
72,008Lot
Year Built
1989
Close
-
List price
$565K
Original List price
$565K
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
$270
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
OC25163264
Home ConditionGood
Features
Good View: Mountain(s)
Patio
ViewMountain(s)

About this home

Enjoy the lovely view of the Saddleback Mountain from your porch and interior rooms. The cottage-like condo has been refreshed and is move in ready. The upstairs unit boasts a vaulted ceiling and a cozy fireplace. The high ceilings in the living room has a Palladian window with plantation shutters. The bedrooms are also enhanced with plantation shutters and new ceiling fans.This lovely 2-bedroom condo has 2 full bathrooms, both with a tub and shower. New light fixtures in the bathrooms. The kitchen is getting a new above-the-stove microwave and ventilator. The floors are easy to care for as they are vinyl planks. A new modern light fixture has been installed for your dining area. The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a two-door side-by-side refrigerator. A stackable washer and dryer also is included in its own laundry closet. A large new water heater was just installed, located in the outdoor storage unit by the patio. There is a newer air conditioning unit. The community is located highly desirable Las Flores III community of Rahcho Santa Margarita. You will have access to the Beach Club with lagoon, 4 pools, 13 parks, and 9 trails, sports fields. This community is close to everything you will need, shopping plazas, restaurants, and medical offices. It is a very easily walkable neighborhood. Close to great public and private schools. Assigned carport and an additional space. Extra parking for your guests in the guest spaces or on Via Honesto with plenty of spaces.

Nearby schools

5/10
Cielo Vista Elementary School
Public,K-60.4mi
7/10
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
Public,7-80.3mi
8/10
Trabuco Hills High School
Public,9-123.7mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
07/29/25
$565,000
Neighborhood Comparison

 SubjectAverage HomeNeighbourhood Ranking (101 Listings)
Beds22
50%
Baths22
50%
Square foot8081,027
22%
Lot Size72,00831,622
72%
Price$565K$659K
25%
Price per square foot$699$662.5
68%
Built year19899950995
49%
HOA$270$452
17%
Days on market100171
17%
Condition Rating
Good

Built in 1989, this condo has been significantly 'refreshed' and is move-in ready. Key updates include new vinyl plank flooring throughout, new light fixtures in the dining area and bathrooms, new ceiling fans, a new water heater, and a newer air conditioning unit. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a new microwave/ventilator. Bathrooms are clean with updated fixtures. While not a full, high-end renovation, the extensive updates make the property highly functional and aesthetically pleasing, aligning with the 'Good' category's criteria for a well-maintained and updated home.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Desirable Community & Amenities: Located in the highly desirable Las Flores III community, offering extensive amenities including a Beach Club with lagoon, 4 pools, 13 parks, 9 trails, and sports fields.
Prime Location & Walkability: Excellent location with easy walkability, close proximity to shopping plazas, restaurants, medical offices, and highly-rated public and private schools.
Move-in Ready with Recent Updates: The condo has been refreshed and is move-in ready, featuring new light fixtures, a new large water heater, a newer air conditioning unit, and a new above-the-stove microwave/ventilator.
Enhanced Interior Features: Boasts a lovely Saddleback Mountain view, vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a Palladian window with plantation shutters, and new ceiling fans in bedrooms, enhancing comfort and appeal.
Included Appliances & Modern Kitchen: The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a two-door side-by-side refrigerator, plus an included stackable washer and dryer, providing immediate convenience.

Cons

Compact Living Space: At 808 square feet, the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout is relatively small, which may limit appeal for buyers seeking more spacious living areas.
Condominium Living Constraints: As an upstairs condominium unit, it implies shared walls, potential for noise transfer, and reliance on HOA management for common area maintenance, which may not suit all buyer preferences.
Limited Private Parking: Parking consists of an assigned carport and an additional space, lacking a private enclosed garage, which some buyers may prefer for security or storage.

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