SOLD JUN 16, 2025
RENTED JUL 23, 2025
248 Montana Del Lago Dr Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,306
Sq Ft
$597/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- 0.97 Acre Lot
- Dual Staircase
- Community Lake
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
- Mountain View
- 4-minute walk to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park
About This Home
As of June 2025New AC unit installed. Welcome to 248 Montana Del Lago Drive, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condo nestled in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. This 1,306 square-foot residence offers an open floor plan featuring dual master suites, each with its own full bathroom, and a convenient half bath on the main living level. Recent upgrades enhance the home's appeal, including new sinks, countertops, wood flooring, and fresh interior paint. The light-filled living and dining areas boast a cozy fireplace and newer laminate wood flooring, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen, equipped with updated faucets and appliances, features an eat-in nook and a balcony where you can enjoy natural light and a refreshing breeze. Additional improvements include new tile and trim in the second bathroom, water-efficient toilets in all bathrooms, new blinds on all windows, child tamper-proof outlets downstairs, bug-proof screens upstairs and on the sliding door, a remodeled master bathroom, and a recently replaced water heater. The attached 2-car tandem garage provides ample storage space, and with no neighbors above or below, you'll enjoy added privacy. The community offers resort-style amenities, including a pool, spa, and access to the Beach Club with fun activities. Located just steps away from the pool, lake, restaurants, and shopping centers, and close to Tijeras Creek Golf Course and hiking and biking trails, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Belonging to the highly-rated Saddleback Valley Unified School District and with no Mello Roos, this property is a must-see. Fire place decorative.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-813-6812 License #02073155 Listed on: 02/05/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,373
Year Built
- Built in 1992
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Property Views
- Mountain
- Hills
- Neighborhood
Interior Spaces
- 1,306 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Dual Staircase
- Gas Fireplace
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Two or More Common Walls
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4
- Tax Tract Number 13666
- Assessor Parcel Number 93083031
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- 124 Units
- Montana Del Lago Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626
- Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
- Montana Del Lago Subdivision
- Community Lake
Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area
- Community Barbecue Grill
Recreation
- Community Playground
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 24, 2021
Closed on
Apr 14, 2021
Sold by
Wilson Ryan David and Wilson Jessica Joyce
Bought by
Kaye Alexander
Seller's Agent
Nazik Tatavoosian
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Max Lindenberger
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$574,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
1.59%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,656
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.70%
Original Mortgage
$459,200
Outstanding Balance
$417,915
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$305,741
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 3, 2019
Closed on
Mar 22, 2019
Sold by
Cooper Matthew and Salleh Annisa
Bought by
Wilson Ryan David and Wilson Jessica Joyce
Seller's Agent
Teagan Prukop
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nazik Tatavoosian
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$479,500
Sold Price
$467,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.61%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%
Original Mortgage
$350,250
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 2015
Sold by
Cooper Matthew
Bought by
Cooper Matthew and Salleh Annisa
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2013
Closed on
Mar 5, 2014
Sold by
Vidovich Joel L and Malone Vidovich Reni
Bought by
Cooper Matthew
Seller's Agent
Kelly Mortensen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Piere Pirnejad
Maxim Realty Group
List Price
$409,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-4.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$351,000
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 2008
Sold by
Vidovich Joel L and Malone Vidovich Reni
Bought by
Vidovich Joel L and Malone Vidovich Reni
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Ortiz Augusto and Ortiz Genevieve Suzanne
Bought by
Vidovich Joel and Vidovich Reni Malone
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Pinner Maurice and Pinner Annette
Bought by
Ortiz Augusto and Ortiz Genevieve Suzanne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $574,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $467,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $390,000 | Ticor Title Orange | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $435,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $270,000 | American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $459,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $346,341 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $350,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $351,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $309,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $303,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $289,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $247,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $243,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $213,300 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $37,500 | Stand Alone Second |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Rented | $3,500 | -6.7% | -- |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | For Rent | $3,750 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Sold | $714,995 | 0.0% | $547 / Sq Ft |
| 04/27/2025 04/27/25 | Price Changed | $714,995 | -3.4% | $547 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2025 03/25/25 | Price Changed | $739,995 | -1.3% | $567 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | For Sale | $749,995 | +4.9% | $574 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | Off Market | $714,995 | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | For Sale | $749,995 | +30.7% | $574 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2021 05/20/21 | Sold | $574,000 | +1.6% | $399 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2021 04/10/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/06/2021 04/06/21 | For Sale | $565,000 | -1.6% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2021 04/05/21 | Off Market | $574,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/03/2021 04/03/21 | For Sale | $565,000 | -1.6% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 04/02/2021 04/02/21 | Off Market | $574,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/24/2021 03/24/21 | For Sale | $565,000 | +21.0% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2019 04/16/19 | Sold | $467,000 | -0.6% | $325 / Sq Ft |
| 02/22/2019 02/22/19 | Price Changed | $469,900 | -2.0% | $327 / Sq Ft |
| 01/03/2019 01/03/19 | For Sale | $479,500 | +22.9% | $333 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2014 03/21/14 | Sold | $390,000 | +0.1% | $265 / Sq Ft |
| 02/14/2014 02/14/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/27/2013 12/27/13 | Price Changed | $389,500 | -2.6% | $264 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2013 11/27/13 | Price Changed | $399,950 | -2.4% | $272 / Sq Ft |
| 11/08/2013 11/08/13 | For Sale | $409,900 | -- | $278 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,373 | $609,132 | $450,616 | $158,516 |
| 2023 | $6,228 | $597,189 | $441,781 | $155,408 |
| 2022 | $6,124 | $585,480 | $433,119 | $152,361 |
| 2021 | $4,596 | $481,274 | $326,895 | $154,379 |
| 2020 | $4,923 | $476,340 | $323,543 | $152,797 |
| 2019 | $5,053 | $428,576 | $273,355 | $155,221 |
| 2018 | $4,978 | $420,173 | $267,995 | $152,178 |
| 2017 | $5,029 | $411,935 | $262,740 | $149,195 |
| 2016 | $5,223 | $403,858 | $257,588 | $146,270 |
| 2015 | $5,312 | $397,792 | $253,719 | $144,073 |
| 2014 | -- | $377,175 | $193,999 | $183,176 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Shelly Reyland
Seller's Agent in 2025
Shelly Reyland
RE/MAX
(949) 276-2992
1 in this area
60 Total Sales
-
Max Lindenberger
M
Seller's Agent in 2025
Max Lindenberger
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(949) 649-4902
2 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
Sirrekka Schoenfeld
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sirrekka Schoenfeld
RE/MAX
(949) 503-7944
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
-
Nazik Tatavoosian
Seller's Agent in 2021
Nazik Tatavoosian
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(949) 584-5823
3 in this area
19 Total Sales
-
Teagan Prukop
Seller's Agent in 2019
Teagan Prukop
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(949) 365-1888
22 Total Sales
-
Pim Jelinek
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Pim Jelinek
Coldwell Banker Realty
(949) 753-7888
2 in this area
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25025814
APN: 930-830-31
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