$1,099,900
OPEN HOUSE 11/23

273 Montana Del Lago Dr Unit 1 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Estimated payment $6,502/month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,529 Sq Ft
$719 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • 4-minute walk to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park

About This Home

Welcome to 273 Montana Del Lago! Experience the perfect fusion of art and architecture in this stunning lakeside residence located in the exclusive Cierra del Lago—the only detached homes bordering RSM Lake. This architectural masterpiece showcases a thoughtfully designed interior where creativity and sophistication come together to create a truly captivating living environment.
The owner’s handcrafted artistic vision is reflected in every detail, from distinctive design elements to high-end finishes throughout. This home features 3 bedrooms, a loft, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with a Miele refrigerator, Bertazzoni induction range and dishwasher, Quartz Lumix countertops, marble and engineered wood floors, a linear fireplace, and custom lighting with artistic track fixtures. The loft ceiling incorporates rebar and rope for a unique, industrial-artistic touch.
The second-floor staircase features a soffitted ceiling accented by vintage lighting and charming brick veneer walls, creating a warm architectural focal point. Additional upgrades include remodeled bathrooms, a new master shower with porcelain and Trex wood finishes, a newer A/C unit, all-new doors with opaque glass, and a custom garage with tin roof, African mahogany storage cabinets, and track lighting.
Enjoy the private, low-maintenance backyard with artificial grass, landscape uplighting, and a recently painted exterior with 3M UV-protected windows.
The community offers a resort-style pool and spa, and SAMLARC Lake and Beach Club Lagoon are just steps away—providing effortless access to lakeside recreation and relaxation. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home that redefines lakeside living in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Listing Agent

Christina Ford

Ford Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 949-922-3673 License #00917868 Listed on: 11/13/2025

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1997 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • East Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • No Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Permit Required

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,529 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Theater
  • Loft
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Alarm System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts in Workshop
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 13666
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93083160
  • $73 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 45 Units
  • Cierra Del Lago Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Powerstone HOA
  • Built by RGC
  • Cierra Del Lago Subdivision, A Stunning Floorplan
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,665

Year Built

Built in 1997 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$327 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Cierra Del Lago (CDL)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93083160
  • Year Built: 1997
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1529.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Brick Walls, Built-in Features, Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Track Lighting, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 719.36
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Attic, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Media Room, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Workshop
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Tinted Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
  • Builder Name: RGC
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete, Spanish Tile, Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Guest, No Driveway, Permit Required, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Workshop
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer
  • Association Fee: 240.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Cierra Del Lago
  • Phone: 949-716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 949-448-6000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Powerstone

Schools

  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: TRAMES
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Park Nearby, Yard

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 45
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Model: A
  • Tax Tract: Cierra Del Lgo
  • Tax Tract Number: 13666
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 73.00

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 $4,665 $455,621 $275,390 $180,231
2024 $4,665 $446,688 $269,990 $176,698
2023 $4,558 $437,930 $264,696 $173,234
2022 $4,481 $429,344 $259,506 $169,838
2021 $4,030 $420,926 $254,418 $166,508
2020 $4,362 $416,610 $251,809 $164,801
2019 $4,785 $408,442 $246,872 $161,570
2018 $4,713 $400,434 $242,032 $158,402
2017 $4,754 $392,583 $237,286 $155,297
2016 $4,950 $384,886 $232,634 $152,252
2015 $5,036 $379,105 $229,139 $149,966
2014 $4,934 $371,679 $224,650 $147,029
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $1,099,900 +197.3% $719 / Sq Ft
07/10/2012 07/10/12 Sold $370,000 -5.1% $231 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2012 05/08/12 For Sale $389,900 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $370,000 Fidelity Natl Title Irvine
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $190,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $342,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25254969

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-831-60