$625,000

3 Vista Mesa Unit 44 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Estimated payment $3,999/month

Total Views 4,051
2 Beds
2 Baths
957 Sq Ft
$653 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • 3.02 Acre Lot
  • Lake Privileges
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Community Lake

About This Home

Beautiful move in condition end unit in highly desirable community of Vista La Cuesta and SAMLARC. Walking distance to Lake Santa Margarita (SAMLARC), hiking and biking trails, restaurants, schools, shopping and much more! The Cleveland National Forest is close by giving this city home excellent access to nature and beautiful scenery. Enjoy your Vista La Cuesta community pool, spa, BBQ and picnic area and kids park, pets are permitted :) The new air conditioning unit will keep you nice and cool during the warm Southern California summer days.

Listing Agent

Evan Garcia

Beach Properties Brokerage Phone: 949-550-5577 License #02188025 Listed on: 07/18/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,925

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Turnkey
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 957 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 12876
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93214209
  • $29 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 138 Units
  • Vista La Cuesta Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626
  • First Service Residential Association
  • The Management Trust HOA
  • Vista La Cuesta Subdivision
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Lake
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails
  • Jogging Track
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,925

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$509 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93214209
  • Year Built: 1987
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 957.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 2nd floor
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 653.08
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Laundry
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Jogging Track, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 422.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista La Cuesta
  • Phone: 714-2852626
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Park, Watersports, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: The Management Trust
  • Association Management 2: First Service Residential

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 131765.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0249

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 131765.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 138
  • Number Of Units Total: 138
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 12876
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 29.42

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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 $1,925 $188,115 $65,009 $123,106
2024 $1,925 $184,427 $63,734 $120,693
2023 $1,881 $180,811 $62,484 $118,327
2022 $1,849 $177,266 $61,259 $116,007
2021 $1,365 $173,791 $60,058 $113,733
2020 $1,798 $172,009 $59,442 $112,567
2019 $1,882 $168,637 $58,277 $110,360
2018 $1,852 $165,331 $57,134 $108,197
2017 $1,847 $162,090 $56,014 $106,076
2016 $2,125 $158,912 $54,915 $103,997
2015 $2,213 $156,525 $54,090 $102,435
2014 $2,179 $153,459 $53,030 $100,429
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $653 / Sq Ft
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Rented $1,875 0.0% --
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Under Contract -- -- --
03/02/2016 03/02/16 Price Changed $1,875 -3.8% $2 / Sq Ft
03/02/2016 03/02/16 Price Changed $1,950 0.0% $2 / Sq Ft
03/01/2016 03/01/16 For Rent $1,950 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $96,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25161038

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-142-09