$799,000
OPEN SUN 12PM - 4PM

Estimated payment $5,390/month

Total Views 5,946
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft
$634 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • No Units Above
  • Community Lake

About This Home

Welcome to 44 Tierra Seguro, a beautifully updated condo located in the highly sought-after Tierra Montanosa community of Rancho Santa Margarita. This light-filled 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a desirable floor plan with dual primary suites and a spacious, open-concept living area ideal for modern living. Recent upgrades include fresh interior paint and new luxury vinyl plank flooring with modern baseboards throughout. The bright kitchen offers ample counter space, a breakfast bar, and flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas—complete with a cozy fireplace and direct access to a private, gated front patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The main level also features a newly remodeled powder room for added convenience and a large laundry room with ample pantry storage. Upstairs, both bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms and generous closet space. Additional highlights include an attached, direct entry two-car garage, a full repipe completed within the past year, and newer HVAC and water heater systems. Residents of Tierra Montanosa enjoy access to a resort-style pool and spa, along with all the amenities of the city of Rancho Santa Margarita—including the lake, beach club, tennis courts, parks, hiking trails, and award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary School. With easy access to toll roads, shopping, and dining, this turnkey home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.

Listing Agent

Debra Douglass

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-309-6160 License #01960805 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Co-Listing Agent

John Russell

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-309-6160 License #01512593

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,308

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,260 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Melinda Heights Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 14832
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93812399
  • $16 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 135 Units
  • Tierra Montanosa Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (888) 428-5588
  • Powerstone Property Mgmt HOA
  • Tierra Montanosa Subdivision, Mesa Floorplan
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

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

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,308

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$605 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93812399
  • Year Built: 1997
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1260.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 634.13
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Suite, Two Primaries
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Hiking Trails, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 518.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Tierra Montanosa
  • Phone: 949-716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 888-428-5588
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Powerstone Property Mgmt
  • Association Management 2: First Service Residential

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: MELHEI
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 135
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 14832
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 16.04

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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
2024 $4,308 $412,766 $245,485 $167,281
2023 $4,209 $404,673 $240,672 $164,001
2022 $4,138 $396,739 $235,953 $160,786
2021 $4,032 $388,960 $231,326 $157,634
2020 $4,029 $384,972 $228,954 $156,018
2019 $4,377 $377,424 $224,465 $152,959
2018 $4,811 $370,024 $220,064 $149,960
2017 $5,075 $362,769 $215,749 $147,020
2016 $5,112 $355,656 $211,518 $144,138
2015 $4,994 $350,314 $208,341 $141,973
2014 $5,272 $343,452 $204,260 $139,192
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $634 / Sq Ft
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Rented $1,900 -4.5% --
02/13/2013 02/13/13 Under Contract -- -- --
01/08/2013 01/08/13 For Rent $1,990 0.0% --
10/17/2012 10/17/12 Sold $341,900 +0.6% $271 / Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 For Sale $339,900 -- $270 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $342,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $138,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $124,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $130,900 FHA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Debra Douglass

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

(949) 792-3763

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Debra is a true Southern California native, growing up in San Diego and obtaining her degree from USC. After graduating summa cum laude, she launched a successful decade-long career in Sales and Account Management. In 2000, she moved to the community of Coto de Caza in Orange County, where she raised two children and began her next career in real estate.
With over a decade of experience as a realtor, Debra also holds a broker's license and has closed more than 60 transactions over the past

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25149949

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-123-99