NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 Vista Barranca Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Estimated Value: $670,000 - $683,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,004 Sq Ft
$375/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 06, 2023

Last sale price $600,000 $598 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,578/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Across the Road from Lake or Ocean
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Fishing
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2023

You won’t want to miss this private upstairs, end unit condo in the desirable Vista La Cuesta tract. Located in the heart of RSM situated next to the O’Neill Regional Park. This home offers an open and bright floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths plus a recently remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. There are Luxury Vinyl floors throughout, a cozy fireplace in the living room, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, vaulted ceilings and a separate inside laundry room. The master is spacious, has a walk in closet plus an additional closet with mirrored wardrobe doors. The A/C and heater are newer. There is a dettached garage + designated parking spot. This home is conveniently located just a short walk to the RSM Lake and Beach Club, hiking and biking trails, shopping, dining, entertainment and Award winning schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Dwight

Re/Max Real Estate Group License #01331231 Listed on: 07/19/2023

Re/Max Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Phillips

Real Broker License #01361464

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Parking Lot
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Lake Privileges
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Across the Road from Lake or Ocean
  • Suburban Location

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 12876
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93214263
  • $73 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 138 Units
  • Vista La Cuesta Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 581-4988
  • Mgmt Trust HOA
  • Built by Century American
  • Vista La Cuesta Subdivision, Shasta Upper B Floorplan
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,286

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$375 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93214263
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1004.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Upper Level
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 597.61
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Builder Name: Century American
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage - Single Door, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails
  • Association Fee: 294.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 81.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista La Cuesta
  • Phone: 949-448-6000
  • Association Phone #2: 949-581-4988
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Mgmt Trust

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • 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

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 138
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Fishing in Community, Lagoon, Lake Privileges

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 12876
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 73.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Ingram Jill R
Bought by
2011 Jill R Ingram Revocable Trust and Ingram
Current Estimated Value
$675,190

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2023
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Westberg Nancy
Bought by
Salazar Anthony E and Ingram Jill R
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Dwight
Re/Max Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Phillips
Real Broker
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.17%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2013
Closed on
Jul 12, 2013
Sold by
Vega Julio A and Vega Brenda
Bought by
Westberg Nancy
Seller's Agent
Timothy Olivadoti
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Angela Narel
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$304,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2012
Sold by
Vega Julio A
Bought by
Vega Julio A and Vega Brenda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,688
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2010
Sold by
Leacock David A and Leacock Kimberly A
Bought by
Vega Julio A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,508
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2004
Sold by
Hunt Timothy Matthew and Hunt Cynthia Paulette
Bought by
Leacock David A and Leacock Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2002
Sold by
Miller Chris A and Miller Elaine K
Bought by
Hunt Timothy Matthew and Schmaltz Cynthia Paulette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2000
Sold by
Marshall Nigel St John
Bought by
Miller Chris A and Miller Eliane K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,066
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
2011 Jill R Ingram Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Salazar Anthony E $600,000 Lawyers Title
Westberg Nancy $310,000 Wfg Title Company Of Ca
Vega Julio A -- None Available
Vega Julio A $248,000 Stewart Title
Leacock David A $355,000 Alliance Title
Hunt Timothy Matthew $209,000 First American Title Co
Miller Chris A $158,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Salazar Anthony E $480,000
Previous Owner Westberg Nancy $105,100
Previous Owner Vega Julio A $237,688
Previous Owner Vega Julio A $243,508
Previous Owner Leacock David A $123,650
Previous Owner Leacock David A $284,000
Previous Owner Hunt Timothy Matthew $43,000
Previous Owner Hunt Timothy Matthew $172,000
Previous Owner Miller Christopher A $152,672
Previous Owner Miller Chris A $153,066
Previous Owner Marshall Nigel Stjohn $100,000
Closed Leacock David A $71,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Sold $600,000 +0.2% $598 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2023 07/19/23 For Sale $599,000 +97.0% $597 / Sq Ft
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Sold $304,000 +1.7% $303 / Sq Ft
07/09/2013 07/09/13 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Sale $299,000 -- $298 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,286 $612,000 $494,060 $117,940
2024 $6,286 $600,000 $484,372 $115,628
2023 $3,739 $358,187 $249,292 $108,895
2022 $3,676 $351,164 $244,404 $106,760
2021 $3,159 $344,279 $239,612 $104,667
2020 $3,579 $340,749 $237,155 $103,594
2019 $3,988 $334,068 $232,505 $101,563
2018 $3,930 $327,518 $227,946 $99,572
2017 $3,979 $321,097 $223,477 $97,620
2016 $4,241 $314,801 $219,095 $95,706
2015 $4,347 $310,073 $215,804 $94,269
2014 $4,263 $304,000 $211,577 $92,423
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC23122841

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-142-63