Welcome to 19 Tierra Montanosa, a beautifully upgraded and move-in-ready town-home nestled in the highly sought-after Melinda Heights neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. This rare corner-unit residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, with a flexible floor plan designed for modern living. A private wraparound back patio provides the perfect space for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Step inside to an open-concept layout filled with natural light, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, large windows. The stylish living room features a renovated fireplace, modern lighting, and updated switches, creating a warm, contemporary vibe. The fully remodeled kitchen is a standout, boasting elegant cabinetry, quartz countertops, designer backsplash, an upgraded under-mount sink and brass faucets, Refrigerator, Stove Oven & Dishwasher. Perfect for guests or multi-generational living, the main level offers a full bedroom and bathroom plus a convenient indoor laundry area. Upstairs, you'll find dual en-suite bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings and generous closet space. The primary suite is a true retreat, showcasing a his and hers closets & dual vanities. Do not forget to review and click to take a 3-D Tour. Enjoy access to resort-style community amenities, including a renovated Olympic-sized pool, spa, tennis and pickle-ball courts, basketball court, BBQ area, event space, baseball field, and scenic walking trails. In addition, as part of the SAMLARC Master Association, residents enjoy access to Lago Santa Margaritas Beach Club and Lagoon, four Jr. Olympic-sized pools, thirteen parks with playgrounds and sports courts, and an expansive urban trail system perfect for morning jogs or sunset strolls.Located within walking distance to Melinda Heights Elementary and Altisima Park, with top-rated Trabuco Hills High School nearbyand NO Mello-Roos taxesthis exceptional home offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and Southern California lifestyle.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Copper Plumbing Full
- High Ceilings
- In-Law Floorplan
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Recessed Lighting
- Two Story Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Other Rooms
- Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Fencing: Fence YN: Yes, Fencing: Block, Stucco Wall
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open, Wrap Around
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Spa Features: Spa: Yes, Spa Features: Association, In Ground
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.4816
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 20977
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached
- Parking Features: Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Site, Street
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Hiking Trails, Clubhouse, Recreation Room, Trash, Sewer
- Association Fee: 518
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: 87
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 605
Multi-Unit Info
School Information
- School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Dog Park, Fishing, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orange
- Directions: 241 South to Santa Margarita, Exit Los Alisos Blvd, Left Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Trabuco, Left Tierra Montanosa
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: R1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Parcel Number: 93812312
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3375
- Subdivision: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1472
- Year Built: 1997
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Frame, Glass, Stucco
- Direction Faces: Southeast
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Property Age: 28
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Tile
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: Contemporary
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Phone Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
