Welcome to 26 Via Cordoba in the resort-style community of Corte Melina! Perfectly situated in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita-just a block from local shops, restaurants, and Central Park-this beautifully upgraded home offers exceptional convenience, modern comfort, and peace of mind. Corte Melina provides resort-inspired amenities, including a sparkling pool, relaxing spa, fully equipped gym, and even its own community dog park, creating a lifestyle that feels like a getaway every day. Recognized with the Golden Nugget Award for its architectural design, this 2-bedroom + loft home features a charming romantic balcony off the living room-perfect for entertaining-as well as a 2-car tandem garage that blends style, quality, and functionality. The home boasts a fully remodeled kitchen and remodeled bathrooms, along with numerous additional improvements. Enhancements include a new heating and air conditioning unit, new hot water heater, new stone-faced fireplace, electronic kitchen curtain, new shutter window in the spare bedroom, new Murphy bed, and new closet doors. Additional upgrades such as a new separate bathtub, new stove and microwave, new carpeting throughout, new ceiling fans on both floors, and a new garage door unit with opener further elevate the home's comfort and livability. Rancho Santa Margarita has been named the safest city in California in both 2024 and 2025 by SafeWise, making this property ideal for families and anyone seeking a secure, welcoming community. This home will not disappoint-it showcases extensive updates in a resort-style community close to everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 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,Separate tub and shower,Upgraded,Vanity area,Walk-in shower
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- High Ceilings
- Living Room Balcony
- Living Room Deck Attached
- Recessed Lighting
- Stone Counters
- Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Shutters
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Free-Standing Range
- Disposal
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Gas Cooktop
- Gas Water Heater
- Microwave
- Water Heater
- Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Other Rooms
- All Bedrooms Up
- Dressing Area
- Entry
- Formal Entry
- Kitchen
- Loft
- Primary Bathroom
- Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter
- Heating Features: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar,Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room,Pots & Pan Drawers,Remodeled Kitchen,Stone Counters
Exterior and Lot Features
- Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Porch: Yes
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Park Nearby
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Spa Features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Spa: Yes
Manufactured and Mobile Info
- Builder Model: F - Largest
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: 1
- Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Guest, No Driveway, Permit Required, Street, Tandem Garage
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
- View: Courtyard, Neighborhood
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Maintenance Front Yard
- Association Fee: 420
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: 87
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 507
School Information
- Elementary School: Cielo Vista
- High School: Trabucco Hills
- Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
- School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
Multi-Unit Info
Rental Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Gutters, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orange
- Directions: Antonio | La Promesa | Alma Aldea | Via Melina | Via Cordoba
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Inclusions: Murphy Bed, Washer/Dryer
- Area: R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Corte Melina (CM)
- Parcel Number: 93543657
- Subdivision: Corte Melina (CM)
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1367.00
- Year Built: 1995
- Builder Name: San Juan Group
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: South
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: Three Or More
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 30
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Tile
- Levels or Stories: Three Or More
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
- Cable Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Available
- Natural Gas Connected
- Phone Available
- Sewer Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Available
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
