Welcome home to 40 Tierra Montanosa - a beautifully maintained, private carriage end-unit offering a rare blend of natural light, privacy, and functional space. This move-in-ready residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft, and a spacious 2-car attached garage with direct access. Enter through your private entry and climb to your single-level living area, where vaulted ceilings, abundant light, wood floors, plantation shutters, and a cozy fireplace greet you. The open floor plan flows through a generous living room, defined dining area, and a convenient workspace tucked beneath the stairs. The loft area offers tremendous flexibility - ideal for a second office, creative space, or home gym. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet with custom shelving and a generous bathroom. Enjoy afternoon sun on the balcony - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. All appliances are included, and laundry is located in the garage. With no one above or below and only one shared wall, this home offers the best of condo living in a peaceful Rancho Santa Margarita community. The end-unit is especially private, with the front door facing trees and shrubs. As a member of the SAMLARC community, residents gain access to an impressive amenity package - including the man-made Lago Santa Margarita and Beach Club lagoon, multiple pools, and an extensive network of parks and trails.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub,Shower,Double Sinks in Primary Bath,Linen Closet/Storage,Main Floor Full Bath
Interior Features
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Laminate
- Window Features: Shutters
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: In Garage
Other Rooms
- All Bedrooms Up
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Loft
- Primary Suite
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar,Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Park Nearby
- Lot Size Acres: 0.6803
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 29634
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association
- Spa Features: Association
- Spa: Yes
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Deck: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: 1
- Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Two Door, Guest
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Maintenance Grounds
- Association Fee: 518
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: 87
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 605
School Information
- Elementary School: Melinda Heights
- 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, Hiking, Lake, Park, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orange
- Directions: 241 to Los Alisos Blvd to Rancho Trabuco
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: R1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Parcel Number: 93812287
- Subdivision: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1164.00
- Year Built: 1996
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: South
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 29
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Roof: Tile
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Utilities
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
