Previously appraised at $488, 000 and back on the marketbuyer could not perform! Welcome to this beautifully updated, light-filled carriage-style end unit in the desirable Bella Ventana community of Rancho Santa Margarita. With no neighbors above or below, this private and peaceful home features an attached one-car garage with built-ins and generous storage, plus an additional designated parking space. A brand-new central HVAC system was installed in July 2025, ensuring year-round comfort. The community exterior was also recently painted, adding to the neighborhoods modern curb appeal that complements the homes bright and airy interior. Inside, youll find vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout enhanced by new wide-plank luxury vinyl wood-style flooring, plush carpeting, updated baseboards, and fresh paint throughout. The family and dining areas have been virtually staged to showcase scale and flow, while the kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, a custom backsplash, Kohler sink, Whirlpool dishwasher, and Samsung microwave, with a Whirlpool washer and dryer included. Additional features include crown molding, Nest WiFi thermostat, ceiling fan, plantation shutters, an oversized primary bedroom with custom closet organizers, an updated bathroom vanity and mirror, and a private gated balcony. Ideally situated in a quiet, interior location of this pet-friendly community with access to all SAMLARC amenitiesRSM Lake and Beach Club, 13 parks, 4 Olympic-size pools, tennis courts, sports fields, and miles of scenic trails. With low HOA dues, award-winning schools, convenient 241 Toll Road access, low taxes, and no Mello-Roos, this move-in ready gem offers comfort, style, and community. Dont miss this opportunityit checks all the boxes!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Upgraded, Vanity area
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Granite Counters
- High Ceilings
- Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Stackable, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Other Rooms
- All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen, In Living Room
- Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Community
- Spa Features: Spa: Yes, Spa Features: Community
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Front Porch
Land Info
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level with Street, Park Nearby
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2869376
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 12499
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Attached
- Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space
- Parking Total: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 1.00
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted
- Association Fee: 294
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: 87
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 381
School Information
- Elementary School: Tijeras Creek
- High School: Tesoro
- Middle School: Las Flores
- School District: Capistrano Unified
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orange
- Directions: Cross Streets: Antonio Pkway La Ventana - Follow signs inside community. Park in unmarked spots.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Area: R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Bella Ventana (BVT)
- Parcel Number: 93183648
- Postal Code Plus 4: 4961
- Subdivision: Bella Ventana (BVT)
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 670
- Year Built: 1990
- Builder Name: D.T. Smith
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Above, No One Below
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco
- Entry Level: 2
- Entry Location: 2
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 35
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Spanish Tile
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- House Style: Mediterranean
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- 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
