Welcome to this beautifully updated townhome, located in Melinda Heights area of Rancho Santa Margarita. This light-filled corner location with views of the surrounding hills and trees feels like a single-family residence. As you approach the home, youre greeted by a tranquil front courtyard featuring steppingstones that lead to a peaceful sitting areaperfect for enjoying a quiet moment. The back patio with space to garden overlooks lush greenery, making it an ideal spot for morning coffee, BBQs, or entertaining guests. Upon entering you are greeted with two-story ceilings and walls of windows that bring an abundance of natural light. The interior has been thoughtfully updated with new white oak luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring throughout, new quartz countertops and fresh interior paint. The kitchen features a gas range, a convenient counter height breakfast bar, recessed LED lighting, new kitchen faucet and pantry for ample storage. The spacious dining area accommodates all your guests and looks out at the front courtyard. The main level also offers a full bedroom and full bath with new white shaker vanity and quartz countertop and is ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The picturesque stairway, with its white oak LVP and crisp white risers, leads to the upper level with two generous primary suites, both offering ample closet space and their own bathrooms. One suite features a large walk-in closet, while the other offers dual vanities and two walls of closet space. Additional thoughtful touches throughout the home include newly installed 6 baseboards, shutters, new bath hardware and faucets, new ceiling fan, smart thermostat, and retractable screen door for a breezy, fresh atmosphere. Community amenities include pool, spa, SAMLARC Beach club, tennis, parks, splash park, pickleball, miles of walking and biking trails and events including 4th of July spectacular. Walking distance to the Blue Ribbon Melinda Heights Elementary, Altisima Park and pool. Conveniently located towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the home includes a direct-access two-car garage, with plenty of guest parking nearby. The HOA recently re-roofed the home, adding to its move-in readiness. This peaceful and private location offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience, making this property feel like your very own.
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, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy toilet door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Upgraded
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- High Ceilings
- In-Law Floorplan
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Quartz Counters
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage
- Two Story Ceilings
- Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Inside
Other Rooms
- Dressing Area, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Utility sink
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association, Community
- Spa Features: Spa: Yes, Spa Features: Association, Community
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch
Land Info
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Park Nearby
- Lot Size Acres: 0.4516
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 19670
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached
- Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Direct Garage Access
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
- View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Maintenance Front Yard
- 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
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orange
- Directions: Conveniently located off Santa Margarita and Melinda or 241 and Los Alisos to Rancho Trabuco and enter Tierra Montanoso community
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: R1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Parcel Number: 93812391
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3237
- Subdivision: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1361
- Year Built: 1995
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 30
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: House
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
