$50,000 price improvement!!’ Don’t walk RUN!!!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 Margarita’s 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 nearby—and NO Mello-Roos taxes—this exceptional home offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and Southern California lifestyle.
Sold for $870,000 on 07/22/25
Listing Provided by:
Hector Herrera DRE #01244475 714-376-6670,
RE/MAX One
$870,000
19 Tierra Montanosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,472sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1997
0.48 Acres Lot
$870,100 Zestimate®
$591/sqft
$4,141 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 08:27pm
Listing Provided by:
Hector Herrera DRE #01244475 714-376-6670,
RE/MAX One
Bought with:
Ramesh Gattu, DRE #02011492
Realty Masters & Associates
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25121495
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Quartz Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Site, Garage Faces Rear, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, In Ground
- Fencing: Block,Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 93812312
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Drywall, Frame, Glass, Concrete, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
Community
- Community features: Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Tierra Montanosa (Tiem)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $518 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Trash
- Services included: Sewer
- Association name: Tierra Montanosa
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$870,100