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197 Montana Del Lago Drive

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

4 beds
3 baths
1,603 sqft
$561 per sqft
1998 build
– on site

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Welcome to 197 Montana Del Lago in the beautiful resort style community of Cierra Del Lago. The absolute best location in RSM with tons of amenities. Cierra Del Lago is a lake front community of 45 detached homes surrounding the RSM Lake. Stunning remodel with 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom on the lower level. Owners just installed new carpet throughout, luxury vinyl plank floors, upgraded baseboards, tons of added LED recessed lighting and pendant lighting with new switches and dimmers, 4 ceiling fans. Owners just painted the exterior and interior. Interior was just freshly painted in Agreeable Gray Sherwin Williams throughout the entire home. Remodeled chef's kitchen with new white shaker cabinets with soft close drawers and doors, brushed nickel hardware, expanded kitchen island with exquisite granite countertops, custom pot filler over range, stainless steel appliances including refrigerator and a wine valet. Romantic fireplace in living room with built-in cabinet. Fully remodeled 1/2 bath with wainscoting and custom cabinetry. Cozy primary bedroom with large walk-in closet with semi custom built-ins and a barn door leading to primary bath. Fully remodeled primary bath with new vanities, quartz countertops, new soaking tub with mosaic tile work, new mirrors and lighting. Built-In garage cabinets with work bench and overhead lighting. New upgraded HVAC system with brand new furnace and condenser with upgraded air quality system. Resort style community pool, spa and picnic area. Low HOA & low tax rate. Two private gates lead to the Rancho Santa Margarita Beach Club with swimming lagoon, snack bar, covered cabana, sand volleyball, BBQ grills and watercraft rentals. Walk to top rated Trabuco Mesa Elementary School. Rancho Santa Margarita residents enjoy the beautiful RSM lake, beach club, 13 community parks & playgrounds, 4 community pools, sports courts, hiking and biking trails. Many community events are offered throughout the year! Just a few blocks away from O’Neill Regional Park, nearby top-rated schools and easy access to the 241 Foothill Transportation Corridor.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Christina Ford / Ford Realty, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 21, 2023 •

MLS# OC23164896 —

The Building

Year Built:

1998
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stucco
Builder Name:

Rgc
Builder Model:

B Beautiful
Architectural Style:

Mediterranean
Roof:

Tile
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Lighting, Rain Gutters
Entry Level:

1
Foundation:

Slab
Accessibility Features:

None
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

East
Total Number Of Units:

1
Stories Total:

2

Interior

Features:

Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Wired for Sound
Levels:

Three Or More
Entry Location:

1
Kitchen Features:

Granite Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors
Eating Area:

Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
Door Features:

ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Sliding Doors
Window Features:

Blinds, Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens
Flooring:

Carpet, Vinyl
Room Type:

Attic, Dressing Area, Entry, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter
Laundry:

Dryer Included, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1603.00

Financial & Terms

Disclosures:

CC And R's, Home Warranty, Homeowners Association

Location

Directions:

Santa Margarita > Fundadores > Montana Del Lago
Latitude:

33.65028000
Longitude:

-117.58551100

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Condominium
Property Condition:

Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Park Nearby
View:

1
View:

Courtyard, Lake, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool
Fencing:

Vinyl, Wrought Iron
Fence:

Yes
Security Features:

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Road Frontage:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Additional Parcels:

No
Other Structures:

Gazebo
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Model:

B
Tax Tract:

Cierra Del Lago
Tax Census Tract:

320.51
Tax Tract:

13666
Tax Lot:

6

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Bathroom Features:

Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy toilet door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

93083198
Showings Begin:

2023-09-23

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

TRAMES
Elementary School:

Trabuco Mesa
Middle School:

Rancho Santa Margarita
Middle School:

RASAMA
High School:

Trabucco Hills
High School:

TRAHIL2
High School District:

Saddleback Valley Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

Cierra Del Lago (CDL)
Subdivision:

Cierra Del Lago (CDL)
Senior Community:

No
Features:

Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Sidewalks, Suburban
Pool:

Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
Private Pool:

No
Spa:

1
Spa Features:

Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
Inclusions:

Refrigerator, Wine Valet, Washer/Dryer, Ring, Built-In Cabinets In Garage, Gazebo
Association Amenities:

Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Other Courts, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Maintenance Front Yard
Association:

Cierra Del Lago
Association:

Yes
Association Fee:

$215
Association Fee 2:

81.00
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Association Fee 2 Frequency:

Monthly
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None
Units in the Community:

45

Parking

Parking:

Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Side by Side, Street
Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Remotes:

2

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Utility Costs

$163/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/21/23 Dec 21, 2023	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$899,900
10/27/23 Oct 27, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	CRMLS_CA	$899,900
10/20/23 Oct 20, 2023	Price Changed	CRMLS_CA	$899,900	-2.7%

Condo Sold on 12/21/2023

$899,900

Listing provided by broker:

Christina Ford

Ford Realty, Inc.

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197 Montana Del Lago Drive

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688