3 Via Ermitas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
$599,900
Listing Broker: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing Agent: Jennifer Castaneda
License #: 01357971
949-290-2882
Colisting Agent: Sophie Soong Dichter
License #: 02245783
Buyer Represented by: Real Broker
Selling Agent: Leo Chen
License #: 01958853
Now offered at $599,900! Discover a beautifully upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Rancho Santa Margarita with no neighbors above or below and a private garage—all at a price point under $600,000.
Welcome to 3 Via Ermitas, a move-in-ready home featuring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open, comfortable floor plan. The remodeled kitchen is finished with stainless steel appliances and flows naturally into the main living area, where a fireplace adds warmth and character.
The spacious primary suite is complemented by a versatile second bedroom ideal for guests, a home office, fitness space, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. Two full bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and a private garage provide the everyday convenience buyers are looking for.
Extensive improvements include fresh interior paint, newer baseboards and carpet, luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated bathrooms and lighting, a newer water heater, upgraded plumbing, added insulation, a Nest thermostat, and keyless entry with smartphone access.
Located within the Capistrano Unified School District, the home also offers access to SAMLARC amenities, including Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the Beach Club lagoon, pools, parks, playgrounds, trails, sports courts, picnic areas, and community spaces.
Shopping, dining, recreation, and everyday conveniences are all nearby, making 3 Via Ermitas an opportunity to enjoy the Rancho Santa Margarita lifestyle in an updated, move-in-ready home at an attractive new price.
| Listing Id: | OC26162734 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $599,900 |
| Close Price: | $599,900 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-30 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 908 |
| Association Fee: | $475 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 137,321.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 3.1525 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| County Or Parish: | Orange |
| Subdivision: | Tijeras Creek Villas (Tcv) |
| Postal Code: | 92688 |
| Year Built: | 1991 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 298 |
| Appliances: | FreeStandingRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, WaterHeater |
| Association Amenities: | MaintenanceGrounds, OutdoorCookingArea, OtherCourts, Barbecue, PicnicArea, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, RecreationRoom, Sauna, SpaHotTub, TennisCourts, Trails |
| Association Fee2: | $91 |
| Association Fee 2 Frequency: | Monthly |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Monthly |
| Room Type: | LivingRoom, PrimaryBathroom, PrimaryBedroom, Office, DiningRoom |
| Association Name: | Tijeras Creek Villas Maintenance Association |
| Association Name 2: | SAMLARC |
| Association Phone: | 909-833-9192 |
| Association Phone 2: | 800-428-5588 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Common Interest: | Condominium |
| Common Walls: | TwoCommonWallsOrMore, EndUnit, NoOneAbove |
| Community Features: | Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Lake, Park, StreetLights, Sidewalks |
| Cooling: | CentralAir |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Directions: | From Antonio Parkway, turn onto Avenida de las Banderas, left on Vista del Potrero, then right on Via Ermitas to the property |
| Elementary School: | Arroyo Vista |
| Elevation Units: | Feet |
| Entry Level: | 2 |
| Entry Location: | 2nd Floor |
| Fireplace Features: | LivingRoom |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Vinyl |
| Garage Spaces: | 1.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | Tesoro |
| High School District: | Capistrano Unified |
| Interior Features: | Balcony, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, PrimarySuite |
| Laundry Features: | LaundryCloset |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToSell |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-23 |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Living Area Source: | Estimated |
| Living Area Units: | SquareFeet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 3.1525 |
| Lot Size Area: | 137321.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Main Level Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms: | 2 |
| MLS Area Major: | R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central |
| Number Of Units In Community: | 298 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 1.0 |
| Original List Price: | $614,900 |
| Parcel Number: | 93545255 |
| Parking Features: | Garage, OneSpace |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Pool Features: | Association |
| Postal City: | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Spa Features: | Association |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| State Or Province: | CA |
| Stories: | 1 |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| View: | CityLights, Neighborhood |
| View?: | Yes |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Property Sub Type Additional: | Condominium |
| Current Price: | $599,900.00 |
| Start Showing Date: | 2026-08-05 |
| Country Subdivision: | 06059 |
| Record Signature: | -572,240,476 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:06059:93545255 |
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Property Last Updated: October 08, 2026 02:13 PM - PT
