77 Via Pausa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: First Team Real Estate · Phoenix Rain · 949-741-4617 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26195970 · Last checked Oct 6, 2026 01:22 UTC
About this property
Experience resort-style living in this immaculate, turnkey 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom upper-level corner unit in Rancho Santa Margarita’s coveted Tijeras Creek Villas. Set in a serene courtyard adjacent to the 5th hole of Tijeras Creek Golf Course, this Mediterranean-style home offers scenic views of tranquil ponds, water fountains, and lush grounds. Inside, light-filled spaces feature vaulted ceilings, laminate wood flooring, 5-inch baseboards, recessed lighting, designer accents, and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. The upgraded kitchen comes appointed with granite countertops, a gas range, microwave, refrigerator, and a dishwasher. The primary bedroom serves as a quiet retreat complete with vaulted ceilings, a double closet, and a private side patio, while a spacious front deck offers the perfect sunny spot for entertaining or grilling. Beyond the front door, enjoy resort-caliber community amenities including pools, a spa, gym, sauna, and access to Lake Rancho Santa Margarita’s private white-sand beach, all located just minutes from major retailers, grocers, and dining in RSM and Ladera Ranch.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26195970
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential Lease
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 908 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 2.6809 acres
- Year built
- 1995
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 23
Building
- Year built
- 1995
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 2
- Construction
- Drywall, Frame
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Center Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Stacked
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- Community, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Front Porch
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood, None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Sport Court, Barbecue, Pickleball, Pool, Sauna, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Lease term
- Twelve Months
- Pets
- No
- Rent includes
- None
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Arroyo Vista
- Middle / junior school
- Arroyo Seco
- High school
- Tesoro
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 0.3 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 2.2 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Las Flores Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 6–8 | 2.4 mi |
| Castille Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 2.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking rent
- Current asking rent
- $3,100
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $3,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $3,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-09 17:36 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking rent |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:51 | $3,100 |
MLS values are reported for this listing, not prior sales. Observation dates show when our importer saw an asking price, not when the MLS changed it. Up to 24 observations are retained; changes between refreshes may be missed. This is not a complete price or sales history.
Property taxes
Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.
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Market trends in Rancho Santa Margarita
Active residential homes for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
10 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-06 02:46 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
