12 Montana Del Lago Drive, 168, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
12 Montana Del Lago Drive, 168, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Property Description
ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN SOUTH OC — END UNIT! Competitively priced 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes of this size currently on the market in South Orange County. Nestled in the lakefront enclave of Montana Del Lago, this beautifully updated end unit offers the ultimate blend of natural light, style, and resort-style living. Designed with a rare side-by-side 2-car garage featuring overhead storage and direct access to the home, this residence offers both convenience and functionality. All main living spaces are located upstairs, showcasing vaulted ceilings, a sun-drenched open-concept floor plan, a refreshed fireplace, and a new dining chandelier. Slide open the glass doors to your private balcony, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Recent upgrades include updated flooring throughout, modern light fixtures, and ceiling fans. The spacious primary suite features a private en-suite bathroom, while the secondary bedroom is generously sized. Just steps from private lake access, community pools, tree-lined trails, and the SAMLARC Beach Lagoon, this home is also minutes from top-rated schools, premier dining, and shopping. Turnkey, move-in ready, and priced to sell quickly!
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Rancho Santa Margarita · Condominium
Listed 19.8% below the median closed sale of $910,000. Price per sqft ($543) is a 10% discount to closed comps ($606). Closed comps sold at 102% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aubrieta | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1988 | 3 | 2 | 1,143 | 16,918 | $699 | $799,000 | 40 | 89 |
| 17 Camino Del Oro | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1993 | 2 | 2 | 1,212 | 37,479 | $577 | $699,900 | 29 | 88 |
| 54 Paseo Viento | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1997 | 2 | 3 | 1,256 | 37,713 | $669 | $840,000 | 72 | 86 |
| 9 Geranium | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1986 | 3 | 3 | 1,174 | 0 | $690 | $810,000 | 77 | 85 |
| 17 Calle De Los Ninos | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1998 | 3 | 3 | 1,290 | 8,890 | $671 | $865,000 | 41 | 84 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1,215 | 25,250 | $661.2 | $802,780 | 51.8 | |||
| Median | 1,212 | $810,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Calle De Vida | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1997 | 07/29/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,372 | 0 | $859,999 | $915,000 | $667 | 1.06 | 42 | 92 |
| 67 Wild Horse | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1987 | 10/06/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,460 | 48,609 | $905,000 | $920,000 | $630 | 1.02 | 24 | 88 |
| 73 Camino Del Oro | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1992 | 09/29/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,225 | 25,172 | $699,000 | $695,000 | $567 | 0.99 | 56 | 88 |
| 59 Via Cordoba | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1994 | 09/16/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,318 | 19,500 | $699,000 | $705,000 | $535 | 1.01 | 75 | 87 |
| 26 Bloomfield Lane | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1999 | 08/03/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,438 | 62,878 | $899,000 | $910,000 | $633 | 1.01 | 45 | 86 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1,362.6 | 39,039.75 | $829,000 | $829,000 | $606.4 | — | 48.4 | ||||
| Median | 1,372 | $910,000 | $910,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.