JUST LISTED IN THE VISTA LA CUESTA TRACT of Rancho Santa Margarita! This 2+loft, 2.5 bath, two story condo offers nearly 1,350 sqft of interior living space with a fantastic location and Saddleback Mountain views. Backing to the O'Neill Regional Park and right across the street from RSM Lake & Trabuco Mesa Park, this property is one of the few in the community with both a 2-car garage and 2-car driveway. Interior features include eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel gas range & microwave, recessed lighting, and lots of cabinetry. The formal dining area is just off the kitchen and looks out towards the main living area with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light. Also includes spacious under-stairs storage/coat closet, downstairs bath and inside laundry. Upstairs you will find an open loft with cooling fan, guest room with private en-suite bath, and a roomy master bedroom. The master bedroom features a high ceiling, private bath with walk-in closet, and a relaxing balcony with views of the hiking trails and Saddleback Mountain. Out back there is a concrete patio with high stucco wall for privacy, relaxing water fountain, and sitting area. Other features include a tankless water heater, roll-up garage door, laminate flooring, scraped & textured ceilings, and Spanish clay tile roof. Low 1.05% tax rate, no Mello Roos, and full access to the community pool & spa, as well as all of the SAMLARC parks with tennis courts, pickleball, pools, spas, basketball courts, playgrounds and barbecue/picnic areas.