Home | Orange County | Rancho Santa Margarita | 92688 | 181 Montana Del Lago Dr
MLS: CROC26140247 | Status: Active | Price: $4,200
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential Lease
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,344 | – | 1990 |
Rancho Santa Margarita Lakefront Living! Enjoy spectacular panoramic lake and resort-style community pool views from this beautiful end-unit condo in the highly desirable Montana Del Lago community. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 2-car attached garage, and a full-size interior laundry area. The condo is currently being refreshed with new carpet, fresh interior paint, and new blinds, creating a bright, clean, and inviting living space. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer are all included for your convenience. The open floor plan is filled with natural light and opens to a private entertainer's balcony—the perfect place to relax, entertain, or simply take in the breathtaking lake and pool views. Walk out your front door and, within just a few steps, you'll reach the lake with scenic walking paths leading to shops, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Residents enjoy a resort-style community pool and spa, along with picnic areas, offering the ultimate Southern California lifestyle. This is a rare opportunity to lease a premier lakefront home in the highly sought-after Rancho Santa Margarita. Good credit (750+), verifiable income, and adequate cash reserves are required.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CROC26140247 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 20 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat, Other |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Other, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Laundry | In Closet, Other |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Tile |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Pool | Community Facility, Heated, In Ground, Spa - Community Facility |
| Style | Mediterranean |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Other, Parking Restrictions, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Saddleback Valley Unified |
| High School District | Saddleback Valley Unified |
| Complex Amenities | Community Pool |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rent Includes | TrashCollection, AssociationFees |
Christina Ford
Ford Realty Group
License #: 00917868
Phone: (949) 922-3673
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cielo Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.25 mi | 7 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.37 mi | 7 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School | public | 7-8 | 0.49 mi | 7 |
| Trabuco Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.68 mi | 7 |
| Robinson Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.69 mi | 7 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.81 mi | 8 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.84 mi | 8 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.56 mi | 10 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.56 mi | 9 |
| Portola Hills Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.37 mi | 10 |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary | public | K-5 | 3.77 mi | 10 |
| Trabuco Hills High School | public | 9-12 | 3.86 mi | 10 |
| Del Lago Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.12 mi | 6 |
| Wagon Wheel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.80 mi | 10 |
| Castille Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.86 mi | 10 |
| Foothill Ranch Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.95 mi | 9 |
| Tesoro High School | public | 9-12 | 4.97 mi | 9 |
| Lake Forest Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.98 mi | 7 |
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