LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE 3-BED IN MELINDA HEIGHTS W/MAINFLOOR BEDROOM? Welcome to 44 Tierra Montanosa! The best floorplan in the tract, in the BEST LOCATION. The private entrance, is adjacent to a greenbelt and trees, with a view. Upon entering this beautiful home, you are greeted by a wall of windows, under a vaulted ceiling, creating a light-filled, and spacious setting for a family room with a cozy fireplace, built-in Media niche, and French door leading to a gated private courtyard. A large kitchen, with lots of counter space, dining area, and a downstairs bed and bath round out the main level. Upstairs, you'll find dual master suites with en suite bathrooms, large closets, and ceiling fans. Rich wood laminate floors in living room, and downstairs bedroom, ceramic tile in entry and kitchen, and brand new plush carpeting throughout the rest of the house. The whole house is freshly painted! This a fantastic floorplan, in a wonderful, family friendly neighborhood and walking distance to Blue Ribbon Melinda Heights Elementary school. Enjoy all the amenities of living in Rancho Santa Margarita which include Santa Margarita Lake, beach club, 4 Jr. Olympic sized pools, tennis & pickle-ball courts, basketball courts, and several parks. Don't miss this one!