NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,709,000 - $3,307,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,434 Sq Ft
$883/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 08, 2014

Last sale price $1,115,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 172% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,283/month

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • In Ground Pool
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Ada W. Harris Elementary Rated A
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2014

Incredible opportunity to own this Mediterranean styled home with spectacular Ocean and Sunset views in the community of Cardiff- By-The Sea. Large open floor plan downstairs perfect for entertaining. Beautiful Italian floors. Fabulously appointed gourmet kitchen designed for the discerning chef. Escape upstairs to the master retreat with its private balcony for ocean views. Incredible very large bonus room to use as an office/man cave with its own refrigerator, sink and ocean viewing balcony. See supp Enjoy the private spacious tropical backyard and pool while watching the Sunset. Dual pane wood cased low E windows and doors throughout. For the chef, Dacor double convection oven, 6 burner range, Subzero 48" refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Viking wine cooler. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub, steam shower and bidet. Granite or marble counter tops in all baths. Levolor wood blinds. Additional master on entry level. Enjoy Cardiff- By-The Sea's ocean front dining, award winning schools and world class surf spots.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Lotwis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01886227 Listed on: 02/07/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Hughes

Windermere Homes & Estates License #01860224

Windermere Homes & Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,434 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Schools

  • San Dieguito High School District Middle School
  • San Dieguito High School District

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-563-28-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,077

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Freda Lane
  • Neighborhood: Poinsettia Heights
  • Supplement: Enjoy the private spacious tropical backyard and pool while watching the Sunset. Dual pane wood cased low E windows and doors throughout. For the chef, Dacor double convection oven, 6 burner range, Subzero 48" refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Viking wine cooler. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub, steam shower and bidet. Granite or marble counter tops in all baths. Levolor wood blinds. Additional master on entry level. Enjoy Cardiff- By-The Sea's ocean front dining, award winning schools and world class surf spots.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 349.16
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 324.69
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 324.69
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • School District Old: San Dieguito Union High
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Formal Entry, Guest Maid, Master Bdrm 2, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level, Office, Optional Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20x17
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3434
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: CARDIFF BY THE SEA

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.sduhsd.net/
  • High School: San Dieguito High School District
  • Middle School Url: http://www.sduhsd.net/
  • Middle School: San Dieguito High School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-563-28-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 10000
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1167
  • Map Code Row: 3

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1017Genie92007

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2014
Closed on
Jul 11, 2014
Sold by
Torres Louis G and Torres Bettina
Bought by
Dernbach Adam and Dernbach Betsy
Seller's Agent
Barbara Lotwis
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Hughes
Windermere Homes & Estates
List Price
$1,230,000
Sold Price
$1,115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-9.35%
Total Days on Market
150
Current Estimated Value
$3,033,256

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,918,256
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.67%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2004
Sold by
Torres Louis G
Bought by
Torres Louis G and Torres Bettina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$990,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2002
Sold by
Torres Bettina
Bought by
Torres Louis G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,000
Interest Rate
5.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Cardwell William R
Bought by
Torres Louis G and Torres Bettina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,880
Interest Rate
7.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1988
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dernbach Adam $1,115,000 Equity Title
Torres Louis G -- Alliance Title Company
Torres Louis G -- Commonwealth Land Title
Torres Louis G $317,500 First American Title
-- $307,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dernbach Adam $753,250
Closed Dernbach Betsy $760,500
Closed Dernbach Adam $300,000
Closed Dernbach Adam $532,000
Closed Dernbach Adam $213,000
Closed Dernbach Adam $190,000
Closed Dernbach Adam $546,250
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $393,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $250,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $100,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $990,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $130,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $50,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $637,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $72,500
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $406,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $253,000
Previous Owner Torres Louis G $253,880
Closed Torres Louis G $31,735
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Sold $1,115,000 -7.0% $325 / Sq Ft
07/07/2014 07/07/14 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Price Changed $1,199,000 -1.7% $349 / Sq Ft
03/28/2014 03/28/14 Price Changed $1,220,000 -0.8% $355 / Sq Ft
02/07/2014 02/07/14 For Sale $1,230,000 -- $358 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $15,077 $1,313,778 $942,624 $371,154
2023 $14,731 $1,288,019 $924,142 $363,877
2022 $14,715 $1,262,765 $906,022 $356,743
2021 $14,206 $1,238,006 $888,257 $349,749
2020 $14,161 $1,225,313 $879,150 $346,163
2019 $13,898 $1,201,288 $861,912 $339,376
2018 $13,651 $1,177,734 $845,012 $332,722
2017 $190 $1,154,643 $828,444 $326,199
2016 $12,746 $1,132,003 $812,200 $319,803
2015 $12,674 $1,115,000 $800,000 $315,000
2014 $6,233 $502,794 $216,521 $286,273
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 140007136

San Diego MLS

APN: 260-563-28