$1,530,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,397 Sq Ft
6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$638 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Paularino Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2025

Step into sophistication at 1096 Tulare Drive, a beautifully appointed home located in the sought-after South Coast Metro neighborhood. This centrally located property offers 2,397 square feet of light-filled living space on an expansive 6969 square foot lot, seamlessly blending comfort, style, and convenience.

Inside, you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, designed to meet the needs of modern living. The updated kitchen is a showstopper, featuring sleek countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances. The open floor plan connects the living and dining areas, anchored by a cozy fireplace and accentuated by marble tiling, hard wood floors and .

The outdoor space is equally impressive, with a saltwater pool, built-in BBQ & covered patio w/ mounted TV perfect for entertaining or unwinding. A two-car garage and ample driveway parking add practicality to this exceptional home.

Located in the heart of South Coast Metro, this home puts you just moments from world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment at South Coast Plaza and The LAB. Nearby parks and cultural hotspots enhance the vibrant lifestyle this area is known for.

Don’t miss the chance to experience elevated living in one of Costa Mesa’s premier neighborhoods!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karl Schultz

Keller Williams Legacy Brokerage Phone: 714-702-6294 License #02151653 Listed on: 01/03/2025

Keller Williams Legacy

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Tran

Advance Estate Realty License #01962930

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,080

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,397 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mesa Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Tax Tract Number 6639
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41210412
  • $918 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,080

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: outside tv
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Mesa Woods (MSWD)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 41210412
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2397.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: First floor
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 638.30
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Clay, Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6969.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.10
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 6639
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 918.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2025
Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Mahr Brittany and Stoffel Robert A
Bought by
Nguyen Duy
Seller's Agent
Karl Schultz
Keller Williams Legacy
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Tran
Advance Estate Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
2.34%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$1,571,141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,141
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2021
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Steiner Susan
Bought by
Mahr Brittany and Stoffel Robert A
Seller's Agent
Kurt Galitski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Halley Wright
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
5.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$822,375
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2019
Sold by
Steiner Susan and Trueblood Paul D
Bought by
Steiner Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2018
Closed on
Jun 1, 2018
Sold by
Db Residential Llc
Bought by
Steiner Susan and Trueblood Paul D
Seller's Agent
Shevy Akason
Keller Williams Realty N. Tustin
Buyer's Agent
Kurt Galitski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$974,900
Sold Price
$967,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-0.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2018
Closed on
Mar 2, 2018
Sold by
Mclaughlin Maria
Bought by
Db Residnetial Llc
Seller's Agent
Shevy Akason
Keller Williams Realty N. Tustin
Buyer's Agent
Jeffery Browning
H & M Realty Group
List Price
$748,800
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,800
-6.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
205.26%
Original Mortgage
$1
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2011
Sold by
Hawkins Phyllis Clair
Bought by
Hawkins Phyllis Clair and Hawkins Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$930,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2010
Sold by
Hawkins William Cecil and Hawkins William C
Bought by
Hawkins William Cecil and Hawkins Phyllis Clair

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2007
Sold by
Hawkins Phyllis C
Bought by
Hawkins William C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2002
Sold by
Hawkins William C and Hawkins Phyllis C
Bought by
Hawkins William C and Hawkins Phyllis C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Hawkins William C and Hawkins Phyllis C
Bought by
Hawkins William C and Hawkins Phyllis C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,530,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,260,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $967,500 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $700,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Mclpc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Mclpc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $822,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $771,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $770,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $774,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1 Commercial
Previous Owner $930,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $169,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $123,500 Balloon
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $95,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $1,530,000 +2.3% $638 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 For Sale $1,495,000 +18.7% $624 / Sq Ft
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Sold $1,260,000 +5.1% $525 / Sq Ft
04/11/2021 04/11/21 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 For Sale $1,199,000 +23.9% $500 / Sq Ft
07/06/2018 07/06/18 Sold $967,500 -0.8% $404 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 For Sale $974,900 +39.3% $407 / Sq Ft
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Sold $700,000 -6.5% $292 / Sq Ft
02/02/2018 02/02/18 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 For Sale $748,800 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2025 $15,080 $1,363,864 $1,191,886 $171,978
2024 $15,080 $1,337,122 $1,168,516 $168,606
2023 $14,660 $1,310,904 $1,145,604 $165,300
2022 $14,309 $1,285,200 $1,123,141 $162,059
2021 $11,026 $987,298 $829,876 $157,422
2020 $10,906 $977,175 $821,367 $155,808
2019 $10,847 $967,500 $813,234 $154,266
2018 $7,188 $620,955 $466,786 $154,169
2017 $4,523 $367,127 $250,650 $116,477
2016 $4,430 $359,929 $245,735 $114,194
2015 $4,387 $354,523 $242,044 $112,479
2014 $4,290 $347,579 $237,303 $110,276
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24249880

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 412-104-12