$900,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,134 Sq Ft
$452/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$794 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • No Units Above
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Turtle Rock Elementary Rated A
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • 2-minute walk to Columbia Court Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this stunningly remodeled townhome in the desirable Columbia Square community, ideally situated near UC Irvine and the acclaimed University High School. Nestled beside a peaceful greenbelt, this home offers scenic views and a serene atmosphere.

Inside, you'll find a bright, airy layout featuring two spacious upstairs bedrooms and a convenient half bath on the main level. The home has been thoughtfully renovated with luxury vinyl flooring and a reimagined kitchen boasting sleek quartz countertops, beautiful backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

A cozy fireplace creates a warm focal point, separating the open-concept living and dining areas—perfect for entertaining and everyday comfort.

Residents of Columbia Square enjoy a beautifully maintained community with lush landscaping, a swimming pool, a BBQ area, a basketball court, a volleyball sand court, and a playground. They also enjoy unbeatable convenience, with Trader Joe’s, Target, Brenn center, and scenic Back Bay Trails all within walking distance.

This turnkey home combines style, location, and lifestyle—don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Merhoff

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-536-9292 License #01842333 Listed on: 06/16/2025

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Merhoff

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-536-9292 License #01842333 Listed on: 06/16/2025

First Team Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,113

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Masonry wall

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Formica Counters In Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Turtle Rock Elementary School
  • Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
  • University High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7 / 7
  • Tax Tract Number 10484
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93918080
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 300 Units
  • Columbia Square Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Town Center Association
  • Powerstone Property Mangement HOA
  • Columbia Square Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,113

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$452 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer,dryer & Refridgerator
  • Other Phone Description: 7142356906
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Columbia Square (CS)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93918080
  • Year Built: 1981
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1134.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 793.65
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Formica Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Masonry
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Town Center
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Sport Court, Electricity, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 400.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 309.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Columbia Square
  • Phone: 9497163998
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Powerstone Property Mangement

Schools

  • School District: Irvine Unified
  • Elementary School: Turtle Rock
  • Middle School: Rancho San Joaquin
  • High School: University
  • Elementary School: Turtle Rock
  • High School: University
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho San Joaquin
  • Elementary School #2: TURROC
  • High School2: UNIVER

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 300
  • Number Of Units Total: 174

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 7
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract Number: 10484

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Clairmont Family Trust and Clairmont Gary E
Bought by
Chen Bob and Chen Deborah
Seller's Agent
Denise Merhoff
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Denise Merhoff
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$880,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.27%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Clairmont Gary E
Bought by
Clairmont Gary E and The Clairmont Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2000
Sold by
Kimberly Fries
Bought by
Clairmont Gary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
8.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1996
Sold by
Webster Anne L
Bought by
Fries Kimberly S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,650
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1996
Sold by
Brooks Charles K
Bought by
Webster Anne L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Greco Gene and Grego Ann
Bought by
Brooks Charles K and Webster Anne L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,550
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1995
Sold by
Lloyd Danny J
Bought by
Greco Gene and Greco Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1995
Sold by
Greco Gene and Greco Ann
Bought by
Lloyd Danny J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $900,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $189,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $156,000 South Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $149,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $315,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $151,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $146,863 FHA
Previous Owner $149,650 FHA
Previous Owner $141,550 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $900,000 +2.3% $794 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $880,000 -- $776 / 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 $3,113 $290,474 $175,659 $114,815
2024 $3,113 $284,779 $172,215 $112,564
2023 $3,033 $279,196 $168,839 $110,357
2022 $2,978 $273,722 $165,528 $108,194
2021 $2,911 $268,355 $162,282 $106,073
2020 $2,894 $265,604 $160,618 $104,986
2019 $2,831 $260,397 $157,469 $102,928
2018 $2,778 $255,292 $154,382 $100,910
2017 $2,721 $250,287 $151,355 $98,932
2016 $2,602 $245,380 $148,387 $96,993
2015 $2,563 $241,695 $146,158 $95,537
2014 $2,514 $236,961 $143,295 $93,666
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25099207

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-180-80