NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,273,704 - $1,414,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,851 Sq Ft
$711/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 12, 2022

Last sale price $1,105,000 $597 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,878/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of January 2022

Prepare to fall in love with this immaculate and pristine Buena Vista home, updated and improved, the perfect example of pride in ownership with a high attention to detail throughout. The water conscious manicured landscaping and graceful exterior features create a welcoming first impression. An exquisite front door with beveled leaded glass sidelights welcomes you inside where the light filled interior with soaring vaulted ceilings will take your breath away. Beautiful tile floors throughout the main level, plantation shutters, crown molding, and custom lighting, set the stage for the ideal living environment. The well-designed open floor plan includes a formal living area and formal dining area with French doors opening to the back patio. The beautifully renovated kitchen is perfect for any home chef with elegant granite countertops, handsome cabinetry, a fully tiled backsplash, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and a sunny breakfast nook, all open to the family room with cozy brick fireplace and direct access through French doors to the back patio creating a superb indoor-outdoor living space to relax and entertain with family and friends. The ample master suite is a peaceful retreat with vaulted ceilings, his & hers walk in closets, and a glorious remodeled master bath with a dual vanity, an oversized step in shower with spectacular subway tile surround, custom tile details, and a frameless glass enclosure. Additional fine features include a beautifully renovated guest bath, upgraded ceiling fans, mirrored closet doors, laundry room with utility sink, repainted interior and exterior, new upstairs carpet, new HVAC system with electro-static filters and ducting, and an OWNED Solar system. The spectacular backyard is a private oasis with a spacious custom covered patio, multiple seating areas, low-maintenance artificial turf, and a custom built-in BBQ with high-top bar perfect for outdoor dining and drinks. Highly prized 3 Car Garage with new garage doors and opener, refinished and sealed flooring, overhead racks and storage closets, and the 3rd garage space has been outfitted with AC and internet for office/craft/workspace. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, just a short stroll to Solana Park with resort like community pool & spa, clubhouse, tot lot, sports fields & courts, and picnic areas. World class SAMLARC community amenities. Easy Toll Road access and close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordan Bennett

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #01850869 Listed on: 12/02/2021

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Ballesteros

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01246320

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,429

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,851 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Plantation Shutters
  • French Mullion Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Termite Clearance
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Melinda Heights Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Property is near a park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 69
  • Tax Tract Number 13852
  • Assessor Parcel Number 83655134

Community Details

Overview

  • Vista Norte Maintenance Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Built by Fieldstone
  • Buena Vista Subdivision, A Plan One

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,429

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$140 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Buena Vista (BUEV)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 83655134
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1851.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 596.97
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Window Features: French/Mullioned, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Granite Counters, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Builder Name: Fieldstone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Bocce Ball Court, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 69.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 71.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista Norte Maintenance
  • Phone: 949-448-6000
  • Association Phone #2: 949-448-6000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: First Service Residential
  • Association Management 2: First Service Residential

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: MELHEI
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4650.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1067

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4650.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 124
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 69
  • Tax Tract Number: 13852

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Jan 31, 2022
Sold by
Taggart Shawn M and Taggart Catherine M
Bought by
Taggart Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Jordan Bennett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Ballesteros
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,900
Sold Price
$1,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,100
10.51%
Current Estimated Value
$1,316,676

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$211,676
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Dec 15, 2021
Sold by
Gryske Family Living Trust
Bought by
Taggart Shawn M and Taggart Catherine M
Seller's Agent
Jordan Bennett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Ballesteros
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,900
Sold Price
$1,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,100
10.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2013
Sold by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C
Bought by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2011
Sold by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C
Bought by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C
Bought by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2003
Sold by
Gryske Kenneth R
Bought by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,954
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2003
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Gryske Kenneth R and Gryske Polly C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,954
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1995
Sold by
Rancho Trabuco Partners Iii Lp
Bought by
Va
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Taggart Family Trust -- Laguna Legal Inc
Taggart Shawn M $1,105,000 First American Title
Gryske Kenneth R -- Accommodation
Gryske Kenneth R -- Title365
Gryske Kenneth R -- None Available
Gryske Kenneth R -- Chicago Title Company
Gryske Kenneth R -- --
Gryske Kenneth R -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gryske Kenneth R -- Fidelity National Title
Va $190,500 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taggart Family Trust $100,000
Previous Owner Taggart Shawn M $475,000
Previous Owner Gryske Kenneth R $250,000
Previous Owner Gryske Kenneth R $132,000
Previous Owner Gryske Kenneth R $133,000
Previous Owner Gryske Kenneth R $151,954
Previous Owner Gryske Kenneth R $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/12/2022 01/12/22 Sold $1,105,000 +10.5% $597 / Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2021 12/09/21 For Sale $999,900 -9.5% $540 / Sq Ft
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Off Market $1,105,000 -- --
12/02/2021 12/02/21 For Sale $999,900 -- $540 / 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 $7,429 $733,203 $461,542 $271,661
2024 $7,429 $718,827 $452,492 $266,335
2023 $7,256 $704,733 $443,620 $261,113
2022 $3,023 $298,053 $78,277 $219,776
2021 $2,905 $292,209 $76,742 $215,467
2020 $2,938 $289,213 $75,955 $213,258
2019 $3,020 $283,543 $74,466 $209,077
2018 $4,092 $277,984 $73,006 $204,978
2017 $4,398 $272,534 $71,575 $200,959
2016 $4,394 $267,191 $70,172 $197,019
2015 $4,247 $263,178 $69,118 $194,060
2014 $4,203 $258,023 $67,764 $190,259
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC21245740

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 836-551-34