NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,443,188 - $2,912,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,518 Sq Ft
$761/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 18, 2020

Last sale price $1,515,000 $431 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,717/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • George White Elementary Rated A
  • City Lights View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2020

Don't look any further! Located in coastal Marina Hills, this magnificent home sits on a single loaded street at the end of a cul-de-sac, with a west facing sunset, and ocean view! This rare and open concept floor plan for Laguna Niguel has 5 Bedrooms (one is an office), 3 baths, 3518 sf and boasts updated bathrooms with new quartz counters, new carpet and great dual French double doors leading you to your garden.Solar, whole home water softener, Renewal Anderson windows-west facing, outdoor spa and firepit, downstairs bedroom, wet bar and so much more! This floor plan gives you soaring ceilings, lots of light and a flow that lends itself to everyday living and entertaining like no other!Stunning limestone floors with black granite accents, open concept family room to kitchen with newer stainless steel built-in refrigerator, dual ovens, 5 burner stove, new microwave plus granite counters, walk in pantry and Euro Design maple cabinets throughout. Nothing has been overlooked! Updated master bathroom has dual closets with built ins, quartz counters and spa tub!Three car garage with a 240V outlet, professional epoxy floors, built-in cabinets and pulldown storage areas round out this home.Garden has plenty of grass too, which is a perfect entertaining setting to enjoy the ocean/sunset view!Marina Hills is an award-winning community featuring an Olympic size pool, Tot pool, 6 lighted tennis courts, playgrounds and a trail to the beach just steps from your door!Low HOA/No Mello Roos

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Fong

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01896981 Listed on: 01/03/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Zen Ziejewski

Real Broker License #00998118

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,451

Year Built

  • Built in 1995 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Glass Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $155 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,518 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Solar Water Heater

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • George White Elementary School
  • Niguel Hills Middle School
  • Dana Hills High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Tax Tract Number 13257
  • Assessor Parcel Number 65354125

Community Details

Overview

  • Marina Hills Association, Phone Number (949) 838-3293
  • Keystone Pacific HOA
  • Plan 3

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,451

Year Built

Built in 1995 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$155 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Flat Screen TV and sound bar in Master Bedroom
  • Other Phone Description: 9496805012
  • Other Phone Ext: 805012
  • Other Phone Number: 9496805012
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Heights (MHH)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 65354125
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3518.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Bar, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Family Room, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Fire Pit, Great Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 430.64
  • Room Type: Converted Bedroom, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private, Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Peek-A-Boo, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Glass, Good Condition, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Combination
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Other, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Bocce Ball Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room
  • Association Fee: 155.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Marina Hills
  • Phone: 9498383293
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Suburban
  • Association Management: Keystone Pacific

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: George White
  • Middle School: Niguel Hills
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Elementary School: George White
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Niguel Hills
  • Elementary School #2: GEOWHI
  • High School2: DANHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6180.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1419

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6180.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.31
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Tract Number: 13257

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2020
Sold by
Lee Jie Hoon and Lee Jean J
Bought by
Merkel Matthew and Farvid Maryam
Seller's Agent
Linda Fong
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Zen Ziejewski
Real Broker
List Price
$1,525,000
Sold Price
$1,515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.66%
Current Estimated Value
$2,569,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,054,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,462,997
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2001
Sold by
Lee Jean J
Bought by
Lee Jie Hoon and Lee Jean J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2001
Sold by
Lee Jie Hoon
Bought by
Lee Jean J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2001
Sold by
Jones Christopher and Jones Gina
Bought by
Lee Jean J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1999
Sold by
Jones Christopher
Bought by
Jones Christopher and Jones Gina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
8.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1994
Sold by
Jones Gina
Bought by
Jones Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$354,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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
Merkel Matthew $1,515,000 Ticor Title
Lee Jie Hoon -- Orange Coast Title Companies
Lee Jean J -- Chicago Title Co
Lee Jean J $775,000 Chicago Title Co
Jones Christopher -- American Title
Jones Christopher -- First American Title Ins Co
Jones Christopher $443,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merkel Matthew $786,800
Open Merkel Matthew $1,459,737
Closed Merkel Matthew $1,462,997
Previous Owner Lee Jie Hoon $424,000
Previous Owner Lee Jie Hoon $157,049
Previous Owner Lee Jie Hoon $60,000
Previous Owner Lee Jie Hoon $333,700
Previous Owner Lee Jean J $400,000
Previous Owner Jones Christopher $60,000
Previous Owner Jones Christopher $490,000
Previous Owner Jones Christopher $354,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Sold $1,515,000 -0.7% $431 / Sq Ft
01/19/2020 01/19/20 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2020 01/03/20 For Sale $1,525,000 -- $433 / 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 $16,451 $1,656,871 $1,230,093 $426,778
2024 $16,451 $1,624,384 $1,205,974 $418,410
2023 $16,102 $1,592,534 $1,182,328 $410,206
2022 $15,796 $1,561,308 $1,159,145 $402,163
2021 $15,492 $1,530,695 $1,136,417 $394,278
2020 $10,533 $1,046,868 $644,813 $402,055
2019 $10,325 $1,026,342 $632,170 $394,172
2018 $10,125 $1,006,218 $619,774 $386,444
2017 $9,926 $986,489 $607,622 $378,867
2016 $9,735 $967,147 $595,708 $371,439
2015 $9,587 $952,620 $586,760 $365,860
2014 $9,402 $933,960 $575,266 $358,694
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC19268036

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 653-541-25