NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,325,000 - $1,433,081

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,018 Sq Ft
$681/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 03, 2020

Last sale price $775,000 $384 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,386/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2020

Fantastic opportunity to live in the Melinda Heights area of Rancho Santa Margarita. This corner lot pool home is located on a cul-de-sac street and features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, loft, formal living and dining areas, kitchen opens to the family room with a fireplace, spacious 3-car garage, and laundry room. Beautifully landscaped outdoor living space featuring a custom pool & spa. Close to award winning schools, shopping, with easy access to the 241-toll road. Enjoy Solana Park, Altisma Park, and the Beach Club for additional fun!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Carr

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #01281209 Listed on: 03/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Hamed Pearose

Realty Masters & Associates License #01961645

Realty Masters & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,677

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 5,580 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,018 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Utility Sink

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Sinks
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 66
  • Tax Tract Number 13852
  • Assessor Parcel Number 83655131

Community Details

Overview

  • Vista Norte Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
  • Samlarc Association

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,677

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$135 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 949-547-6845
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Buena Vista (BUEV)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 83655131
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2018.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 384.04
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters, Utility Sink

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Private, Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Samlarc
  • Amenities: Pool, Playground
  • Association Fee: 69.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 66.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista Norte
  • Phone: 8004285588
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Vista Norte

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5580.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1281

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5580.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.48
  • Tax Lot: 66
  • Tax Tract Number: 13852

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2020
Closed on
May 7, 2020
Sold by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D
Bought by
Belletto John V Q and Belletto Deborah A
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Carr
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hamed Pearose
Realty Masters & Associates
List Price
$833,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$58,000
-6.96%
Current Estimated Value
$1,375,020

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$600,020
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.62%
Original Mortgage
$748,398
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2013
Sold by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2005
Sold by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2005
Sold by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2002
Sold by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1999
Sold by
Kurt Bernhoft and Kurt Yvonne
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1998
Sold by
Kurt Bernhoft and Kurt Yvonne
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1993
Sold by
Fieldstone Trabuco Partners
Bought by
Bernhoft Kurt W and Bernhoft Yvonne D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,250
Interest Rate
7.09%
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
Belletto John V Q $775,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Lsi
Bernhoft Kurt W -- None Available
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Stewart Title Of California
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Chicago Title Company
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Chicago Title Company
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Commerce Title
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Commerce Title
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Southland Title Corporation
Bernhoft Kurt W -- Southland Title Corporation
Bernhoft Kurt W -- --
Bernhoft Kurt W $219,500 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Belletto John V Q $754,598
Closed Belletto John V Q $748,398
Previous Owner Benhoft Kurt W $277,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $575,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $575,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $385,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $417,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $600,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $282,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $76,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $300,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $300,700
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $80,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $225,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $30,000
Previous Owner Bernhoft Kurt W $197,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Sold $775,000 -4.9% $384 / Sq Ft
05/05/2020 05/05/20 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2020 04/09/20 Price Changed $814,900 -2.2% $404 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 For Sale $833,000 -- $413 / 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 $8,677 $847,574 $583,383 $264,191
2024 $8,677 $830,955 $571,944 $259,011
2023 $8,477 $814,662 $560,729 $253,933
2022 $8,337 $798,689 $549,735 $248,954
2021 $8,123 $783,029 $538,956 $244,073
2020 $3,766 $369,675 $85,003 $284,672
2019 $3,849 $362,427 $83,336 $279,091
2018 $5,018 $355,321 $81,702 $273,619
2017 $5,310 $348,354 $80,100 $268,254
2016 $5,291 $341,524 $78,529 $262,995
2015 $5,129 $336,394 $77,349 $259,045
2014 $5,073 $329,805 $75,834 $253,971
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20062266

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 836-551-31