NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12831 Forest Dr Unit F Garden Grove, CA 92840

Estimated Value: $603,000 - $708,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,415 Sq Ft
$599/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 18, 2024

Last sale price $625,000 $442 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,764/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Earl Warren Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Dual Staircase

About This Home

As of April 2024

Welcome to your new home at 12831 Forest Dr, Garden Grove, a stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse that spans 1,464 square feet of beautifully appointed living space. This property stands out with its freshly painted interior, immediately inviting you into a world of modern elegance and comfort. Inside, you'll be greeted by the contemporary charm of newer laminate flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the living areas, offering both durability and style. The living room and downstairs bedrooms are enhanced by high, vaulted ceilings, adding to the spacious and airy feel of the home, making it a perfect space for relaxation and entertainment. The design of this townhouse cleverly separates the living spaces, with the spacious primary bedroom situated upstairs. This private sanctuary features dual closets, providing ample storage space, and continues the theme of luxurious vaulted ceilings, creating an open, airy atmosphere that promises rest and relaxation. Additionally, the convenience of a detached 2-car garage means secure parking and extra storage are always within reach. Adding to the convenience and appeal of this home is an inside laundry closet, ensuring that the task of laundry becomes easier and more accessible, seamlessly integrating into your daily life without compromising on space or aesthetics. Situated in a prime Garden Grove location, this home boasts unbeatable accessibility to the 22, 5, and 57 freeways, placing shopping, dining, and entertainment options just minutes away. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the vibrant local area, this location ensures you're never far from where you need to be. This turnkey property is move-in ready and perfectly combines comfort, convenience, and contemporary style, making it an ideal choice for those looking to make Garden Grove their home. Discover the perfect blend of modern living and accessible convenience at 12831 Forest Dr, Garden Grove.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charisse Okamoto

Caliber Real Estate Group Brokerage Phone: 714-602-6065 License #01865682 Listed on: 02/08/2024

Co-Listed By

Carrie Hale

Caliber Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-602-6065 License #01367554

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Morissette

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02130561

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,882

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

HOA Fees

  • $599 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,415 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Two or More Common Walls

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 9675
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93619006
  • $405 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 60 Units
  • Greenhouse West Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Powerstone HOA

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,882

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$599 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Subdivision Name Other: Greenhouse West
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93619006
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1415.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 441.70
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Exhaust Fan(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 598.95
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Greenhouse West
  • Phone: (949) 716-3998
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Gutters, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Powerstone HOA

Schools

  • School District: Garden Grove Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Number Of Units In Community: 60
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 885.02
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 9675
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 405.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2024
Sold by
Malvaez Luis R and Malvaez Fabiola
Bought by
Bottomley Brenton and Erhard Micaela
Seller's Agent
Charisse Okamoto
Caliber Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Morissette
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.34%
Total Days on Market
40
Views
320
Current Estimated Value
$654,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$445,322
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$209,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2018
Closed on
Jul 19, 2018
Sold by
Scheffler Michael J and Scheffler Theresa A
Bought by
Malvaez Luis R and Malvaez Fabiola
Seller's Agent
Eve Deng
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Negrete
Real Broker
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$417,302
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2013
Sold by
Johnson Trenton O and Thach Johnson Kathy H
Bought by
Scheffler Michael J and Scheffler Theresa A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Johnson Trenton and Johnson Kathy
Bought by
Johnson Trenton O and Thach Johnson Kathy H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,467
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2008
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa
Bought by
Johnson Trenton and Johnson Kathy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,897
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Cardona Daniel L
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2006
Sold by
Caballero Carlos and Caballero Joanna
Bought by
Cardona Daniel L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2003
Sold by
Caballero Carlos and Caballero Joanna
Bought by
Caballero Carlos and Caballero Joanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2000
Sold by
Alvaro Valladolid and Alvaro Juana
Bought by
Caballero Carlos and Galvin Joanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,230
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1999
Sold by
Benjamin Gonzalez and Benjamin Lorena
Bought by
Valladolid Alvaro and Valladolid Juana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,050
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1996
Sold by
Western Financial Svgs Bank
Bought by
Gonzalez Benjamin and Serrano Lorena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,400
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1995
Sold by
Maldonado Maria Carmen and Beltran Patricia
Bought by
Western Financial Svgs Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1995
Sold by
Maldonado Maria Carmen and Beltran Patricia
Bought by
Western Financial Svgs Bank
Source: Public Records

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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
Bottomley Brenton $625,000 Lawyers Title
Malvaez Luis R $425,000 Fidelity Natl Title Orange C
Scheffler Michael J $310,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Johnson Trenton O -- Lawyers Title
Johnson Trenton $257,500 Landamerica Southland Title
Hsbc Bank Usa $373,981 First American Title Ins Co
Cardona Daniel L $440,000 Ftc
Caballero Carlos -- United Title
Caballero Carlos $159,000 Landwood Title Co
Valladolid Alvaro $131,000 Chicago Title Co
Gonzalez Benjamin $100,000 North American Title Co
Western Financial Svgs Bank $132,931 American Title
Western Financial Svgs Bank $132,931 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bottomley Brenton $450,000
Previous Owner Malvaez Luis R $408,836
Previous Owner Malvaez Luis R $417,302
Previous Owner Johnson Trenton O $243,467
Previous Owner Johnson Trenton $260,540
Previous Owner Johnson Trenton $252,897
Previous Owner Cardona Daniel L $88,000
Previous Owner Cardona Daniel L $352,000
Previous Owner Caballero Carlos $155,000
Previous Owner Caballero Carlos $154,230
Previous Owner Valladolid Alvaro $127,050
Previous Owner Gonzalez Benjamin $97,000
Previous Owner Gonzalez Benjamin $97,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Sold $625,000 0.0% $442 / Sq Ft
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Price Changed $625,000 -2.3% $442 / Sq Ft
03/05/2024 03/05/24 For Sale $640,000 0.0% $452 / Sq Ft
03/03/2024 03/03/24 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 Price Changed $640,000 -1.5% $452 / Sq Ft
02/08/2024 02/08/24 For Sale $650,000 +52.9% $459 / Sq Ft
08/15/2018 08/15/18 Sold $425,000 -2.3% $290 / Sq Ft
06/03/2018 06/03/18 For Sale $435,000 -- $297 / 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
2024 $5,882 $464,798 $349,178 $115,620
2023 $5,773 $455,685 $342,332 $113,353
2022 $5,643 $446,750 $335,619 $111,131
2021 $5,564 $437,991 $329,039 $108,952
2020 $5,496 $433,500 $325,665 $107,835
2019 $5,420 $425,000 $319,279 $105,721
2018 $4,380 $333,982 $230,911 $103,071
2017 $4,336 $327,434 $226,384 $101,050
2016 $4,122 $321,014 $221,945 $99,069
2015 $4,069 $316,193 $218,612 $97,581
2014 $3,975 $310,000 $214,330 $95,670
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24027566

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 936-190-06