NOT LISTED FOR SALE

14 Vista la Cuesta Unit 6 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Estimated Value: $854,000 - $958,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,508 Sq Ft
$293/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 06, 2020

Last sale price $585,000 $388 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,749/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Lake View
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of March 2020

Welcome to Vista La Cuesta located in the Master Planned Community of Rancho Santa Margarita. This lovely condo, situated close to the foothills of the Cleveland National Forest is the perfect starter home. Enter into your spacious living room with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and a gas fireplace. Your Dining room connects directly to your wraparound backyard and is excellent for those summer BBQs. The Kitchen features upgraded granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel sink connects the family room and the dining room. 2-car garage with direct access to the family room and washer/dryer connections. The Master bedroom has a balcony with views of the trees and a partial view of Lago Santa Margarita. Master Bathroom is complete with a jetted tub, walk-in closet, and travertine countertops. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and fireworks from the balcony of your own home. The community-wide amenities including bike paths, hiking trails, multiple swimming pools, multiple sports parks and access to Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club. Located walking distance to Mercado del Lago with all its shops, stores, and fine dining restaurants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jimmy Reed

First Team Real Estate License #01263988 Listed on: 01/20/2020

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Quinn

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00623089

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,508 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Formica Counters In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Doors swing in
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 12876
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93214171

Community Details

Overview

  • 138 Units
  • Vista La Cuesta Association, Phone Number (949) 367-9430
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Lanscape And Recreation Cor Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0010
  • Crummack Huseby Property Management HOA
  • Built by Century American
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,794

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$293 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: HECTOR CORTES
  • Other Phone Number: 9493358383
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93214171
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1508.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/o Steps
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 387.93
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Exhaust Fan(s), Formica Counters, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Builder Name: Century American
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground
  • Association Fee: 227.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 66.30
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista La Cuesta
  • Phone: (949)367-9430
  • Association Phone #2: (949)709-0010
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Crummack Huseby Property Management
  • Association Management 2: Rancho Santa Margarita Lanscape and Recreation Cor

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: TRAMES
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer
  • Latitude Manual: 33.65549800

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 138
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 12876

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2020
Closed on
Feb 7, 2020
Sold by
Lowther Kevin Edward and Lowther Stacey Joy
Bought by
Lepire Calvin J and Lepire Laura M
Seller's Agent
Jimmy Reed
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Quinn
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.04%
Current Estimated Value
$892,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$307,971
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%
Original Mortgage
$554,766
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2009
Sold by
Vista La Cuesta Trust # 14
Bought by
Lowther Kevin Edward and Lowther Stacey Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2009
Sold by
Giraldo Fabio Andres and Saenz Edward
Bought by
Vista La Cuesta Trust #14 and Td Bancorp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2007
Sold by
Saenz Edward and Saenz Nydia
Bought by
Giraldo Fabio Andres

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2007
Sold by
Giraldo Fabio Andres and Giraldo Veronica
Bought by
Giraldo Fabio Andres and Saenz Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2006
Sold by
Saenz Edward and Saenz Nydia Belem
Bought by
Giraldo Fabio Andres and Giraldo Veronica

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2002
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Saenz Edward and Saenz Nydia Belem

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2002
Sold by
Cendant Mtg Corp
Bought by
Hud

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2001
Sold by
Abernathy Deborah E and Abernathy Steven V
Bought by
Cendant Mtg Corp and Phh Mtg Services Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2000
Sold by
Nguyen Anh Tuyet Le and Nguyen Nhung B
Bought by
Abernathy Steven and Abernathy Deborah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,430
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2000
Sold by
Phelps Nathan R and Phelps Tammi J
Bought by
Nguyen Anh Tuyet Le and Nguyen Nhung B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,430
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Lepire Calvin J $605,000 Lawyers Title
Lowther Kevin Edward $375,000 First American Title Company
Vista La Cuesta Trust #14 -- None Available
Giraldo Fabio Andres -- Accommodation
Giraldo Fabio Andres -- Old Republic Title Co O C
Giraldo Fabio Andres -- None Available
Saenz Edward $275,000 First American Title Co
Hud -- First American Title Ins Co
Cendant Mtg Corp $236,533 First American Title Ins Co
Abernathy Steven $219,000 Lawyers Title Company
Nguyen Anh Tuyet Le $162,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lepire Calvin J $554,000
Closed Lepire Calvin J $552,559
Closed Lepire Calvin J $554,766
Previous Owner Lowther Kevin Edward $350,000
Previous Owner Giraldo Fabio Andres $424,000
Previous Owner Giraldo Fabio Andres $53,000
Previous Owner Saenz Edward $405,600
Previous Owner Saenz Edward $102,000
Previous Owner Saenz Edward $300,000
Previous Owner Saenz Edward $38,000
Previous Owner Saenz Edward $261,250
Previous Owner Abernathy Steven $212,430
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Sold $585,000 +1.0% $388 / Sq Ft
02/08/2020 02/08/20 For Sale $579,000 -1.0% $384 / Sq Ft
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Off Market $585,000 -- --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2020 01/29/20 For Sale $579,000 -1.0% $384 / Sq Ft
01/26/2020 01/26/20 Off Market $585,000 -- --
01/20/2020 01/20/20 For Sale $559,000 -- $371 / 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 $6,794 $661,653 $530,750 $130,903
2024 $6,794 $648,680 $520,343 $128,337
2023 $6,641 $635,961 $510,140 $125,821
2022 $6,529 $623,492 $500,138 $123,354
2021 $5,961 $611,267 $490,331 $120,936
2020 $4,560 $441,555 $302,647 $138,908
2019 $5,080 $432,898 $296,713 $136,185
2018 $5,005 $424,410 $290,895 $133,515
2017 $5,066 $416,089 $285,191 $130,898
2016 $5,316 $407,931 $279,599 $128,332
2015 $5,424 $401,804 $275,399 $126,405
2014 $5,314 $393,934 $270,005 $123,929
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20012526

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-141-71