NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,338,000 - $1,404,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,818 Sq Ft
$753/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,215,000 $668 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,420/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Park or Greenbelt View

About This Home

As of February 2022

Beautiful home ideally located at the end of a cul-de-sac on large corner lot in the highly desirable neighborhood of Melinda Heights. A charming walkway leads you to a front patio seating area near the front door. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has an open and flowing floorplan with high volume ceilings and many windows that bathe the home in abundant natural light. The living room is open to the dining room which flows to the kitchen open to the family room with its cozy fireplace. The upgraded kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, double oven & breakfast bar. A sliding door leads you to the expansive back yard providing a private oasis; perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A half bath & inside laundry complete the downstairs. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a walk-in closet, upgraded master bath with dual sinks, soaking tub & separate shower with seamless shower door & extra storage. There is nice separation between master & the two secondary bedrooms. All bedrooms have mirrored closet doors & ceiling fans. The two car garage is oversized with plenty of room for storage. Great location for nature enthusiasts as you are close to numerous hiking, running & mountain biking trails. Close proximity to Solana Park & award winning elementary school. Access to Rancho Santa Margarita Beach club, 4 association pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields and parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Jo Stackhouse

@Vantage Real Estate License #01305746 Listed on: 02/04/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Mathew Madruga

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02075873

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 7,540 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,818 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Screens
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Low Pile Carpeting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 80
  • Tax Tract Number 13857
  • Assessor Parcel Number 83646130
  • $48 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0010
  • First Servie Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
  • Valle Vista Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,224

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$149 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Valle Vista (VLV)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 83646130
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1818.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Low Pile Carpeting
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 668.32
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Pool Features: Association
  • 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, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Clubhouse, Pet Rules
  • Association Fee: 74.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 75.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: SAMLARC
  • Phone: 949.709.0010
  • Association Phone #2: 800.428.5588
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: SAMLARC
  • Association Management 2: First Servie

Schools

  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • High School: Trabuco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: MELHEI
  • High School2: TRAHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7540.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1731

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7540.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 133
  • Number Of Units Total: 133

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.48
  • Tax Lot: 80
  • Tax Tract Number: 13857
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 48.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2022
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Arroyo Docent Trust
Bought by
Cripps Ryan and Cripps Courtney
Seller's Agent
Mary Jo Stackhouse
@Vantage Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mathew Madruga
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
15.71%
Current Estimated Value
$1,369,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$970,800
Outstanding Balance
$901,461
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$468,196

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2020
Sold by
Gardiner John and Gardiner Jennifer
Bought by
Gardiner Carter and Neff Jennifer Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2013
Sold by
Gardiner John and Neff Jennifer
Bought by
Gardiner John and Neff Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
Lawin Cheri
Bought by
Gardiner John and Neff Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$349,600
Interest Rate
6.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2000
Sold by
Rodriguez Manuel and Rodriguez Lee
Bought by
Lawin Cheri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
7.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1998
Sold by
Vu Joseph K and Vu Christine H
Bought by
Rodriguez Manuel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,800
Interest Rate
7.01%
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
Cripps Ryan $1,215,000 Lawyers Title
Gardiner Carter -- None Available
Gardiner John -- Lawyers Title
Gardiner John $437,000 Southland Title Corporation
Lawin Cheri $340,000 Southland Title Corporation
Rodriguez Manuel $204,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cripps Ryan $970,800
Previous Owner Gardiner John $230,000
Previous Owner Gardiner John $349,600
Previous Owner Lawin Cheri $272,000
Previous Owner Rodriguez Manuel $193,800
Closed Lawin Cheri $34,000
Closed Gardiner John $65,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Sold $1,215,000 +15.7% $668 / Sq Ft
02/06/2022 02/06/22 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2022 02/04/22 For Sale $1,050,000 0.0% $578 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Rented $2,700 -5.3% --
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Under Contract -- -- --
10/25/2012 10/25/12 For Rent $2,850 -- --
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 $13,224 $1,289,367 $1,066,918 $222,449
2024 $13,224 $1,264,086 $1,045,998 $218,088
2023 $12,921 $1,239,300 $1,025,488 $213,812
2022 $6,220 $596,409 $363,440 $232,969
2021 $6,044 $584,715 $356,314 $228,401
2020 $6,055 $578,720 $352,660 $226,060
2019 $6,594 $567,373 $345,745 $221,628
2018 $7,614 $556,249 $338,966 $217,283
2017 $8,005 $545,343 $332,320 $213,023
2016 $7,979 $534,650 $325,803 $208,847
2015 $7,800 $526,620 $320,910 $205,710
2014 $7,727 $516,305 $314,624 $201,681
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC22020565

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 836-461-30