NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,384,000 - $1,752,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,719 Sq Ft
$582/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2017

Last sale price $930,000 $342 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,090/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Acacia Elementary School Rated A-
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2017

This charming Americana inspired Raymond Hills ranch style home has been beautifully updated and thoughtfully expanded; we welcome you to 1524 Melody Lane. Set within this highly desired upper Raymond Hills neighborhood the home enjoys amazing walking distance proximity to top rated Acacia Elementary and Troy High Schools! Step inside to a spacious foyer that leads into the expansive living areas. Formal living room flows into a stately formal dining room with custom built-ins and handsome fireplace. The stunning great room is truly the core of the home, approx. 500 sq. feet itself, the room offers high ceilings, distressed hardwood floors, impressive river rock fireplace and dual French doors leading to the backyard. Enjoy a remodeled kitchen with custom pastel colored tile counter tops and an eating nook, a five burner gas cooktop and double ovens. Down the hall you will find a full bathroom featuring updated fixtures. Two very spacious secondary bedrooms overlook the front yard feature large closets and gleaming hardwood floors. An amazing master suite awaits complete with its own private retreat. The bathroom offers dual sink vanity, separate tub and shower plus a large walk in closet with custom built-ins, this kind of master suite is not typically found in a home of this age! An inviting backyard has a large patio cover and quality hardscape including a fire pit. Mature trees and a lawn welcome you outside to enjoy family time! A gated driveway leads to the 2-car garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Bobbett

Reliance Real Estate Services License #01272441 Listed on: 09/22/2017

Reliance Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Martina Bobbett

Circa Properties, Inc. License #01189723

Last Buyer's Agent

Dean Leav

The Way Realty License #01970489

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 10,332 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,719 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Garden Windows
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Peek-A-Boo Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Retreat
  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Acacia Elementary School
  • Ladera Vista Middle School
  • Troy High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Tax Tract Number 2906
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02955210

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

10,332 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Raymond Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 02955210
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2719.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas, Great Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 342.04
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s), Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Brick, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Acacia
  • High School: Troy
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ladera Vista
  • Elementary School #2: ACACIA
  • High School2: TROY

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10332.00

Multi Family

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 16.02
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Tract Number: 2906

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2017
Closed on
Oct 17, 2017
Sold by
Ratzlaff Kenneth J and Ratzlaff Karen
Bought by
Leav Dean and Oh Christine K
Seller's Agent
James Bobbett
Reliance Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Dean Leav
The Way Realty
List Price
$95,980
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$834,020
868.95%
Current Estimated Value
$1,583,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$653,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$481,351
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,102,286

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2012
Sold by
Cook Fred A and Cook Linda L
Bought by
Ratzlaff Kenneth J and Ratzlaff Karen Anne

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
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2002
Sold by
Russell Craig Robert and Russell Helga Elizabeth
Bought by
Cook Fred A and Cook Linda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,250
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Leav Dean -- Chicago Title Co
Ratzlaff Kenneth J $560,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cook Fred A $579,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leav Dean $580,000
Previous Owner Ratzlaff Kenneth J $400,000
Previous Owner Cook Fred A $286,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Sold $930,000 +869.0% $342 / Sq Ft
09/22/2017 09/22/17 For Sale $95,980 -- $35 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $11,181 $1,031,724 $865,367 $166,357
2024 $11,181 $1,011,495 $848,399 $163,096
2023 $10,915 $991,662 $831,763 $159,899
2022 $10,850 $972,218 $815,454 $156,764
2021 $10,661 $953,155 $799,464 $153,691
2020 $10,605 $943,382 $791,266 $152,116
2019 $10,322 $924,885 $775,751 $149,134
2018 $10,166 $906,750 $760,540 $146,210
2017 $6,798 $594,181 $442,129 $152,052
2016 $6,657 $582,531 $433,460 $149,071
2015 $6,471 $573,781 $426,949 $146,832
2014 $6,284 $562,542 $418,586 $143,956
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW17219160

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 029-552-10

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