$1,490,000
SOLD SEP 12, 2024

17698 Locust St Fountain Valley, CA 92708

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,014 Sq Ft
7,204 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$740 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome home to this stunningly remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath gem! Every inch of this residence has been thoughtfully updated, featuring brand new flooring, freshly scraped ceilings, and fresh paint inside and out. The heart of the home is the all-new kitchen, boasting modern quartz countertops, self-closing drawers and cabinets, new appliances, a built-in range, a sleek range hood, and a convenient breakfast bar. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the spacious dining room, making family meals and entertaining a breeze. As you enter, you're greeted by an open and inviting floor plan that leads into a bright family room, complete with a fireplace and two sets of sliding glass doors that open to the expansive backyard. The outdoor space is perfect for relaxation and gatherings, featuring a concrete patio and a landscaped yard. The home offers three well-appointed bedrooms downstairs, all with new closet doors and recessed lighting. The primary suite is a true retreat with a fully remodeled bathroom that includes a modern walk-in shower. An additional upstairs bedroom offers versatility and could easily be converted into two separate rooms if desired. The two-car garage is equipped with washer and dryer hookups and even includes an EV charger for your electric vehicle. With an expansive driveway, ample parking, and direct access to the kitchen, convenience is at your fingertips. Located in a desirable neighborhood, this home is just minutes away from shopping, freeways, award-winning schools, and a short bike ride to the beach. Plus, it's within walking distance to Fountain Valley High School. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home in a prime location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lily Campbell

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-717-5095 License #01229782 Listed on: 08/19/2024

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nhu White

Frontier Realty Inc License #02100195

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,250

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,204 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Tile Roof
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entryway
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Tamura Elementary School
  • Fulton Middle School
  • Fountain Valley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 35 / 35
  • Tax Tract Number 5371
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16704311

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,250

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 16704311
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2014.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 739.82
  • Room Type: Attic, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • School District: Huntington Beach Union High
  • Elementary School: Tamura
  • Middle School: Fulton
  • High School: Fountain Valley
  • Elementary School: Tamura
  • High School: Fountain Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fulton
  • Elementary School #2: TAMURA
  • High School2: FOUVAL

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7204.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1654

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7204.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 35
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Tract Number: 5371

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Shi Family Trust and Shi Nai K
Bought by
Nguyen An Thi Thu and Tran Trang Thanh
Seller's Agent
Lily Campbell
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nhu White
Frontier Realty Inc
List Price
$1,459,000
Sold Price
$1,490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
2.12%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.34%
Original Mortgage
$1,117,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,107,593
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$378,091

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1995
Sold by
Shi Nai Kyin and Shi Aileen Aihwa
Bought by
Shi Nai K and Shi Aileen A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,490,000 Western Resources Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,117,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $2,169,000 0.0% $720 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Off Market $2,169,000 -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $2,169,000 +45.6% $720 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 Sold $1,490,000 +2.1% $740 / Sq Ft
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2024 08/22/24 For Sale $1,459,000 0.0% $724 / Sq Ft
10/04/2017 10/04/17 Rented $2,895 0.0% --
09/19/2017 09/19/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/29/2017 08/29/17 For Rent $2,895 0.0% --
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Off Market $2,895 -- --
08/09/2017 08/09/17 For Rent $2,895 +20.9% --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Rented $2,395 -11.1% --
04/13/2013 04/13/13 Under Contract -- -- --
04/08/2013 04/08/13 For Rent $2,695 +12.5% --
04/01/2012 04/01/12 Rented $2,395 0.0% --
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Under Contract -- -- --
02/07/2012 02/07/12 For Rent $2,395 -- --
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 $5,250 $450,735 $341,564 $109,171
2023 $5,126 $441,898 $334,867 $107,031
2022 $5,050 $433,234 $328,301 $104,933
2021 $4,954 $424,740 $321,864 $102,876
2020 $4,924 $420,385 $318,563 $101,822
2019 $4,826 $412,143 $312,317 $99,826
2018 $4,734 $404,062 $306,193 $97,869
2017 $4,660 $396,140 $300,190 $95,950
2016 $4,463 $388,373 $294,304 $94,069
2015 $4,395 $382,540 $289,884 $92,656
2014 $4,309 $375,047 $284,206 $90,841
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24172003

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 167-043-11