NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17995 Via Buena Vida Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Estimated Value: $2,916,000 - $3,556,000

5 Beds
8 Baths
5,600 Sq Ft
$581/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2021

Last sale price $2,250,000 $402 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,148/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Linda Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • 0.53 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of July 2021

17995 Via Buena Vida is a One-Of-A-Kind Custom Estate Home in the Heart of Yorba Linda! Securely tucked behind gates in an exclusive enclave known as Buena Vida Estates, this exceptionally desirable multi-generational estate home is a crown jewel among fine homes in an accessible, yet private location. A grand entry welcomes you in to your formal living and dining areas, soaring ceilings and a stunning sit-up bar with intricate, hand-carved wood details that is a gorgeous focal point and gathering area. Beautiful marble floors extend through the main corridors as the home opens up to gracious living. 4 Bedrooms and 4.5 Bathrooms are spread throughout the interior 4,600 sq ft of this remarkable home. Standout features of this home include an open-concept gourmet kitchen, informal kitchen dining, a grand family room with a statement fireplace and views on the backyard, an interior courtyard spa with a rock waterfall, a high-capacity wine fridge at the bar area, marble and wood flooring, high ceilings, an oversized laundry room (which could serve as a butler's pantry) on the main floor, an office niche, a handsome office and private bath (4th bedroom conversion) and a Master Suite with a beautiful fireplace overlooking the pool. Two En-Suite Bedrooms with walk-in closets and separate lookout balconies round out the 2nd story of this unique estate. Not to be forgotten is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Guest House with it's own Kitchen, Living Room, Breakfast Nook, Laundry, a private backyard & patio area and an attached 2-car garage. Entertain all summer around the beautiful pool and spa, framed by lush, tropical landscaping. Gather with family and friends outdoors around the multiple seating areas to enjoy dining al fresco or just enjoy endless sunshine and privacy that extends throughout the property. This truly SMART home features a state-of-art HVAC system with multi-zones and touch screen controls, the best in tankless water heaters, hi-tech pool equipment, a fully-owned solar power system, an internet based lighting system, an EV charging station & more! Located near the best PYLUSD schools, as well as the area's top private schools and close to everything that Yorba Linda has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin White-Freimann

Seven Gables Real Estate License #01402479 Listed on: 05/18/2021

Seven Gables Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Miguel Aceves

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01997172

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Planned Development

Interior Spaces

  • 5,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Spa

Schools

  • Linda Vista Elementary School
  • Yorba Linda Middle School
  • Esperanza High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 13847
  • Assessor Parcel Number 34357125

Community Details

Overview

  • Buena Vida HOA, Phone Number (714) 888-0000
  • Management HOA

Security

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,311

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Buena Vida Estates
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Traditional, Tudor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 34357125
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5600.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Disability Features, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps, See Remarks
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 401.79
  • Room Type: Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters, Privacy Toilet Door, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Trash Compactor
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 1000.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Buena Vida HOA
  • Phone: 714-888-0000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Management

Schools

  • Elementary School: Linda Vista
  • High School: Esperanza
  • Middle Or Junior School: Yorba Linda
  • Elementary School #2: LINVIS
  • High School2: ESPERA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level with Street, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5280

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 23000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 218.02
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 13847

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2021
Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Richards Michael S and Richards Rhonda A
Bought by
Simmons Robert and Simmons Brittany
Seller's Agent
Erin White-Freimann
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Miguel Aceves
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-9.82%
Current Estimated Value
$3,255,154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,005,154
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,814,690
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,440,464

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Richards Rhonda A
Bought by
Richards Michael S and Richards Rhonda A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Richards Michael
Bought by
Richards Rhonda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,235,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2003
Sold by
Richards Rhonda
Bought by
Richards Michael and Richards Rhonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2003
Sold by
Richards Michael S and Richards Rhonda A
Bought by
Richards Rhonda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2003
Sold by
Richards Rhonda
Bought by
Richards Michael and Richards Rhonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2002
Sold by
Richards Michael and Richards Rhonda
Bought by
Richards Michael S and Richards Rhonda A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1998
Sold by
Knapp and Betty
Bought by
Richards Michael and Richards Rhonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Simmons Robert $2,250,000 First American Title Company
Richards Michael S -- None Available
Richards Rhonda A -- Southland Title Company
Richards Michael -- Southland Title Company
Richards Rhonda -- Southland Title Corporation
Richards Rhonda A -- Southland Title Corporation
Richards Michael -- Southland Title Corporation
Richards Michael S -- --
Richards Michael $900,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simmons Robert $2,000,000
Previous Owner Richards Rhonda A $1,235,000
Previous Owner Richards Rhonda $164,000
Previous Owner Richards Rhonda A $900,000
Previous Owner Richards Michael $630,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Sold $2,250,000 -9.8% $402 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $446 / 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 $23,311 $2,294,510 $1,147,255 $1,147,255
2024 $23,311 $2,311,538 $1,120,279 $1,191,259
2023 $22,990 $2,266,214 $1,098,313 $1,167,901
2022 $22,909 $2,221,779 $1,076,778 $1,145,001
2021 $14,652 $1,303,496 $382,135 $921,361
2020 $14,578 $1,290,131 $378,217 $911,914
2019 $13,716 $1,264,835 $370,801 $894,034
2018 $13,548 $1,240,035 $363,531 $876,504
2017 $13,327 $1,215,721 $356,403 $859,318
2016 $13,055 $1,191,884 $349,415 $842,469
2015 $12,900 $1,173,981 $344,166 $829,815
2014 $12,511 $1,150,985 $337,424 $813,561
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW21103873

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 343-571-25