NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Merrill Hill Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Estimated Value: $2,615,000 - $2,723,188

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,900 Sq Ft
$683/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2013

Last sale price $1,233,500 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,860/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mountain View
  • Chaparral Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of June 2013

Luxurious living abounds in this spectacular Clifton Heights estate home. Nestled on an expansive premium corner lot on a quiet cul de sac street, this stunning home features 4 full bedrooms (3 up/1 down, each with private bathrooms) as well as a main floor den/library and a spacious upstairs bonus room (optional bdrm 5) with walk-out balcony. Fabulous floor plan features a central great room that includes a cozy family room with fireplace and custom built-ins, while the gorgeous gourmet kitchen boasts beautiful wood cabinetry, granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, as well as a large breakfast bar and adjacent breakfast nook. The separate formal living and dining rooms offer additional options for entertaining. Extensive upgrades throughout include hand-scraped/oiled wood floors, new Karastan carpeting, plantation shutters, new baseboards, crown moulding, custom wainscoting, custom built-in cabinetry, closet organizers, decorator paint, recessed lighting...and so much more! Outdoors, you will appreciate the beautiful and private rear yard which has been tastefully designed with 2 stone patios, raised fire pit, barbecue island/bar, and an abundance of grass and trees. Inside laundry room w/granite counters. 3 car garage (tandem).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Anderson

Harcourts Prime Properties License #01467171 Listed on: 05/16/2013

Harcourts Prime Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Sommer Myers

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01449473

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 10,707 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $205 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Center Hall

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Location

  • Property is near park
  • Suburban Location

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Tax Tract Number 15909
  • Assessor Parcel Number 75929139

Community Details

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$205 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Clifton Heights (CLFH)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 75929139
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3900.00
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors, Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 316.28
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Center Hall, Den, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Biking Trails, Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 205.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Irregular Lot, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Paved, Park Nearby, Corner Lot, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10707.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2460

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 10707.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 71
  • Number Of Units Total: 71

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract Number: 15909

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Vincor Ari M and Vinocor Hannah H
Bought by
Vinocor Ari M and Vinocor Hannah H
Current Estimated Value
$2,662,797

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2013
Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Clarke Gregory and Briley Clarke Dennette M
Bought by
Vinocor Ari M and Vinocor Hannah H
Seller's Agent
Dave Anderson
Harcourts Prime Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sommer Myers
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,233,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-4.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$511,938
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,150,859

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2008
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank
Bought by
Clarke Gregory and Clarke Dennette M Briley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Mussen John Frank
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2007
Sold by
Mussen John F and Mussen John Frank
Bought by
Mussen John Frank

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,470,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2004
Sold by
Mussen Cecilia
Bought by
Mussen John Frank

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$822,500
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Centex Homes
Bought by
Mussen John F and Mussen Cecilia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$644,750
Interest Rate
6.16%
Source: Public Records

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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
Vinocor Ari M -- None Available
Vinocor Ari M $1,233,500 Title365
Clarke Gregory $1,050,000 Servicelink
Washington Mutual Bank $1,305,000 None Available
Mussen John Frank -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Mussen John Frank -- Southland Title
Mussen John F $806,000 Commerce Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vinocor Ari M $720,000
Previous Owner Clarke Gregory $840,000
Previous Owner Mussen John Frank $1,470,000
Previous Owner Mussen John Frank $822,500
Previous Owner Mussen John F $644,750
Closed Mussen John F $120,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2013 06/30/13 Sold $1,233,500 -4.7% $316 / Sq Ft
05/16/2013 05/16/13 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $332 / 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 $20,445 $1,612,878 $626,787 $986,091
2024 $20,445 $1,581,253 $614,497 $966,756
2023 $20,113 $1,550,249 $602,449 $947,800
2022 $19,791 $1,519,852 $590,636 $929,216
2021 $19,493 $1,490,051 $579,054 $910,997
2020 $18,823 $1,447,993 $573,117 $874,876
2019 $18,825 $1,419,601 $561,879 $857,722
2018 $18,675 $1,391,766 $550,862 $840,904
2017 $18,110 $1,302,877 $540,061 $762,816
2016 $17,898 $1,277,331 $529,472 $747,859
2015 $17,968 $1,258,145 $521,519 $736,626
2014 $17,989 $1,233,500 $511,303 $722,197
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC13091021

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 759-291-39