NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Saint Christopher Unit 173 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Laguna Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $772,000 - $942,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,221 Sq Ft
$397/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 29, 2020

Last sale price $515,000 $422 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,241/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • No Units Above
  • Wooded Lot
  • George White Elementary Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2020

Great location in desirable Upper Palm Court! This beautiful end unit, two bedroom, two bath condo with a spacious loft offers the ultimate in privacy. Mountain views. Soaring vaulted ceilings accentuate the amazing tree views through dramatic high glass windows. The Sunset model is the largest model in the community with a main floor bedroom and downstairs bath. Upstairs, you’ll find the master bedroom and bath with an adjacent loft perfect for a yoga retreat, office space or convert to a third bedroom.

Upgrades include quartz countertops and granite sink in the kitchen, wood shutters, newer A/C & furnace. Extensive cabinetry, work bench and shelving complete the direct access garage. On-site parking spaces provide plenty of extra parking. Private back patio and front green space provide indoor/outdoor living. Community re-piped with Pex Piping. Recent home inspection report available. Enjoy resort style living with two swimming pools, spa, two tennis courts and tot lot. Abundant walking trails and sports park nearby. Convenient to surrounding cities of Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo and just 4.3 miles from the Dana Point Harbor. Please click on the virtual tour for a dollhouse view of the layout. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth French

LUXRE Realty License #1377758 Listed on: 06/04/2020

LUXRE Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck MacGregor

MacGregor Brokerage & Inv License #00581965

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Wooded Lot
  • Density is 21-25 Units/Acre

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,221 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Jalousie or louvered window
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • George White Elementary School
  • Niguel Hills Middle School
  • Dana Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 12608
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93192292

Community Details

Overview

  • 237 Units
  • Palm Court Association, Phone Number (949) 535-4511
  • Seabreeze Association, Phone Number (949) 855-1800
  • Powerstone HOA
  • Built by Shea Homes
  • Palm Court Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,473

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$397 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer and dryer
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Security System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Palm Court (LHC)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93192292
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1221.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony
  • Entry Location: Ground level
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 421.79
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Window Features: Blinds, Jalousies/Louvered, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Builder Name: Shea Homes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, On Site
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Laguna Heights
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 320.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 77.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Palm Court
  • Phone: 949-535-4511
  • Association Phone #2: 949-855-1800
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park
  • Association Management: Powerstone
  • Association Management 2: Seabreeze

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: George White
  • Middle School: Niguel Hills
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Elementary School: George White
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Niguel Hills
  • Elementary School #2: GEOWHI
  • High School2: DANHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 21-25 Units/Acre, Sprinklers In Front, Treed Lot
  • Latitude Manual: 33.51609200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 237
  • Number Of Units Total: 237

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.37
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 12608

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Howren Donald R and Howren Kendra A
Bought by
Howren Donald R and Howren Kendra A
Current Estimated Value
$830,783

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2020
Closed on
Jun 19, 2020
Sold by
Wallen Patricia A
Bought by
Howren Donald R and Howren Kendra A
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth French
LUXRE Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chuck MacGregor
MacGregor Brokerage & Inv
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.98%
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Outstanding Balance
$371,783
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$510,010

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2000
Sold by
Chris Whitt and Chris Victoria
Bought by
Wallen Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
8.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Glori
Bought by
Whitt Christ and Whitt Victoria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,000
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1995
Sold by
Scheibenreif Donald A
Bought by
Whitt Chris and Whitt Victoria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,300
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Howren Donald R -- None Available
Howren Donald R -- None Available
Howren Donald R $515,000 Western Resources Title Co
Wallen Patricia A $218,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Whitt Christ -- United Title Company
Whitt Chris $125,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howren Donald R $412,000
Previous Owner Wallen Patricia A $174,400
Previous Owner Whitt Christ $121,000
Previous Owner Whitt Chris $121,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Sold $515,000 -1.9% $422 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Price Changed $524,900 -0.9% $430 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 For Sale $529,900 -- $434 / 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 $5,473 $557,452 $441,733 $115,719
2024 $5,473 $546,522 $433,072 $113,450
2023 $5,356 $535,806 $424,580 $111,226
2022 $5,253 $525,300 $416,254 $109,046
2021 $5,221 $515,000 $408,092 $106,908
2020 $2,981 $300,356 $175,221 $125,135
2019 $2,922 $294,467 $171,785 $122,682
2018 $2,864 $288,694 $168,417 $120,277
2017 $2,807 $283,034 $165,115 $117,919
2016 $2,752 $277,485 $161,878 $115,607
2015 $2,709 $273,317 $159,446 $113,871
2014 $2,656 $267,964 $156,323 $111,641
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG20107639

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 931-922-92