NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18324 Germain St Porter Ranch, CA 91326

Porter Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,169,000 - $1,287,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$620/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2019

Last sale price $794,000 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,472/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2019

Rarely available 5 bdrm, 2000 sq ft remodeled home on a 1/4 acre. Award-winning, highly sought-after school district. Over $150,000 in remodeled upgrades. Kitchen remodel in 2014 with new cabinets, granite counter tops, recessed lighting. Open/airy kitchen, dining and living area. All new double-paned windows and sliding glass doors. Ceiling fans in all 5 bdrms. Beautiful wood flooring along with tile. Walk-in pantry leading to remodeled garage with lots of storage, new electrical, double sink with new W/D hookup, etc. Newer AC (with the Air Scrubber Plus - developed in cooperation with NASA to greatly reduce chemicals, contaminants, and pollutants in the air). Fully remodeled backyard. REAL stonework, lush landscaping, and LARGE sparkling pool - resurfaced in 2014 w/efficiency pump/motor in 2017. New deck, covered patio, pergola, highest quality faux grass, and putting green. New 1400 sq ft driveway with extra parking. Large shed for storage. Too many upgrades to mention. Come see it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norm Merrill

Norman Merrill License #00411212 Listed on: 11/01/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolina Stone

License #01328994

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,795

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned LARE11

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Double Vanity
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Diving Board
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Electronic Air Cleaner
  • Ground Level Unit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2731-005-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,795

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Levels: Ground Level, One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Living Area: 2000
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2500
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Number Of Photos: 25
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Drywall Walls, Electronic Air Cleaner, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Sunken Living Room, Turnkey
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 2
  • Fireplace Rooms: Fire Pit, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric, Cooktop - Electric, Double Oven, Electric, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Ground Floor Master
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Granite, Low Flow Shower(s), Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower and Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Rm, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Island, Open to Family Room, Pantry, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Cable, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 404.95
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Drapes/Curtains

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Block, Wood
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Covered, Covered Porch, Deck(s), Wood
  • Pool Description: Diving Board, Fenced, Filterd Only No Heat, In Ground, Permits, Pool Cover, Private, Safety Fence
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Built-In Storage, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Parking for Guests, Private
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Garage, In Kitchen, In Laundry
  • Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Unit
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid, In Street Paid
  • Water: Meter on Property

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Drip System, Front, Rear, Sprinkler System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2731-005-010
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Lot-Level/Flat, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Asphalt, Street Lighting, Street Paved, Utilities - Overhead, Yard
  • Lot Size Area: 11002

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2018
Closed on
Dec 28, 2018
Sold by
Merrill Joshua B and Merrill Angela E
Bought by
Frederick Sara M and Burns Michael Dee
Seller's Agent
Norm Merrill
Norman Merrill
Buyer's Agent
Carolina Stone
List Price
$824,000
Sold Price
$794,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-3.64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,239,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$445,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2014
Closed on
Apr 24, 2014
Sold by
Lee Lawrence Charles
Bought by
Merrill Joshua B and Merrill Angela E
Seller's Agent
Rosanne Lehmann
Keller Williams North Valley
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Southland
SOUTHLAND
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$644,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$515,200
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1993
Sold by
Lee Margaret Benn
Bought by
Lee Margaret Benn and The Margaret Benn Lee Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Frederick Sara M $794,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Merrill Joshua B $644,000 Lawyers Title
Lee Margaret Benn -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Frederick Sara M $369,000
Previous Owner Merrill Joshua B $515,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Sold $794,000 -2.0% $397 / Sq Ft
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Price Changed $809,900 -1.7% $405 / Sq Ft
11/01/2018 11/01/18 For Sale $824,000 +28.0% $412 / Sq Ft
05/24/2014 05/24/14 Sold $644,000 +0.8% $359 / Sq Ft
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2014 04/05/14 For Sale $639,000 -- $356 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $10,795 $885,717 $530,984 $354,733
2024 $10,795 $868,351 $520,573 $347,778
2023 $10,589 $851,325 $510,366 $340,959
2022 $10,102 $834,633 $500,359 $334,274
2021 $9,974 $818,269 $490,549 $327,720
2020 $10,072 $809,880 $485,520 $324,360
2019 $9,376 $761,279 $410,554 $350,725
2018 $9,254 $746,353 $402,504 $343,849
2016 $8,234 $666,882 $386,875 $280,007
2015 $8,115 $656,866 $381,064 $275,802
2014 $1,498 $105,359 $26,577 $78,782
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Norm Merrill

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Norm Merrill

    Norman Merrill

    (619) 708-6676

    1 Total Sale

    Norm Merrill
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Carolina Stone

  • Rosanne Lehmann

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Rosanne Lehmann

    Keller Williams North Valley

    (818) 481-7355

    3 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Rosanne Lehmann
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  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Out Of Area Southland

    SOUTHLAND

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    NoEmail NoEmail

    SOUTHLAND

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 18-404128

The MLS

APN: 2731-005-010

California Los Angeles County Porter Ranch 91326 Porter Ranch

18324 Germain St, Porter Ranch, CA

This home is located at 18324 Germain St, Porter Ranch, CA 91326 since 01 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,239,586, approximately $619 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 18324 Germain St is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Darby Avenue Elementary, Patrick Henry Middle School, and Northridge Academy High.

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