NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1853 Rue Bienville Place Chula Vista, CA 91913

Otay Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $529,000 - $557,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
959 Sq Ft
$211/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 07, 2018

Last sale price $330,000 $344 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,739/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Open Floorplan
  • End Unit
  • Veterans Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2018

This high demand Otay Ranch top floor known as the Mer Soleil "Penthouse" can be yours! Showroom ready, it's one level with dual master suites and full baths, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, spacious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, private entrance and patio, in unit laundry space, one car garage and extra assigned spot. Resort style living boasts exclusive recreational center, sparkling pool and spa, gym, walking trails, near top ranked schools, parks, shops, dining, easy commute. Grow your money through home ownership and here you can own the "Penthouse!" Live and play in the sought after community of French inspired aura of Mer Soleil at Otay Ranch Village! This spacious dual master condo located on the top level affords maximum privacy! Prepare your family recipes in your beautiful gourmet kitchen which overlooks the dining and living spaces. The vaulted ceilings add a wonderful dramatic flair! Enjoy the resort-style amenities including pool/spa, clubhouse, and gym which provides for a dynamic and active place to live! Mer Soleil is in the Otay Ranch master-planned community designed to encourage pedestrian activity and foster a small town ambiance which encourages meeting the neighbors, walking to parks and sitting on the front porches; a community created for the people.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Moore

Thank You Heroes Realty License #01249845 Listed on: 06/29/2018

Co-Listed By

Vinny Morineau

The Avenue Home Collective License #01377162

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Bergandi

Velocity Realty License #02032632

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,071

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 12.04

HOA Fees

  • $211 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Concrete Roof
  • Clay Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 959 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Interior Storage Closet

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Features

  • End Unit
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 643-051-44-27
  • $155 Monthly special tax assessment

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, limited insurance, roof maintenance, trash pickup
  • $45 Other Monthly Fees
  • 12 Units
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (800) 527-3914
  • Mer Soleil Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,071

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$211 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Market Area: South Bay
  • Cross Street: Monteleone Avenue
  • Neighborhood: Otay Ranch Village
  • Supplement: Grow your money through home ownership and here you can own the "Penthouse!" Live and play in the sought after community of French inspired aura of Mer Soleil at Otay Ranch Village! This spacious dual master condo located on the top level affords maximum privacy! Prepare your family recipes in your beautiful gourmet kitchen which overlooks the dining and living spaces. The vaulted ceilings add a wonderful dramatic flair! Enjoy the resort-style amenities including pool/spa, clubhouse, and gym which provides for a dynamic and active place to live! Mer Soleil is in the Otay Ranch master-planned community designed to encourage pedestrian activity and foster a small town ambiance which encourages meeting the neighbors, walking to parks and sitting on the front porches; a community created for the people.
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 332.64
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 344.11
  • Residential Unit Location: End Unit
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 344.11
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Partial Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Living Room Balcony, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Shower In Tub, Storage Space, Kitchen Open To Family Rm
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 959
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Patio: Balcony, Covered
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile/Clay
  • Spa: Community/Common

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned, Uncovered, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Mer Soleil
  • Total Fees: 2526.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 12
  • Total Number of Units: 293
  • Property Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Property Management Phone: 800-527-3914
  • Community: CHULA VISTA
  • Complex Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Pet Restrictions, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Home Owner Association: First Service Residential
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Trash Pickup
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 210.5
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 800-527-3914
  • Other Fees Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees Type: Cmmnty/Mstr Hm Owner Fees
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Gym/Ex Room, Spa, Pool

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 3

Fee Information

  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: 154.83
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Reflects: Month
  • Total Monthly Fees: 410
  • Other Fees: 45.0
  • Other Fees Reflect: Month
  • Total Other Fees: 540
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Assessments: Mello-Roos
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 643-051-44-27
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1311
  • Map Code Row: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2024
Sold by
Garcia Vi Francis Himerio and Garcia Aimee Janell
Bought by
Garcia Family Trust and Garcia
Current Estimated Value
$539,302

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2022
Sold by
Metra Timothy A
Bought by
Buitron Theresa Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2022
Sold by
Buitron Theresa Marie
Bought by
Garcia Francis and Garcia Aimee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2018
Closed on
Jul 25, 2018
Sold by
Avila Erica
Bought by
Garcia Steve
Seller's Agent
Colleen Moore
Thank You Heroes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Bergandi
Velocity Realty
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$337,095
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2018
Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Garcia Steve
Bought by
Buitron Theresa Marie
Seller's Agent
Colleen Moore
Thank You Heroes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Bergandi
Velocity Realty
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,095
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2010
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Garcia Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,944
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2010
Sold by
Mendoza Andrew
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,944
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2005
Sold by
Otay Ranch R-8 Llc
Bought by
Mendoza Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,168
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
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
Garcia Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Garcia Francis Himerio -- None Listed On Document
Buitron Theresa Marie -- First American Title
Garcia Francis $450,000 First American Title
Garcia Steve -- Ticor Title San Diego
Buitron Theresa Marie $330,000 Ticor Title San Diego
Garcia Steve $160,000 Lsi Title Company Ca
Aurora Loan Services Llc $185,700 Accommodation
Mendoza Andrew $340,500 Landamerica
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Garcia Francis $382,500
Previous Owner Buitron Theresa Marie $351,750
Previous Owner Buitron Theresa Marie $346,725
Previous Owner Buitron Theresa Marie $337,095
Previous Owner Garcia Steve $100,000
Previous Owner Garcia Steve $50,000
Previous Owner Garcia Steve $155,944
Previous Owner Mendoza Andrew $34,021
Previous Owner Mendoza Andrew $272,168
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Sold $330,000 +3.4% $344 / Sq Ft
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2018 06/29/18 For Sale $319,000 -- $333 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego 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 $7,071 $468,180 $234,090 $234,090
2024 $7,071 $459,000 $229,500 $229,500
2023 $7,105 $450,000 $225,000 $225,000
2022 $5,779 $346,886 $173,443 $173,443
2021 $5,644 $340,086 $170,043 $170,043
2020 $5,533 $336,600 $168,300 $168,300
2019 $5,413 $330,000 $165,000 $165,000
2018 $3,909 $180,152 $90,076 $90,076
2017 $3,846 $176,620 $88,310 $88,310
2016 $3,742 $173,158 $86,579 $86,579
2015 $3,665 $170,558 $85,279 $85,279
2014 $3,551 $167,218 $83,609 $83,609
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Colleen Moore

    Thank You Heroes Realty

    (619) 370-7389

    2 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Colleen Moore
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  • Vinny Morineau

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Vinny Morineau

    The Avenue Home Collective

    (619) 250-6985

    5 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Vinny Morineau
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Joseph Bergandi

    Velocity Realty

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 180035616

San Diego MLS

APN: 643-051-44-27

California San Diego County Chula Vista 91913 Otay Ranch

1853 Rue Bienville Place, Chula Vista, CA

This home is located at 1853 Rue Bienville Place, Chula Vista, CA 91913 since 29 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $539,302, approximately $562 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 1853 Rue Bienville Place is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Veterans Elementary School, Rancho Del Rey Middle School, and Olympian High School.

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