NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1945 La Cuesta Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705

Estimated Value: $2,471,000 - $2,891,218

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,525 Sq Ft
$779/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 10, 2018

Last sale price $1,525,000 $433 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,465/month

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • In Ground Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Arroyo Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2018

Surrounded by Multi-million dollar estates, this extensively renovated with quality craftsmanship throughout this sprawling home with generously-scaled living spaces, boasting four bedrooms, including dual master en-suites, two secondary bedrooms plus a bonus room and office. Main living areas are flooded with natural light and allow for a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, with walls of glass showcasing incredible hillside views from every room. The chef’s kitchen with designer finishes opens to the spacious formal dining room and living room, warmed by fireplaces. French patio doors off the kitchen provide access to a viewing deck to enjoy the tranquil outdoors. The privately situated, main floor master retreat is a recently added, and includes a luxurious spa bath, fireplace, sitting area and a large picture window that takes advantage of breathtaking views. The great room is situated on the main floor next to the powder bath and is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Downstairs rests the original master, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, spacious bonus room with a handsome entertainer’s bar, wine cellar and private office for the executive. Half acre grounds are positioned perfectly to capture city lights and hillside views. A sparkling pool and spa, extensive patio spaces, a built-in bbq sitting bar, plus large front lawn are deal for entertaining, this exceptional property fits in perfectly with its surroundings and leaves nothing to be desired.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dean O'Dell

Seven Gables Real Estate License #01060767 Listed on: 05/05/2018

Seven Gables Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Sarah O'Dell

Seven Gables Real Estate License #00646527

Last Buyer's Agent

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NONMEMBER MRML

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 3,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Spa
  • Private Pool

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Arroyo Elementary School
  • Hewes Middle School
  • Foothill High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 30
  • Tax Tract Number 694
  • Assessor Parcel Number 50235306

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,283

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Show Phone
  • Other Phone Number: 714-925-9712
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 50235306
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3525.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 432.62
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Two Masters, Wine Cellar
  • Spa Features: In Ground

Exterior Features

  • View: Hills, Panoramic
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: 200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Mountainous, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Tustin Unified
  • Elementary School: Arroyo
  • Middle School: Hewes
  • High School: Foothill
  • Elementary School: Arroyo
  • High School: Foothill
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hewes
  • Elementary School #2: ARROYO
  • High School2: FOOTHI2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 756.06
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Tract Number: 694

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2022
Sold by
Wang Warren Wei Jen
Bought by
Wang Warren Wei Jen and Chiu Wei Chieh
Current Estimated Value
$2,744,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$780,411
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,876,703

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2018
Closed on
Aug 13, 2018
Sold by
Bezich Christopher A and Bezich Michele
Bought by
Wang Warren Wei Jen
Seller's Agent
Dean O'Dell
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
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NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-7.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Sold by
Bezich Christopher A and Bezich Michele M
Bought by
Bezich Christopher A and Bezich Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$621,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2001
Sold by
Hudack Larry J and Hudack Marianne S
Bought by
Bezich Christopher A and Bezich Michele M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,000
Interest Rate
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1997
Sold by
Hudack Larry J and Hudack Marianne S
Bought by
Hudack Larry J and Hudack Marianne S
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
Wang Warren Wei Jen -- Ticor Title
Wang Warren Wei Jen $1,525,000 Chicago Title Co
Bezich Christopher A -- Orange Coast Title
Bezich Christopher A $750,000 Orange Coast Title
Hudack Larry J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wang Warren Wei Jen $800,000
Previous Owner Wang Warren Wei Jen $900,000
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $140,000
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $698,000
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $701,950
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $715,100
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $559,300
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $150,000
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $618,900
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $621,000
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $600,000
Previous Owner Bezich Christopher A $12,000
Closed Bezich Christopher A $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2018 10/10/18 Sold $1,525,000 -1.3% $433 / Sq Ft
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Price Changed $1,545,000 -3.1% $438 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Price Changed $1,595,000 -3.3% $452 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $468 / 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 $18,283 $1,701,164 $1,362,540 $338,624
2024 $18,283 $1,667,808 $1,335,823 $331,985
2023 $17,865 $1,635,106 $1,309,630 $325,476
2022 $17,627 $1,603,046 $1,283,951 $319,095
2021 $17,267 $1,571,614 $1,258,775 $312,839
2020 $17,181 $1,555,500 $1,245,868 $309,632
2019 $16,742 $1,525,000 $1,221,439 $303,561
2018 $11,834 $1,069,416 $744,842 $324,574
2017 $11,624 $1,048,448 $730,238 $318,210
2016 $11,413 $1,027,891 $715,920 $311,971
2015 $11,425 $1,012,452 $705,167 $307,285
2014 $11,125 $992,620 $691,354 $301,266
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW18105730

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 502-353-06