$860,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2024
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,256 Sq Ft
$273/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$685 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Community Pool
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Loft
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautiful 2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Detached Home with a Loft in the Highly Desirable Area of Melinda Heights. This home boasts fresh paint and wood laminate flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, spacious backyard with beautiful succulents, a 2 car garage and driveway. The light and bright kitchen opens to the dining room and family room with a cozy fireplace. The second floor includes the laundry room, loft, secondary bedroom with its own bathroom and oversized primary bedroom. This charming neighborhood is close to the award winning school Melinda Heights Elementary, Altisma and Solana Park with pools, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds and tennis/pickleball courts. Also included are all other parks in Rancho Santa Margarita including the Sand Bottom Beach Lagoon Pool. Don't miss out on this amazing home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina Christiansen

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 949.533.7938 License #01797087 Listed on: 09/27/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Fariba Yazdani Cherati

Realty One Group West License #01233645

Realty One Group West

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Additional Features

  • No Common Walls
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 15192
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93875035
  • $74 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 109 Units
  • Fiesta Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Seabreeze HOA
  • Foothills

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,700

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$273 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Fiesta
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93875035
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1256.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 684.71
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Laundry, Loft, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Samlarc
  • Amenities: Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Pets Permitted, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 192.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 81.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Fiesta
  • Phone: 9494486000
  • Association Phone #2: 9494486000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Seabreeze

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0344

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 1500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 109
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 15192
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 74.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Ebrahim Christopher R and Ebrahim Alireza
Bought by
Tong Kathy
Seller's Agent
Fariba Yazdani Cherati
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Tina Zhou
Ameriway Realty
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.08%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$911,138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,862
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.40%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$664,354
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$246,784

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Yazdani Cherati Fariba
Bought by
Ebrahim Alireza
Seller's Agent
Gina Christiansen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fariba Yazdani Cherati
Realty One Group West
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,999
-4.44%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.67%
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Nov 26, 2024
Sold by
Christiansen Cory William and Christiansen Gina Marie
Bought by
Ebrahim Christopher R and Ebrahim Alireza
Seller's Agent
Gina Christiansen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fariba Yazdani Cherati
Realty One Group West
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,999
-4.44%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2002
Sold by
Kasten Elaine C
Bought by
Christiansen Cory William and Christiansen Gina Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,600
Interest Rate
5.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2000
Sold by
Kasten Jon Eric
Bought by
Kasten Elaine C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
8.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1997
Sold by
John Laing Homes California Inc
Bought by
Labender Mark H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,274
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $915,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed $860,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $860,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $317,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $225,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $154,545 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $665,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $774,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $352,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $363,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $352,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $81,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $254,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $253,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $14,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $9,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $148,274 FHA
Closed $63,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $915,000 -1.1% $729 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Price Changed $924,900 0.0% $736 / Sq Ft
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Price Changed $925,000 0.0% $736 / Sq Ft
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $925,000 -0.5% $736 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 For Sale $930,000 0.0% $740 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $930,000 0.0% $740 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $930,000 +1.6% $740 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Off Market $915,000 -- --
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2025 02/08/25 For Sale $930,000 +8.1% $740 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Sold $860,000 -4.4% $685 / Sq Ft
10/19/2024 10/19/24 For Sale $899,999 +4.7% $717 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Off Market $860,000 -- --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Sale $899,999 -- $717 / 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
2024 $4,700 $450,111 $286,856 $163,255
2023 $4,592 $441,286 $281,232 $160,054
2022 $4,516 $432,634 $275,718 $156,916
2021 $4,402 $424,151 $270,311 $153,840
2020 $4,397 $419,802 $267,539 $152,263
2019 $4,809 $411,571 $262,293 $149,278
2018 $5,853 $403,501 $257,150 $146,351
2017 $6,114 $395,590 $252,108 $143,482
2016 $6,138 $387,834 $247,165 $140,669
2015 $5,982 $382,009 $243,452 $138,557
2014 $6,267 $374,526 $238,683 $135,843
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24200937

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-750-35