NOT LISTED FOR SALE

233 S Helix Avenue K Unit 31 Solana Beach, CA 92075

Estimated Value: $2,415,000 - $2,781,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,425 Sq Ft
$720/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 11, 2021

Last sale price $1,820,000 $1,277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,116/month

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Skyline Elementary School Rated A
  • Property has ocean access
  • 5-minute walk to Fletcher Cove Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

White Water ocean Views!! Highly sought after SURFSONG Community in Solana Beach! Arguably the best location along our Southern California Coast! 180 degree views, amazing sunsets and easy access to Fletcher Cove for sandy beach access! First time on the market, this awe-inspiring condo is an end unit on the 2nd floor (3 total floors) and features, 2BR's and 2BA's, scraped ceilings, dual pane windows, light bright and fresh! Master bedroom has double sinks, walk-in closet, separate bathtub and shower, and slider to private balcony with same 180 degree ocean views! Inside laundry, open kitchen with dining area, and large living room with slider to balcony with the most amazing views and sunsets all year long! Two designated parking spots in secured garage close to elevators which will bring you right to your door. This community features, tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool, spa, club house, dog area, secured gates and parking. A short distance to Del Mar and fair grounds. The Coaster is a close distance away where you can catch Coster/Amtrak rides up and down the San Diego coast, gas lamp district and SeaPort Village. Come and enjoy the beach lifestyle with stunning views, great restaurants, shopping and freeway close! Once you view this amazing home with spectacular ocean views, it will be an image that you will remember forever! Near LegoLand, Seaworld, SD Zoo and Wild Animal Park Belly Up, top rated golf courses and amazing dining! Don't let this dream home slip away!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Merlino

Beach Pointe Properties Inc License #01333796 Listed on: 09/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Drew Lyon

Harcourts One License #01459368

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $720 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Subterranean Parking
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • Bluff

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,425 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Property has ocean access
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 8173
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2985200131

Community Details

Overview

  • 72 Units
  • Surfsong Association, Phone Number (619) 234-9884
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Dog Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,824

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$720 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Ad Number: UNIT #31
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Surfsong
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2985200131
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1425.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room Balcony, Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1277.19
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Spa Features: Association, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Bluff, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Subterranean
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sauna, Picnic Area, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Clubhouse, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Storage, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted, Call for Rules
  • Association Fee: 720.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Surfsong
  • Phone: 619-234-9884
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Association Management: Surfsong

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 222261.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.1024

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 222261.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 72
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 173.04
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 8173

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Carsten Douglas
Bought by
Carsten Family Trust and Carsten
Current Estimated Value
$2,593,862

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2020
Closed on
Dec 12, 2020
Sold by
Barney And Linda Merlino Family Trust and Hampton Family Qualified Trust
Bought by
Carsten Douglas
Seller's Agent
Doug Merlino
Beach Pointe Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
Drew Lyon
Harcourts One
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,820,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-8.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,637,818
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2001
Sold by
Quirk Edward J
Bought by
Goldberg Aubrey and Goldberg Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2000
Sold by
Mckinnon Melvin F
Bought by
Lamarche Richard A and Lamarche Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2000
Sold by
Lamarche Richard A and Lamarche Kathleen
Bought by
Lamarche Richard A and Lamarche Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1994
Sold by
Hampton Robert David
Bought by
Hampton Lillian P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1994
Sold by
Day Tom and Day Diane
Bought by
Merlino Darryl and Merlino Judith A
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
Carsten Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Carsten Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Carsten Douglas $1,820,000 First Charter Title
Carsten Douglas $1,820,000 First American Title
Goldberg Aubrey $750,000 Chicago Title Co
Lamarche Richard A -- --
Lamarche Richard A -- --
Hampton Lillian P -- Commonwealth Title
Merlino Darryl -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Merlino Donald -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Hampton Lillian P -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Hampton Robert David -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Merlino Barney M -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Blommer John J $42,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Hahn Charles -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Merlino Barney M -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carsten Douglas $1,637,818
Previous Owner Goldberg Aubrey $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Sold $1,820,000 -4.0% $1,277 / Sq Ft
12/12/2020 12/12/20 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Price Changed $1,895,000 -5.0% $1,330 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $1,400 / 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 $21,824 $2,023,084 $1,731,890 $291,194
2024 $21,824 $1,983,417 $1,697,932 $285,485
2023 $21,365 $1,944,528 $1,664,640 $279,888
2022 $20,718 $1,876,400 $1,632,000 $244,400
2021 $8,786 $753,081 $571,641 $181,440
2020 $8,715 $745,360 $565,780 $179,580
2019 $8,560 $730,746 $554,687 $176,059
2018 $8,395 $716,418 $543,811 $172,607
2017 $8,248 $702,372 $533,149 $169,223
2016 $7,775 $688,601 $522,696 $165,905
2015 $7,653 $678,258 $514,845 $163,413
2014 $7,495 $664,972 $504,760 $160,212
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doug Merlino

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Doug Merlino

    Beach Pointe Properties Inc

    (714) 742-4601

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Doug Merlino
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  • Drew Lyon

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Drew Lyon

    Harcourts One

    (858) 952-2216

    4 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Drew Lyon
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20180364

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 298-520-01-31

California San Diego County Solana Beach 92075

233 S Helix Avenue K Unit 31, Solana Beach, CA

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