$1,386,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2024

2430 Vassar Place Costa Mesa, CA 92626

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,886 Sq Ft
7,344 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$735 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of October 2024

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! HEAVY COSMETIC FIXER. POOL HOME IN THE COLLEGE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD OF COSTA MESA.
PERFECT FOR AN INVESTOR OR PRIMARY OWNER LOOKING TO PUT IN SOME SWEAT EQUITY! BRING CASH AND A HAMMER.
4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATH HOME WITH IN GROUND POOL. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE.
PRIVATE BACKYARD. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IN "AS IS" CONDITION.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Lawson

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-510-9404 License #01357726 Listed on: 08/23/2024

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Eastman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01964654

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,981

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 7,344 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Public Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,886 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rear Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 35
  • Tax Tract Number 2954
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14144109
  • $918 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,981

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (COLP)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 14144109
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1886.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 734.89
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Single Door, Public
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Level with Street, Level, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7344.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1686

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7344.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.05
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Tract Number: 2954
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 918.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2024
Closed on
Sep 10, 2024
Sold by
Giddings Michael Griffith and An Phyllis
Bought by
Watson Taylor and Watson Kayley
Seller's Agent
Jeff Lawson
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katie Eastman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,285,000
Sold Price
$1,386,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
7.86%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$1,457,234

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,234
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,108,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,101,613
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$363,237

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2008
Sold by
Giddings Michael G and Giddings Phyllis Ann
Bought by
Giddings Michael Griffith and Giddings Phyllis Ann
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,386,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,108,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Sold $1,386,000 +7.9% $735 / Sq Ft
08/23/2024 08/23/24 For Sale $1,285,000 -- $681 / 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 $1,981 $1,386,000 $1,258,271 $127,729
2024 $1,981 $92,158 $29,562 $62,596
2023 $1,865 $90,351 $28,982 $61,369
2022 $1,723 $88,580 $28,414 $60,166
2021 $1,626 $86,844 $27,857 $58,987
2020 $1,597 $85,954 $27,571 $58,383
2019 $1,562 $84,269 $27,030 $57,239
2018 $1,531 $82,617 $26,500 $56,117
2017 $1,511 $80,998 $25,981 $55,017
2016 $1,486 $79,410 $25,471 $53,939
2015 $1,397 $78,218 $25,089 $53,129
2014 $1,369 $76,686 $24,597 $52,089
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24175345

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 141-441-09