NOT LISTED FOR SALE

25 Merrill Hill Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Estimated Value: $2,646,000 - $2,824,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
$678/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 02, 2015

Last sale price $1,500,000 $375 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,183/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Chaparral Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of April 2015

REMARKABLE! This home's 320 degree view and vantage point atop the bluff of stately Merrill Hill is extraordinary! A view of this caliber does not become available often! You must come inside to appreciate it! In addition to the truly panoramic view, this home offers a private motor court gated entry, private pool, spa, built-in BBQ, outdoor fireplace, charming courtyard with view as well, multiple balconies, automated awnings, timeless white cabinetry, luxe granite, stainless steel appliances, stone floors, upgraded closet organizers, a main floor bedroom with full bath, a main floor office which could be bedroom 6 if preferred, upgraded stone/tile in bathrooms and a movie theater room fit for the toughest critic. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devon Hocker

Veranda Realty License #01290803 Listed on: 02/25/2015

Co-Listed By

Justin Briand

Veranda Realty License #01927576

Last Buyer's Agent

Devon Hocker

Veranda Realty License #01290803 Listed on: 02/25/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 9,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $193 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Gate

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Bluff
  • Canyon
  • Hills
  • Valley
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Wrap Around Porch

Additional Features

  • Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Suburban Location
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 123
  • Tax Tract Number 456
  • Assessor Parcel Number 75928133

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$193 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Security System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Clifton Heights (CLFH)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 75928133
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4000.00
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Accessibility Features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Outside
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 375.00
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Media Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Office, Home Theatre
  • Spa Features: Association, In Ground, Private
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Biking Trails, Banquet Facilities, Clubhouse, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 193.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Bluff, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2180

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 50
  • Number Of Units Total: 50

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 123
  • Tax Tract Number: 456

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2015
Closed on
Mar 16, 2015
Sold by
Wu Richard
Bought by
Wang Hweihwei
Seller's Agent
Devon Hocker
Veranda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Devon Hocker
Veranda Realty
List Price
$1,499,900
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.007%
Current Estimated Value
$2,709,915

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,209,915
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2015
Closed on
Mar 5, 2015
Sold by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B
Bought by
Wang Vivian Weiwei and Wang Hweihwei
Seller's Agent
Devon Hocker
Veranda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Devon Hocker
Veranda Realty
List Price
$1,499,900
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.007%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2006
Sold by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathy B
Bought by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2004
Sold by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B
Bought by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2003
Sold by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B
Bought by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2003
Sold by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B
Bought by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$716,000
Interest Rate
5.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2002
Sold by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B
Bought by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Centex Homes
Bought by
Hout Samer A and Hout Kathleen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,400
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wang Hweihwei -- Chicago Title Company
Wang Vivian Weiwei $1,485,000 Chicago Title Company
Hout Samer A -- First American Title Co
Hout Samer A -- First American Title Co
Hout Samer A -- --
Hout Samer A -- Lawyers Title
Hout Samer A -- --
Hout Samer A -- Fidelity National Title
Hout Samer A -- --
Hout Samer A $785,000 Commerce Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hout Samer A $1,260,000
Previous Owner Hout Samer A $200,000
Previous Owner Hout Samer A $716,000
Previous Owner Hout Samer A $78,400
Previous Owner Hout Samer A $627,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/02/2015 04/02/15 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $375 / Sq Ft
03/05/2015 03/05/15 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2015 02/25/15 For Sale $1,499,900 0.0% $375 / Sq Ft
02/20/2014 02/20/14 Rented $6,900 +3.0% --
02/20/2014 02/20/14 For Rent $6,700 -- --
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 $22,010 $1,784,621 $849,471 $935,150
2024 $22,010 $1,749,629 $832,815 $916,814
2023 $21,641 $1,715,323 $816,485 $898,838
2022 $21,291 $1,681,690 $800,476 $881,214
2021 $20,966 $1,648,716 $784,780 $863,936
2020 $20,681 $1,631,811 $776,733 $855,078
2019 $20,742 $1,599,815 $761,503 $838,312
2018 $20,560 $1,568,447 $746,572 $821,875
2017 $20,632 $1,537,694 $731,934 $805,760
2016 $20,385 $1,507,544 $717,583 $789,961
2015 $14,951 $986,005 $344,096 $641,909
2014 $14,989 $966,691 $337,356 $629,335
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC15040019

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 759-291-33