NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Wake Forest Rd Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Costa Mesa Area

Estimated Value: $1,415,000 - $1,742,926

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,235 Sq Ft
$727/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 14, 2014

Last sale price $725,000 $324 Per Sq Ft

Est. 124% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,607 / mo

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Modern Architecture
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2014

PRICED TO SELL!!!! Built in the Mid Century, this large College Park home has been taken down to the studs and given a Modern Makeover. Boasting 4 large Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Cathedral Ceilings, and a huge Sunroom, this home feels bright and open with every corner you turn. Crystal Quartz Countertops in Kitchen, all Baths and even in the Sunroom. The Kitchen has been completely remodeled to include a large Center Island with new Shaker Cabinets, Stainless Steal Appliances, Stainless Steal Apron Sink and even a Wine Fridge. Spa-like Master Bath includes two Shower Heads. Plenty of room for your wardrobe in the large Walk-In Master Closet. No expense was spared to modernize this home; Brand New Roof, Ceilings scraped, new Interior and Exterior Paint, Windows replaced with Dual Pain Windows, new Tile, new Carpet and new Wood Laminate and tile Flooring throughout. Home remodel and square footage has been fully permitted!!! Being so close to the beach and OC Fairgrounds, this home is sure to impress your pickiest buyers!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Bejenaru

KW Vision License #01701460 Listed on: 08/03/2014

KW Vision

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Gerard

Gerard Properties Inc. License #01004111

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,235 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Tax Tract Number 2955
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14146303

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (COLP)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 14146303
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2235.00
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 324.38
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7405.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Tract Number: 2955

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,625,482

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2014
Closed on
Oct 9, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alex Bejenaru
KW Vision
Buyer's Agent
Scott Gerard
Gerard Properties Inc.
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-9.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
0.0416%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
0.0435%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- Lawyers Title
$725,000 Fntic
$580,000 Title 365
-- Accommodation
$242,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $249,999
Previous Owner $637,000
Previous Owner $580,000
Previous Owner $510,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $636,000
Previous Owner $285,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $725,000 -5.8% $324 / Sq Ft
10/05/2014 10/05/14 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Price Changed $769,900 -3.8% $344 / Sq Ft
08/03/2014 08/03/14 For Sale $799,900 +37.9% $358 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Sold $580,000 +0.9% $260 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/29/2013 11/29/13 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $258 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2013 08/16/13 Price Changed $575,000 -4.2% $258 / Sq Ft
07/22/2013 07/22/13 For Sale $600,000 0.0% $269 / Sq Ft
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Price Changed $600,000 +14.3% $269 / Sq Ft
02/24/2013 02/24/13 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2013 01/30/13 For Sale $525,000 -- $235 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $9,926 $871,338 $749,527 $121,811
2024 $9,926 $854,253 $734,830 $119,423
2023 $9,624 $837,503 $720,421 $117,082
2022 $9,354 $821,082 $706,295 $114,787
2021 $9,108 $804,983 $692,446 $112,537
2020 $9,006 $796,729 $685,345 $111,384
2019 $8,814 $781,107 $671,907 $109,200
2018 $8,637 $765,792 $658,733 $107,059
2017 $8,489 $750,777 $645,817 $104,960
2016 $8,304 $736,056 $633,154 $102,902
2015 $8,225 $725,000 $623,643 $101,357
2014 $3,876 $315,216 $218,495 $96,721
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: TR14166094

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 141-463-03

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