$760,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2017

261 Avenida Santa Elena La Habra, CA 90631

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,998 Sq Ft
10,650 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$380 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sonora High School Rated A
  • City Lights View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2025

Impressive, open floor plan with wonderful city light views. Three bedroom, 2 bath home with an open country kitchen attached to the family room, separate dining room, large living room, master suite, indoor laundry, formal entry and 3 car attached garage. A breakfast bar separates the family room from the kitchen . The family room has vaulted ceilings, fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to the patio & impressive city light views. The spacious living room also has cathedral ceilings & sliding glass doors with beautiful city light views. The master suite features two generous closets with mirrored wardrobe doors, a dressing area, private bathroom with an additional sink in the dressing area & sliding glass doors with the same impressive city light views. The 2nd bathroom is a full bathroom with a shower over the tub. The separate laundry room also houses the water heater and leads to the garage. The large 3 car garage has open beams over head that allows for extra storage. The back yard patio includes a built in spa. Make this home your own. This home is a cosmetic fixer & has tremendous possibilities. This home is being sold AS IS with no repairs with the exception of a termite inspection and repairs for section 1 items. This is a trust sale that needs cosmetic work & is priced under market to reflect the work needed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Yoshikawa

RE/MAX One License #01326236 Listed on: 07/17/2017

RE/MAX One

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Yoo

RE/MAX One License #01000570

RE/MAX One

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 10,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $98 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,998 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dressing Area
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Spa
  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Las Lomas Elementary School
  • Imperial Middle School
  • Sunny Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Central Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • Regent Association Services Association, Phone Number (714) 634-0611
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Tax Tract Number 4330
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29254507

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,527

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$98 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Country Hills East (CNHE)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 29254507
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1998.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 380.38
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Dressing Area, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Separate Family Room
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Tile Counters, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater Central
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Dues Paid Monthly
  • Association Fee: 98.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Regent Association Services
  • Phone: 714-634-0611
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Fullerton Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Las Lomas
  • Middle School: Imperial
  • High School: Sunny Hills
  • Elementary School: Las Lomas
  • High School: Sunny Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Imperial
  • Elementary School #2: LASLOM2
  • High School2: SUNHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10650.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 17.05
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Tract Number: 4330

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2024
Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
Candie Choi 2011 Revocable Trust and Choi Candie
Bought by
Park Sunny
Seller's Agent
Lawrence Park
American Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jae Kim
New Star Realty & Investment
List Price
$1,468,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-2.59%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$1,400,711

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$29,289
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Cho Kwan S and Cho Sook H
Bought by
Cho Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2017
Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Nakahara Masaru
Bought by
Cho Kwan S and Cho Sook H
Seller's Agent
Karen Yoshikawa
RE/MAX One
Buyer's Agent
Grace Yoo
RE/MAX One
List Price
$690,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
10.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2012
Sold by
Nakahara James T
Bought by
Nakahara James T and Nakahara Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Nakahara Toshikazu and Nakahara Momiye
Bought by
Nakahara James T and Nakahara Grace M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,430,000 Wfg National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Rodnunsky & Associates
Grant Deed $760,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $1,430,000 0.0% $716 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Off Market $1,430,000 -- --
11/26/2024 11/26/24 For Sale $1,468,000 -1.1% $735 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Sold $1,485,000 +1.2% $743 / Sq Ft
08/29/2024 08/29/24 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2024 08/22/24 For Sale $1,468,000 +93.2% $735 / Sq Ft
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Sold $760,000 +10.1% $380 / Sq Ft
07/29/2017 07/29/17 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2017 07/17/17 For Sale $690,000 -- $345 / 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 $9,527 $847,792 $666,695 $181,097
2023 $9,310 $831,169 $653,622 $177,547
2022 $9,219 $814,872 $640,806 $174,066
2021 $9,067 $798,895 $628,242 $170,653
2020 $8,981 $790,704 $621,800 $168,904
2019 $8,724 $775,200 $609,607 $165,593
2018 $8,575 $760,000 $597,653 $162,347
2017 $2,264 $182,101 $78,682 $103,419
2016 $2,212 $178,531 $77,139 $101,392
2015 $2,225 $175,850 $75,981 $99,869
2014 $2,086 $172,406 $74,493 $97,913
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW17137396

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 292-545-07