NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $966,835 - $1,012,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,170 Sq Ft
$731/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 01, 2025

Last sale price $990,000 $846 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $6,494/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Harold Ambuehl Elementary School Rated A-
  • 8.2 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2025

Come and discover this beautiful home in quaint San Juan Capistrano. This is a rare opportunity to grab a lovely single story above the golf course! Awesome location with panoramic views of golf course and hills of SJC. !! This sought after single level beauty is attached only on one side with a private backyard that wraps around to the gated front courtyard. There are two patio covers that are retractable. Chefs kitchen with white cabinets and features stainless steel appliances, with granite counter tops. Other upgrades are elegant laminate wood look floors throughout, newer windows, newer furnace and air conditioning, a cozy fireplace with gas logs, high ceilings and open floor plan. The attached garage with direct access includes a special feature of a separate screen with an access door. Ideally located to highways, schools and San Juan Capistrano's equestrian trails, stables, historic mission, several restaurants and boutiques. Only minutes away from Dana Point Harbor, renowned beaches, and the San Juan Hills Golf Course, with hiking and biking trails right outside your door. The community also features three pools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Hakola

Regency Real Estate Brokers Brokerage Phone: 949-283-5814 License #00610273 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Keene

Redfin License #02107940

Redfin

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Golf Course
  • Hills
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Ambuehl Elementary School
  • Marco Forester Middle School
  • San Juan Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 12825
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93879198
  • $318 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • Master Insurance
  • 245 Units
  • Mesa Vista Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • La Perla Association, Phone Number (949) 668-0800
  • La Perla Mgmt. HOA
  • Built by Mesa Vista Townhomes
  • Mesa Vista Townhomes Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,312

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$731 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, refrigerator, attached TV
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Mesa Vista Townhomes (MVI)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93879198
  • Year Built: 1988
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1170.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 846.15
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Main Floor Full Bath, Stone Counters, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Golf Course, Hills, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
  • Builder Name: Mesa Vista Townhomes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry, Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: La Perla
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 710.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 250.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Mesa Vista
  • Phone: 949-716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 949-668-0800
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: LA Perla Mgmt.

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Ambuehl
  • Middle School: Marco Forester
  • High School: San Juan Hills
  • Elementary School: Ambuehl
  • High School: San Juan Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Marco Forester
  • Elementary School #2: AMBUEH
  • High School2: SAJUHI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Patio Home, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 357136.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.1987

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 357136.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 245
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 422.03
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract: 12825
  • Tax Tract Number: 12825
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 317.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2016
Sold by
Chance Anna M
Bought by
Chance Anna M and The Anna M Chance Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$990,709

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2013
Closed on
Nov 4, 2013
Sold by
Holguin James and Holguin Flora
Bought by
Chance Anna M
Seller's Agent
elias klaeb
Premier Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Hakola
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-7.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Higginbotham William
Bought by
Higginbotham Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,747
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2011
Sold by
Holguin Cheryl
Bought by
Holguin James and Holguin Flora

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,747
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
West Mary A
Bought by
West Mary A and The Mary A West Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2004
Sold by
West Mary A and Peoples Elizabeth
Bought by
West Mary A and Peoples Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1997
Sold by
West Robert and West Mary
Bought by
West Robert D and West Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,000
Interest Rate
7.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1997
Sold by
Lee Frank James
Bought by
West Robert and West Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,000
Interest Rate
7.34%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Chance Anna M -- None Available
Chance Anna M $490,000 Orange Coast Title Company O
Higginbotham Barbara -- Fidelity National Title Co
Benschop Joanne -- Fidelity National Title Co
Middlekauff Marianne -- Fidelity National Title Co
Olivieri Patricia -- Fidelity National Title Co
Barnes Cathleen -- Fidelity National Title Co
Peoples Elizabeth -- Fidelity National Title Co
Holguin James $365,000 Fidelity National Title Co
West Mary A -- --
West Mary A -- --
West Robert D -- --
West Robert $159,000 --
Lee Frank James -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chance Anna M $135,000
Previous Owner Holguin James $355,747
Previous Owner West Robert $109,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $990,000 0.0% $846 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $990,000 +102.0% $846 / Sq Ft
12/31/2013 12/31/13 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $407 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/10/2013 10/10/13 Price Changed $500,000 -5.6% $415 / Sq Ft
10/02/2013 10/02/13 For Sale $529,900 0.0% $440 / Sq Ft
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Rented $2,300 -6.1% --
05/11/2012 05/11/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/29/2012 04/29/12 For Rent $2,450 -- --
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 $6,312 $600,668 $469,861 $130,807
2024 $6,312 $588,891 $460,648 $128,243
2023 $6,138 $577,345 $451,616 $125,729
2022 $5,771 $566,025 $442,761 $123,264
2021 $5,664 $554,927 $434,079 $120,848
2020 $5,613 $549,237 $429,628 $119,609
2019 $5,508 $538,468 $421,204 $117,264
2018 $5,408 $527,910 $412,945 $114,965
2017 $5,357 $517,559 $404,848 $112,711
2016 $5,257 $507,411 $396,910 $110,501
2015 $5,176 $499,790 $390,948 $108,842
2014 $5,084 $490,000 $383,290 $106,710
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25057312

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-791-98