NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,957,285 - $2,216,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,257 Sq Ft
$641/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 05, 2019

Last sale price $1,136,000 $349 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,154/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Den
  • Laundry Room
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2019

Beautifully remodeled home with forever views of the ocean, canyons and snow-capped mountains. New flooring, new quartz counter-tops, refaced Shaker cabinets, new paint, new roof, newly re-plastered pool, paid for electric solar, newer heater and much more. Dual master suites, one master downstairs the other master is up stairs. Backyard is very private and perfect for entertaining. No HOA or Mello Roos fees. Neighborhoods: La Costa Meadows Equipment: Dryer, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Daniels

Surfline Home Inspection License #01112089 Listed on: 06/24/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Hopkins

Team Metro License #01070481

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 10,106

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,257 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21537009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,474

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: La Costa
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 21537009
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3257.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 348.79
  • Room Type: Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: In Ground

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Dermot Buffini Family Trust and Buffini Dermot
Bought by
Dermot Buffini Family Trust and Mary P Smylie Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,086,821

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2023
Sold by
Buffini Dermot George
Bought by
Dermot Buffini Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 29, 2019
Sold by
Buffini Alexa
Bought by
Buffini Dermot George
Seller's Agent
Michael Daniels
Surfline Home Inspection
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Hopkins
Team Metro
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,136,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.45%
Original Mortgage
$908,800
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 13, 2019
Sold by
Althouse R Adam and Althouse Stephanie Angela
Bought by
Buffini Dermot George
Seller's Agent
Michael Daniels
Surfline Home Inspection
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Hopkins
Team Metro
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,136,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$908,800
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2012
Sold by
Althouse R Adam and Althouse Stephanie
Bought by
Althouse R Adam and Althouse Stephanie Angela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2011
Sold by
Althouse R Adam and Althouse Stephanie
Bought by
Althouse R Adam and Althouse Stephanie Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$668,351
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2007
Sold by
Althouse Stephanie and Adam Althouse R
Bought by
Althouse R Adam and Althouse Stephanie Angela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2005
Sold by
Vierkotter Stephanie and Adam Althouse R
Bought by
Althouse R Adam and Vierkotter Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2004
Sold by
Huffman William M and Huffman Cherie H
Bought by
Vierkotter Stephanie and Adam Althouse R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$698,400
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Huffman William M and Huffman Cherie H
Bought by
Huffman William M and Huffman Cherie H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1994
Sold by
Larsen Kent A and Larsen Sharon C
Bought by
Huffman William M and Huffman Cherie H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1988
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
Dermot Buffini Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Dermot Buffini Family Trust -- --
Buffini Dermot George -- Fidelity National Title
Buffini Dermot George $1,136,000 Fidelity National Title
Althouse R Adam -- First American Title Co
Althouse R Adam -- Accommodation
Althouse R Adam -- Lsi
Althouse R Adam -- None Available
Althouse R Adam -- Fidelity National Title Co
Vierkotter Stephanie $873,000 First American Title
Huffman William M -- --
Huffman William M $399,000 Southland Title Corporation
-- $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Buffini Dermot George $908,800
Previous Owner Althouse R Adam $668,351
Previous Owner Althouse R Adam $450,000
Previous Owner Vierkotter Stephanie $698,400
Previous Owner Huffman William M $203,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Sold $1,136,000 -1.1% $349 / Sq Ft
08/06/2019 08/06/19 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2019 06/24/19 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $353 / 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 $13,474 $1,242,378 $771,018 $471,360
2024 $13,474 $1,218,018 $755,900 $462,118
2023 $13,303 $1,194,136 $741,079 $453,057
2022 $13,124 $1,170,723 $726,549 $444,174
2021 $12,908 $1,147,768 $712,303 $435,465
2020 $12,786 $1,136,000 $705,000 $431,000
2019 $11,285 $1,000,000 $592,000 $408,000
2018 $10,032 $900,000 $533,000 $367,000
2017 $10,032 $900,000 $533,000 $367,000
2016 $10,079 $900,000 $533,000 $367,000
2015 $10,084 $900,000 $533,000 $367,000
2014 $9,490 $850,000 $504,000 $346,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 190034860

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 215-370-09