Seller's Agent in 2021
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
(949) 584-2300
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
312 Santo Tomas Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Eastside Costa Mesa NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,031,000 - $1,260,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,135
Sq Ft
$310/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- No Units Above
- View of Trees or Woods
- Heinz Kaiser Elementary School Rated A
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Updated Kitchen
About This Home
As of January 2021An incredible private setting in prime Eastside Costa Mesa. A secluded quiet end-unit location surrounded by lush greenery, mature trees and a rare oversized private backyard with newly installed grass turf, pavers, and jacuzzi. This stylish designed boho-chic home is newly renovated and highly upgraded with tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, 3 new skylights, stunning bathrooms, highly upgraded kitchen and all new window treatments. This timeless property has an intimate open layout with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and spacious living area with a white brick wood burning fireplace. All rooms have high ceilings, ceiling fans, new skylights, dimmable lightning systems and new carpet. Bathrooms with stone floors, new vanities, custom built tiled shower plus new oversized tub in guest bath. Each equipped with Fergueson matte black Delta fixtures. The kitchen offers stone countertops and backsplash, raised breakfast bar, all new stainless steel Fridgedaire appliance ensemble; including gas range, z-line range hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher. New Blanco sink, matte black Pfister faucet, soft close drawers, ample cabinetry, pantry, and additional laundry hook-ups. Sliding glass doors in master and dining, vinyl windows, and A/C. Access to both decks from living, kitchen, dining, and master. A two-car garage with new Epoxy flooring. Community pool/spa. A stones throw to Back Bay, parks, two golf courses, and close to beach and dining. By appointment.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's International R.E. Southern California License #01073919 Listed on: 12/20/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,438
Year Built
- Built in 1981 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- Property fronts a private road
- No Units Above
- End Unit
- No Units Located Below
- 1 Common Wall
- Wood Fence
- Drip System Landscaping
- Sprinkler System
- Private Yard
- Back Yard
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
HOA Fees
- $310 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Two Garage Doors
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Lot
Property Views
- Woods
- Neighborhood
- Courtyard
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Craftsman Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Bungalow
- Turnkey
- Planned Development
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,135 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Track Lighting
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Tinted Windows
- Blinds
- Window Screens
- Sliding Doors
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Attached Deck
- Dining Room
- Storage
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Butlers Pantry
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Upgraded Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Stone Bathroom Countertops
- Soaking Tub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Home Security
Accessible Home Design
- No Interior Steps
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Accessible Parking
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near a park
- Urban Location
- Suburban Location
Schools
- Kaiser Elementary School
- Ensign Middle School
- Newport Harbor High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Natural Gas Connected
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Tax Tract Number 10754
- Assessor Parcel Number 93914012
Community Details
Overview
- 13 Units
- Peppertree Heights Association, Phone Number (714) 505-5400
- Affinity Property Services HOA
- Peppertree Heights Condos Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Park
- Hiking Trails
Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2022
Sold by
Blake Vincent
Bought by
Blake Vincent Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 20, 2020
Closed on
Jan 8, 2021
Sold by
Bastio Heather
Bought by
Vincent Blake
Seller's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Buyer's Agent
Ronnie Beauchamp-Cancellieri
Surterre Properties Inc.
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.63%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 20, 2020
Closed on
Dec 31, 2020
Sold by
Caruso Philip M and Caruso Michelle M
Bought by
Vincent Blake
Seller's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Buyer's Agent
Ronnie Beauchamp-Cancellieri
Surterre Properties Inc.
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.63%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Caruso Phillip M
Bought by
Caruso Phillip M and Caruso Michelle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$457,500
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 2017
Sold by
Caruso Michael Angelo and Caruso Cristina Marissa
Bought by
Caruso Phillip M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,800
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2015
Sold by
Caruso Michael A and Caruso Phillip M
Bought by
Caruso Family Revocable Living Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2015
Closed on
Jun 29, 2015
Sold by
Caruso Cristina M
Bought by
Caruso Michael A
Seller's Agent
AJ Olson Whitfield
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
List Price
$539,500
Sold Price
$539,500
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$350,675
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2015
Closed on
May 25, 2015
Sold by
Webb Wesley Howard and Webb Jordan
Bought by
Caruso Michael A and Caruso Phillip M
Seller's Agent
AJ Olson Whitfield
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
List Price
$539,500
Sold Price
$539,500
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,675
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 5, 2012
Closed on
Feb 29, 2012
Sold by
Onishi Kimberly S
Bought by
Webb Wesley Howard and Carmack Jordan Christine
Seller's Agent
Brian Walker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Cherise Ruiz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$418,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,500
-4.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%
Original Mortgage
$334,800
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 4, 2001
Sold by
Bryan Nancy Kathleen
Bought by
Onishi Kimberly S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,800
Interest Rate
6.84%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 9, 1993
Sold by
Bryan Nancy Kathleen
Bought by
Bryan Nancy Kathleen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Vincent Revocable Trust | -- | -- | |
| Vincent Blake | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Vincent Blake | $800,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Caruso Phillip M | -- | Lawyers Title Co | |
| Caruso Phillip M | -- | Accommodation | |
| Caruso Family Revocable Living Trust | -- | Accommodation | |
| Caruso Michael A | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Caruso Michael A | $539,500 | Lawyers Title | |
| Webb Wesley Howard | $418,500 | Equity Title Orange County-I | |
| Onishi Kimberly S | $260,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Bryan Nancy Kathleen | -- | Continental Land Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Vincent Blake | $760,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Caruso Phillip M | $457,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Caruso Phillip N | $89,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Caruso Phillip M | $76,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Caruso Phillip M | $460,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Caruso Michael A | $350,675 | |
| Previous Owner | Webb Wesley Howard | $334,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Onishi Kimberly S | $165,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Onishla Kimberly S | $35,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Onishi Kimberly S | $191,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Onishi Kimberly S | $191,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Onishi Kimberly S | $189,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Bryan Nancy Kathleen | $108,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2021 01/11/21 | Sold | $800,000 | +0.6% | $705 / Sq Ft |
| 12/21/2020 12/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/20/2020 12/20/20 | For Sale | $795,000 | +47.4% | $700 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2015 06/30/15 | Sold | $539,500 | 0.0% | $475 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2015 05/16/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2015 05/12/15 | For Sale | $539,500 | +28.9% | $475 / Sq Ft |
| 03/24/2012 03/24/12 | Sold | $418,500 | -4.7% | $374 / Sq Ft |
| 02/24/2012 02/24/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2012 02/05/12 | For Sale | $439,000 | -- | $392 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,438 | $865,945 | $733,072 | $132,873 |
| 2024 | $9,438 | $848,966 | $718,698 | $130,268 |
| 2023 | $9,218 | $832,320 | $704,606 | $127,714 |
| 2022 | $9,046 | $816,000 | $690,790 | $125,210 |
| 2021 | $6,753 | $599,018 | $473,762 | $125,256 |
| 2020 | $6,689 | $592,876 | $468,904 | $123,972 |
| 2019 | $6,558 | $581,251 | $459,709 | $121,542 |
| 2018 | $6,357 | $569,854 | $450,695 | $119,159 |
| 2017 | $6,246 | $558,681 | $441,858 | $116,823 |
| 2016 | $6,108 | $547,727 | $433,194 | $114,533 |
| 2015 | $4,968 | $437,374 | $327,028 | $110,346 |
| 2014 | $4,815 | $428,807 | $320,622 | $108,185 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Caruso
-
Ronnie Beauchamp-Cancellieri
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Ronnie Beauchamp-Cancellieri
Surterre Properties Inc.
(949) 795-0873
3 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
AJ Olson Whitfield
Seller's Agent in 2015
AJ Olson Whitfield
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 433-8989
5 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Phillip Caruso
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Phillip Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
(949) 545-2000
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2012
Brian Walker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Cherise Ruiz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC20252279
APN: 939-140-12
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