$550,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2020 RENTED MAY 23, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,072 Sq Ft
$417/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$513 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • No Units Above
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Park or Greenbelt View

About This Home

As of October 2020

Welcome to this Turnkey home in hightly sought after Sonoma Court neighborhood! This 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2-Story home is wonderfully upgraded and located on a Single Loaded street with no one in front, above or below. Full size 2 car garage & a full size private driveway for 2 cars and plenty of parking across the street for guests. This home is light, bright and airy with volume ceiling in the living room & lots of windows for natural light throughout! Living room features wood flooring, volume ceiling, custom paint colors, and customized fireplace with display mantle. Kitchen has granite counters, subway tile backsplash and is adjacent to an indoor laundry room which is oversized and can have storage space. Downstairs has powder bath for guests. The second floor features a large master with lots of closet space, upgraded master bath with tub/ shower combo. The secondary bedroom also has bath with shower perfect for guests. it also features custom shiplap on one wall and wood flooring that leads to landing. Enjoy your private back patio with plenty of room for table and bbq, great space for entertaining. Great location, close distance to bike trails, nature trails, parks, pools, sport courts, tennis, shopping, entertainment, restaurants and much more. Sonoma Court also features a pool and spa. Low taxes and no Mello Roos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Ayres

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01338066 Listed on: 09/22/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Marquis

Luxre Realty, Inc. License #00851539

Luxre Realty, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,113

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Fire Rated Drywall

Interior Spaces

  • 1,072 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Cielo Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer Not Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 13657
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93375236

Community Details

Overview

  • 133 Units
  • Sonoma Court Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0010
  • Powerstone HOA
  • Sonoma Court Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Hiking Trails

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,113

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$417 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Sonoma Court (SCT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93375236
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1072.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Unfurnished
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 513.06
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Playground
  • Association Fee: 352.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 65.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sonoma Court
  • Phone: 949716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 949-709-0010
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Powerstone

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Cielo
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Cielo
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: CIELO
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Yard

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 133
  • Number Of Units Total: 133

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 13657

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Steen Rebecca Jeanne
Bought by
Collins Sylvia C
Seller's Agent
Anne Ayres
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Marquis
Luxre Realty, Inc.
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.76%
Current Estimated Value
$741,798

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,798
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$356,582
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$385,216

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2013
Closed on
Sep 9, 2013
Sold by
Davidson William G and Davidson Kaitlyn A
Bought by
Steen Rebecca Jeanne
Seller's Agent
John Spoelder
Better Real Estate Of OC.Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Ayres
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-7.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.18%
Original Mortgage
$323,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2012
Closed on
Jun 22, 2012
Sold by
Duffus Mark and Duffus Tina
Bought by
Davidson William G and Davidson Kaitlyn A
Seller's Agent
Mark Thoburn
Re/Max First Class
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Yumul
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$292,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
4.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.59%
Original Mortgage
$277,400
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2008
Sold by
Duffus Mark
Bought by
Duffus Mark and Duffus Tina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2004
Sold by
Duffus Mark
Bought by
Duffus Mark and Duffus Tina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2004
Sold by
Duffus Tina
Bought by
Duffus Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Bostock Edward
Bought by
Duffus Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2002
Sold by
Helgestad Steven
Bought by
Bostock Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,410
Interest Rate
8.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 1994
Sold by
Schumacher Mike and Schumacher Christine
Bought by
Helgestad Steven
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 $550,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $360,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $292,000 Title365
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- New Century Title Company
Grant Deed $430,000 New Century Title Company
Grant Deed $252,000 --
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $313,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $323,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $277,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $234,975 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $253,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $255,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $244,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $229,410 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Rent $3,400 +3.7% --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 Rented $3,280 0.0% --
06/21/2024 06/21/24 For Rent $3,280 0.0% --
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $550,000 +4.8% $513 / Sq Ft
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2020 09/22/20 For Sale $525,000 +45.8% $490 / Sq Ft
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Sold $360,000 -4.0% $323 / Sq Ft
09/02/2013 09/02/13 Price Changed $375,000 -3.6% $337 / Sq Ft
08/29/2013 08/29/13 For Sale $389,000 +33.2% $349 / Sq Ft
08/06/2012 08/06/12 Sold $292,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
06/20/2012 06/20/12 Price Changed $292,000 +4.7% $262 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 For Sale $279,000 -- $250 / 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 $6,113 $595,337 $469,958 $125,379
2024 $6,113 $583,664 $460,743 $122,921
2023 $5,975 $572,220 $451,709 $120,511
2022 $5,875 $561,000 $442,851 $118,149
2021 $5,299 $550,000 $434,167 $115,833
2020 $4,237 $403,519 $285,597 $117,922
2019 $4,730 $395,607 $279,997 $115,610
2018 $4,662 $387,850 $274,506 $113,344
2017 $4,722 $380,246 $269,124 $111,122
2016 $4,977 $372,791 $263,847 $108,944
2015 $5,086 $367,192 $259,884 $107,308
2014 $4,985 $360,000 $254,794 $105,206
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20198347

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 933-752-36