$950,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2022

34102 Ruby Lantern St Unit 1 Dana Point, CA 92629

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$722 Per Sq Ft

19% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tile Countertops
  • Marco Forster Middle School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2022

Have you been dreaming of living the beach lifestyle and waiting for the perfect opportunity? This may be your chance! Located in the Historic Lantern Village surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes, this charming condo is in a fabulous location. Walk out your front door in the morning to get a fresh cup of coffee at Starbucks which is only a block away. Literally, the walkability of this home is exceptional. A block from PCH, a couple of blocks from the Lantern District and only a mile from Dana Point Harbor. Eat your way through colorful eateries, markets and snack shacks. From casual to upscale, you will find it in Dana Point. Visit some of the distinctive boutiques located in the Harbor or Lantern District for a fun-filled day of shopping. Take a stroll to the Headlands with hiking trails leading to some fantastic beaches such as the Stands or Salt Creek. Famous Doheny Beach is right around the corner, enjoy a day playing volleyball, having a barbeque with friends & family or just cruising on your bike. Don’t forget, Dana Point is famous for its surfing and was named the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World. After a day of fun, come home to your very own beach retreat. Easy living single story with absolutely no stairs to climb, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an attached 1 car garage, parking for two other vehicles a rarity in a beach community. Low HOA Dues of only $250 per month. The HOA will be painting the building his year. An ideal opportunity for a forever home, a vacation home or as an investment property. With the Dana Point Revitalization Project now underway, this is truly the place to be.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Maes

First Team Real Estate License #01087521 Listed on: 03/29/2022

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Caruso

Christie's International R.E. Southern California License #01073919

Christie's International R.E. Southern California

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,582

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • R.H. Dana Elementary School
  • Marco Forester Middle School
  • Dana Hills High School

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 3 Units
  • Ruby Lantern Association, Phone Number (714) 225-6387
  • Ruby Lantern HOA
  • Lantern Village Central Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 13942
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93623008
  • $441 per year additional tax assessments

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,582

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Lantern Village Central (LDC)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93623008
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1316.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 721.88
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room, Primary Suite
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Sewer, Water
  • Association Fee: 250.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Ruby Lantern
  • Phone: (714) 225-6387
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Ruby Lantern HOA

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: R.H. Dana
  • Middle School: Marco Forester
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Elementary School: R.H. Dana
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Marco Forester
  • Elementary School #2: RHDAN
  • High School2: DANHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Latitude Manual: 33.46759400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 3
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.13
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 13942
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 441.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Apr 25, 2022
Sold by
Martin Robert E and Martin Patrice
Bought by
Martin Patrice and Novak Kevin
Seller's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Buyer's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Sold Price
$4,095
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,178,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,174,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Outstanding Balance
$685,524
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$549,904

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Apr 11, 2022
Sold by
Heather Biondolillo
Bought by
Biondolillo Stephen
Seller's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Buyer's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Sold Price
$4,095

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Outstanding Balance
$685,524
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$549,904

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2002
Sold by
Grimm Jay Burton
Bought by
Martin Robert E and Martin Patrice Drolet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,400
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1998
Sold by
Grimm Robert J and Grimm Alfreda T
Bought by
Grimm Jay Burton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
7.07%
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 $950,000 Western Resources
Deed -- Western Resources
Deed -- Western Resources
Grant Deed $318,000 Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $712,500 New Conventional
Closed $712,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $380,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $254,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $126,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Rented $4,095 +2.5% --
06/05/2022 06/05/22 Off Market $3,995 -- --
06/04/2022 06/04/22 Under Contract -- -- --
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Rent $3,995 0.0% --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 Sold $950,000 +18.8% $722 / Sq Ft
04/09/2022 04/09/22 For Sale $800,000 -15.8% $608 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Off Market $950,000 -- --
03/29/2022 03/29/22 For Sale $800,000 -- $608 / 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 $10,582 $988,380 $855,087 $133,293
2023 $10,309 $969,000 $838,320 $130,680
2022 $5,047 $453,100 $314,897 $138,203
2021 $4,931 $444,216 $308,722 $135,494
2020 $4,915 $439,662 $305,557 $134,105
2019 $4,927 $431,042 $299,566 $131,476
2018 $4,812 $422,591 $293,692 $128,899
2017 $4,674 $414,305 $287,933 $126,372
2016 $4,487 $406,182 $282,287 $123,895
2015 $4,374 $400,081 $278,047 $122,034
2014 $4,297 $392,244 $272,600 $119,644
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG22061854

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 936-230-08