NOT LISTED FOR SALE

342 Carolina Dr Brea, CA 92823

Estimated Value: $1,690,000 - $2,016,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,216 Sq Ft
$809/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2024

Last sale price $1,700,000 $767 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,788/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of February 2024

ONE-OF-A-KIND LUXURY LIVING AT BUENA VIDA IN THE WELL SOUGHT AFTER LA FLORESTA COMMUNITY! This Premier property is situated on a single loaded street, across from a private walk way that surrounds the private gated community with beautifully maintained landscaping and a spacious front patio. This fully custom home features 2 bedrooms plus a den/office perfect for guests, 2 full bathrooms and approximately 2,216 sf of living space. You are greeted with a grand foyer as you enter the home and on the right wing of the house is the secondary bedroom with access to a full bathroom. The left wing of the house displays a very open concept, with a large kitchen and adjacent dining room. The kitchen features plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and a large center island with a sink and bar seating for 4! The dining room comfortably fits a dining table for 8 and includes a custom built-in buffet counter with an excess of cabinets. The spacious living room is picture-perfect with an electric fireplace with glass rocks, custom display shelves and surround sound. The primary suite is tucked away with utmost privacy and features an ensuite bathroom with a dual sink vanity, glass walk-in shower, linen closet and a walk-in closet. Additional highlights throughout the home include engineered hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, a mud room, indoor laundry room, electric car plug-in (220 V.) and built-in cabinets in the garage, and added wainscoting in the foyer and primary suite. That’s not all! Step outside into your own private backyard oasis – a covered patio with recessed lighting, built-in spa, gas firepit, built-in BBQ area, plus approximately 100 sf. of raised garden beds filled with all the best seasonal vegetables – farm to table right in your own backyard! Did you forget those lemons at the store? No problem, just step into your backyard garden where there is a plethora of fruits such as Meyer lemons, grapefruits, papayas and figs! What doesn’t this home have?! In addition, this home also has leased solar panels (approx. $121/month). The La Floresta community includes amenities such as a large sparkling pool/spa, sport courts, and a resident garden! Situated just steps away from The Village at La Floresta with Whole Foods and many different shopping, dining and entertainment options as well as nearby Downtown Brea with unlimited entertainment!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Horowitz

Coldwell Banker Diamond License #00983521 Listed on: 10/19/2023

Coldwell Banker Diamond

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Chiovare

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01931960

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 7,352 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $321 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Tile Roof
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Solar Power System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Tax Tract Number 17160
  • Assessor Parcel Number 32038127

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Buena Vida Association, Phone Number (949) 218-9970
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$321 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Buena Vida
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 32038127
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2216.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Wainscoting, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Outside, Electric, Gas, Fire Pit
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 767.15
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Stone
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Glass, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sauna, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Sport Court, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Recreation Room, Maintenance Grounds, Call for Rules, Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 321.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Buena Vida
  • Phone: 949-218-9970
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Buena Vida

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level with Street, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7352.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1688
  • Latitude Manual: 33.91201800

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7352.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 218.31
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Tract Number: 17160

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2023
Closed on
Jan 22, 2024
Sold by
Coats William M and Coats Sheryl A
Bought by
Diane L Chiovare Living Trust and Provenzano
Seller's Agent
Alex Horowitz
Coldwell Banker Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Joe Chiovare
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.86%
Views
274
Current Estimated Value
$1,791,833

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,833
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2017
Sold by
Pulte Home Company Llc
Bought by
Coats William M and Coats Sheryl A
Source: Public Records

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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
Diane L Chiovare Living Trust $1,700,000 Orange Coast Title
Coats William M $1,046,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Sold $1,700,000 -2.9% $767 / Sq Ft
01/21/2024 01/21/24 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $790 / 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 $13,950 $1,019,615 $703,535 $316,080
2024 $13,950 $1,190,138 $769,635 $420,503
2023 $13,561 $1,166,802 $754,544 $412,258
2022 $13,425 $1,143,924 $739,749 $404,175
2021 $13,139 $1,121,495 $725,245 $396,250
2020 $13,051 $1,109,996 $717,809 $392,187
2019 $12,773 $1,088,232 $703,734 $384,498
2018 $12,019 $1,066,895 $689,936 $376,959
2017 $6,907 $595,587 $410,803 $184,784
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW23192825

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 320-381-27