$1,750,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025

34361 Camino el Molino Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,218 Sq Ft
5,100 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$789 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Golf Course Community
  • Solar Power System
  • Palisades Elementary School Rated A
  • Fishing
  • 3-minute walk to Sunset Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the heart of Capistrano Beach. This home features an open-concept layout with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and all-new windows and doors. The updated gourmet kitchen includes custom cabinets, quartz countertops, a stylish floor-to-ceiling subway tile backsplash, and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a 6-burner stove, microwave drawer, double-door refrigerator, dishwasher, and farmhouse sink. Step outside onto your private balcony to enjoy a peek-a-boo ocean view, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. On the main floor, a spacious guest suite offers built-in cabinetry, a pull-out bed, and a full bath with a beach-style vanity and custom tiled shower. The luxurious primary suite on the lower level boasts a walk-in closet, private balcony with backyard access, and a spa-like bath featuring a double vanity with marble countertops, a soaking tub under a gold light fixture, black and white checkered marble flooring, and a large tiled shower with marble seating and high-end fixtures. Two additional bedrooms, a walk-in laundry room, and another full bath with a modern farmhouse vanity and enclosed custom tiled shower complete the lower level. Designed for efficiency and sustainability, the home includes a Tesla Powerwall with solar panels and two EV charging stations. The spacious 5,100 sqft lot offers ample outdoor space, including a dedicated dog run, a freshly painted exterior, new outdoor lighting and fencing, a landscaped yard with an irrigation system featuring a thriving avocado tree, and a new rain gutter system. The private backyard presents potential for an ADU, pool, spa, and much more! Additional upgrades include a new tankless water heater, a renovated garage with epoxy flooring, a wide driveway, and a brand-new AC unit. Ideally located just minutes from Capistrano Beach and Dana Point Harbor, with Sunset Ridge and Pines Park nearby, this home offers the perfect setting for picnics, ocean views, and outdoor activities. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, and entertainment, it is also zoned for top-rated schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. With quick access to the I-5 freeway, commuting is effortless. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, beach lover, or seeking modern amenities with coastal charm, this home delivers the best of Southern California living. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobbi Hoose

Bullock Russell RE Services Brokerage Phone: 949-923-9345 License #02129236 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Bullock Russell RE Services

Co-Listed By

Darla Gorton

Bullock Russell RE Services Brokerage Phone: 949-923-9345 License #01948419

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Trejo

Inhabit Collective License #02017867

Inhabit Collective

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1973 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Bluff
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4 / 17
  • Tax Tract Number 901
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12329304

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Capistrano Heights Subdivision
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,509

Year Built

Built in 1973 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Capistrano Heights (CPH)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary, Spanish, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 12329304
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2218.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Ell, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 789.00
  • Room Type: Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway Level
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Park, Watersports

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Bluff, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Paved, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1171

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5100.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 17
  • Tax Census Tract: 422.05
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 901

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Scott Jason Drew
Bought by
Scott Elizabeth Marie
Seller's Agent
Bobbi Hoose
Bullock Russell RE Services
Buyer's Agent
Adam Trejo
Inhabit Collective
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
3.24%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$1,750,216

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,395,023
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$355,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Mar 30, 2025
Sold by
Thompson Timothy James and Brooke Fritts
Bought by
Scott Elizabeth Marie
Seller's Agent
Bobbi Hoose
Bullock Russell RE Services
Buyer's Agent
Adam Trejo
Inhabit Collective
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
3.24%
Views
64

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,395,023
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$355,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
Jul 19, 2023
Sold by
Malerbe Suzanne E and Malerbe Adrian A
Bought by
Thompson Timothy James and Thompson Brooke Fritts
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Malerbe
RE/MAX Select One
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Malerbe
RE/MAX Select One
List Price
$1,499,900
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-1.66%
Views
234

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,180,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Michelle Kathleen Wright Revocable Trust
Bought by
Malerbe Suzanne E and Malerbe Adrian A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2019
Sold by
Juno Michelle Kathleen
Bought by
Michelle Kathleen Wright Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Juno Michelle Kathleen and Juno Jacob Joseph
Bought by
Juno Michelle Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
Andrew Alistair F
Bought by
Juno Michelle Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2008
Sold by
Andrew Alistair F and Andrew Kathleen
Bought by
Andrew Alistair F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$795,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2008
Sold by
Andrew Alistair F
Bought by
Andrew Alistair F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$795,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2006
Sold by
Andrew Alistair F and Andrew Kathleen
Bought by
Andrew Alistair F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1999
Sold by
Andrew Alistair F and Andrew Kathleen
Bought by
Andrew Alistair F and Andrew Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
7.69%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $1,750,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,475,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $850,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Quit Claim Deed -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lenders Choice Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lenders Choice Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $885,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $795,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $32,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $1,750,000 +3.2% $789 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $1,695,000 -3.1% $764 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
07/20/2023 07/20/23 Sold $1,475,000 -1.7% $665 / Sq Ft
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $1,499,900 0.0% $676 / Sq Ft
06/11/2023 06/11/23 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Price Changed $1,499,900 -6.3% $676 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Price Changed $1,599,900 -8.6% $721 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Price Changed $1,749,900 -7.9% $789 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Price Changed $1,899,000 -5.0% $856 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $901 / 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 $16,509 $1,504,500 $1,335,601 $168,899
2024 $16,509 $1,475,000 $1,309,412 $165,588
2023 $12,967 $1,150,000 $997,720 $152,280
2022 $3,389 $148,557 $52,838 $95,719
2021 $2,984 $145,645 $51,802 $93,843
2020 $4,425 $144,152 $51,271 $92,881
2019 $2,941 $141,326 $50,266 $91,060
2018 $2,555 $138,555 $49,280 $89,275
2017 $2,410 $135,839 $48,314 $87,525
2016 $2,341 $133,176 $47,367 $85,809
2015 $2,017 $131,176 $46,655 $84,521
2014 $2,061 $128,607 $45,741 $82,866
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25048866

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 123-293-04