$1,550,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2025
2 Beds
4 Baths
2,362 Sq Ft
5,661 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$656 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

160 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Senior Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • City Lights View
  • Property is near a clubhouse

About This Home

As of September 2025

Spectacular sunset and hillside views await you at 35 Cantar in Rancho Mission Viejo. This home lives like a SINGLE LEVEL and is situated on a premium lot, in the highly coveted Cortesa 55+ development you will find a fabulous hillside home with a second floor bonus room perfectly suited for a home office, art studio or guest retreat. This second floor space includes a separate bath and closet. The open architectural design provides awesome views from the primary bedroom, kitchen, great and dining room. Living room amenities include wood plank style porcelain tile flooring and a full sliding glass door that acts as a wall of windows that opens to a fantastic outdoor living space. The kitchen is equipped with high end GE Monogram Profile stainless steel appliances. They include a five burner cooktop, chef sized oven, microwave, and built in refrigerator Quartz countertops and customized backsplash finish off this tasteful kitchen. The primary bedroom provides a relaxing retreat with en-suite bathroom. Scenic views provide a serene space to recharge and relax. A spa like bathroom features a generously sized walk in shower with bench seat. A large walk in closet complete this well appointed home. Other key features include a fully paid solar system and power wall, a tankless water heater, outdoor patio pavers and side yard dog run. Rancho Mission Viejo is a phenomenal community loaded with amenities including pools, clubhouses, sport parks, playgrounds, dog park, campgrounds, putting greens, community gardens and hiking trails. Don't miss this home it is a "gem".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Koss-Vetter

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-701-8199 License #01950800 Listed on: 03/20/2025

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Koss-Vetter

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-701-8199 License #01950800 Listed on: 03/20/2025

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,543

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 5,661 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $438 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Shared Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,362 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Tesoro High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electricity on Bond
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Private Water Source
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Property is near a clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 59
  • Tax Tract Number 17568
  • Assessor Parcel Number 75538202
  • $5,700 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Rancho Mission Viejo Association, Phone Number (949) 625-6500
  • Rancho MMC HOA
  • Built by Shea
  • Cortesa Subdivision, Plan 4

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Billiard Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails
  • Jogging Track
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,543

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$438 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer and Dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Cortesa (ESCORT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 75538202
  • Year Built: 2016
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2362.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Brick Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 656.22
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Foyer, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Self-Closing Drawers, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Builder Name: Shea
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Association, Heated, In Ground, Indoor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Shared Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry, Electricity - On Bond, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Central, High Efficiency
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air, High Efficiency
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sauna, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Bocce Ball Court, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Jogging Track, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Cable TV, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 438.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Rancho Mission Viejo
  • Phone: 949.625.6500
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Watersports, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Rancho MMC

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • High School: Tesoro
  • High School: Tesoro
  • High School2: TESERO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5661.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5661.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 135
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.66
  • Tax Lot: 59
  • Tax Tract Number: 17568
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 5700.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Susan And Rudolph Sterner 1999 Trust and Sterner Rudolph J
Bought by
Chavez Family Trust and Chavez
Seller's Agent
Bob DePew
Laguna Premier Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ben Tate
Compass
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.23%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Sterner Rudolph J
Bought by
Sterner Rudolph J and Survivor S Tr Of Susan Annd Ru

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2016
Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Shea Homes Limited Partnership
Bought by
Sterner Rudolph J and Sterner Susan A
Seller's Agent
Cesi Pagano
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cesi Pagano
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$988,601
Sold Price
$955,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,401
-3.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$417,100
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,475,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $955,500 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,100 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $1,550,000 -4.6% $656 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $1,625,000 +4.8% $688 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Price Changed $1,625,000 -1.5% $688 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $1,650,000 -2.7% $699 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $1,695,000 -0.9% $718 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $1,710,000 -2.3% $724 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Price Changed $1,749,998 -2.8% $741 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,799,998 +16.1% $762 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
04/27/2025 04/27/25 For Sale $1,799,998 +16.1% $762 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $1,799,998 +900.0% $762 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $179,998 -90.1% $76 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Price Changed $1,815,000 0.0% $768 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 For Sale $1,815,000 +17.1% $768 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $1,871,000 +26.8% $792 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $1,475,000 -1.3% $624 / Sq Ft
04/11/2023 04/11/23 Price Changed $1,495,000 -8.0% $633 / Sq Ft
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $1,625,000 +70.1% $688 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Sold $955,200 -3.1% $404 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Price Changed $985,601 -0.3% $417 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $988,601 -- $419 / 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 $21,543 $1,534,590 $976,587 $558,003
2024 $21,543 $1,504,500 $957,438 $547,062
2023 $16,932 $1,065,541 $614,731 $450,810
2022 $16,639 $1,044,649 $602,678 $441,971
2021 $16,372 $1,024,166 $590,861 $433,305
2020 $16,263 $1,013,665 $584,803 $428,862
2019 $16,562 $993,790 $573,337 $420,453
2018 $16,362 $974,304 $562,095 $412,209
2017 $16,608 $955,200 $551,073 $404,127
2016 $9,484 $290,072 $290,072 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG25058000

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 755-382-02