$724,881
RENTED JUL 1, 2025

36 Birchwood Ln Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,174 Sq Ft
854 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold December 03, 2012

Last sale price $305,000 $260 Per Sq Ft

Est. 138% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,262/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Wood Canyon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Spacious 3-Bedroom Townhome in The Morningside Community – Prime Location!

Welcome to The Morningside Townhomes Association! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath end-unit townhome offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and community. With beautiful mature trees and gorgeous landscapes. With no neighbors above or below and only one shared wall. Its beautiful green landscape makes it feel like a private retreat.

Step through the front patio with interior light brown/beige flooring, a ceiling fan in the living room, and a large storage closet with built-in shelving. The open-concept family room includes sliding glass doors that lead to your private backyard—ideal for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, and in-unit washer and dryer conveniently tucked behind privacy doors for a clean, organized look.

Upstairs, all three spacious bedrooms offer an abundance of natural light. The primary bedroom features a private balcony, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or peaceful evening views.

Additional highlights include:

Two assigned parking spaces (1 covered carport with storage, 1 open)

Located within the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District

Convenient access to shopping, dining, financial institutions, cinemas, coffee shops, parks, hiking trails, and toll roads

Don’t miss the chance to make this inviting townhome your next rental. We welcome small-medium size dogs. Schedule a viewing today!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Veronica Ivy

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-315-0818 License #01968676 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Veronica Ivy

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-315-0818 License #01968676 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wood Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Density is 36-40 Units/Acre

Property Views

  • Neighborhood
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,174 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Wood Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Wood Canyon Elementary School
  • Avila Middle School
  • Aliso Niguel High School

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,600
  • Rent includes association dues, gardener, pool, sewer, trash collection
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 6/11/25
  • Tax Lot 37
  • Tax Tract Number 11412
  • Assessor Parcel Number 63408237

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 240 Units
  • Morningside Townhomes Association
  • Morningside Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit $500
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,745

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Additional Rent For Pets: Yes
  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Pet Deposit, Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2025-06-11
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Key: 100
  • Deposit Pets: 500
  • Deposit Security: 3600
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Call, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Owner

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Extra storage in carport area.
  • Other Phone Description: 949-315-0818
  • Other Phone Number: 949-315-0818
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Morningside (MOR)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 63408237
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1174.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 3.09
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • View: Courtyard, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Wood
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Carport, Paved, On Site, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Name: Morningside Townhomes Association
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Wood Canyon
  • Middle School: Avila
  • High School: Aliso Niguel
  • Elementary School: Wood Canyon
  • High School: Aliso Niguel
  • Middle Or Junior School: Avila
  • Elementary School #2: WOOCAN
  • High School2: ALINIG

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: 36-40 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 853.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0196

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: No
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Lot Size Area: 853.0000 Square Feet
  • Management Co: API Property Management
  • Management Co Phone: 949-363-7255
  • Number Of Units In Community: 240
  • Number Of Units Total: 260
  • Rent Includes: Association Dues, Gardener, Pool, Sewer, Trash Collection

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.20
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Tract Number: 11412

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2012
Closed on
Nov 28, 2012
Sold by
Birchwood Trust #36
Bought by
Holden Cathy
Seller's Agent
Kamran Montazami
Re/Max Premier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Guadalupe Lagunas
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.7%
Current Estimated Value
$724,881

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$419,881
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.90%
Original Mortgage
$221,250
Outstanding Balance
$155,178
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$558,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2012
Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
Bolte Crystal Marie and Fernandez Luis Javier
Bought by
Birchwood Trust #36 and Ocmsat Llc
Seller's Agent
Kamran Montazami
Re/Max Premier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Guadalupe Lagunas
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,250
Outstanding Balance
$155,178
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$558,869

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2010
Sold by
Bolte Crystal Marie and Fernandez Luis Javier
Bought by
Bolte Crystal Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2006
Sold by
Torres Jesus and Torres Tranquilina
Bought by
Fernandez Luis Javier and Bolte Crystal Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,800
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2004
Sold by
Torres Tranquilina
Bought by
Torres Jesus and Torres Tranquilina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2002
Sold by
Torres Jose
Bought by
Torres Jesus and Torres Tranquilina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2000
Sold by
Evans Timothy H and Evans Denise C
Bought by
Torres Jesus and Torres Tranquilina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,691
Interest Rate
8.16%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1993
Sold by
Evans Timothy H and Evans Denise C
Bought by
Evans Timothy H and Evans Denise C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
7.13%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Holden Cathy $305,000 Lawyers Title
Birchwood Trust #36 -- Accommodation
Bolte Crystal Marie -- None Available
Fernandez Luis Javier $420,000 California Title Company
Torres Jesus -- --
Torres Tranquilina -- North American Title Co
Torres Jesus -- Lawyers Title Company
Torres Jesus $150,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Evans Timothy H -- Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Holden Cathy $221,250
Previous Owner Fernandez Luis Javier $82,800
Previous Owner Fernandez Luis Javier $336,000
Previous Owner Torres Tranquilina $297,000
Previous Owner Torres Jesus $185,000
Previous Owner Torres Jesus $145,691
Previous Owner Evans Timothy H $102,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Rented $3,625 +0.7% --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Rent $3,600 +2.9% --
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Under Contract -- -- --
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Price Changed $3,500 -5.4% $3 / Sq Ft
02/01/2024 02/01/24 For Rent $3,700 +54.2% --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/11/2020 07/11/20 For Rent $2,400 +4.3% --
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Under Contract -- -- --
09/26/2016 09/26/16 Price Changed $2,300 -8.0% $2 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $2 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
12/03/2012 12/03/12 Sold $305,000 +1.7% $254 / Sq Ft
10/25/2012 10/25/12 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2012 10/19/12 For Sale $299,900 -- $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 $3,745 $375,578 $284,931 $90,647
2024 $3,745 $368,214 $279,344 $88,870
2023 $3,666 $360,995 $273,867 $87,128
2022 $3,596 $353,917 $268,497 $85,420
2021 $3,527 $346,978 $263,232 $83,746
2020 $3,492 $343,421 $260,533 $82,888
2019 $3,423 $336,688 $255,425 $81,263
2018 $3,358 $330,087 $250,417 $79,670
2017 $3,292 $323,615 $245,507 $78,108
2016 $3,178 $317,270 $240,693 $76,577
2015 $3,324 $312,505 $237,078 $75,427
2014 $3,248 $306,384 $232,434 $73,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25129779

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 634-082-37