NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,939,000 - $2,186,964

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,828 Sq Ft
$729/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2023

Last sale price $1,650,000 $583 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,328/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat

About This Home

As of December 2023

As you approach 36 Choate, it becomes evident that this is not just a house but a home that has been designed with thoughtfulness and care. The exterior, with its white VINYL SIDING, STACKED STONE accents, DOUBLE entry door, and custom front yard LANDSCAPE, is a true reflection of the meticulous attention to detail that defines this property. This beautiful residence is located within walking distance to one of Irvine’s most coveted private parks, Blue Gum Park. The entrance welcomes you with impressively high ceilings and bright orientation, showcasing the home’s newly installed recessed and light fixtures. Enter through the formal living room with authentic hardwood flooring and expansive double-paned windows where natural light pours in. Make your way through to the formal dining room, which sits adjacent to the staircase and shares a wall with the kitchen. Enjoy not one but two eating spaces with a conveniently located kitchen nook. Everyone’s favorite room in the house, the kitchen, is a stunning display of newly resurfaced white cabinetry, top of the line stainless steel appliances, custom granite countertops, porcelain subway-tile backsplash, and tile flooring. Enjoy views of the family room, or even watch TV as you’re preparing a meal or washing the dishes… that is the beauty of an open concept floorpan! Granite countertop bench separates the kitchen nook from the family room, equipped with a cozy brick fireplace and wall to wall double-paned windows and slider. The laundry room and powder room are located right off the family room for convenience. Enjoy Sunday night football by the fireplace in the spacious primary suite large enough for a TV, seating, and a built-in wet bar. The primary bathroom is blessed with high ceilings, double vanity, a separate soak-in tub, tile-shower, and a private room for the toilet. The extra-large walk-in closet, which no one ever complains about! There are three additional generously sized secondary bedrooms upstairs, with a newly resurfaced cabinets in the secondary bathroom. The backyard features in-ground JACUZZI, FIRE PIT, a vine PERGOLA, water-efficient landscaping, and native California fruit trees and plumeria plants. 2-car garage, NEW WATER HEATER, WATER SOFTENER, & SOLAR PANELS which lease for $101 monthly. NO HOA, NO Mello Roos. Walking distance to award winning elementary school, with walking access to trail leading to the Cypress Village Center. Easy access to 5 freeway and dining/shopping options.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Affie Setoodeh

CENTURY 21 Affiliated License #01390320 Listed on: 10/19/2023

CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Co-Listed By

Melody Setoodehnia

CENTURY 21 Affiliated License #02124638

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Ingalls

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01319643

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 5,188 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,828 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Spa
  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Northwood Elementary School
  • Sierra Vista Middle School
  • Northwood High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwood Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 9550
  • Assessor Parcel Number 55103105
  • $207 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,212

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Northwood Place (PL)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 55103105
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2828.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Retreat, Fire Pit
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 583.45
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Irvine Unified
  • Elementary School: Northwood
  • Middle School: Sierra Vista
  • High School: Northwood
  • Elementary School: Northwood
  • High School: Northwood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sierra Vista
  • Elementary School #2: NORTHW
  • High School2: NORTHW

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5188.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1191

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5188.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.17
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 9550
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 207.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2023
Closed on
Nov 28, 2023
Sold by
Soto Family Trust
Bought by
Wong Peter Ping-Tak and Wong Regine Ho
Seller's Agent
Affie Setoodeh
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Ingalls
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-2.83%
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
$2,060,991

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$410,991
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,294,742
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$766,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2018
Sold by
Soto German and Soto Lillian
Bought by
Soto German Arnoldo and Soto Lillian Carmen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2002
Sold by
Saraye Henry H
Bought by
Soto German and Soto Lillian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
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
Wong Peter Ping-Tak $1,650,000 Lawyers Title
Soto German Arnoldo -- None Available
Soto German $490,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wong Peter Ping-Tak $1,320,000
Previous Owner Soto German $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Sold $1,650,000 +0.1% $583 / Sq Ft
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Price Changed $1,648,000 -2.9% $583 / Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Sale $1,698,000 -- $600 / 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 $17,212 $1,683,000 $1,382,704 $300,296
2024 $17,212 $1,650,000 $1,355,592 $294,408
2023 $7,156 $682,115 $410,351 $271,764
2022 $7,018 $668,741 $402,305 $266,436
2021 $6,856 $655,629 $394,417 $261,212
2020 $6,818 $648,907 $390,373 $258,534
2019 $6,665 $636,184 $382,719 $253,465
2018 $6,547 $623,710 $375,214 $248,496
2017 $6,411 $611,481 $367,857 $243,624
2016 $6,126 $599,492 $360,644 $238,848
2015 $6,034 $590,488 $355,227 $235,261
2014 $5,916 $578,922 $348,269 $230,653
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC23194956

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 551-031-05