NOT LISTED FOR SALE

36 Vista la Cuesta Unit 136 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Estimated Value: $843,000 - $869,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,341 Sq Ft
$298/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 22, 2021

Last sale price $725,000 $541 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,495/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Tennis Courts
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Pool
  • Hiking Trails

About This Home

As of September 2021

Wonderful 2 bedrooms PLUS a loft townhome located in Rancho Santa Margarita and just steps away from the lake too! **Driveway as well makes this unit ideal; 4 car parking** This FHA and VA approved features no Mello Roos, access to the master community pools, tennis courts, and the famous beach club! Live in or rent out, you'll love this ideal location which is near Trabuco Mesa Elementary which is one of the best schools in the area! The Vista La Cuesta tract boasts a reasonable HOA due that covers the insurance on the unit from the walls out, a private pool, and a play area for the kids as well. Step inside this spacious unit and you'll enjoy the natural light throughout as well as gorgeous wood tile floors on the main floor. The first floor also features inside laundry, half bathroom, spacious kitchen with brand new microwave, and private patio. Don't forget a 2 car garage as well! With nobody behind the unit, you'll enjoy the privacy that is not often found with townhome communities along with peek-a-boo lake views too! Upstairs features a generously sized guest bedroom with en suite bath, an open loft which is often turned into a 3rd bedroom, as well as spacious master! How about a balcony off the master with more lake views!?! You'll love the master shower which is off the charts! Upgraded tile, faucets, and windows are features you'll love! Don't forget, Rancho Santa Margarita was recently voted #1 safest cities in Orange County and #3 in the state! Great schools, community amenities, and lots of entertainment make this home a hit!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Argue

Plan A Real Estate License #01892077 Listed on: 08/07/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirk Schilling

Rise Realty License #02000997

Rise Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 9,997

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,341 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Schools

  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabuco Hills High School

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Suburban Location
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 12876
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93214301

Community Details

Overview

  • 163 Units
  • Vista La Cuesta Maintenance Association, Phone Number (855) 403-3852
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0010
  • Vintage Group HOA
  • Vista La Cuesta Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,904

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$298 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93214301
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1341.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 540.64
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Library, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 227.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 71.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista La Cuesta Maintenance
  • Phone: 855-403-3852
  • Association Phone #2: 949-709-0010
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Vintage Group
  • Association Management 2: First Service Residential

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabuco Hills
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • High School: Trabuco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: TRAMES
  • High School2: TRAHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2295

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9999.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 163
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 12876

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Aug 19, 2021
Sold by
Herman Christine
Bought by
Herman Thad Alan
Seller's Agent
Ryan Argue
Plan A Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kirk Schilling
Rise Realty
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
3.59%
Current Estimated Value
$855,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Outstanding Balance
$560,823
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,607

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Aug 18, 2021
Sold by
Berry Irish Starr Devera and Berry Aaron Michael
Bought by
Herman Thad Alan
Seller's Agent
Ryan Argue
Plan A Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kirk Schilling
Rise Realty
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
3.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Outstanding Balance
$560,823
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,607

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2019
Sold by
Berry Irish Starr Devera
Bought by
Berry Irish Starr Devera and Berry Aaron Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Berry Aaron Michael
Bought by
Berry Irish Starr Devera
Seller's Agent
Brandi Robles
Everwise Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rochelle Chacon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$528,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,100
5.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%
Original Mortgage
$501,600
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2017
Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Stevenson Trevor and Stevenson Tanya
Bought by
Berry Irish Starr Devera
Seller's Agent
Brandi Robles
Everwise Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rochelle Chacon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$528,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,100
5.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$501,600
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2014
Sold by
Mlodzinski William and Mlodzinski Heather
Bought by
Stevenson Trevor and Stevensos Tanya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$422,954
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2010
Sold by
Ellis Thomas J
Bought by
Mlodzinski William and Mlodzinski Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,310
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2004
Sold by
Ellis Thomas J
Bought by
Ellis Thomas J and Thomas J Ellis Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2001
Sold by
Huddleston Paul and Huddleston Kelly
Bought by
Ellis Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,350
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1998
Sold by
Brownfield Kelly S and Brownfield Kelly
Bought by
Huddleston Paul and Huddleston Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1993
Sold by
Brownfield Randy J and Brownfield Kelly S
Bought by
Brownfield Kelly S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Herman Thad Alan -- Western Resources
Herman Thad Alan $725,000 Western Resources
Berry Irish Starr Devera -- Servicelink
Berry Irish Starr Devera -- Title365
Berry Irish Starr Devera $528,000 Title 365
Stevenson Trevor $433,000 Western Resources Title Co
Mlodzinski William $340,000 Western Resources Title
Ellis Thomas J -- --
Ellis Thomas J $241,500 American Title
Huddleston Paul -- --
Brownfield Kelly S -- South Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Herman Thad Alan $615,000
Previous Owner Berry Irish Starr Devera $492,000
Previous Owner Berry Irish Starr Devera $484,350
Previous Owner Berry Irish Starr Devera $501,600
Previous Owner Stevenson Trevor $418,243
Previous Owner Stevenson Trevor $422,954
Previous Owner Mlodzinski William $335,050
Previous Owner Mlodzinski William $347,310
Previous Owner Ellis Thomas J $30,000
Previous Owner Ellis Thomas J $19,700
Previous Owner Ellis Thomas J $224,500
Previous Owner Ellis Thomas J $217,350
Previous Owner Brownfield Kelly S $139,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Sold $725,000 +3.6% $541 / Sq Ft
08/17/2021 08/17/21 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2021 08/07/21 For Sale $699,900 +32.6% $522 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $528,000 +5.6% $393 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 For Sale $499,900 -- $372 / 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 $7,904 $769,375 $645,579 $123,796
2024 $7,904 $754,290 $632,921 $121,369
2023 $7,725 $739,500 $620,510 $118,990
2022 $7,596 $725,000 $608,343 $116,657
2021 $5,489 $566,121 $455,916 $110,205
2020 $5,892 $560,317 $451,242 $109,075
2019 $6,687 $549,331 $442,394 $106,937
2018 $6,594 $538,560 $433,719 $104,841
2017 $5,732 $457,353 $342,328 $115,025
2016 $5,979 $448,386 $335,616 $112,770
2015 $6,095 $441,651 $330,574 $111,077
2014 $4,905 $355,341 $245,289 $110,052
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC21169375

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-143-01