NOT LISTED FOR SALE

36 Vista la Cuesta Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,345 Sq Ft
$636/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2014

Last sale price $433,000 $322 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,473/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Property is near a park
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2014

MOTIVATED SELLERS!! REDUCED PROICE!! This Lovely and Spacious Townhouse is Pretty as a Picture! Mrs Interior Decorator and Mr. Handy Man live here so they have done a fantastic job in making this home adorable and move in ready!! Beautiful designer colors, crown molding, scraped ceilings, new carpet, and tile floors make this an exceptional and warm home. Large entertainers kitchen with Granite Countertops, Black appliances, recessed lights, resurfaced cabinets and a breakfast bar. Formal Dining Room with slider to the good size enclosed patio, Large living room with a cozy fireplace and cathedral ceilings, Stunning 2 story open stair case leads to the upstairs loft and 2 master bedrooms. Loft is large enough to make into a third bedroom. Master Bedroom has a slider to the balcony where you can sit, relax and look at the beautiful mountains. There is also a large walk in closet with closet organizers and mirrored closet doors. This townhouse is right across the street from the community pool and within a short walking distance of RSM lake. The Field of Flower is just steps away where you can hike to O'Neil Park and Trabuco Canyon. This homes location allows you to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. A Must See!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Howland

First Team Real Estate License #01312424 Listed on: 10/31/2013

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

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NONMEMBER MRML

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 10,019

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,345 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • 138 Units
  • Accell Property Management Association, Phone Number (949) 581-4988
  • Samlarc Association

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,904

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$276 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Agent
  • Other Phone Number: 9496332807
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93214301
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1345.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 321.93
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Loft
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Dues Paid Monthly, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 220.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 56.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Accell Property Management
  • Phone: 9495814988
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Park Nearby

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 138
  • Number Of Units Total: 138

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 12876

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2021
Sold by
Herman Christine
Bought by
Herman Thad Alan
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.
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Outstanding Balance
$560,823
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,607

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2021
Sold by
Berry Irish Starr Devera and Berry Aaron Michael
Bought by
Herman Thad Alan

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

Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Berry Aaron Michael
Bought by
Berry Irish Starr Devera

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
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Stevenson Trevor and Stevenson Tanya
Bought by
Berry Irish Starr Devera

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

Listed on
Oct 31, 2013
Closed on
Mar 3, 2014
Sold by
Mlodzinski William and Mlodzinski Heather
Bought by
Stevenson Trevor and Stevensos Tanya
Seller's Agent
Janet Howland
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
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NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$466,900
Sold Price
$433,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,900
-7.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
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

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
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
04/01/2014 04/01/14 Sold $433,000 +1.9% $322 / Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2014 02/14/14 Price Changed $425,000 -4.5% $316 / Sq Ft
01/24/2014 01/24/14 Price Changed $444,900 -1.1% $331 / Sq Ft
01/03/2014 01/03/14 Price Changed $449,900 -3.6% $334 / Sq Ft
10/31/2013 10/31/13 For Sale $466,900 -- $347 / 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: OC13222073

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-143-01