$800,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2021

37 Cottonwood Dr Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,330 Sq Ft
$152/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$602 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Filtered Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Don Juan Avila Middle School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2021

Here is your chance to own a detached home with a view in Aliso Viejo! Natural light bathes this updated Vista Plaza home on the inside. Outside you'll find fabulous views of sunsets and the lovely Hills of Aliso Viejo and beyond.

The updated Kitchen is fresh and ready for your best recipes. The Quartz counters, oven and dishwasher are brand new, highlighted by Stainless Steel appliances. Standing at the brand new sink you overlook the Yard, and views beyond. The Kitchen overlooks the Family Room which features a warm fireplace and lots of natural light. Upstairs the Master Suite spans the back of the home and views of the hills and greenbelts. The Master suite features a spacious Walk-in closet and Master Bath. You will also find a convenient upstairs laundry room around the secondary bedrooms.

The community pool is conveniently located close by. You'll also enjoy living near Aliso Viejo Town Center with all it has to offer for shopping, dining, movies, and community events. Canyon Vista Park is close by, leading to Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and all its great trails for hiking, biking and more. Close to world famous beaches and minutes from downtown Laguna Beach. Low Tax rate and NO Mello Roos!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Bishop

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01352560 Listed on: 08/21/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Bishop

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01352560 Listed on: 08/21/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,398

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Front and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,330 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Don Juan Elementary School
  • Don Juan Avila Middle School
  • Aliso Viejo High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Tax Tract Number 14710
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93925733

Community Details

Overview

  • 157 Units
  • Vista Plaza Association, Phone Number (949) 581-4988
  • Avca Association, Phone Number (949) 591-9551
  • Accell Property Mgmt HOA
  • Built by DR Horton
  • Vista Terraza Subdivision, Morada B Floorplan

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,398

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$152 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista Terraza (VSTR)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93925733
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1330.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground level no steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 601.50
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Gunite, Heated
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Builder Name: DR Horton
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • 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 Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry, Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: AVCA
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Gym/Ex Room
  • Association Fee: 115.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 37.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista Plaza
  • Phone: 949-581-4988
  • Association Phone #2: 949-591-9551
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Accell Property Mgmt

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Don Juan
  • Middle School: Don Juan Avila
  • High School: Aliso Viejo
  • Elementary School: Don Juan
  • High School: Aliso Viejo
  • Middle Or Junior School: Don Juan Avila
  • Elementary School #2: DONJUA
  • High School2: ALIVIE

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0459

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 157
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 14710

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2021
Closed on
Sep 18, 2021
Sold by
Farrokhtakin Siavash
Bought by
Chi Kai and Huang Ying
Seller's Agent
Jim Bishop
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Dedelle Barbanti
The Luxe Agency
Sold Price
$3,500
Current Estimated Value
$1,006,078

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,002,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$238,197
Interest Rate
2.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$765,837

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2003
Sold by
Hanks Julie A
Bought by
Farrokhtakin Siavash

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,500
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2003
Sold by
Dailey James C and Dailey Romy
Bought by
Hanks Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$311,900
Interest Rate
4.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1999
Sold by
D R Horton Los Angeles Holding Co Inc
Bought by
Dailey James Clifford

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,150
Interest Rate
6.73%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $800,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $445,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $390,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $210,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $408,500 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $400,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $311,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $204,150 No Value Available
Closed $38,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Under Contract -- -- --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 For Rent $3,700 +5.7% --
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Sold $800,000 0.0% $602 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Under Contract -- -- --
10/01/2021 10/01/21 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
09/06/2021 09/06/21 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2021 08/26/21 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $564 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Rented $2,795 0.0% --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Off Market $2,795 -- --
07/01/2020 07/01/20 For Rent $2,795 0.0% --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Off Market $2,795 -- --
02/03/2020 02/03/20 Rented $2,795 0.0% --
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Price Changed $2,795 -1.9% $2 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Price Changed $2,850 -3.4% $2 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 For Rent $2,950 +3.5% --
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Rented $2,850 0.0% --
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Off Market $2,850 -- --
09/24/2018 09/24/18 Price Changed $2,850 -3.4% $2 / Sq Ft
09/16/2018 09/16/18 For Rent $2,950 +18.0% --
05/07/2016 05/07/16 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
05/01/2016 05/01/16 For Rent $2,500 +6.4% --
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
04/17/2012 04/17/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/03/2012 04/03/12 For Rent $2,350 -- --
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 $8,398 $848,966 $682,148 $166,818
2024 $8,398 $832,320 $668,772 $163,548
2023 $8,204 $816,000 $655,658 $160,342
2022 $8,044 $800,000 $642,801 $157,199
2021 $5,881 $584,510 $428,437 $156,073
2020 $5,821 $578,517 $424,044 $154,473
2019 $5,707 $567,174 $415,729 $151,445
2018 $5,595 $556,053 $407,577 $148,476
2017 $5,485 $545,150 $399,585 $145,565
2016 $5,377 $534,461 $391,750 $142,711
2015 $5,768 $502,000 $373,380 $128,620
2014 $5,325 $462,950 $334,330 $128,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC21171612

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-257-33