$1,795,500
$70K PRICE DROP

38 Tessera Ave Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Estimated payment $10,751/month

Total Views 126,098
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,400 Sq Ft
$528 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • City Lights View
  • Foothill Ranch Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 4-minute walk to Borrego Canyon Overlook Park

About This Home

This stunning showplace boasts charming curb appeal on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac street, set on a private, pool-sized lot in the highly sought-after hillside community of Foothill Ranch. What a striking residence that has been artfully redesigned and expanded from the builders' original floor plan adding approx 500 sqft(fully permitted), offering rich sophistication and pride of ownership with no expense spared! This ONE-OF-A-KIND expanded custom home, with an ELEVATOR large enough to accommodate a wheelchair, is perfect for the handicapped or elderly. This home features 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a loft with approx 3,400 sqft of comfortable living space for everyone. An inviting entry, through a wrought iron security gate and custom double door, highlights the grand entry with a sweeping staircase, and formal living and dining rooms. The home boasts a to-die-for redesigned chef's kitchen remodeled in 2023 with granite countertops, custom backsplash, Samsung Bespoke stainless steel appliances, a center island, a pantry, and a breakfast nook with built-in seating. The adjoining family room encompasses a cozy upgraded fireplace and a built-in entertainment center with surround sound, creating an inviting space for gatherings.
The convenient downstairs bedroom and remodeled bathroom are perfect for out-of-town guests. Downstairs, there is a newly upgraded laundry room with a sink and cabinets. Over $600,000 in custom upgrades including 33 solar panels, two solar backup batteries, a freshly upgraded upstairs hallway bathroom, newer HVAC furnace, A/C, a medical grade filter, replaced air ducts, water purification, accent awnings, tankless water heater, simplex plumbing repipe, quiet cool attic fan, plantation shutters, upgraded baseboards, crown molding, closet organizers, ceiling fans, vinyl windows, upgraded light fixtures, luxury vinyl flooring thru-out, and artificial turf. The primary suite boasts a high-volume ceiling, a large walk-in closet, a gorgeous remodeled bath with a walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a soaking tub. The other five spacious bedrooms, the loft, and a full bathroom make up the rest of the upstairs living area. The large wrap-around backyard is a peaceful private retreat with mature shade trees and a covered patio area perfect for outdoor dining. Foothill Ranch HOA amenities include a recently upgraded Olympic-sized pool, spa, BBQ area, and clubhouse. Hurry — this one won't last long at this price!

Listing Agent

Matthew Morissette

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-413-4065 License #02130561 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Tim Morissette

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-413-4065 License #00629590

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $110 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Concrete Roof
  • Steel Beams
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Accessibility Features
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Ramp on the main level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Stand-alone solar

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Foothill Ranch Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabuco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Not Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 13791
  • Assessor Parcel Number 60126101
  • $188 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Foothill Ranch Maintenance Association, Phone Number (949) 413-4065
  • First Service HOA
  • Built by William Lyon
  • Lyon Heights Subdivision, Plan 3
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Meeting Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,291

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$110 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Lyon Heights (FLH)
  • View: Yes
  • Well Report: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 60126101
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3400.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Elevator Installed, Disability Features, Ramp - Main Level
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen, In Living Room, Country Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 528.09
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Vinyl, Wood
  • Builder Name: William Lyon
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio Open, Wood
  • Pool Features: Association, Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Glass, Steel, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Electric: 220V Other - See Remarks, 220 Volts, Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Photovoltaics Stand-Alone
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Recreation Room, Meeting Room
  • Association Fee: 110.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Foothill Ranch Maintenance
  • Phone: 9494134065
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Mountainous, Sidewalks, Suburban
  • Association Management: First Service

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7200.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 89
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.27
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 13791
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 188.00

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Range of Values:

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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 $10,291 $1,009,431 $609,753 $399,678
2024 $10,291 $989,639 $597,797 $391,842
2023 $10,047 $1,086,305 $586,076 $500,229
2022 $9,867 $951,211 $574,584 $376,627
2021 $8,687 $932,560 $563,317 $369,243
2020 $9,582 $922,998 $557,541 $365,457
2019 $9,389 $904,900 $546,608 $358,292
2018 $9,212 $887,157 $535,890 $351,267
2017 $9,028 $869,762 $525,382 $344,380
2016 $9,998 $852,708 $515,080 $337,628
2015 $5,095 $380,675 $89,845 $290,830
2014 $6,030 $373,219 $88,085 $285,134
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Price Changed $1,795,500 -0.8% $528 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $1,810,000 -2.9% $532 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $1,865,000 +122.1% $549 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $839,900 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Price Changed $839,900 -2.3% $293 / Sq Ft
03/18/2015 03/18/15 For Sale $859,900 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $840,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $270,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,000 Construction
Open $410,000 New Conventional
Closed $380,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 Unknown
Closed $417,000 New Conventional
Closed $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $174,144 Unknown
Previous Owner $203,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25123787

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 601-261-01