$771,000 - $860,000
RENTED MAY 21, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
1,250 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 04, 2018

Last sale price $475,000 $380 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,816/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Mountain View
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dual Staircase
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of May 2025

Melinda Heights premium corner location with forever mountain views in the highly sought after Tierra Montanosa tract with 2 bedrooms plus spacious and 2 baths. Open floor plan with carpet and vinyl flooring and an abundance of windows providing natural light with planation shutters. The spacious living room has vaulted ceilings, ceiling fan, gas fireplace which opens to the dining room with balcony access. Kitchen features vinyl flooring, stainless steel appliances (fridge included), large stainless steel sink, built-in microwave, and breakfast bar. Master bedroom boasts high ceiling with ceiling fan, ensuite master bath with vinyl flooring, large mirrored wardrobe closet, dual vanity and tub/shower combo. Spacious secondary bedroom and guest bath with vinyl flooring and tub/shower. Spacious loft area can be used as an office, work out room or play area. Take in the view on the expansive wrap around balcony with room for a large table and BBQ. Attached direct access two car garage and additional parking permit for uncovered space. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included. Enjoy the community pool and spa with additional access to all of RSM pools. Across the street from award winning Melinda Heights Elementary School and Altisima & Solano Parks association pools, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Janna Mooney

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-883-4953 License #01816026 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Cindy Beth Gildersleeve

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02077976

Coldwell Banker Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,535

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Melinda Heights Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,500
  • Rent includes association dues
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 7/1/25
  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 14832
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93812394

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 254 Units
  • Tierra Montanosa Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Deposit $1,000

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,535

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Pet Deposit, Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2025-07-01
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Key: 100
  • Deposit Pets: 1000
  • Deposit Security: 3500
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Owner

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Tierra Montanosa (TIEM)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 93812394
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1250.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: left side of condo
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2.80
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Clubhouse, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: MELHEI
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0287

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Lot Size Area: 1250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 254
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Rent Includes: Association Dues

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 14832

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2018
Closed on
May 16, 2018
Sold by
Hinspater Derek and Hinspater Maria L
Bought by
Barr Scott M
Seller's Agent
Amber Martin
Keza Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Argue
Plan A Real Estate
List Price
$473,500
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.32%
Current Estimated Value
$799,312

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$324,312
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2003
Sold by
Aaker Laurie M
Bought by
Hinspater Derek and Hinspater Maria L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,900
Interest Rate
4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1998
Sold by
Espinoza Juan A and Espinoza Nancy L
Bought by
Aaker Laurie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,050
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1996
Sold by
Tierra Ltd
Bought by
Espinoza Juan A and Espinoza Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,150
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Barr Scott M $475,000 Western Resources Title Co
Hinspater Derek $295,000 American Title Co
Aaker Laurie M $161,500 First American Title Ins Co
Espinoza Juan A $137,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barr Scott M $293,000
Closed Barr Scott M $300,000
Previous Owner Hinspater Derek $288,700
Previous Owner Hinspater Derek $81,000
Previous Owner Hinspater Derek $321,000
Previous Owner Hinspater Derek $235,900
Previous Owner Aaker Laurie M $77,200
Previous Owner Aaker Laurie M $148,000
Previous Owner Aaker Laurie M $145,050
Previous Owner Espinoza Juan A $132,150
Closed Hinspater Derek $29,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Off Market $3,500 -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Rent $3,500 +2.9% --
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Off Market $3,400 -- --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
08/02/2023 08/02/23 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Sold $475,000 +0.3% $408 / Sq Ft
05/08/2018 05/08/18 For Sale $473,500 0.0% $407 / Sq Ft
08/25/2012 08/25/12 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Under Contract -- -- --
08/13/2012 08/13/12 For Rent $1,900 -- --
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 $5,535 $540,466 $369,945 $170,521
2024 $5,535 $529,869 $362,691 $167,178
2023 $5,408 $519,480 $355,580 $163,900
2022 $5,318 $509,295 $348,608 $160,687
2021 $5,190 $499,309 $341,772 $157,537
2020 $5,179 $494,190 $338,268 $155,922
2019 $5,708 $484,500 $331,635 $152,865
2018 $4,852 $375,369 $213,591 $161,778
2017 $5,111 $368,009 $209,403 $158,606
2016 $5,147 $360,794 $205,297 $155,497
2015 $5,028 $355,375 $202,213 $153,162
2014 $5,298 $347,800 $198,252 $149,548
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25100497

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-123-94