Seller's Agent in 2019
Melvyn Richardson
Assisted Living Realty, Inc
(949) 500-3630
11 Total Sales
4 Vista la Cuesta Unit 11 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Estimated Value: $821,449 - $897,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,365
Sq Ft
$282/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Access To Lake
- Heated In Ground Pool
- No Units Above
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
- Fishing
- Primary Bedroom Suite
About This Home
As of September 2019Welcome to Rancho Santa Margarita, one of O.C.'s newest cities. A beautiful, IMMACULATE master-planned community incorporated on 1/1/2000, RSM boasts the longest city name in California. This lovely condo, situated close to the foothills of the Cleveland National FOREST, affords PEACE & TRANQUILITY and is one of 138 spacious homes in the coveted and prestigious community of Vista La Cuesta. Featuring 2 upstairs master bedrooms, high-gloss Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, plantation shutters, updated kitchen/w granite counters, roomy loft w/built-in custom cabinetry & 2 generous balconies, this SPECIAL RETREAT is across the street from the city’s glimmering jewel, sparkling LAKE SANTA MARGARITA, or, as it's locally known, Lago Santa Margarita. The ducks and geese that frolic & bob in the lagoon are a welcome touch of NATURE in your own backyard. Walk to nearby shops, stores and fine restaurants of Mercado del Lago, the shopping center flanking the lagoon. Enjoy stunning TECHNICOLOR SUNSETS and celebratory 4th of July FIREWORKS from the PEACE & SERENITY of your own two private balconies. This is an eminently comfortable place to call home, where you can relax, rejuvenate and recharge from your daily cares of the world. Community-wide amenities include Lake privileges, bike paths, hiking trails, swimming pools and sports courts. A GREAT INVESTMENT! The glorious community of Rancho Santa Margarita: THIS IS YOUR NEXT HOME.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Assisted Living Realty, Inc License #01318955 Listed on: 06/12/2019
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,896
Year Built
- Built in 1987 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- Property fronts a private road
- No Units Above
- No Units Located Below
- Two or More Common Walls
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Wood Fence
- Front Yard Sprinklers
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Parking Available
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Side by Side Parking
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Guest Parking
- Parking Permit Required
- Community Parking Structure
Property Views
- Lake
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Woods
- Mountain
- Park or Greenbelt
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Patio Home
- Turnkey
- Slab Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Spanish Tile Roof
- Concrete Roof
- Copper Plumbing
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,365 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Two Story Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Wood Frame Window
- Window Screens
- Entryway
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Loft
- Storage
- Pest Guard System
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Double Master Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Low Flow Shower
- Low Flow Toliet
- Soaking Tub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessible Home Design
- Doors swing in
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Heated Spa
- In Ground Spa
- Gas Heated Pool
- Fence Around Pool
Outdoor Features
- Access To Lake
- Lake Privileges
- Living Room Balcony
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Terrace
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Across the Road from Lake or Ocean
- Property is near a park
- Suburban Location
Schools
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
- Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
- Trabuco Hills High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
- Phone Connected
- Satellite Dish
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Tax Tract Number 12876
- Assessor Parcel Number 93214176
Community Details
Overview
- 138 Units
- Vista La Cuesta Association, Phone Number (949) 581-4988
- First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
- Accell HOA
- C Whitney
- Maintained Community
- Community Lake
- Near a National Forest
- Foothills
Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Picnic Area
Recreation
- Sport Court
- Community Playground
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Fishing
- Park
- Dog Park
- Water Sports
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2022
Sold by
Page Patrick and Page Vanessa
Bought by
Page Family Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2019
Closed on
Aug 7, 2019
Sold by
Lusic Kim Y and Lusic Herman Frank
Bought by
Page Patrick and Page Vanessa
Seller's Agent
Melvyn Richardson
Assisted Living Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
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NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.94%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$498,500
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2013
Closed on
Apr 14, 2014
Sold by
Kaizoji Pamela D
Bought by
Lusic Kim Y and Lusic Herman Frank
Seller's Agent
Janet Howland
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kanoa Watt
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-5.24%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
Sold by
Walker Brian
Bought by
Kaizoji Pamela D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 2001
Sold by
Walker Michael
Bought by
Walker Brian
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,500
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2000
Sold by
Hamel Walker Lucinda
Bought by
Walker Michael
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,730
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2000
Sold by
Jason Taylor and Jason Christy
Bought by
Walker Brian and Walker Michael
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,730
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 1996
Sold by
Home Svgs Of America Fsb
Bought by
Taylor Jason and Taylor Christy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,450
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 1996
Sold by
Rude Ginger L
Bought by
Home Svgs Of America Fsb
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Family Revocable Living Trust | -- | -- | |
| Page Patrick | $525,000 | Wfg National Title Company | |
| Lusic Kim Y | $450,000 | Western Resources Title Co | |
| Kaizoji Pamela D | $409,000 | Ticor Title Orange | |
| Walker Brian | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Walker Michael | -- | Gateway Title Company | |
| Walker Brian | -- | Gateway Title Company | |
| Walker Brian | $209,000 | Gateway Title Company | |
| Taylor Jason | $125,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Home Svgs Of America Fsb | $110,700 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Page Patrick | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Page Patrick | $482,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Page Patrick | $498,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Lusic Kim Y | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaizoji Pamela D | $284,275 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaizoji Pamela D | $281,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaizoji Pamela D | $235,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaizoji Pamela D | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaizoji Pamela D | $174,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaizoji Pamela D | $159,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Walker Brian | $270,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Walker Brian | $28,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Walker Brian | $201,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Walker Brian | $202,730 | |
| Previous Owner | Taylor Jason | $35,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Taylor Jason | $121,450 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2019 09/05/19 | Sold | $525,000 | -0.9% | $385 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2019 06/12/19 | For Sale | $530,000 | +17.8% | $388 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2014 05/16/14 | Sold | $450,000 | 0.0% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2014 04/11/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2014 03/06/14 | Price Changed | $449,900 | -3.6% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 10/11/2013 10/11/13 | Price Changed | $466,900 | -1.7% | $342 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2013 07/14/13 | For Sale | $474,900 | -- | $348 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,896 | $574,162 | $449,604 | $124,558 |
| 2024 | $5,896 | $562,904 | $440,788 | $122,116 |
| 2023 | $5,762 | $551,867 | $432,145 | $119,722 |
| 2022 | $5,666 | $541,047 | $423,672 | $117,375 |
| 2021 | $5,113 | $530,439 | $415,365 | $115,074 |
| 2020 | $5,519 | $525,000 | $411,105 | $113,895 |
| 2019 | $5,901 | $494,511 | $377,243 | $117,268 |
| 2018 | $5,816 | $484,815 | $369,846 | $114,969 |
| 2017 | $5,905 | $475,309 | $362,594 | $112,715 |
| 2016 | $6,150 | $465,990 | $355,485 | $110,505 |
| 2015 | $6,268 | $458,991 | $350,145 | $108,846 |
| 2014 | $5,417 | $399,500 | $283,788 | $115,712 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Melvyn Richardson
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Michelle London
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Michelle London
Assisted Living Realty, Inc
(949) 397-4506
15 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
NoEmail NoEmail
NONMEMBER MRML
(646) 541-2551
4 in this area
5,848 Total Sales
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Janet Howland
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Seller's Agent in 2014
Janet Howland
First Team Real Estate
(949) 458-1033
3 Total Sales
-
Kanoa Watt
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Kanoa Watt
Regency Real Estate Brokers
(949) 707-4400
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC19157460
APN: 932-141-76
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