Seller's Agent in 2021
Brian Bean
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE CHAMPIONS
(951) 314-5402
1 in this area
76 Total Sales
40 Tierra Montanosa Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Estimated Value: $792,000 - $814,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,261
Sq Ft
$431/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Filtered Pool
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Open Floorplan
- Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Cathedral Ceiling
About This Home
As of December 2021Welcome to Tierra Montanosa in the pleasant Melinda Heights neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. This upgraded end-unit condominium is on the edge of the community, adjacent to a beautiful greenbelt that offers pleasing privacy and nature. This home includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus a loft perfect for an office or home gym. The large living room has soaring ceilings and a wall of windows that gives the room light and an airy feel. On cozy nights, the fireplace brings the warmth. Off the living room is a formal dining area and upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, farm sink and breakfast bar. You’ll even find a niche that’s perfect for homework or bill-paying station. The spacious master suite has ensuite with dual sinks, private toilet and walk-in closet. Wood flooring plus upgraded tile flooring in kitchen and baths. Plantation shutters throughout. But this is SoCal, and you have to appreciate the outdoors. … Enjoy evenings on the balcony with your favorite someone and beverage of choice, the sound of songbirds and a breeze wafting through the trees. It’s like living at your own retreat. The community swimming pool is just a block’s stroll away. And this home is conveniently located across the street from well-regarded Melinda Heights Elementary and HOA’s Altisima Park, which features large swimming pool, tennis court, basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields. Affordable HOA includes access to Rancho Santa Margarita Beach Club & Lagoon. Shopping, services and easy toll road access is nearby.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE CHAMPIONS License #01346382 Listed on: 10/21/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
Brittany Zamora
Mint Real Estate License #02083253
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,178
Year Built
- Built in 1996
Lot Details
- Two or More Common Walls
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Sprinkler System
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Available
- Side Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Turnkey
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,261 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Entryway
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Attached Deck
- Dining Room
- Loft
- Bonus Room
- Park or Greenbelt Views
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas and Electric Range
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Private Water Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
- Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Home Security
Pool
- Filtered Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Living Room Balcony
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Suburban Location
Schools
- Melinda Heights Elementary School
- Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
- Trabuco Hills High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4
- Tax Tract Number 14552
- Assessor Parcel Number 93812287
- $98 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- 248 Units
- Tierra Montanosa Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
- Samlarc Association
- First Service Residential HOA
- Tierra Montanosa Subdivision
- Greenbelt
Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Picnic Area
- Banquet Facilities
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Sport Court
- Community Playground
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire Sprinkler System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 3, 2021
Sold by
Cuevas Christian and Cueva Paola
Bought by
Ezri Idan Ben and Ezri Stefanie Brooke
Seller's Agent
Brian Bean
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE CHAMPIONS
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Zamora
Mint Real Estate
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.12%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 10, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Malik Nadia and Malik Junaid
Bought by
Cuevas Christian and Cuevas Paola
Seller's Agent
Kamran Razmdjoo
Coldwell Banker Platinum Prop
Buyer's Agent
GREG BRETADO
AMERIPRIDE PROPERTIES INC.
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.78%
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 4, 2017
Closed on
Sep 14, 2017
Sold by
Tulbure Cristian A
Bought by
Malik Nadia and Malik Junaid
Seller's Agent
Sharon Tansey Hughes
Hughes Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Ruben Gonzales
NON-MEMBER/NBA or BTERM OFFICE
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$473,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.42%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.20%
Original Mortgage
$449,350
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Tulbure Cristian A and Tulbure Dan C
Bought by
Tulbure Cristian A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Clunies Katherine Elizabeth
Bought by
Tulbure Christian A and Tulbure Dan C
Seller's Agent
Lisa Dunn
Laurel Real Estate Resources
Buyer's Agent
Kayhan Kavoosi
Realty One Group West
List Price
$398,900
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 3, 2010
Sold by
Little Lance and Little Kimberly
Bought by
Clunies Katherine Elizabeth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,987
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 4, 2007
Sold by
Cioffari John and Cioffari Seth M
Bought by
Little Lance and Little Kimberly
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,500
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 14, 2005
Sold by
Cioffari John
Bought by
Cioffari John and Cioffari Seth M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 9, 1997
Sold by
Tierra Ltd
Bought by
Cioffari John
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,992
Interest Rate
7.33%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezri Idan Ben | $660,000 | Ticor Title Riverside | |
| Cuevas Christian | $475,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Malik Nadia | $473,000 | Ticor Title | |
| Tulbure Cristian A | -- | Nextitle | |
| Tulbure Christian A | $399,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Clunies Katherine Elizabeth | $302,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Little Lance | $475,000 | California Title Company | |
| Cioffari John | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Cioffari John | $150,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Cuevas Christian | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cuevas Christian | $412,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malik Nadia | $449,350 | |
| Previous Owner | Tulbure Cristian A | $317,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tulbure Cristian A | $318,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tulbure Christian A | $319,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Clunies Katherine Elizabeth | $290,870 | |
| Previous Owner | Clunies Katherine Elizabeth | $297,987 | |
| Previous Owner | Little Lance | $47,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Little Lance | $380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $271,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $260,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $205,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $113,629 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $115,003 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $33,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Cioffari John | $119,992 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2021 12/06/21 | Sold | $660,000 | +3.1% | $523 / Sq Ft |
| 10/29/2021 10/29/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2021 10/21/21 | For Sale | $640,000 | +34.7% | $508 / Sq Ft |
| 12/03/2019 12/03/19 | Sold | $475,000 | -1.0% | $377 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2019 10/15/19 | Price Changed | $479,999 | -0.4% | $381 / Sq Ft |
| 09/29/2019 09/29/19 | Price Changed | $482,000 | -1.6% | $382 / Sq Ft |
| 09/10/2019 09/10/19 | For Sale | $490,000 | +3.6% | $389 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2017 10/19/17 | Sold | $473,000 | 0.0% | $375 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2017 09/09/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2017 09/05/17 | Price Changed | $473,000 | -0.4% | $375 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2017 09/04/17 | For Sale | $475,000 | +19.0% | $377 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2013 08/30/13 | Sold | $399,000 | 0.0% | $316 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2013 07/17/13 | For Sale | $398,900 | -- | $316 / 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 | $7,178 | $700,397 | $529,612 | $170,785 |
| 2024 | $7,178 | $686,664 | $519,227 | $167,437 |
| 2023 | $7,013 | $673,200 | $509,046 | $164,154 |
| 2022 | $6,898 | $660,000 | $499,064 | $160,936 |
| 2021 | $4,985 | $479,921 | $315,598 | $164,323 |
| 2020 | $4,975 | $475,000 | $312,361 | $162,639 |
| 2019 | $5,693 | $482,460 | $334,355 | $148,105 |
| 2018 | $6,109 | $473,000 | $327,799 | $145,201 |
| 2017 | $5,751 | $421,441 | $267,487 | $153,954 |
| 2016 | $5,783 | $413,178 | $262,242 | $150,936 |
| 2015 | $5,658 | $406,972 | $258,303 | $148,669 |
| 2014 | -- | $399,000 | $253,243 | $145,757 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brian Bean
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Tim Hardin
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Tim Hardin
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(951) 367-5821
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Brittany Zamora
Mint Real Estate
-
K
Seller's Agent in 2019
Kamran Razmdjoo
Coldwell Banker Platinum Prop
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GREG BRETADO
G
Buyer's Agent in 2019
GREG BRETADO
AMERIPRIDE PROPERTIES INC.
(951) 300-7924
9 Total Sales
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2017
Sharon Tansey Hughes
Hughes Realty Group
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: IV21225389
APN: 938-122-87
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