$1,600,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,835 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$872 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Private Yard
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2025

**Timeless Luxury in Mount Helix – The Schoenfeld Residence** Discover a rare opportunity to own a true architectural gem. Built in 1941, this Spanish Revival estate blends classic elegance with modern sophistication. Designated a Historic Home, it has been thoughtfully updated to meet today’s standards while preserving its original charm. Enjoy panoramic ocean and city light views from this private, gated property. A Spanish tile veranda welcomes you to a covered front porch and into a home filled with warmth and refined detail. Original hardwood floors, custom iron French doors (2023), and curated finishes add a touch of understated luxury throughout The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper—featuring custom cabinetry, leathered Brazilian marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and an eat-in island. Premium Jenn-Air appliances include a built-in refrigerator, induction cooktop, and a sleek pot filler—blending beauty and function seamlessly. The spacious dining room opens to a bright, inviting family room with an oversized fireplace, perfect for entertaining. With four generous bedrooms, including a serene primary suite that opens to a private patio with spa, this home offers comfort and style in equal measure. All bathrooms have been upgraded with custom Spanish-inspired tile and fixtures. Step outside to beautifully landscaped grounds, multiple patios, and a perfectly sized lawn—ideal for children or pets. Whether you’re soaking in the jacuzzi or enjoying the view from the family room, every corner of this home feels like a retreat. Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Roof have all been updated. Come experience this exceptional property. It’s more than a home—it’s a legacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Ruiz

Steele Canyon Realty Brokerage Email: lisa@lisaruizteam.com License #01846748 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Co-Listed By

Mark Morgan

South Coast Commercial, Inc. Brokerage Email: lisa@lisaruizteam.com License #01339919

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Ruiz

Steele Canyon Realty Brokerage Email: lisa@lisaruizteam.com License #01846748 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,631

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned SPECIAL AND/OR MISC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,835 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 2149
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4972050600
  • $45 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,631

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SPECIAL AND/OR MISC
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4972050600
  • Year Built: 1941
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1835.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 871.93
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Above Ground

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Excellent Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Mountainous

Schools

  • School District: Grossmont Union

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.80
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5300 Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 002149
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 44.54

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Jerry & Melissa Cunningham Family Trust and Cunningham Jerry
Bought by
Blinn James W and Collier Susan C
Seller's Agent
Lisa Ruiz
Steele Canyon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Ruiz
Steele Canyon Realty
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.59%
Views
187
Current Estimated Value
$1,578,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,189,687
Outstanding Balance
$1,186,548
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$392,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2020
Sold by
Cunningham Jerry A and Cunningham Melissa M
Bought by
Cunningham Jerry A and Cunningham Melissa Morgan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Cunningham Jerry A and Cunningham Melissa Morgan
Bought by
Cunningham Jerry A and Cunningham Melissa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Cunnigham Jerry A and Cunnigham Melissa M
Bought by
Cunnigham Jerry A and Cunnigham Melisa Morgan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2013
Closed on
Aug 7, 2013
Sold by
Ptacnik Charles E
Bought by
Cunningham Jerry A and Cunningham Melissa M
Seller's Agent
Amy Sanders
RE/MAX Hometown, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Mark Morgan
South Coast Commercial, Inc.
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
6.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2005
Sold by
Ptacnik Charles E
Bought by
Ptacnik Charles E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Ptacnik Charles E
Bought by
Ptacnik Charles E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Innovative Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $610,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,189,687 VA
Previous Owner $525,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $532,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $488,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $1,600,000 +1.6% $872 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $1,575,000 +158.2% $858 / Sq Ft
09/03/2013 09/03/13 Sold $610,000 +6.1% $332 / Sq Ft
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2013 07/20/13 For Sale $575,000 -- $313 / Sq Ft
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 $3,631 $308,977 $185,386 $123,591
2024 $3,631 $305,248 $183,148 $122,100
2023 $3,721 $305,465 $183,279 $122,186
2022 $3,623 $297,197 $178,318 $118,879
2021 $3,544 $297,197 $178,318 $118,879
2020 $8,204 $683,740 $280,221 $403,519
2019 $8,099 $670,334 $274,727 $395,607
2018 $7,967 $657,191 $269,341 $387,850
2017 $7,864 $644,306 $264,060 $380,246
2016 $7,549 $631,674 $258,883 $372,791
2015 $7,510 $622,187 $254,995 $367,192
2014 $7,361 $610,000 $250,000 $360,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PTP2502352

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 497-205-06