NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4486 Caminito Fuente San Diego, CA 92116

University Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,360,000 - $1,764,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
$821/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2021

Last sale price $1,250,000 $652 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,603/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Gated Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Birney Elementary School Rated A
  • Bluff on Lot
  • 5-minute walk to University Heights Park

About This Home

As of May 2021

Value range: $1.25M to $1.35M. Stunning contemporary designer home with spectacular city-light, canyon, & sunset views. Situated high on a ridge in West University Heights in the prestigious Madison Avenue Villas gated community. This breathtaking home was completely remodeled in 2009 ($300k) w/ unsurpassed attention to detail: oversized Fleetwood sliding glass doors, floating stairs, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, custom-made espresso cabinetry throughout. Other features: soaring high ceilings, end-unit, skylight, gourmet open kitchen w/ built-in appliances. Master suite w/balcony, fireplace, & spa-like bath. Meticulously manicured lush grounds w/ pool, shower, & BBQ. PAID FOR SOLAR (23 panels) Featured twice in San Diego Home & Garden Magazine. The architect Robert Flock’s design truly maximizes the open concept and gorgeous views throughout this home. You will absolutely love the open spacious living area with wrap around main balcony and glass railing. A true entertainer’s delight. Other features: 2 car garage w/ 240v Electric charge station, central air & heat, upstairs washer/dryer, electric retractable skylight (w/ rain sensor), All lighting converted to LED in 2019 ($10k), Custom Closets, 2 fireplaces, 6 built-in Sonos ceiling speakers. The Madison Avenue Villas community is conveniently located in West University Heights with close proximity to everything you love about urban living offering immediate access to amazing restaurants, cafés, rooftop bars, shops, and Trolley Barn Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marco Bailly

Keller Williams La Jolla License #01858954 Listed on: 04/14/2021

Keller Williams La Jolla

Last Buyer's Agent

Lawrence Brown

Compass License #01850772

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,239

Year Built

  • Built in 1990 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,615 Sq Ft Lot
  • Bluff on Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

HOA Fees

  • $537 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,916 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 444-160-28-00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, limited insurance
  • Madison Avenue Villas Association, Phone Number (619) 298-9973
  • Madison Avenue Villas Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,239

Year Built

Built in 1990 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$537 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: Madison Ave / New Hampshire St
  • Neighborhood: University Heights West
  • Supplement: Featured twice in San Diego Home & Garden Magazine. The architect Robert Flock’s design truly maximizes the open concept and gorgeous views throughout this home. You will absolutely love the open spacious living area with wrap around main balcony and glass railing. A true entertainer’s delight. Other features: 2 car garage w/ 240v Electric charge station, central air & heat, upstairs washer/dryer, electric retractable skylight (w/ rain sensor), All lighting converted to LED in 2019 ($10k), Custom Closets, 2 fireplaces, 6 built-in Sonos ceiling speakers. The Madison Avenue Villas community is conveniently located in West University Heights with close proximity to everything you love about urban living offering immediate access to amazing restaurants, cafés, rooftop bars, shops, and Trolley Barn Park.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 704.59
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 652.4
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 652.4
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Double Oven, Gas Stove
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Fp In Master Br
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1916
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • View: Bay, Evening Lights, Ocean, Valley/Canyon

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Madison Avenue Villas
  • Total Fees: 6444.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Property Management Company: Little & Sons
  • Property Management Phone: 619.298.9973
  • Community: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
  • Complex Features: Gated Community, Pet Restrictions, Pool
  • Home Owner Association: Madison Avenue Villas
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Limited Insurance
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 537.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-298-9973

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 537

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Topography: Bluff/Canyon Rim
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 444-160-28-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 1615
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.04
  • Map Code Column: A
  • Map Code Page: 1269
  • Map Code Row: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Serio Francis X and Serio Francis X
Bought by
Ortega Joe and Ishikawa Barry
Seller's Agent
Marco Bailly
Keller Williams La Jolla
Buyer's Agent
Lawrence Brown
Compass
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-7.41%
Current Estimated Value
$1,573,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$323,081
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$246,750
Outstanding Balance
$225,820
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,337,101

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2020
Sold by
Serio Francis X
Bought by
Serio Francis X and Serio Francis X

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,365
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Serio Francis X
Bought by
Serio Francis X

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,174
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2011
Sold by
Serio Francis X
Bought by
Serio Francis X

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,675
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2007
Sold by
Dawud Mary
Bought by
Serio Francis X

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2000
Sold by
Fred Aladray
Bought by
Aladray Mohamed Fred

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Burni Ralph A and Aladray Nazeah
Bought by
Burni Ralph A and Fuad Aladray M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ortega Joe $1,250,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Serio Francis X -- Amrock
Serio Francis X -- Amrock
Serio Francis X -- Tsi
Serio Francis X -- Tsi
Serio Francis X -- Tsi
Serio Francis X -- None Available
Serio Francis X -- None Available
Serio Francis X $661,000 Old Republic Title Co Sd
Aladray Mohamed Fred -- --
Burni Ralph A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ortega Joe $246,750
Open Ortega Joe $753,250
Previous Owner Serio Francis X $351,365
Previous Owner Serio Francis X $381,174
Previous Owner Serio Francis X $399,675
Previous Owner Serio Francis X $413,000
Previous Owner Serio Francis X $415,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $1,250,000 -7.4% $652 / Sq Ft
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $705 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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
2024 $16,239 $1,326,510 $530,604 $795,906
2023 $15,966 $1,300,500 $520,200 $780,300
2022 $15,541 $1,275,000 $510,000 $765,000
2021 $10,565 $861,731 $419,862 $441,869
2020 $10,436 $852,896 $415,557 $437,339
2019 $10,248 $836,173 $407,409 $428,764
2018 $9,230 $790,000 $426,000 $364,000
2017 $8,722 $750,000 $405,000 $345,000
2016 $8,755 $750,000 $405,000 $345,000
2015 $8,757 $750,000 $405,000 $345,000
2014 $7,611 $650,000 $351,000 $299,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marco Bailly

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Marco Bailly

    Keller Williams La Jolla

    (619) 735-6150

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Marco Bailly
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  • Lawrence Brown

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lawrence Brown

    Compass

    (619) 944-6050

    2 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Lawrence Brown
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 210009694

San Diego MLS

APN: 444-160-28

California San Diego County San Diego 92116 University Heights

4486 Caminito Fuente, San Diego, CA

This home is located at 4486 Caminito Fuente, San Diego, CA 92116 since 14 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,573,081, approximately $821 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 4486 Caminito Fuente is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Birney Elementary School, Roosevelt International Middle School, and San Diego Global Vision Academy.

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