NOT LISTED FOR SALE

452 Swarthmore Ln Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Estimated Value: $1,409,000 - $1,551,539

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,378 Sq Ft
$1,063/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2024

Last sale price $1,360,000 $987 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,746/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Costa Mesa High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2024

Redesigned coastal living, boasting an open concept, single-level floor plan, brand new chef’s kitchen and entertainer’s yard complete with sparkling pool. Ideally located near the cul-de-sac of an established tree-lined neighborhood, this beach-close home has been reimagined with luxurious updates throughout. Through the modern front door, the light and airy main living space wows with vaulted ceiling, new luxury vinyl plank flooring and sleek fireplace with designer floor tile. The entirely new custom kitchen impresses with beautiful white oak shaker cabinetry, quartz counters with gorgeous veined detail, giant kitchen island, designer backsplash, new gourmet stainless steel appliance package and an oversized walk-in pantry with shelving. The dining space, framed by a sleek statement chandelier, is situated next to the kitchen, ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings and open concept living. Sliding doors open to the serene and spacious yard, boasting sparkling pool, pavers ideal for lounge furniture and newly updated, low maintenance landscape and mulch. The primary bedroom features a new sliding door and an attached bathroom en suite newly remodeled with designer floor tile, dual counter vanity, walk-in shower with statement tile and modern finishes throughout. The two additional bedrooms are well-sized with new light sconces. The second bathroom has been completely redesigned with modern floor tile, new vanity, tub and shower tile. Large two-car garage with built-in cabinetry and direct access into the home. Additional updates include a new HVAC, recessed lighting, baseboards, new interior and exterior paint, mailbox, address numbers and landscaping. This coveted central Costa Mesa location offers ideal proximity to Orange County’s best beaches, Costa Mesa Country Club, the OC Fairgrounds, Vanguard University, South Coast Plaza, Triangle Square, fine dining and transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paige Hill

Compass Brokerage Phone: 310-614-3317 License #02061887 Listed on: 03/14/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Christian

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01919929

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,712

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,900

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,378 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • 6,900 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Tax Tract Number 2727
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14137210
  • $918 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,712

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (COLP)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 14137210
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1378.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 986.94
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Pool
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 6500-9999
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1584

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6900.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 639.05
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Tract Number: 2727
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 918.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2024
Closed on
Mar 28, 2024
Sold by
Redwood Holdings Llc
Bought by
Black Lam Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Paige Hill
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Christian
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,349,900
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
0.75%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,464,135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,135
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Trustee Corps
Bought by
Redwood Holdings Llc and Martinez

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2005
Sold by
Devaney Eric
Bought by
Martinez Kenneth and Martinez Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$534,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2003
Sold by
Devaney Eric and Devaney Dee Ann
Bought by
Devaney Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1999
Sold by
Paul Fahey
Bought by
Devaney Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1998
Sold by
Christopher Perry and Christopher Cherri
Bought by
Fahey Paul and Paul & Virginia Fahey Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1993
Sold by
Perry Christopher M and Causey Cherri L
Bought by
Perry Christopher M and Perry Cherri L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Black Lam Properties Llc $1,360,000 Fidelity National Title
Redwood Holdings Llc $1,017,000 None Listed On Document
Martinez Kenneth $667,500 Commonwealth Title
Devaney Eric -- Placer Title Company
Devaney Eric $275,000 South Coast Title Company
Fahey Paul $237,000 Stewart Title
Perry Christopher M -- Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Martinez Kenneth $534,000
Previous Owner Devaney Eric $275,300
Previous Owner Devaney Eric $266,000
Previous Owner Devaney Eric $262,000
Previous Owner Devaney Eric $220,000
Previous Owner Fahey Paul $150,000
Closed Devaney Eric $41,250
Closed Martinez Kenneth $133,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2024 03/29/24 Sold $1,360,000 +0.7% $987 / Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2024 03/14/24 For Sale $1,349,900 -- $980 / 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
2024 $11,712 $1,017,000 $915,611 $101,389
2023 $10,219 $894,302 $781,176 $113,126
2022 $9,939 $876,767 $765,859 $110,908
2021 $9,683 $859,576 $750,842 $108,734
2020 $8,747 $772,140 $681,165 $90,975
2019 $8,561 $757,000 $667,808 $89,192
2018 $8,544 $757,000 $667,808 $89,192
2017 $8,554 $757,000 $667,808 $89,192
2016 $7,942 $701,537 $612,345 $89,192
2015 $7,866 $691,000 $603,147 $87,853
2014 $6,397 $555,000 $467,147 $87,853
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24045276

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 141-372-10