$430,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2014

4536 Montecito Dr Unit 31 La Palma, CA 90623

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,330 Sq Ft
$349/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$323 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steve Luther Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Denni Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Montecito Villas - The Most Sought After Complex in La Palma! Gated and Private, Resort Style Townhome Complex Built in 1996 by The Olson Company. This lovely 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath home features approximately 1330 square feet of living space. The Formal Living room features laminated wood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace. The Family Room features laminated wood flooring and is adjacent to the kitchen. The Family Kitchen features a center island, lots of brand new cabinets, granite, built in microwave, dishwasher, gas range, recessed lighting, and laminated wood flooring. The spacious Master Bedroom features laminated wood flooring, a walk-in closet, and its own private bath. The Master Bathroom features a his/hers vanity, tub/shower combo, and tile flooring. The Hall Bathroom features a tub/shower combo and tile flooring. The 1/2 Bath features a sink and tile flooring. Designer Paint Colors throughout, Inside Laundry,1 Car Attached Garage and 1 Assigned Parking Space. Beautifully Maintained Townhome Complex.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Torres

Realty One Group West License #01879884 Listed on: 03/27/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Jang

New Star Realty & Investment License #01433083

New Star Realty & Investment

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1996 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $349 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,330 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Pool

  • In Ground Spa
  • Private Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 15061
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93023509

Community Details

Overview

  • 46 Units
  • Olson Company Association, Phone Number (949) 261-8282

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,998

Year Built

Built in 1996 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$349 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Montecito (MONT)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93023509
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1330.00
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 323.31
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, In Ground

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Slab
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Phone Extension: Jessica
  • Association Fee: 349.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Olson Company
  • Phone: 949-261-8282
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains

Schools

  • School District: More Than 1 District - Call L/O

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Front Yard, Level with Street, Near Public Transit

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 46
  • Number Of Units Total: 46

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 15061

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Choi Yoo Young and Moon Jonathan J
Bought by
Rusch Paul and Oyzon Joanna
Seller's Agent
Jin Hong
Premier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maxwell Carr
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.89%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.67%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$549,532
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$240,146

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2015
Sold by
Moon Suk Ho
Bought by
Moon Jonathan J and Choi Yoo Young

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
Apr 16, 2014
Sold by
Moon Grace Yonwha
Bought by
Moon Suk Ho
Seller's Agent
Terri Torres
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Alex Jang
New Star Realty & Investment
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
Apr 3, 2014
Sold by
Opes Investments Inc
Bought by
Moon Jonathan J and Choi Yoo Young
Seller's Agent
Terri Torres
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Alex Jang
New Star Realty & Investment
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2014
Sold by
Han Christine
Bought by
Opes Investments Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Kim Ja
Bought by
Han Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2003
Sold by
Yoo Jae Il
Bought by
Kim In Ja

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1999
Sold by
Lee Kwang Won
Bought by
Yoo Jae Il

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Interest Rate
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1999
Sold by
Yu Steve P and Yu Kelly P
Bought by
Yoo Jae Il

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Interest Rate
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1996
Sold by
The Olson Company
Bought by
Yu Steve P and Yu Kelly P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,490
Interest Rate
8.09%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $780,000 California Best Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Title 365
Grant Deed $430,000 Title 365
Trustee Deed $351,000 None Available
Grant Deed $390,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $275,000 American Title Glendale
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- South Coast Title
Grant Deed $215,000 South Coast Title
Grant Deed $167,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $302,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $312,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $312,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $204,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $143,490 No Value Available
Closed $5,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $780,000 -1.9% $585 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $795,000 +84.9% $596 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 Sold $430,000 -1.1% $323 / Sq Ft
03/27/2014 03/27/14 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2014 03/11/14 For Sale $435,000 -- $327 / 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 $5,998 $527,115 $335,285 $191,830
2024 $5,998 $516,780 $328,711 $188,069
2023 $5,862 $506,648 $322,266 $184,382
2022 $5,794 $496,714 $315,947 $180,767
2021 $5,719 $486,975 $309,752 $177,223
2020 $5,697 $481,982 $306,576 $175,406
2019 $5,537 $472,532 $300,565 $171,967
2018 $5,464 $463,267 $294,671 $168,596
2017 $5,277 $454,184 $288,893 $165,291
2016 $5,233 $445,279 $283,229 $162,050
2015 $5,196 $438,591 $278,975 $159,616
2014 -- $321,452 $168,452 $153,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC14050472

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-235-09