NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4539 E Blue Jay Ave Orange, CA 92869

Estimated Value: $1,561,000 - $1,869,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,055 Sq Ft
$553/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 03, 2023

Last sale price $1,300,000 $426 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,160/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Linda Vista Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Near a National Forest

About This Home

As of March 2023

4539 BLUE JAY IS A QUALITY-BUILT WARMINGTON POOL HOME IN A PRESTIGIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD ON A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. THIS FLEXIBLE FLOORPLAN HAS 5 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHS. THE MAIN LEVEL FEATURES A FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH A BRICK WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, BUILT-IN CABINETRY, AND IMPRESSIVE SOARING CEILINGS. OPEN TO THE FORMAL DINING ROOM THAT HAS DUAL SINGLE LIGHT DOORS THAT OPEN ONTO A COVERED PATIO, GREAT FOR THOSE ALFRESCO MEALS. THE KITCHEN HAS GRANITE COUNTERS, AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES INCLUDING A DOUBLE OVEN, BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER, AND A LARGE BREAKFAST ISLAND THAT OPENS TO THE INFORMAL EATING AREA AND A LARGE FAMILY ROOM WITH ANOTHER FIREPLACE AND BUILT-INS. A SLIDING DOOR OPENS TO THE POOL AREA. A FLEXIBLE BEDROOM/OFFICE/GAME ROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL HAS DUAL DOORS AND A BATH WITH A SHOWER. A LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM AND A 3 CAR GARAGE WITH SEPARATE UTILITY AREA AND WORKSHOP. UPSTAIRS 4 BEDROOMS WITH CEILING FANS TO KEEP THE AIR MOVING AND A HUGE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH A BRICK FIREPLACE AND AN EN SUITE BATH THAT FEATURES DUAL SINKS, A SOAKING TUB, A PRIVATE SHOWER, AND DUAL WALK-IN CLOSETS. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE CLOSET THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SQUARE FOOTAGE. A THREE-CAR GARAGE AND A 4 CAR DRIVEWAY HAS PLENTY OF PARKING. THE REAR YARD IS LIKE A RESORT FEATURING A FIREPLACE, COVERED AND OPEN PATIOS, BBQ ISLAND WITH STAINLESS BBQ AND REFRIGERATOR, AND ROOM FOR 4 AT THE BAR. THE POOL IS REMARKABLE. PEBBLE TEC SALT POOL AND SPA, HEATED, OF COURSE, SPECTACULAR ROCK WATERFALLS AND POOL SLIDE. A GATED AND NETTED POOL FENCE AREA, CUSTOM PLANTERS, AND DECKING. THIS BACKYARD WILL KEEP YOU COMING BACK. NEW CARPET, CENTRAL AIR, CUSTOM BUILT-INS, AND GREAT SCHOOLS INCLUDING LINDA VISTA ELEMENTARY. IN THE EAST ORANGE FOOTHILLS, CLOSE TO THE TRAILS, PARKS, SHOPPING, TOLL ROADS, OR FREEWAYS, THE LOCATION IS HARD TO BEAT. NO ASSOCIATION OR MELLOS ROOS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Albert Ricci

Ricci Realty License #01011606 Listed on: 11/27/2022

Co-Listed By

AJ Ricci

Ricci Realty License #01985308

Last Buyer's Agent

Regina Singh

Elevate by Mantra License #01379774

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,413

Year Built

  • Built in 1978 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,025 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,055 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Views of Hills
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Linda Vista Elementary School
  • El Modena High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by WARMINGTON
  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 113
  • Tax Tract Number 9541
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38324126
  • $363 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,413

Year Built

Built in 1978 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: DOUBLE OVEN AND MICROWAVE TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW STAINLSS APPLIANCES.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 38324126
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3055.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Ell, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 11
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 425.53
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Builder Name: WARMINGTON
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Salt Water, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: Linda Vista
  • High School: El Modena
  • Elementary School #2: LINVIS
  • High School2: ELMOD2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9025.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2072

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9025.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 219.13
  • Tax Lot: 113
  • Tax Tract Number: 9541
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 363.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2022
Closed on
Feb 14, 2023
Sold by
Ellis Angela M
Bought by
Rakitis Mark Edmund and Rakitis Hannah Dorothea
Seller's Agent
Albert Ricci
Ricci Realty
Buyer's Agent
Regina Singh
Elevate by Mantra
List Price
$1,359,900
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-4.4%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$1,688,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$388,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,257,868
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$430,172

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J
Bought by
Ellis Robert K and Ellis Angela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,300
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2001
Sold by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J
Bought by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2000
Sold by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J
Bought by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,700
Interest Rate
8.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1993
Sold by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J
Bought by
Ellis Robert A and Ellis Sandra J
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rakitis Mark Edmund $1,300,000 Orange Coast Title
Ellis Robert K -- Orange Coast Title
Ellis Robert A -- Orange Coast Title Company
Ellis Robert A -- American Title
Ellis Robert A -- American Title
Ellis Robert A -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rakitis Mark Edmund $1,300,000
Previous Owner Ellis Robert K $405,300
Previous Owner Ellis Robert A $168,700
Closed Ellis Robert K $57,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Sold $1,300,000 -4.4% $426 / Sq Ft
11/27/2022 11/27/22 For Sale $1,359,900 -- $445 / 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 $14,413 $1,352,520 $1,069,213 $283,307
2024 $14,413 $1,326,000 $1,048,248 $277,752
2023 $5,646 $499,068 $174,976 $324,092
2022 $5,536 $489,283 $171,545 $317,738
2021 $5,383 $479,690 $168,182 $311,508
2020 $5,333 $474,772 $166,458 $308,314
2019 $5,193 $465,463 $163,194 $302,269
2018 $5,113 $456,337 $159,994 $296,343
2017 $4,902 $447,390 $156,857 $290,533
2016 $4,806 $438,618 $153,781 $284,837
2015 $4,735 $432,030 $151,471 $280,559
2014 $4,633 $423,568 $148,504 $275,064
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW22246770

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 383-241-26