NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,204,000 - $1,284,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,232 Sq Ft
$562/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2020

Last sale price $781,500 $350 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,664/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Heated Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2020

Welcome home to your PRIVATE oasis with no neighbors behind you and 180 degree views! Did we mention low HOA & NO MELLO ROOS ! Views abound from every window in this fabulous residence. Located within the coveted community of Melinda Heights, this home is just moments away from miles of hiking/biking trails and the playgrounds/pool/clubhouses at Altisima Park. Top-rated Melinda Heights Elementary school is just a short walk away. Recessed lights, travertine stone, newer windows, Toto toilets and designer finishes are just a few of the features offered in this fabulous residence. The luxurious interior plays host to vaulted ceilings which radiate natural light throughout the space. Ideal for relaxation or entertaining family and friends, the living room is filled with natural light, travertine flooring, and a cozy fireplace.  The gourmet kitchen is streamlined with abundant storage and counterspace with copper sink, Brazilian granite and an oversized island with breakfast nook. The master bedroom suite is open with en suite bath with dual sinks, separate shower & tub with walk in closets. Enjoy cinema in the loft/media room with surround sound, 75" flat screen, refrigerator & all of the high tech flick fixings. Two large bedrooms complete the upstairs along with a luxurious shared bathroom. This immaculate home is perfect for outdoor entertaining year round with a huge pie shaped yard and access to resort style amenities. Don’t miss out on this fabulous home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Piazza

Hive Realty License #01207960 Listed on: 02/19/2020

Co-Listed By

Sabra Marshall

Hive Realty License #01873005

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Piazza

Hive Realty License #01207960 Listed on: 02/19/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,751

Year Built

  • Built in 1997 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 2,232 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Stone Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Melinda Heights Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 14274
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93027488

Community Details

Overview

  • Ballantree Association, Phone Number (949) 833-2600
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Maintained Community
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,751

Year Built

Built in 1997 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$157 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Ballantree (BALT)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93027488
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2232.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Family Kitchen, In Family Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 350.13
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Media Room, Office, Separate Family Room
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters, Privacy Toilet Door, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Excellent Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Heated
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Microwave, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse, Recreation Room, Maintenance Grounds, Call for Rules, Management
  • Association Fee: 91.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 66.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Ballantree
  • Phone: 949-833-2600
  • Association Phone #2: 949-448-6000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Ballantree

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: MELHEI
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Irregular Lot, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 14274

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Barrie Mark R and Barrie Katherine S
Bought by
Christensen Lawrence James and Christensen Deborah Ann
Seller's Agent
Susan Piazza
Hive Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Piazza
Hive Realty
List Price
$814,550
Sold Price
$781,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,050
-4.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,253,644

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$472,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2019
Sold by
Barrie Mark
Bought by
Barrie Mark R and Barrie Katherine S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2004
Sold by
Barrie Mark R
Bought by
Barrie Mark R and The Mark R Barrie Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
Ballantree Llc
Bought by
Barrie Mark R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,700
Interest Rate
7.25%
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
Christensen Lawrence James $781,500 California Title Company
Barrie Mark R -- None Available
Barrie Mark R -- --
Barrie Mark R $224,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Barrie Mark R $150,000
Previous Owner Barrie Mark R $208,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Sold $781,500 -4.1% $350 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 For Sale $814,550 -- $365 / 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 $8,751 $854,681 $618,583 $236,098
2024 $8,751 $837,923 $606,454 $231,469
2023 $8,549 $821,494 $594,563 $226,931
2022 $8,408 $805,387 $582,905 $222,482
2021 $8,223 $789,596 $571,476 $218,120
2020 $3,584 $350,969 $139,598 $211,371
2019 $3,772 $344,088 $136,861 $207,227
2018 $5,051 $337,342 $134,178 $203,164
2017 $5,255 $330,728 $131,547 $199,181
2016 $5,274 $324,244 $128,968 $195,276
2015 $5,113 $319,374 $127,031 $192,343
2014 $5,402 $313,118 $124,542 $188,576
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20036824

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-274-88