$1,237,500
SOLD FEB 8, 2017
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,652 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Private Yard
  • Laundry Room
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Vacuum

About This Home

As of January 2019

Absolutely stunning one story Mount Helix Ranch Style masterpiece! 4 bedrooms + office + bonus room. Beautifully remodeled open gourmet kitchen with high end Viking appliances. Elegant formal living room & dining room separated by an original stone dual fire place. No expense was spared in the master bathroom, featuring ultra luxurious shower & soaking tub. Resort-like outdoor living with a built in BBQ, dining terrace & panoramic southerly views stretching from Mt Niguel to the ocean! On nearly .5 acre!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francine Finn

Compass License #00526716

Compass

Co-Listed By

Catherine Black

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #01939090

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Johnson

Coldwell Banker West License #01759781

Coldwell Banker West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-221-70-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,474

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Grandview
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • Estimated Living Space: 3,000 to 3,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 349.12
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 338.86
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 338.86
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1975
  • 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

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vacuum/Central
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18x17
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3652
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Site: Curbs, Public Street, Street Paved
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-221-70-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 21438
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.49

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2018
Closed on
Jan 14, 2019
Sold by
Simons Todd H and Simons Lisa A
Bought by
Ludwick Edward G and Ludwick Patricia G
Seller's Agent
Bob Blessing
Bob Blessing, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Chad Trower
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
1.54%
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$1,945,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$625,638
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2016
Closed on
Feb 7, 2017
Sold by
Bauer John E and Bauer Tonie V
Bought by
Simons Todd H and Simons Lisa A
Seller's Agent
Francine Finn
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Johnson
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,237,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-2.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2015
Closed on
Feb 16, 2016
Sold by
Mittry Marc O
Bought by
Bauer John E and Bauer Tonie
Seller's Agent
Jim Gillingham
USA Realty and Loans
Buyer's Agent
Konstantina Hanson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$959,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-9.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.67%
Original Mortgage
$652,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2008
Sold by
Mittry Mary R and Mittry Marc O
Bought by
Mittry Mary R and Mittry Marc O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2007
Sold by
Eckel George E and Eckel Shirley A
Bought by
M O Mittry Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1994
Sold by
Mittry Michel O and Mittry Mary R
Bought by
Mittry Michel O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.18%

Map

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 $1,320,000 Wfg Title Company
Grant Deed $1,237,500 Chicago Title Company Sd
Fiduciary Deed $870,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Orange Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $612,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $652,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $181,955 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Sold $1,320,000 +1.5% $361 / Sq Ft
01/09/2019 01/09/19 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2018 12/21/18 For Sale $1,300,000 +5.1% $356 / Sq Ft
02/08/2017 02/08/17 Sold $1,237,500 -2.9% $339 / Sq Ft
01/11/2017 01/11/17 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2016 12/16/16 For Sale $1,275,000 +46.6% $349 / Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Sold $870,000 -7.3% $238 / Sq Ft
01/22/2016 01/22/16 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Price Changed $939,000 -2.1% $257 / Sq Ft
01/14/2016 01/14/16 For Sale $959,000 0.0% $263 / Sq Ft
01/01/2016 01/01/16 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2015 12/03/15 For Sale $959,000 -- $263 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $17,474 $1,443,608 $601,503 $842,105
2023 $16,960 $1,415,303 $589,709 $825,594
2022 $16,740 $1,387,553 $578,147 $809,406
2021 $16,546 $1,360,347 $566,811 $793,536
2020 $15,934 $1,346,400 $561,000 $785,400
2019 $15,407 $1,287,495 $520,200 $767,295
2018 $15,048 $1,262,250 $510,000 $752,250
2017 $10,725 $887,400 $306,000 $581,400
2016 $3,105 $237,690 $40,980 $196,710
2015 $2,998 $234,121 $40,365 $193,756
2014 $2,944 $229,536 $39,575 $189,961
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 160065241

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-221-70