NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4947 Vista Arroyo La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,568,000 - $1,825,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,558 Sq Ft
$468/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2013

Last sale price $626,000 $176 Per Sq Ft

Est. 166% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,123/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of June 2013

"HUD Seller Exempt" LIST PRICE IS THE FHA APPRAISED VALUE-BUYER TO VERIFY ALL. PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. BUYERS TO VERIFY AND APPROVE ALL DATA, REPORTS, RECORDS, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS, MLS, HOA IF APPLICABLE AND ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF CONTINGENCIES. SELLERS ARE DISCLOSURE EXEMPT.

Last Listed By

Marc Carpenter

Allison James Estates & Homes License #01080193 Listed on: 05/03/2013

Allison James Estates & Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,615

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,558 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-330-05-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,615

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Vivera Dr.
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • Supplement: "HUD Seller Exempt" LIST PRICE IS THE FHA APPRAISED VALUE-BUYER TO VERIFY ALL. PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. BUYERS TO VERIFY AND APPROVE ALL DATA, REPORTS, RECORDS, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS, MLS, HOA IF APPLICABLE AND ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF CONTINGENCIES. SELLERS ARE DISCLOSURE EXEMPT.
  • Estimated Living Space: 3,000 to 3,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 161.61
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 175.94
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 175.94
  • Stories: 3 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20x20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3558
  • Total Bathrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Private Below Ground
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA MESA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-330-05-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 28314
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.65
  • Map Code Column: D
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 2

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4947VistaArroyo91941

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2024
Sold by
Chau Louie T and Hannah Kim
Bought by
Lohan Family Trust and Chau
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,665,303

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2024
Sold by
Chau Louie T
Bought by
Chau Louie T and Chau Hannah Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2021
Sold by
Chau Louie T
Bought by
Chau Louie T and Chau Hannah Kim

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2013
Sold by
Chau Louie T and Chau Louie
Bought by
Chau Louie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,900
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2013
Closed on
Jun 13, 2013
Sold by
Housing & Urban Development Of Washingto
Bought by
Chau Louie
Seller's Agent
Marc Carpenter
Allison James Estates & Homes
Buyer's Agent
Rodolfo Casillas
Allison James Estates & Homes
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$626,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
8.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2012
Sold by
Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
The Secretary Of The Department Of Housi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2012
Sold by
Samtoy Henry
Bought by
Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2009
Sold by
Samtoy Henry
Bought by
Samtoy Henry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$709,451
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2004
Sold by
Samtoy Henry
Bought by
Henry Samtoy Md Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Samtoy Henry and Samtoy Teresa Barnes
Bought by
Samtoy Md Henry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1993
Sold by
Samtoy Henry and Samtoy Teresa Barnes
Bought by
Samtoy Henry and Samtoy Teresa Barnes

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$493,000
Interest Rate
6.97%

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lohan Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lohan Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Chau Louie T -- None Listed On Document
Chau Louie T -- First American Title
Chau Louie T -- First American Title
Chau Louie T -- Accommodation
Chau Louie T -- Fidelity National Title Co
Chau Louie T -- Fidelity National Title Co
Chau Louie $626,000 Lawyers Title
The Secretary Of The Department Of Housi -- Servicelink
Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation $743,378 Accommodation
Samtoy Henry -- Accommodation
Samtoy Henry -- Ticor Title Company
Henry Samtoy Md Family Trust -- --
Samtoy Md Henry -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Samtoy Henry -- Orange Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chau Louie T $200,000
Previous Owner Chau Louie T $245,829
Previous Owner Chau Louie T $409,900
Previous Owner Samtoy Henry $709,451
Previous Owner Samtoy M D Henry $650,000
Previous Owner Samtoy Md Henry $620,000
Previous Owner Samtoy Md Henry $600,000
Previous Owner Samtoy M D Henry $60,000
Previous Owner Samtoy Henry $493,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Sold $626,000 +8.9% $176 / Sq Ft
05/13/2013 05/13/13 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2013 05/03/13 For Sale $575,000 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $9,615 $755,748 $325,962 $429,786
2023 $9,348 $740,930 $319,571 $421,359
2022 $9,180 $726,403 $313,305 $413,098
2021 $9,059 $712,161 $307,162 $404,999
2020 $8,923 $704,860 $304,013 $400,847
2019 $8,801 $691,040 $298,052 $392,988
2018 $8,615 $677,491 $292,208 $385,283
2017 $8,464 $664,208 $286,479 $377,729
2016 $8,109 $651,185 $280,862 $370,323
2015 $8,069 $641,405 $276,644 $364,761
2014 $7,916 $628,841 $271,225 $357,616
Source: Public Records

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    (858) 759-8600

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 130022415

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-330-05

California San Diego County La Mesa 91941 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix

4947 Vista Arroyo, La Mesa, CA

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