$1,095,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2025

50 Bluff Cove Dr Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,509 Sq Ft
16.21 Acres

Recently Sold

$726 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 16.21 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Don Juan Avila Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 50 Bluff Cove, a detached home with a quiet corner location providing abundant natural light and perfectly positioned within the 188 home tract named “12 Picket Lane” in the heart of Aliso Viejo with a beautiful community pool and low HOA fees. This highly regarded floor plan has all living area at the main level with powder room and convenient direct garage access. There is an attractive granite enhanced kitchen that becomes the heart of the home and breakfast counter plus dining area and living room with fireplace. The updated interior has crown molding and new wood floors were installed in 2021 along with a new AC and Forced Air system. Just completed new LED recessed lighting, fully painted interior and fresh new carpet installed in all three bedrooms. The two large secondary bedrooms easily access a modernized full bathroom with stone top double vanity. The primary bedroom is en-suite with large closet, tiled bath floors, stone sink tops. Inside laundry is upstairs near bedrooms for your convenience. Epoxy flooring in the two car garage. Plenty of guest parking. Wonderful refreshing gated community pool. A prime location in Aliso Viejo with easy access to the toll road, shopping and entertainment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Caruso

Christie's International R.E. Southern California Brokerage Phone: 949-584-2300 License #01073919 Listed on: 05/25/2025

Christie's International R.E. Southern California

Co-Listed By

Phillip Caruso

Christie's International R.E. Southern California Brokerage Phone: 949-584-2300 License #01934516

Last Buyer's Agent

Zhu Chen

Real Broker License #01976939

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,119

Year Built

  • Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 16.21 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Planned Development
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 15657
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93787611
  • $16 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 12 Picket Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Avca Association
  • Powerstone HOA
  • Built by John Laing
  • Twelve Picket Lane Subdivision, Plan 1
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,119

Year Built

Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$317 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Subdivision Name Other: Twelve Picket Lane (TWPK)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93787611
  • Year Built: 2000
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1509.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 725.65
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Primary Suite
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition
  • Builder Name: John Laing
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: AVCA
  • Amenities: Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 265.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 155.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: 12 Picket
  • Phone: 949.716.3998
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Powerstone

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 706224.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.2127

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 706224.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 188
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.38
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 15657
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 16.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Barner Zachary A and Barner Elizabeth A
Bought by
Hao Bilin and Zhang Guofang
Seller's Agent
Michael Caruso
Christie's International R.E. Southern California
Buyer's Agent
Zhu Chen
Real Broker
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,095,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2.67%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.41%
Original Mortgage
$547,500
Outstanding Balance
$547,005
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$563,052

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2019
Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Messersmith Mark S and Messersmith Irma G
Bought by
Barner Zachary A and Barner Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Linda Corlett
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Caruso
The Agency
List Price
$655,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$612,500
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2015
Closed on
Dec 14, 2015
Sold by
Vo Jamie Thuy
Bought by
Messersmith Mark S and Messersmith Irma G
Seller's Agent
Daniel Kubica
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Parsons-Fiddler
Karen Parsons-Fiddler
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$569,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$559,577
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2007
Sold by
Denbec Properties Llc
Bought by
Vo Jamie Thuy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,400
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2003
Sold by
Prager Ellie
Bought by
Frink Al and Frink Denise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2000
Sold by
Wl Homes Llc
Bought by
Prager Ellie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,442
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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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 $1,095,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $645,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $570,000 Western Resources Title
Grant Deed $613,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $400,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $271,500 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $547,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $605,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $612,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $559,577 FHA
Previous Owner $61,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $490,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $317,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $320,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $56,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $310,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $271,442 Stand Alone First
Closed $27,144 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Rent $4,250 0.0% --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $1,095,000 -2.7% $726 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2025 05/25/25 For Sale $1,125,000 0.0% $746 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Rented $3,900 0.0% --
04/24/2023 04/24/23 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
04/23/2023 04/23/23 Off Market $3,900 -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Sold $645,000 -1.1% $427 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Price Changed $652,000 -0.5% $432 / Sq Ft
01/11/2019 01/11/19 For Sale $655,000 +14.9% $434 / Sq Ft
01/14/2016 01/14/16 Sold $569,900 0.0% $380 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2015 12/07/15 For Sale $569,900 0.0% $380 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2015 11/22/15 For Sale $569,900 0.0% $380 / Sq Ft
11/19/2015 11/19/15 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Price Changed $569,900 -0.9% $380 / Sq Ft
10/13/2015 10/13/15 For Sale $575,000 -- $383 / 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
2024 $7,119 $705,400 $477,887 $227,513
2023 $6,956 $691,569 $468,517 $223,052
2022 $6,820 $678,009 $459,330 $218,679
2021 $6,686 $664,715 $450,323 $214,392
2020 $6,617 $657,900 $445,706 $212,194
2019 $6,014 $604,781 $407,295 $197,486
2018 $5,895 $592,923 $399,309 $193,614
2017 $5,778 $581,298 $391,480 $189,818
2016 $5,347 $532,041 $321,998 $210,043
2015 $5,945 $524,050 $317,162 $206,888
2014 $5,931 $524,050 $317,162 $206,888
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP25096374

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 937-876-11