NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $851,000 - $937,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,382 Sq Ft
$649/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2014

Last sale price $460,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,254/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • City Lights View
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Wood Frame Window

About This Home

As of October 2014

This TRUE Post-Adobe architectural dream was designed by Hugh W. Comstock, renowned builder of fairytale dream homes throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea! Known for his use of natural materials including adobe brick & rough cut red wood, his homes have been the subject of many books & articles.The craftsmanship of this home will amaze you with the exposed brick, significant beamed ceilings, craftsman quality cabinetry & two grand fire places. From the curb you’ll find mature privacy & shade providing trees. Step through the thick solid wood door into a rich feeling living room with open beam redwood ceilings, adobe brick walls, large windows, hardwood floors, and majestic fireplace. The detail and craftsmanship shows in every part of this special home with built-in book shelves, plantation shutters, and wood framed windows. With a well-appointed kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and generous family room including: Another floor to ceiling fireplace, open beam ceiling, hardwood floors, adobe brick and heavy redwood beam walls, and a ceiling fan. If you’re looking for a home that is a unique piece of history in a tranquil setting but still offers easy access to almost everything in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas then this is the home for you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristal Drake

Circa Properties, Inc. License #01272061 Listed on: 09/25/2014

Circa Properties, Inc.

Co-Listed By

David Drake

Circa Properties, Inc. License #01446908

Last Buyer's Agent

Miriam Kirk

Alliance One Realty License #01261344

Alliance One Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,749

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,879 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Fence is in average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,382 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Whittier High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Hugh W Comstock

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Tax Tract Number 14599
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8129010015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,749

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8129010015
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1382.00
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Brick, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell, Family Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 332.85
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Wood
  • Builder Name: Hugh W Comstock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Redwood Siding, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unassigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights

Schools

  • High School: Whittier
  • High School2: WHITTI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8879.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2040

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8879.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Tract Number: 14599

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 1, 2014
Sold by
Espinosa Gilbert
Seller's Agent
Cristal Drake
Circa Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Miriam Kirk
Alliance One Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Current Estimated Value
$896,411

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$436,411
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Outstanding Balance
$317,295
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$579,116

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2002
Sold by
Espinosa Gil
Bought by
Espinosa Gilbert and The Gilbert Espinosa Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1998
Sold by
Owens Felix J
Bought by
Espinosa Gil

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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
-- $460,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Espinosa Gilbert -- --
Espinosa Gil $190,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open -- $414,000
Previous Owner Espinosa Gil $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Sold $460,000 0.0% $333 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2014 09/25/14 For Sale $460,000 0.0% $333 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Rented $2,195 0.0% --
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Under Contract -- -- --
03/20/2013 03/20/13 For Rent $2,195 -- --
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 $6,749 $552,842 $336,514 $216,328
2024 $6,749 $542,003 $329,916 $212,087
2023 $6,586 $531,377 $323,448 $207,929
2022 $6,477 $520,958 $317,106 $203,852
2021 $6,403 $510,744 $310,889 $199,855
2019 $6,299 $495,597 $301,669 $193,928
2018 $6,193 $485,880 $295,754 $190,126
2016 $5,949 $467,015 $284,270 $182,745
2015 $5,849 $460,000 $280,000 $180,000
2014 $3,451 $242,971 $125,450 $117,521
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW14206223

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8129-010-015