NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 W Whiting Ave Fullerton, CA 92832

Estimated Value: $937,322 - $1,124,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,281 Sq Ft
$816/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2018

Last sale price $711,000 $555 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,216/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near a park
  • Granite Countertops
  • Golden Hill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Ford Park

About This Home

As of January 2018

A Rare find! This magnificent 1927 Spanish style home has all the charm of yesterday with all the amenities of today. From the moment you walk into this home you will definitely fall in love, with the high ceilings, and the gorgeous woodwork. Original hardwood floors. Front windows are original mahogany with the remainder being dual pane wood windows. High coffered ceilings. Crown molding in kitchen and bedrooms, Solid wood interior doors with original crystal knobs. The dining room has a beautiful chandelier and access to side patio, so you can open up the door and listen to the tranquil sounds of the water fountain. Living room is designed with built-ins and a compas mural on the ceiling. The kitchen has a dual side by side professional oven, fantastic for entertaining. Granite that has the feel of leather, tile backsplash with a mural above the stove. Plenty of counter space and cabinetry. Recessed LED lighting in the kitchen, bathroom and 2 of the bedrooms. Central A/C with original vents in keeping with this era of home. The home has been re strapped to the foundation. Upgraded plumbing and electrical. No stone was left unturned when this renovation was done. You will enjoy many days and evenings in your outdoor living area and all the mature fruit trees, the best part is the huge haas avocado tree that produces more than you can possibly eat. A Raised vegetable garden. Another water fountain. 2 car garage. All of this Walking distance to downtown Fullerton.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Barrett

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants License #00945977 Listed on: 09/24/2017

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula Ruiz

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants License #00945977

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,777

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,525 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned R-1-7.2

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Brick Driveway
  • Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,281 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Blinds
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Golden Hills Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 112
  • Tax Tract Number 50
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03206402

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,777

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Preservation area
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1-7.2
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 03206402
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1281.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 555.04
  • Room Type: Basement, Living Room
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Uncovered, Driveway, Driveway - Brick, Driveway - Combination, Concrete, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Heating Type: Floor Furnace
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Fullerton Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Golden Hills
  • Elementary School: Golden Hills
  • Elementary School #2: GOLHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 6500-9999, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6525.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 112.00
  • Tax Lot: 112
  • Tax Tract Number: 50

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2017
Closed on
Jan 18, 2018
Sold by
Vandergriff Julie Ann
Bought by
Vandergriff Julie Ann and The Julie Ann Vandergriff Trust
Seller's Agent
Paula Barrett
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Paula Barrett
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$711,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-2.47%
Current Estimated Value
$1,045,831

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$334,831
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2017
Sold by
Thomas Paul E and Thomas Cynthia M
Bought by
Vandergriff Julie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Thomas Paul E and Thomas Cynthia M
Bought by
Thomas Paul E and Thomas Cynthia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Wallace Nancy L and Bray Patricia Ellen
Bought by
Thomas Paul E and Thomas Cynthia Marcie
Seller's Agent
Valerie Silva-Muir
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Paula Barrett
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$574,500
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2011
Sold by
Bray Patricia Ellen and Wallace Nancy L
Bought by
Bray Patricia Ellen and Patricia E Bray Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
4.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2007
Sold by
Bray Patricia Ellen
Bought by
Bray Patricia Ellen and Wallace Nancy Lauren

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2007
Sold by
Bray Patricia E
Bought by
Bray Patricia Ellen and The Patricia E Bray Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2004
Sold by
Rivas Robert A and Rivas Carla Vargas
Bought by
Bray Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2001
Sold by
Nichols Mark D and Patterson Patrick J
Bought by
Rivas Robert A and Rivas Carla Vargas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,200
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 1994
Sold by
Nichols Mark D
Bought by
Nichols Mark D and Patterson Patrick J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
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
Vandergriff Julie Ann -- Chicago Title Co
Vandergriff Julie Ann $711,000 Chicago Title Co
Thomas Paul E -- Chicago Title
Thomas Paul E $575,000 Chicago Title Company
Bray Patricia Ellen -- Chicago Title Company
Bray Patricia Ellen -- Accommodation
Bray Patricia Ellen -- Lsi Title Company
Bray Patricia Ellen -- None Available
Bray Patricia Ellen -- None Available
Bray Patricia E $540,000 Civic Center Title Services
Rivas Robert A $298,000 North American Title Co
Nichols Mark D -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vandergriff Julie Ann $275,000
Previous Owner Thomas Paul E $337,000
Previous Owner Thomas Paul E $345,000
Previous Owner Bray Patricia Ellen $369,000
Previous Owner Bray Patricia E $432,000
Previous Owner Rivas Robert A $268,200
Previous Owner Nichols Mark D $150,000
Closed Rivas Robert A $14,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $711,000 +1.7% $555 / Sq Ft
10/04/2017 10/04/17 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Price Changed $699,000 -4.1% $546 / Sq Ft
09/24/2017 09/24/17 For Sale $729,000 +26.8% $569 / Sq Ft
10/18/2014 10/18/14 Sold $575,000 +0.1% $449 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/09/2014 09/09/14 For Sale $574,500 -- $449 / 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 $8,777 $808,993 $753,988 $55,005
2024 $8,777 $793,131 $739,204 $53,927
2023 $8,566 $777,580 $724,710 $52,870
2022 $8,512 $762,334 $710,500 $51,834
2021 $8,362 $747,387 $696,569 $50,818
2020 $8,317 $739,724 $689,427 $50,297
2019 $8,096 $725,220 $675,909 $49,311
2018 $5,489 $474,502 $297,255 $177,247
2017 $5,398 $465,199 $291,427 $173,772
2016 $5,287 $456,078 $285,713 $170,365
2015 $5,140 $449,228 $281,422 $167,806
2014 $4,400 $391,476 $129,500 $261,976
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW17220375

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 032-064-02