$655,000
SOLD APR 22, 2021

6 Vista la Cuesta Unit 10 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,345 Sq Ft
$298/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Lake View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2021

1 of only 4 units in the Vista La Cuesta Community w/lake view. Turnkey home w retextured ceilings & recent white paint t/o. Gorgeous 9” vinyl plank flooring & tall baseboards t/o the first level & 2nd bath upstairs. Plush carpet upstairs. Well-appointed floor plan features spacious living room w/vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting & FP. Separate dining room w/sliding door to the private back patio to enjoy sunsets, BBQ & gardening. Large kitchen features all white cabinetry, stainless appliances & breakfast nook. Powder room w/white vanity, granite counter & framed mirror. Convenient indoor laundry & direct access 2 car garage. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms each w/a private bath & a large loft. Master suite features vaulted ceiling & private balcony to enjoy the lake & lush greenery views. Master bath features walk-in closet w/built-in organizer, dual vanity, granite counter, large soaking tub w/travertine tub skirt & shower surround. Lake RSM is across the street. Watch 4th of July fireworks from your patio. RSM Beach Club membership w/access to a swim lagoon, boating, fishing, fiesta room, covered picnic areas, tennis courts, sport courts, 4 pools, 13 parks, 9 trails & numerous sports fields. Approximately .4 miles to Trabuco Mesa (K-6), 1.15 miles to RSM MS (7-8) & 5 miles to Trabuco Hills HS. Close to the Mercado Del Lago shopping center w/grocery store, drug store, boutiques shops, restaurants, gas station & more. This is a great place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Dickinson

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00909654 Listed on: 03/25/2021

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Rochelle Chacon

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01759496

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,345 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabuco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 12876
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93214175

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 138 Units
  • Vista La Cuesta Association, Phone Number (855) 403-3852
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 858-1390
  • Vintage Group HOA
  • Built by Century American
  • Vista La Cuesta Subdivision
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,211

Year Built

Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$298 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93214175
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1345.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 486.99
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Loft
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Lake, Park/Greenbelt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Builder Name: Century American
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 227.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 71.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista La Cuesta
  • Phone: 855-403-3852
  • Association Phone #2: 949-858-1390
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Vintage Group

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabuco Hills
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • High School: Trabuco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: TRAMES
  • High School2: TRAHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 138
  • Number Of Units Total: 138

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 12876

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2021
Closed on
Apr 6, 2021
Sold by
St John Peter and St John Adriana
Bought by
Wilson Elleesa Gayle
Seller's Agent
Anna Dickinson
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Rochelle Chacon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
9.17%
Current Estimated Value
$846,157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,157
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$474,895
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$376,989

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2019
Closed on
Sep 24, 2019
Sold by
Breese Karen M
Bought by
St John Peter and St John Adriana
Seller's Agent
Sharon Kaak
Triple Crown Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anna Dickinson
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.02%
Original Mortgage
$489,250
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2014
Sold by
Fisher Karen Breese
Bought by
Breese Karen M and Karen M Breese Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$278,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2005
Sold by
Breese Karen M
Bought by
Breese Karen M and Karen M Breese Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2005
Sold by
Breese Karen M and Breese Karen
Bought by
Breese Karen M and The Karen M Breese Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Garrett Elsie G
Bought by
Breese Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1997
Sold by
Garrett Elsie G and Garrett Trust
Bought by
Garrett Elsie G and Garrett Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $655,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $515,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Nextitle
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Nextitle
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $255,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $489,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $278,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $155,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Sold $655,000 +9.2% $487 / Sq Ft
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2021 03/25/21 For Sale $600,000 0.0% $446 / Sq Ft
03/21/2021 03/21/21 Price Changed $600,000 0.0% $446 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/30/2020 05/30/20 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
10/10/2019 10/10/19 Sold $515,000 0.0% $383 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Price Changed $515,000 -1.0% $383 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $520,000 -- $387 / 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 $7,211 $695,091 $573,785 $121,306
2023 $7,046 $681,462 $562,534 $118,928
2022 $6,927 $668,100 $551,503 $116,597
2021 $5,007 $520,335 $405,261 $115,074
2020 $5,413 $515,000 $401,105 $113,895
2019 $3,877 $337,694 $200,151 $137,543
2018 $3,818 $331,073 $196,226 $134,847
2017 $3,850 $324,582 $192,379 $132,203
2016 $4,110 $318,218 $188,607 $129,611
2015 $4,208 $313,439 $185,774 $127,665
2014 $4,141 $307,300 $182,135 $125,165
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC21056658

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-141-75