626 Arenas St Unit A La Jolla, CA 92037
The Village Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,301
Sq Ft
$200/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Private Yard
- La Jolla Elementary School Rated A
- Great Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of September 2018Opportunity abounds in this spacious Village home offered for the first time in 36 years. Designed ahead of its time with an open concept floor plan & enhanced by voluminous open beam ceilings, this special property is truly one of a kind. The spacious living level opens to a veranda which maximizes indoor/outdoor living. The master bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, two walk-in closets and access to a lower private deck. ****See supplement Every space is oversized and all bedrooms feature en-suite baths and walk-in closets. The spacious kitchen offers plentiful storage, walk-in pantry and an ideal central location on the living level. Additional features include a private side-by-side two car garage, plantation shutters and peek ocean views. All this just a few blocks to the beach! Enjoy the Village lifestyle and relish the walkability to restaurants, shopping and highly acclaimed La Jolla schools.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01239669 Listed on: 09/06/2018
Last Buyer's Agent
DARLENE TURNER
HOMEQUEST REAL ESTATE License #02035063
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,796
Year Built
- Built in 1982
Lot Details
- Partially Fenced Property
- Private Yard
HOA Fees
- $200 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Clay Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,301 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Community Details
- Association fees include water
- 2 Units
- Cla Association
- 626 Arenas Community
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 351-112-17-01
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 6, 2018
Closed on
Sep 13, 2018
Sold by
Rafkin Joyce H and Schaffer Ilene
Bought by
A
Seller's Agent
Kristin Slaughter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
DARLENE TURNER
HOMEQUEST REAL ESTATE
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,695,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2003
Sold by
Rafkin David and Rafkin Joyce H
Bought by
Rafkin Joyce H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 9, 1999
Sold by
Joyce Rafkin
Bought by
Rafkin Joyce H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1998
Sold by
Ratkin David
Bought by
Ratkin Joyce
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Rafkin Joyce H
Bought by
Rafkin David and Rafkin Joyce
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,000
Interest Rate
7%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 11, 1993
Sold by
Rafkin David
Bought by
Rafkin Joyce H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 1993
Sold by
Rafkin Joyce H and Rafkin Joyce S
Bought by
Rafkin David and Rafkin Joyce H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,695,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | World Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $131,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $111,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $114,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Price Changed | $2,550,000 | -8.9% | $1,108 / Sq Ft |
| 06/28/2025 06/28/25 | For Sale | $2,800,000 | +65.2% | $1,217 / Sq Ft |
| 09/28/2018 09/28/18 | Sold | $1,695,000 | 0.0% | $737 / Sq Ft |
| 09/14/2018 09/14/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/06/2018 09/06/18 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | -- | $737 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $22,796 | $1,890,797 | $1,511,525 | $379,272 |
| 2024 | $22,796 | $1,853,724 | $1,481,888 | $371,836 |
| 2023 | $22,295 | $1,817,378 | $1,452,832 | $364,546 |
| 2022 | $21,703 | $1,781,745 | $1,424,346 | $357,399 |
| 2021 | $21,554 | $1,746,810 | $1,396,418 | $350,392 |
| 2020 | $21,293 | $1,728,900 | $1,382,100 | $346,800 |
| 2019 | $20,913 | $1,695,000 | $1,355,000 | $340,000 |
| 2018 | $6,056 | $520,031 | $241,442 | $278,589 |
| 2017 | $5,911 | $509,835 | $236,708 | $273,127 |
| 2016 | $5,816 | $499,839 | $232,067 | $267,772 |
| 2015 | $5,729 | $492,332 | $228,582 | $263,750 |
| 2014 | $5,637 | $482,689 | $224,105 | $258,584 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Darlene Turner
D
Seller's Agent in 2025
Darlene Turner
HOMEQUEST REAL ESTATE
(909) 900-9387
1 Total Sale
-
Kristin Slaughter
Seller's Agent in 2018
Kristin Slaughter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(858) 395-1359
45 Total Sales
-
Jodi Murray
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Jodi Murray
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(858) 736-5617
20 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 180049803
APN: 351-112-17-01
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