$298,000
SOLD JUL 27, 2016
1 Bed
1 Bath
709 Sq Ft
$311/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$420 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Private Pool
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of June 2025

Located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita with restaurants and shopping just across the street. The city of Rancho Santa Margarita has been continually recognized as one of the safest cities in California as well as one of the most desirable places to live. The home offers an open floor plan with the kitchen overlooking the living room which includes a fireplace. The kitchen includes dishwasher, microwave, gas range and refrigerator. The bedroom has a small patio that allows for nice breezes. The laundry area which includes washer and dryer is inside next to the garage. Attached 1 car garage. Community pool, spa and gym. The RSM association amenities are outstanding including multiple parks, several pools and sport courts, tot lots, hiking and biking trails, and enjoy the Lake Membership with Beach Club lagoon, summer concerts and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Tewell

CENTURY 21 Affiliated License #01365169 Listed on: 06/01/2016

CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Peggy Liimatainen

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #01977994

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 709 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 14612
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93543638

Community Details

Overview

  • 100 Units

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,291

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$311 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 949-351-4600
  • Other Phone Number: 949-351-4600
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Corte Melina (CM)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93543638
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 709.00
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 420.31
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Gym/Ex Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport Court
  • Association Fee: 256.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 55.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 100
  • Number Of Units Total: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 14612

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Reed Christopher and Fonda Jane
Bought by
Vankorlaar Diane
Seller's Agent
Pim Jelinek
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diane Van Korlaar
Palisade Realty, Inc
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.2%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2022
Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Verdusco Manuel Peters and Verdusco Susan Patrice
Bought by
Reed Christopher and Reed Fonda Jane
Seller's Agent
Alisa Bates
Anvil Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Burnett
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.88%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.75%
Original Mortgage
$371,250
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2022
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Roth-Scofield Madeline M
Bought by
Verdusco Manuel Peters and Immerzeel Susan Patrice
Seller's Agent
Peggy Liimatainen
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alisa Bates
Anvil Real Estate
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$467,000
Premium/Discount to List
$67,100
16.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.37%
Original Mortgage
$347,250
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Jul 18, 2016
Sold by
Garcia Rene V and Garcia Emerita S
Bought by
Koth Madeline M
Seller's Agent
Becky Tewell
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Liimatainen
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$298,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%
Original Mortgage
$238,400
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2013
Sold by
Garcia Conrado V and Garcia Virginia V
Bought by
Quinio Veronica C and Quinio Rolando R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1994
Sold by
Corte Melina Partners Ltd
Bought by
Garcia Rene and Garcia Emerita S
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 $505,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $495,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $467,000 Ticor Title
Deed -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed $298,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $88,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $371,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $347,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $238,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $505,000 +1.2% $712 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $499,000 +0.8% $704 / Sq Ft
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Sold $495,000 0.0% $698 / Sq Ft
09/24/2022 09/24/22 Price Changed $495,000 -1.0% $698 / Sq Ft
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Price Changed $499,900 -2.9% $705 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Sale $515,000 +10.3% $726 / Sq Ft
03/21/2022 03/21/22 Sold $467,000 0.0% $659 / Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2022 02/21/22 Off Market $467,000 -- --
02/16/2022 02/16/22 For Sale $399,900 +34.2% $564 / Sq Ft
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Sold $298,000 -0.6% $420 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2016 06/13/16 For Sale $299,900 0.0% $423 / Sq Ft
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $299,900 +0.6% $423 / Sq Ft
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Off Market $298,000 -- --
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 $5,291 $504,900 $400,163 $104,737
2023 $5,171 $495,000 $392,316 $102,684
2022 $3,412 $325,905 $227,233 $98,672
2021 $2,971 $319,515 $222,777 $96,738
2020 $3,323 $316,239 $220,492 $95,747
2019 $3,703 $310,039 $216,169 $93,870
2018 $3,649 $303,960 $211,930 $92,030
2017 $3,695 $298,000 $207,774 $90,226
2016 $1,909 $148,705 $36,814 $111,891
2015 $1,980 $146,472 $36,261 $110,211
2014 $1,949 $143,603 $35,550 $108,053
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC16116997

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 935-436-38