$495,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2022
1 Bed
1 Bath
709 Sq Ft
$399/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$698 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • High Ceiling
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Hiking Trails

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome Home to this Beautiful and Pristine Home! It has been newly painted and upgraded just for you. Located in the highly sought after and well maintained community of Corte Melina. This well appointed end unit has all the main living space on one level. It has a cozy covered front porch, 1 car attached garage, balcony off the master bedroom, fireplace, interior full size laundry, high ceilings, open floor plan with ample windows for natural light all year round, resort style community pool, spa, gym and designated dog area. Located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. You are within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, parks and trails and much more. Rancho Santa Margarita residents enjoy RSM Lake, community parks, playgrounds, and community events throughout the year. This is a must see. The location cannot be beat. This home is move-in ready and waiting for you!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alisa Bates

Anvil Real Estate License #01968665 Listed on: 08/26/2022

Anvil Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Burnett

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #02187036

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Planned Development

Interior Spaces

  • 709 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Cielo Vista Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • 129 Units
  • Corte Melina Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Firstservice Residential HOA
  • Corte Melina Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,291

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$399 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Corte Melina (CM)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93543638
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 709.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 698.17
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Dog Park, Gym/Ex Room
  • Association Fee: 325.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 74.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Corte Melina
  • Phone: 949-448-6000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: FirstService Residential

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Cielo Vista
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Cielo Vista
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: CIEVIS
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 129
  • Number Of Units Total: 129

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.54
  • 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
-3.55%

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

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 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
2025 $5,291 $514,998 $408,167 $106,831
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: OC22186413

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 935-436-38