644 2nd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910
Downtown Chula Vista Neighborhood
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,062
Sq Ft
0.37
Acres
Highlights
- 0.37 Acre Lot
- Park or Greenbelt View
- Formal Dining Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Gazebo
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of May 2018Well renowned for its beautifully maintained Victorian architecture, the 1888 Jennie MacDonald house boasts 4 beds 2.5 baths & maintains its original charm & character with a covered front porch, hardwood floors, hipped & gabled roof & dramatic paint colors. Many updates include tankless water heater, modern electric & plumbing, newer roof, water-conserving irrigation system, modern kitchen w/ gas stove & newer stainless steel appliances. Lush landscaping & private yard. Enjoy Mills Act tax benefits! Exquisite & historic 1888 Victorian on spacious 0.37 acre lot in Chula Vista! Features include: upholstered walls, wood trim details & built-ins, high ceilings, oversized solid wood doors & a claw foot tub. The home has been featured in popular magazines and home tours. Access to roof through the attic and gray water recycle system. Private & lush backyard with gazebo, orange & avocado trees & many patio areas to enjoy the tranquility! The San Diego Land and Town Co. built this four-square Victorian to entice prospective settlers, and it appears on an 1894 map as House No. 13. Unfortunately, by that time, the Chula Vista boom had gone bust, and the first buyers didn’t appear until 1908 when Scottish immigrant William MacDonald and his wife, Jennie, came to California from Kansas. The MacDonald family owned the house for nearly 30 years, and although Jennie eventually moved next door to the Craftsman-style house she built, her son, William R., remained there until the late 1930s. An actor and writer, the younger MacDonald was also an amateur radio operator and installed the city’s first radio tower in the side yard. In the modern era, the house had its 15 minutes of fame as the scene of the 1986 San Diego Historical Society Designer Showcase, along with its backyard neighbor, the Garrettson-Frank House. The MacDonald house may be the oldest Land and Town Co. house on its original site and is distinctive for its columned front porch, pedimented box bay windows and decorative frieze and corbels. In near-original condition (the back porch was enclosed as part of a 1920s remodel) the MacDonald House is designated as Historic Site No. 44.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Melissa Goldstein Tucci License #01380034 Listed on: 10/30/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,309
Year Built
- Built in 1888
Lot Details
- 0.37 Acre Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned SPECIAL AN
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,062 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Park or Greenbelt Views
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Outdoor Features
- Gazebo
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Separate Water Meter
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 573-180-23-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 27, 2018
Closed on
Apr 17, 2018
Sold by
Noalca Inc
Bought by
Finch Kris and Fulton Theresa Ann
Seller's Agent
Melissa Tucci
Melissa Goldstein Tucci
Buyer's Agent
Jim Bottrell
Ardent Real Estate Services
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$659,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.72%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$421,827
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$626,050
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 30, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Firestone Marta E
Bought by
Noalca Inc
Seller's Agent
Melissa Tucci
Melissa Goldstein Tucci
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Tucci
Melissa Goldstein Tucci
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-21.32%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
90.74%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 11, 2015
Sold by
Firestone Marta
Bought by
Firestone Marta E
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 25, 2014
Closed on
Feb 24, 2015
Sold by
Mcveigh James M and Mcveigh Imozelle T
Bought by
Firestone Marta
Seller's Agent
David Van Leenen
Jennifer Stein Real Estate,Inc
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Tucci
Melissa Goldstein Tucci
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
4.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2009
Sold by
Mcveigh James R and Mcveigh Imozelle T
Bought by
Mcveigh James R and Mcveigh Imozelle T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 30, 2006
Sold by
Mcveigh James R and Mcveigh Imozelle T
Bought by
Mcveigh James R and Mcveigh Imozelle T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 14, 1996
Sold by
Pfeiffer Richard J and Pfeiffer Christina
Bought by
Mcveigh James R and Mcveigh Imozella T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
7.67%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 1993
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 9, 1986
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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 | $659,000 | Stewart Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $550,000 | Stewart Title Of California | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $680,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $270,000 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $255,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $199,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $600,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $626,050 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $360,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $115,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $169,200 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $36,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2018 05/04/18 | Sold | $659,000 | -5.7% | $320 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2018 04/09/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2018 03/27/18 | For Sale | $699,000 | +27.1% | $339 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2018 01/23/18 | Sold | $550,000 | -18.5% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 01/18/2018 01/18/18 | Price Changed | $675,000 | +12.7% | $327 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2018 01/17/18 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -10.5% | $290 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2018 01/17/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/06/2018 01/06/18 | Price Changed | $669,000 | -2.9% | $324 / Sq Ft |
| 01/06/2018 01/06/18 | Price Changed | $689,000 | -0.9% | $334 / Sq Ft |
| 01/06/2018 01/06/18 | Price Changed | $695,000 | -0.6% | $337 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2017 10/30/17 | For Sale | $699,000 | +2.8% | $339 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2015 04/20/15 | Sold | $680,000 | +4.8% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 02/12/2015 02/12/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/24/2014 11/24/14 | For Sale | $649,000 | -- | $315 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,309 | $280,198 | $168,118 | $112,080 |
| 2023 | $3,409 | $287,848 | $172,708 | $115,140 |
| 2022 | $3,386 | $280,488 | $168,292 | $112,196 |
| 2021 | $3,288 | $280,488 | $168,292 | $112,196 |
| 2020 | $3,269 | $282,711 | $169,626 | $113,085 |
| 2019 | $3,094 | $269,224 | $161,534 | $107,690 |
| 2018 | $2,540 | $226,632 | $135,979 | $90,653 |
| 2017 | $2,570 | $229,550 | $126,252 | $103,298 |
| 2016 | $2,435 | $218,613 | $120,237 | $98,376 |
| 2015 | $1,990 | $179,382 | $98,660 | $80,722 |
| 2014 | -- | $183,615 | $100,988 | $82,627 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Melissa Tucci
Seller's Agent in 2018
Melissa Tucci
Melissa Goldstein Tucci
(619) 787-6852
1 in this area
583 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Jim Bottrell
Ardent Real Estate Services
-
David Van Leenen
Seller's Agent in 2015
David Van Leenen
Jennifer Stein Real Estate,Inc
(619) 356-8589
16 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 170056177
APN: 573-180-23
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