$1,175,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,038 Sq Ft
2,975 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$577 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Arroyo Vista K-8 Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to your new haven! Nestled within the coveted Villavante Golf Course Community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this charming 2-story residence awaits. Step onto the welcoming walkway, where the freshly painted exterior and beautifully landscaped surroundings set the tone for what lies inside.Enter into the spacious living and dining area, where a cozy fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings create an inviting atmosphere. The kitchen opens seamlessly into the family room, ideal for cherished family moments.On the main level, discover a versatile bedroom or office complete with a convenient Murphy bed, alongside a full bath. Upstairs, retreat to the expansive master suite featuring a large bathroom with a separate tub, shower, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a laundry room complete the upper level.Outside, the backyard offers a hardscaped oasis with planter boxes, perfect for cultivating your own herb and vegetable garden and hosting gatherings.Located near picturesque hiking and biking trails, as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment options, this home also grants exclusive membership to the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Beach Club.Discover more than just a home—embrace a vibrant lifestyle in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most sought-after communities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Juliani

Juliani and Associates Brokerage Phone: 714-356-8112 License #01164175 Listed on: 03/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Neuman Ramatula Bodour Ramatula

Exceptional Realty License #02059000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,348

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2,975 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Planned Development
  • Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,038 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Arroyo Vista Elementary School
  • Tesoro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 105
  • Tax Tract Number 14456
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80542151

Community Details

Overview

  • Villavante Association, Phone Number (714) 508-9070
  • First Residential Association
  • Optimum HOA

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,348

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$286 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Murphy bed in downstairs bedroom.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 80542151
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2038.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen, In Living Room, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 576.55
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Fenced, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Clay, Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Two Door, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level
  • 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, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Recreation Room
  • Association Fee: 199.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Villavante
  • Phone: 714-508-9070
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Park
  • Association Management: Optimum
  • Association Management 2: First Residential

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Arroyo Vista
  • High School: Tesoro
  • Elementary School: Arroyo Vista
  • High School: Tesoro
  • Elementary School #2: ARRVIS
  • High School2: TESERO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2975.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0683

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2975.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 132
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.53
  • Tax Lot: 105
  • Tax Tract Number: 14456

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Pirjo Elisabet Niemi Living Trust and Smith Erik J
Bought by
Khalidi Noora Faez Al
Seller's Agent
Joe Juliani
Juliani and Associates
Buyer's Agent
Neuman Ramatula Bodour Ramatula
Exceptional Realty
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
7.31%
Views
185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.68%
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Outstanding Balance
$939,175
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$232,046

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Niemi Ilkka Juhani and Niemi Pirjo E
Bought by
Niemi Pirjo Elisabet and The Pirjo Elisabet Niemi Livin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2005
Sold by
Niemi Pirjo E and Jarvis Pirjo E
Bought by
Niemi Ilkka Juhani and Niemi Pirjo E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2001
Sold by
Jarvis R J
Bought by
Jarvis Pirjo E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1994
Sold by
Western National Homes V Ltd
Bought by
Jarvis R J and Jarvis Pirjo E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
8.7%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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 $1,175,000 Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Grant Deed $200,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $940,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $222,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $331,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $21,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $203,000 Assumption
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $1,230,000 +4.2% $604 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $1,180,000 0.0% $579 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Off Market $1,180,000 -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $1,180,000 +0.4% $579 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $1,175,000 +7.3% $577 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -6.8% $537 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $488 / 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 $3,348 $329,176 $60,192 $268,984
2023 $3,272 $322,722 $59,012 $263,710
2022 $3,209 $316,395 $57,855 $258,540
2021 $2,553 $310,192 $56,721 $253,471
2020 $3,116 $307,012 $56,140 $250,872
2019 $3,169 $300,993 $55,040 $245,953
2018 $3,111 $295,092 $53,961 $241,131
2017 $3,079 $289,306 $52,903 $236,403
2016 $3,520 $283,634 $51,866 $231,768
2015 $3,495 $279,374 $51,087 $228,287
2014 $3,428 $273,902 $50,086 $223,816
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25058552

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 805-421-51