NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,527,000 - $1,818,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
959 Sq Ft
$501/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 09, 2019

Last sale price $920,000 $959 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,039/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Parking
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of December 2019

Rare opportunity to purchase in Corona del Mar for under 1 million! Located on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, this single level, upper corner residence has been elegantly renovated. Boasting top of the line amenities and ocean views from the living room and master bedroom balcony. An open concept layout was thoughtfully considered with the kitchen being the heart of the home. A waterfall featured island with a built-in cook top is centrally located and gracefully invites you to the living room. Cozy up next to your fireplace while surrounded by serene views. Floor to ceiling windows were strategically placed throughout the home and allows for the perfect amount of natural lighting. The Sandcastle community exclusively offers a private pool, jacuzzi, a barbecue cooking area, plenty of guest parking and a covered parking garage for residence which is conveniently located directly across from your unit! Within walking distance to high end boutiques, local eateries, and the famous Corona del Mar state beach. Whether you're looking to purchase a vacation home, rental property or as your main residence this is easily one of the best buys in Coastal Orange County.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Halton

Douglas Elliman Of California License #01257593 Listed on: 10/18/2019

Douglas Elliman Of California

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Boisen

Compass License #01332242

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • No Landscaping
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $501 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • No Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 959 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
  • Corona Del Mar High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 10274
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93717029

Community Details

Overview

  • 48 Units
  • Sandcastle Association, Phone Number (949) 346-9999
  • Proactive HOA

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Additional Features

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,694

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$501 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Sandcastle (SAND)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93717029
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 959.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 959.33
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo, Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage, Gated, No Driveway, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue
  • Association Fee: 500.52
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sandcastle
  • Phone: 949-346-9999
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Proactive

Schools

  • School District: Newport Mesa Unified
  • Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln
  • High School: Corona Del Mar
  • Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln
  • High School: Corona Del Mar
  • Elementary School #2: ABRLIN
  • High School2: CODEMA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, No Landscaping, Park Nearby
  • Latitude Manual: 33.60446300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 48
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 627.01
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 10274

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2019
Closed on
Nov 13, 2019
Sold by
Hambly Mark F and Hambly Susan
Bought by
Frith Deborah Anne
Seller's Agent
Kristin Halton
Douglas Elliman Of California
Buyer's Agent
Gary Boisen
Compass
List Price
$935,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.6%
Current Estimated Value
$1,648,682

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$728,682
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2009
Sold by
Stiefel Val C
Bought by
Stiefel Anne E and Turner Anne E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2009
Sold by
Stiefel Anne E and Turner Anne E
Bought by
Hambly Mark E and Hambly Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
Sold by
Turner Anne E
Bought by
Turner Anne E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Turner Stephen E and Turner Anne E
Bought by
Turner Anne E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2005
Sold by
Turner Stephen E
Bought by
Turner Stephen E and Turner Anne E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2004
Sold by
Ross Heather C
Bought by
Turner Stephen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2001
Sold by
Breedlove Norman Craig
Bought by
Carrier Stacy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2001
Sold by
Carriere Stacy A
Bought by
Ross Heather C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Patitucci Killeen Marie
Bought by
Carriere Stacy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Sold by
Patitucci John James
Bought by
Patitucci Killeen Marie
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Frith Deborah Anne $920,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl Orange Cnt
Stiefel Anne E -- Equity Title Orange County-I
Hambly Mark E $500,000 Equity Title Orange County-I
Turner Anne E -- Equity Title Company
Turner Anne E -- First American Title
Turner Stephen E -- First American Title
Turner Stephen $665,000 Equity Title Company
Carrier Stacy A -- First American Title Co
Ross Heather C $385,000 First American Title Co
Carriere Stacy A $360,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Patitucci Killeen Marie -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hambly Mark E $375,000
Previous Owner Turner Stephen $532,000
Previous Owner Ross Heather C $308,000
Previous Owner Carriere Stacy A $288,000
Closed Ross Heather C $38,500
Closed Turner Stephen $66,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/09/2019 12/09/19 Sold $920,000 -1.6% $959 / Sq Ft
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2019 10/18/19 For Sale $935,000 -- $975 / 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
2025 $10,694 $1,006,152 $918,918 $87,234
2024 $10,694 $986,424 $900,900 $85,524
2023 $10,440 $967,083 $883,235 $83,848
2022 $10,263 $948,121 $865,917 $82,204
2021 $10,066 $929,531 $848,938 $80,593
2020 $10,042 $920,000 $840,233 $79,767
2019 $6,424 $577,200 $490,381 $86,819
2018 $6,298 $565,883 $480,766 $85,117
2017 $6,188 $554,788 $471,339 $83,449
2016 $6,052 $543,910 $462,097 $81,813
2015 $5,994 $535,740 $455,155 $80,585
2014 $5,853 $525,246 $446,239 $79,007
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP19236036

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 937-170-29