NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Melrose Dr Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Estimated Value: $1,092,000 - $1,186,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,903 Sq Ft
$216/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 16, 2021

Last sale price $805,000 $423 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,322/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bathgate Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2021

Located in the prestigious Gated community of MELROSE @ Pacific Hills, this gorgeous home is fully DETACHED, beautifully updated with so many wonderful details. As you enter this beauty you are welcomed by, rich distressed engineered hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Amazing stone accent wall at staircase is truly a piece of art. This very spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath + large Loft, optional 4th bedroom. Beautifully updated kitchen with huge island, opens to family room with a cozy fireplace. Spacious Master suite has privacy & master bath is updated with dual sink vanity and separate shower & tub. Secondary bedrooms are also very spacious. Large Loft is perfect for home office or den. Conveniently located on the second level is large laundry room with abundance of cabinets for storage. This home is pristine & totally turnkey. List of upgrades & enhancements is too big to itemize here; please check the list attached in Supplements. Low maintenance yard is perfect for relaxing & entertaining. Yes, you can do social distancing, plenty of room. Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, with full driveway and 2 car direct access garage with overhead storage & epoxy floor finish. Community Pool & Spa are close by. Centrally located in Mission Viejo; close to parks, trails, shopping, restaurants, great schools, lake Mission Viejo & easy access to FWY! This gem will not disappoint, don’t miss out on this great opportunity! This is HOME!

Last Listed By

Nada Vuksic

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01070036 Listed on: 01/11/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1995 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,903 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Shutters
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 14894
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93880467

Community Details

Overview

  • 130 Units
  • Melrose Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Lake Mv Association, Phone Number (949) 770-1313
  • Powerstone HOA
  • Built by Barratt
  • Melrose Subdivision, Beverly Floorplan

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,619

Year Built

Built in 1995 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$216 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Melrose (MELR)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93880467
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1903.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Wainscoting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 423.02
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Builder Name: Barratt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Enclosed, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • 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: Lake MV
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 195.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 21.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Melrose
  • Phone: 949/716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 949/770-1313
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Powerstone

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Buyer to Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer to Verify
  • High School: Buyer to Verify
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • Elementary School #2: BUTOVE
  • High School2: BUTOVE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Latitude Manual: 33.58949700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 130
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.38
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Model: D
  • Tax Tract Number: 14894

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Sahar Rezapour Trust and Rathbun Michael William
Bought by
Rathbun Family Revocable Trust and Rathbun
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,141,325

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2022
Sold by
Sahar Rezapour
Bought by
Sahar Rezapour Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2021
Closed on
Jan 19, 2021
Sold by
Chamblee Brent M and Chamblee Sherri L
Bought by
Rathbun Michael William and Rezapour Sahar
Seller's Agent
Nada Vuksic
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thalia Camacho
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.75%

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
$726,800
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2016
Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Douglas Jim E and Douglas Anne Marie
Bought by
Chamblee Brent M and Chamblee Sherri L
Seller's Agent
Jim Douglas
Premier Properties RE Grp, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nada Vuksic
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$619,950
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50
0.008%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$592,915
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2005
Sold by
Douglas Jim E and Douglas Anne Marie
Bought by
Douglas Jim E and Douglas Anne Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2001
Sold by
Cardwell Brent A
Bought by
Douglas Jim E and Douglas Anne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1998
Sold by
Cardwell Lisa Pari
Bought by
Cardwell Brent A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1996
Sold by
Barratt American Inc
Bought by
Cardwell Brent A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,550
Interest Rate
6.99%

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
Rathbun Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Sahar Rezapour Trust -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Rathbun Michael William $805,000 Equity Title Company
Chamblee Brent M $620,000 Title365
Douglas Jim E -- --
Douglas Jim E -- --
Douglas Jim E $345,000 --
Cardwell Brent A -- United Title Company
Cardwell Brent A $210,500 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sahar Rezapour Trust $60,718
Previous Owner Rathbun Michael William $726,800
Previous Owner Chamblee Brent M $592,915
Previous Owner Douglas Jim E $250,000
Previous Owner Douglas Jim E $275,000
Previous Owner Cardwell Brent A $52,000
Previous Owner Cardwell Brent A $199,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Sold $805,000 +0.8% $423 / Sq Ft
01/14/2021 01/14/21 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2021 01/11/21 For Sale $799,000 +28.9% $420 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Sold $620,000 0.0% $326 / Sq Ft
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2016 05/06/16 For Sale $619,950 -- $326 / 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 $8,619 $854,272 $590,459 $263,813
2023 $8,420 $837,522 $578,881 $258,641
2022 $8,255 $821,100 $567,530 $253,570
2021 $6,616 $664,764 $418,868 $245,896
2020 $6,548 $657,948 $414,573 $243,375
2019 $6,418 $645,048 $406,445 $238,603
2018 $6,291 $632,400 $398,475 $233,925
2017 $6,166 $620,000 $390,661 $229,339
2016 $4,113 $439,144 $169,673 $269,471
2015 $4,832 $432,548 $167,124 $265,424
2014 $4,747 $424,075 $163,850 $260,225
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20264579

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-804-67