$620,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2016

79 Melrose Dr Mission Viejo, CA 92692

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,903 Sq Ft
$196/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$326 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of February 2021

This immaculate turn key home is located in the gated community of Melrose located at the end of a quiet and private cud-de-sac. This home features 3 bedrooms and an optional 4th bedroom loft, which is currently being used as a home office. A major plus for this home is an attached 2 car garage as well as a 2 car driveway. As you enter this gorgeous home, you are immediately welcomed by the vaulted ceiling and high windows for an amazing amount of light. The beautiful hardwood flooring encompasses both the formal living and dining rooms. The open kitchen features newly updated cabinets and has Corian counter tops. Adjacent to the kitchen is the cozy family room with gas fireplace. The family room is wired and set up for a flat screen television. Plantation shutters are a bonus addition to both the kitchen and family room. Upstairs, the master bath features upgraded tile flooring, upgraded faucets, and shower enclosure. The master bath features a Roman spa tub for relaxing. Another plus is the convenient upstairs laundry room. The low maintenance back yard is perfect for entertaining. All homes in the Melrose association are classified as detached condominiums and are members of the Lake Association.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Douglas

Premier Properties RE Grp, Inc License #01799641 Listed on: 05/06/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Nada Vuksic

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01070036

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zero Lot Line

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,903 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Corian Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • 130 Units
  • Melrose Association
  • Lake Mission Viejo Association

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

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$196 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

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

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1903.00
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Corian Counters, Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Level No Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 325.80
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Loft, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering, Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Upper Level
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Lake Mission Viejo
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 176.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 234.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Melrose
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Park Nearby, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers Timer, Zero Lot Line

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 130
  • Number Of Units Total: 130
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 11
  • 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
Current Estimated Value
$1,176,017

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
8.12%
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%
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Grant Deed $805,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $620,000 Title365
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $345,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Grant Deed $210,500 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $60,718 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $726,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $592,915 VA
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $52,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $199,550 No Value Available
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: OC16096125

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-804-67