NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,014,921 - $1,096,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,083 Sq Ft
$967/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 24, 2024

Last sale price $992,500 $916 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,017/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Community Lake
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2024

SINGLE LEVEL AND UPGRADED 3 BEDROOM DETACHED... Welcome to 8 Firethorn, a remarkable residence nestled in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita! This meticulously upgraded single-level home offers a seamless blend of modern luxury and comfort. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread across 1,083 square feet (N.T.), this property features crown moldings, designer paint, custom baseboards, luxurious vinyl flooring, and complemented by newer windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting ambiance throughout.

Ideal for those seeking Southern California single level living at its finest, this home boasts a desirable layout enhanced by a private backyard and convenient driveway. Enjoy the added benefit of low HOA fees and the close proximity to the lake, offering residents endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Located in a highly sought-after neighborhood near top-rated schools, parks, and amenities, 8 Firethorn offers a rare opportunity to experience modern living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. (This home is NOT in a 55+ community)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Scott

REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS License #01872856 Listed on: 02/26/2024

REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Co-Listed By

Joan Wilson

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00420118

Last Buyer's Agent

George Kpachavi

LPT Realty, Inc License #01839703

LPT Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $81 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,083 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabuco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 57
  • Tax Tract Number 12653
  • Assessor Parcel Number 83330309
  • $96 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0100
  • Built by Fieldstone
  • El Caserio Subdivision
  • Community Lake
  • Foothills

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,103

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$81 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: El Caserio (R2) (EC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 83330309
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1083.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 916.44
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Granite Counters, Main Floor Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Builder Name: Fieldstone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Hiking Trails, Meeting Room, Call for Rules
  • Association Fee: 81.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: SAMLARC
  • Phone: 9497090100
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: SAMLARC

Schools

  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • High School: Trabuco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: TRAMES
  • High School2: TRAHIL

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0826

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3600.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 113
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 57
  • Tax Tract: 12653
  • Tax Tract Number: 12653
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 96.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Mehraban Katayoon
Bought by
Katayoon Mehraban Trust and Mehraban
Current Estimated Value
$1,047,730

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2024
Sold by
Krueger Brandon and Krueger Jessica
Bought by
Mehraban Katayoon
Seller's Agent
William Scott
REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Buyer's Agent
George Kpachavi
LPT Realty, Inc
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$992,500
Premium/Discount to List
$17,500
1.79%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$766,500
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2009
Sold by
Ratunuman Merchi
Bought by
Krueger Brandon and Krueger Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,026
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
Pai Meidi
Bought by
Ratunuman Merchi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$443,700
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2003
Sold by
Pai Meidy Meida
Bought by
Ratunuman Merchi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,600
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2003
Sold by
Maldonado Todd L and Maldonado Melissa A
Bought by
Ratunuman Merchi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,600
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2000
Sold by
Notch Stephen E and Notch Traci L
Bought by
Maldonado Todd L and Maldonado Melissa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
7.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Michael Kirk and Allison Kirk Allison
Bought by
Notch Stephen E and Notch Traci L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,600
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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
Katayoon Mehraban Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mehraban Katayoon $992,500 Orange Coast Title
Krueger Brandon $385,000 Ticor Title
Ratunuman Merchi -- Chicago Title Co
Ratunuman Merchi -- Fidelity National Title
Ratunuman Merchi $372,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Maldonado Todd L $245,000 Southland Title Corporation
Notch Stephen E $204,000 Guardian Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mehraban Katayoon $766,500
Previous Owner Krueger Brandon $378,026
Previous Owner Ratunuman Merchi $443,700
Previous Owner Ratunuman Merchi $297,600
Previous Owner Maldonado Todd L $196,000
Previous Owner Notch Stephen E $183,600
Closed Maldonado Todd L $9,000
Closed Ratunuman Merchi $55,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Sold $992,500 0.0% $916 / Sq Ft
03/17/2024 03/17/24 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Off Market $992,500 -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $975,000 -- $900 / 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 $5,103 $1,012,350 $864,591 $147,759
2024 $5,103 $487,217 $350,344 $136,873
2023 $4,987 $477,664 $343,474 $134,190
2022 $4,903 $468,299 $336,740 $131,559
2021 $4,079 $459,117 $330,137 $128,980
2020 $4,775 $454,410 $326,752 $127,658
2019 $5,341 $445,500 $320,345 $125,155
2018 $5,264 $436,765 $314,064 $122,701
2017 $5,334 $428,201 $307,905 $120,296
2016 $5,776 $419,805 $301,867 $117,938
2015 $5,938 $413,500 $297,333 $116,167
2014 $5,827 $405,401 $291,509 $113,892
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG24039225

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 833-303-09