NOT LISTED FOR SALE

81 Melrose Dr Unit 36 Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Estimated Value: $982,000 - $1,090,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,754 Sq Ft
$196/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 29, 2016

Last sale price $575,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,560/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bathgate Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2016

Back on the Market! SUBMIT ALL OFFERS- Huge 50K Reduction for remodeling budget! Create a dream home with your own custom upgrades and vision!
Located in the Gated Community of Melrose. Beautiful corner lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Three spacious bedrooms, plus a loft, and laundry all on the second floor. Stunning space filled with natural light with vaulted ceilings in the Living and Dining rooms. Large open concept Kitchen w/center island and cozy Family Room with fireplace are bright and clean. Great Master Suite with double sinks and jet tub. Plan Rarely on the Market. Professionally cleaned, New blinds and paint throughout. Ready for move in today!

The Mirasol/Melrose gated community is extremely desirable. Located within South Mission Viejo with easy access to transportation corridors, shopping hospitals and recreation, and is a short convenient drive to John Wayne Airport and Irvine Spectrum off the I-5.

Within the beautiful gates, the Mirasol/Melrose community offers pool, spa and other resort amenities for residents and guests. Association Dues include access to the stunning Mission Viejo Lake, Clubhouse and Amenities.

Last Listed By

Tania Pouretezadi

Pacific Platinum Properties Inc License #01217395 Listed on: 06/29/2016

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Combination Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,754 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Portable Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 14894
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93880468

Community Details

Overview

  • Crescent

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,646

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$196 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Melrose (MELR)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93880468
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1754.00
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 327.82
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Foyer, Living Room, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Office
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Portable Dishwasher, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room, Upper Level
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 176.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 234.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Model: C
  • Tax Tract Number: 14894

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2023
Sold by
Cuellar Arthur Ray and Cuellar Nicole Danielle
Bought by
Arthur Ray Cuellar And Nicole Danielle Cuella
Total Days on Market
56
Current Estimated Value
$1,038,007

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2016
Closed on
Sep 28, 2016
Sold by
Caruvana Richard
Bought by
Cuellar Arthur R and Cuellar Nicole D
Seller's Agent
Tania Pouretezadi
Pacific Platinum Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lance Layral
Lance Layral, Broker
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-8.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$564,585
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2001
Sold by
Brascho Brock M
Bought by
Caruvana Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,000
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Jacobs Todd and Jacobs Pamela
Bought by
Brascho Brock M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,600
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1995
Sold by
Barratt American Inc
Bought by
Jacobs Todd A and Jacobs Pamela Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,450
Interest Rate
7.05%

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
Arthur Ray Cuellar And Nicole Danielle Cuella -- --
Cuellar Arthur R $575,000 Title 365
Caruvana Richard $325,000 Southland Title Corporation
Brascho Brock M -- Southland Title Corporation
Brascho Brock M $267,000 Landwood Title Company
Jacobs Todd A $190,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cuellar Arthur $114,676
Previous Owner Cuellar Arthur R $521,500
Previous Owner Cuellar Arthur R $564,585
Previous Owner Caruvana Richard $196,500
Previous Owner Caruvana Richard $218,000
Previous Owner Caruvana Richard $231,000
Previous Owner Brascho Brock M $213,600
Previous Owner Jacobs Todd A $156,000
Previous Owner Jacobs Todd A $26,500
Previous Owner Jacobs Todd A $180,450
Closed Brascho Brock M $39,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Sold $575,000 -0.9% $328 / Sq Ft
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Price Changed $580,000 -2.5% $331 / Sq Ft
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Price Changed $595,000 -0.8% $339 / Sq Ft
07/23/2016 07/23/16 Price Changed $600,000 -4.8% $342 / Sq Ft
06/29/2016 06/29/16 For Sale $630,000 -- $359 / 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 $6,646 $658,388 $410,883 $247,505
2023 $6,493 $645,479 $402,827 $242,652
2022 $6,366 $632,823 $394,928 $237,895
2021 $6,202 $616,515 $387,184 $229,331
2020 $6,139 $610,194 $383,214 $226,980
2019 $6,019 $598,230 $375,700 $222,530
2018 $5,901 $586,500 $368,333 $218,167
2017 $5,785 $575,000 $361,110 $213,890
2016 $3,926 $413,555 $162,490 $251,065
2015 $4,650 $407,344 $160,050 $247,294
2014 $4,569 $399,365 $156,915 $242,450
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC16141075

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-804-68