849 Omar Dr Escondido, CA 92025
Central Escondido Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,173
Sq Ft
7,405
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Two Story Ceilings
- San Pasqual High School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- Bamboo Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2024$200k Renovations adds modern conveniences but maintains retro vibe w/Mid-Century Modern inspired design. All new kitchen, baths, floors, windows, doors and landscaping. 4Bd 3Bth open concept living-dining-kitchen, brick fireplace, media room. Private yard w/2 covered terraces, citrus fruit trees. Beautiful views of tree-tops/rolling hills. With bamboo floors, dual-paned windows, solar, synthetic turf, LED lighting & drip irrigation, the home earns A+ for green living in Old Escondido Historic District. Contemporary Updates Meet Retro Design in Charming Walkable Historic District. This stunning mid-century split-level home was completely renovated in 2016 to add modern conveniences, while maintaining the home’s original vibe with Mid-Century Modern inspired design throughout. With over $200K in improvements, everything is new! The kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, doors, light fixtures, tankless water heater, water softener, updated electric and plumbing . . . the list goes on! Beautifully designed water-wise landscaping and custom double entry doors complement the home’s architectural design, and add to its beautifully understated curb appeal. Enter the main level and prepare to be wowed by the vaulted beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling original brick fireplace, gallery-like walls to feature your favorite art, and a wall of windows that overlook the serene backyard, as well as the lush tree tops and rolling hills beyond. The combined living and dining areas are ideal for easy entertaining. There is also a separate den/media room perfect for movie night or when your entertaining plans center around watching the big game. Two covered patios invite alfresco dining, sipping morning coffee, or simply relaxing outdoors. The fire pit and custom built bench are perfect for cozy outdoor evenings. The huge kitchen is high on design and convenience to inspire your inner chef. Mid-Century Modern inspired custom soft-close cabinets, sleek quartz counters, S/S appliances, and tons of storage, including a walk-in pantry. Two peninsulas provide plenty of prep space, as well as casual dining seating. And don’t forget the home’s organic raised garden beds and fruit trees for healthy, homegrown ingredients! While each of the three bathrooms is uniquely configured, they all feature a modern “floating” vanity, tile wainscoting and framed mirror for cohesive spa-like design. The master en-suite bathroom includes a massive walk-in shower and a Bluetooth enabled ceiling fan. The closets in all four bedrooms have been upgraded with organization systems for maximum storage, and mirrored doors that add to the bright and airy feeling of the bedrooms. The new sleek and stylish hallway linen cabinets provide additional storage. Looking for a “green” home? The stranded bamboo flooring, energy efficient doors, dual-paned windows, solar-powered heating and air conditioning, synthetic turf, LED landscape lighting and drip irrigation give this home an A+ for “green” living features. The three-car garage even includes a 220v outlet for recharging your electric car! The home is nestled within Old Escondido’s historic district. “Escondido” is Spanish for “hidden” and this lovingly preserved neighborhood is truly a hidden gem, featuring rolling hills, mature trees, and not a single cookie-cutter home in sight. Friendly neighbors, historic home tours, holiday caroling, and evening strolls are commonplace in this enchanting neighborhood from bygone days. The home is within walking distance to historic Grand Avenue for easy enjoyment of it’s restaurants, bars and shops, farmers’ market, and the famous Friday night “Cruisin’ Grand” festivities. You won’t find any chain restaurants or big box stores on this delightful street, but when that’s your fancy, you’ll find everything from the Apple store to Zumiez only a few minutes’ drive away at the Westfield North County Mall. Close to freeways and the Escondido Transit Center for convenient commuting opt
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Brian Carlson
AARE License #01746345
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,724
Year Built
- Built in 1968 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Modern Architecture
- Turnkey
- Additions or Alterations
- Clay Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2,173 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Beamed Ceilings
- Two Story Ceilings
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Interior Storage Closet
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Bamboo
- Concrete
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower Only
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
Outdoor Features
- Covered patio or porch
- Shed
Utilities
- Separate Water Meter
- Water Softener
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 233-390-26-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2024
Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Panyavong Manysone
Bought by
Panyavong Seng
Seller's Agent
Todd Romano
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Bach
Marcus & Millichap
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
5.53%
Total Days on Market
24
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,467
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.94%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Outstanding Balance
$644,161
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$396,372
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2024
Closed on
May 29, 2024
Sold by
Vure Family Trust and Venkataviswanata Koundinya Vure
Bought by
Casillas Ellis and Casillas Nicolas
Seller's Agent
Todd Romano
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Bach
Marcus & Millichap
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
5.53%
Views
24
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Outstanding Balance
$644,161
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$396,372
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Vure Venkataviswanata Koundinya and Alspaugh Cristyn A
Bought by
Vujr Family Trust and Venkataviswanata
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 27, 2018
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Simonsen Christina M and Simonsen Karl F
Bought by
Venkataviswanata Koundinya Vure and Alspaugh Cristyn A
Seller's Agent
Brian Carlson
AARE
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Bergen
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.29%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 3, 2015
Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Bruhn Kyle N and Bruhn Danielle M
Bought by
Simonsen Christina M and Simonsen Karl F
Seller's Agent
Julie Bernardi
HomeSmart Realty West
Buyer's Agent
Brian Carlson
AARE
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.35%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Moxie Properties Llc
Bought by
Bruhn Kyle N and Bruhn Danielle M
Seller's Agent
Theresa Walker
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Julie Bernardi
HomeSmart Realty West
List Price
$439,888
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,888
-6.79%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.03%
Original Mortgage
$418,815
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2011
Sold by
Mok James L
Bought by
Moxie Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2010
Sold by
Means Gail Cohn
Bought by
Mok James L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,750
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 2005
Sold by
Means Gail Cohn
Bought by
Means Gail Cohn
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
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 2, 2003
Sold by
Means Jay
Bought by
Means Gail Cohn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 2002
Sold by
Cano Ted
Bought by
Means Gail Cohn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 1997
Sold by
Cano Shirley
Bought by
Cano Ted
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
9.87%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 1997
Sold by
Green William J and Green Audrey L
Bought by
Cano Ted
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
9.87%
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | Corinthian Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,050,000 | Corinthian Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $690,000 | Ticor Title San Diego Branch | |
| Grant Deed | $475,000 | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $410,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Accommodation | |
| Grant Deed | $305,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Southland Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity Title | |
| Grant Deed | $355,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $160,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $650,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $603,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $599,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $612,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $380,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $418,815 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $228,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $397,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $375,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $52,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $33,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $280,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $56,252 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $128,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2024 06/10/24 | Sold | $1,050,000 | +5.5% | $483 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2024 05/21/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2024 05/14/24 | For Sale | $995,000 | +44.2% | $458 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2018 06/26/18 | Sold | $690,000 | -1.3% | $318 / Sq Ft |
| 05/22/2018 05/22/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/27/2018 04/27/18 | For Sale | $699,000 | +47.2% | $322 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2015 07/03/15 | Sold | $475,000 | 0.0% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2015 06/30/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2015 06/25/15 | For Sale | $475,000 | 0.0% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 06/25/2015 06/25/15 | Price Changed | $475,000 | +2.2% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2015 06/09/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2015 06/01/15 | For Sale | $465,000 | +13.4% | $214 / Sq Ft |
| 12/18/2013 12/18/13 | Sold | $410,000 | -6.8% | $189 / Sq Ft |
| 11/17/2013 11/17/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/04/2013 11/04/13 | For Sale | $439,888 | 0.0% | $202 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2012 07/13/12 | Rented | $2,300 | +2.2% | -- |
| 07/13/2012 07/13/12 | For Rent | $2,250 | -- | -- |
Source: San Diego MLS
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 | $8,724 | $769,701 | $411,350 | $358,351 |
| 2023 | $8,606 | $754,610 | $403,285 | $351,325 |
| 2022 | $8,514 | $739,815 | $395,378 | $344,437 |
| 2021 | $8,377 | $725,310 | $387,626 | $337,684 |
| 2020 | $8,328 | $717,874 | $383,652 | $334,222 |
| 2019 | $8,127 | $703,799 | $376,130 | $327,669 |
| 2018 | $5,589 | $494,188 | $264,108 | $230,080 |
| 2017 | $5,497 | $484,499 | $258,930 | $225,569 |
| 2016 | $5,391 | $475,000 | $253,853 | $221,147 |
| 2015 | $4,852 | $418,190 | $223,492 | $194,698 |
| 2014 | $4,651 | $410,000 | $219,115 | $190,885 |
Source: Public Records
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 180021955
APN: 233-390-26
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