NOT LISTED FOR SALE

878 Buckthorn Dr Murphys, CA 95247

Estimated Value: $537,351 - $581,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,165 Sq Ft
$258/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2022

Last sale price $535,000 $247 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,612/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Clubhouse
  • Deck
  • Gated Community
  • Property is near clubhouse
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of February 2022

Location, location, location...AND views. Beautiful 3 Bed/2.5 Bath 2165sf 2-story home (primary bedroom on main floor...mostly single story living) located in the gated community of Forest Meadows (just minutes from downtown Murphys, wineries and golf...or a short drive to skiing, boating or Big Trees State Park). Main level includes a sunken living room, dining room, kitchen with dine-in counter and nook with access to back deck, primary bedroom with en suite and access to private second deck, laundry room, 1/2 bathroom and 2-car garage. Upper level includes a loft (currently used as an office), two bedrooms and a full-bathroom. Features: Stanislaus River Canyon views, walking distance to park amenities, level driveway, vaulted ceilings, central heat & air, fireplace woodstove, covered front porch and two decks. New updates: Dual pane windows and paint in living room, refrigerator, backyard path & stairs, back deck, primary bedroom slider and deck. See attached list for additional updates and features. Community amenities include: buried utilities, public water/sewer, security gate/patrols, clubhouse, two parks with bbq/picnic areas, pools, tennis/pickleball/basketball/bocce courts, playgrounds, dog park, hiking trails and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Letitia Chung

C-21 Sierra Properties -AC License #02081282 Listed on: 01/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Natasha Pasquale

Cedar Creek Realty License #BallardTeam

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1991 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $160 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Guest Parking
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,165 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Cabinets
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Propane
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Low Kitchen Cabinetry
  • Property is near clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034045017000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, common areas, pool(s), road maintenance, security
  • Forest Meadows Owners Association, Phone Number (209) 728-2511
  • Forest Meadows Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Outdoor Game Court
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1991 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$160 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer and garage freezer.
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Meadows
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: Low Cabinetry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Other, Tile Counters, Attic, Loft, Storage
  • Living Area: 2165.0
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Paved Driveway, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Automatic, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Balcony
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: Level,Sloping,Varied
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Open, One Space, Side By Side, Uncovered, Driveway Level

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Security Guard, Gated Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Game Court Exterior, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Barbecue, Playground, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, See Remarks, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 160.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Forest Meadows Owners Association
  • Phone: (209) 728-2511
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Gated

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Common Areas, Pool(s), Road Maintenance, Security

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bret Harte,Vallecito

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.0
  • Parcel #: 034045017000
  • Zoning Description: R1-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2022
Closed on
Feb 17, 2022
Sold by
Lorraine Dowling Trust
Bought by
Fortner Michael Anthony and Fortner Mariangeles
Seller's Agent
Letitia Chung
C-21 Sierra Properties -AC
Buyer's Agent
Natasha Pasquale
Cedar Creek Realty
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Current Estimated Value
$559,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.16%
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Outstanding Balance
$397,430
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,158

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2021
Sold by
Dowling Lorraine
Bought by
Dowling Lorraine and Lorraine Dowling Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2019
Closed on
Dec 3, 2019
Sold by
Tempel Edward O and Tempel Dorothy J
Bought by
Dowling Lorraine
Seller's Agent
Aric Glanville
Gold Country Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rose Perry
RPM Real Estate
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-19.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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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
Fortner Michael Anthony $535,000 Placer Title
Dowling Lorraine -- None Available
Dowling Lorraine $390,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fortner Michael Anthony $428,000
Previous Owner Dowling Lorraine $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/25/2022 02/25/22 Sold $535,000 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
01/26/2022 01/26/22 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2022 01/19/22 For Sale $535,000 +37.2% $247 / Sq Ft
12/12/2019 12/12/19 Sold $390,000 -19.6% $180 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Sale $485,000 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

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 $6,655 $567,745 $42,448 $525,297
2023 $4,999 $409,958 $12,613 $397,345
2022 $4,777 $401,920 $12,366 $389,554
2021 $4,755 $394,040 $12,124 $381,916
2020 $4,701 $390,000 $12,000 $378,000
2019 $4,284 $356,644 $84,003 $272,641
2018 $4,046 $349,652 $82,356 $267,296
2017 $3,940 $342,797 $80,742 $262,055
2016 $3,926 $336,076 $79,159 $256,917
2015 $3,873 $331,028 $77,970 $253,058
2014 -- $314,000 $30,000 $284,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2005338

Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 034-045-017-000