NOT LISTED FOR SALE

889 Buckthorn Dr Murphys, CA 95247

Estimated Value: $513,697 - $549,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2022

Last sale price $559,500 $245 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,803/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Views of Trees
  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a clubhouse

About This Home

As of June 2022

Location and canyon views! This beautiful mountain home is located in the gated community of Forest Meadows (walking distance to clubhouse/park amenities, close to golf course, minutes from downtown Murphys, shopping and wineries...or a short drive to skiing, hiking or boating). Anyone looking for a multi-unit property, look no further. The main house offers two primary suites, open floor plan with grand vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen and baths, picturesque windows, wood french doors, and a spacious custom deck (built by Ron Barrett) for entertaining or enjoying views with built-in BBQ. Property also boasts a separate studio apartment/guest quarters above the large 2-car garage and offers a private entrance with full bathroom, studio (combo bedroom/living/mini kitchen) and walk-in closet (with stackable washer & dryer) allowing for a relaxing space for guests or a full-time rental. Newer roof, decks, kitchen and baths. See attached list for additional features and updates. FMOA amenities include: buried utilities, public water/sewer, security gate/patrols, clubhouse, two parks, pools, tennis/pickleball/bocce courts, playgrounds, dog park, trails and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Letitia Chung

C-21 Sierra Properties -AC License #02081282 Listed on: 05/06/2022

Co-Listed By

Joan Irish

C-21 Sierra Properties Murphys License #01295110

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Knepper

KHT Realty Inc License #02067143

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $160 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Light Fixtures
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Cabinets
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Municipal Utilities District
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Low Kitchen Cabinetry
  • Property is near a clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034045005000

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

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,866

Year Built

Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$160 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8B
  • Co List Office Phone: 209-728-8870
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, microwave (in main house), mini fridge, washers, dryers and fountain.
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • 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: 1980
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: Low Cabinetry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, See Remarks, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Gourmet Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Skylights, Multiple Master Suites, Storage, Workshop
  • Living Area: 2280.0
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Waterfront Elevation: 3500
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Manual
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: Sloping,Varied
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Ridge, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Gated Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Municipal Utilities, 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, See Remarks, Security

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bret Harte,Vallecito

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0
  • Parcel #: 034045005000
  • Zoning Description: R1-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2021
Sold by
French Michael and French Dao Nguyen
Bought by
Michael L And Dao French Llc
Current Estimated Value
$560,906

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2020
Sold by
French Michael and French Dao
Bought by
French Michael and French Nguyen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2011
Sold by
French Michael and French Dao
Bought by
French Michael and French Dao

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2011
Sold by
French Michael and French Dao
Bought by
French Michael and French Dao

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2010
Sold by
French Michael and French Verra
Bought by
French Michael L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2007
Sold by
French Michael and French Verra
Bought by
French Michael and French Verra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2007
Sold by
French Michael and French Verra
Bought by
French Michael and French Verra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2007
Sold by
French Michael and French Verra
Bought by
French Michael and French Verra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Alfano Philip
Bought by
French Michael and French Verra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2006
Sold by
Alfano Lorraine
Bought by
Alfano Philip

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Mccaleb Finley Jack D and Mccaleb Finley Paula M
Bought by
Alfano Philip and Alfano Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,200
Interest Rate
5.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2002
Sold by
Mccaleb Paula
Bought by
Mccalel Finley Jack D and Mccaleb Finley Paula M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,500
Interest Rate
7.13%
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
Michael L And Dao French Llc -- None Available
French Michael -- None Available
French Michael -- Lsi Title Company
French Michael -- None Available
French Michael -- None Available
French Michael L -- None Available
French Michael -- None Available
French Michael -- Orange Coast Title
French Michael -- None Available
French Michael $460,000 The Sterling Title Company
Alfano Philip -- None Available
Alfano Philip $349,000 The Sterling Title Co
Mccalel Finley Jack D -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open French Michael $161,000
Closed French Michael $240,000
Closed French Michael $330,000
Closed French Michael $362,000
Closed French Michael $368,000
Previous Owner Alfano Philip $100,000
Previous Owner Alfano Lorraine $338,000
Previous Owner Alfano Philip $57,000
Previous Owner Alfano Philip $279,200
Previous Owner Mccalel Finley Jack D $173,500
Closed Alfano Philip $34,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Sold $559,500 -1.0% $245 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2022 05/06/22 For Sale $565,000 -- $248 / 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 $6,866 $593,744 $21,224 $572,520
2023 $7,011 $570,690 $20,400 $550,290
2022 $5,803 $497,000 $12,000 $485,000
2021 $5,281 $442,000 $12,000 $430,000
2020 $4,789 $398,000 $12,000 $386,000
2019 $4,696 $387,000 $12,000 $375,000
2018 $4,653 $398,000 $12,000 $386,000
2017 $4,062 $354,000 $15,000 $339,000
2016 $4,124 $354,000 $15,000 $339,000
2015 $4,127 $354,000 $15,000 $339,000
2014 -- $320,000 $30,000 $290,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2005873

Calaveras County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 034-045-005-000