Seller's Agent in 2024
Ryan Argue
Plan A Real Estate
(714) 394-1462
122 in this area
173 Total Sales
9 El Potro Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Estimated Value: $1,383,000 - $1,392,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,252
Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Spa
- Mountain View
- Outdoor Cooking Area
- Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
- Tennis Courts
- Meeting Room
About This Home
As of March 2024**Incredible 5-bedroom home located in the Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita! The home offers engineered wood downstairs, new carpet upstairs throughout the hall, and a large bonus (5th) room. Brand new quartz countertop and vanity in the primary bathroom and guest bathroom as well! Granite counters and white cabinets in the kitchen, fresh paint throughout too! Cul De Sac location, quiet street! Access to Rancho Santa Margarita's lake, beach club, tennis courts, hiking trails, and brand new water park are all-inclusive with the monthly HOA dues. **Interest list is forming**
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Plan A Real Estate License #01892077 Listed on: 02/19/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,410
Year Built
- Built in 1994
Lot Details
- 4,018 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Property Views
- Mountain
- Neighborhood
Interior Spaces
- 2,252 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Melinda Heights Elementary School
- Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
- Trabucco Hills High School
Utilities
- Central Air
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 42
- Tax Tract Number 14141
- Assessor Parcel Number 83656134
- $49 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0010
- Vista Norte Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
- First Service Residential HOA
- Cresta Vista Subdivision
Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Picnic Area
- Meeting Room
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Sport Court
- Community Playground
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Dog Park
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Cowan Karen
Bought by
Castellanos Joseph and Castellanos Ashley
Seller's Agent
Ryan Argue
Plan A Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Ding
Compass
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.23%
Views
54
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
$73,800
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.92%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 9, 2015
Sold by
Cowan Barry
Bought by
Cowan Karen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Cowan Karen and Tarca Karen
Bought by
Cowan Karen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2001
Sold by
Tarca Karen
Bought by
Tarca Karen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 1999
Sold by
Tarca Mark
Bought by
Tarca Karen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,800
Interest Rate
7.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 1999
Sold by
David Moynihan and David Karen
Bought by
Tarca Karen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,800
Interest Rate
7.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 1996
Sold by
Rancho Trabuco Partners I
Bought by
Moynihan David J and Moynihan Karen M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,290
Interest Rate
7.1%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellanos Joseph | $1,315,000 | Western Resources Title Compan | |
| Castellanos Joseph | $1,315,000 | Western Resources Title Compan | |
| Cowan Karen | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Cowan Karen | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Tarca Karen | -- | -- | |
| Tarca Karen | -- | Orange Coast Title | |
| Tarca Karen | $276,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Moynihan David J | $194,000 | First American Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Cowan Karen | $451,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Cowan Karen | $443,640 | |
| Previous Owner | Cowan Karen | $445,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $485,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $95,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $73,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $333,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $49,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $276,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $247,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $58,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Tarca Karen | $220,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Moynihan David J | $184,290 | |
| Closed | Tarca Karen | $27,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2024 03/14/24 | Sold | $1,315,000 | 0.0% | $584 / Sq Ft |
| 02/29/2024 02/29/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/28/2024 02/28/24 | Off Market | $1,315,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/19/2024 02/19/24 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $577 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,410 | $1,355,202 | $1,018,958 | $336,244 |
| 2024 | $4,410 | $431,185 | $141,504 | $289,681 |
| 2023 | $4,306 | $422,731 | $138,730 | $284,001 |
| 2022 | $4,230 | $414,443 | $136,010 | $278,433 |
| 2021 | $4,089 | $406,317 | $133,343 | $272,974 |
| 2020 | $4,112 | $402,151 | $131,976 | $270,175 |
| 2019 | $4,276 | $394,266 | $129,388 | $264,878 |
| 2018 | $5,327 | $386,536 | $126,851 | $259,685 |
| 2017 | $5,639 | $378,957 | $124,363 | $254,594 |
| 2016 | $5,622 | $371,527 | $121,925 | $249,602 |
| 2015 | $5,462 | $365,947 | $120,094 | $245,853 |
| 2014 | $5,402 | $358,779 | $117,741 | $241,038 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Maggie Ding
Compass
(310) 345-0075
1 in this area
282 Total Sales
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Jaime Bly
Compass
(310) 483-9578
1 in this area
61 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC24017880
APN: 836-561-34
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