$1,290,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2012

961 Olive Crest Dr Encinitas, CA 92024

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,502 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$368 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Rated A
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2019

Unsurpassed panoramic views in this prime location in Olivenhain! The ultimate in indoor/outdoor California living with meticulous understated elegance. Situated on over 1/2 acre at the top of the cul-de-sac street, this 3500 sf home gives the feel of a remote estate property, yet with the convenience of easy access to main roads. [Supplement]: Remodeled ranch style home featuring breathtaking views of the hills of Rancho Santa Fe. The floor plan flows fantastically through the expansive formal living and dining rooms separated by a wine lovers wet bar. The kitchen opens into the great room featuring open beam wood ceiling with custom lighting features. surrounded by seamless windows maximizing the amazing views. The outdoor loggia kitchen will inspire you to entertain outdoors year round. Full Viking setup with hot water, garbage disposal, bbq with rotisserie, 2 burners, warming drawer, refrigerator and large ice maker. The separate outdoor bar area features 3 additional refrigerators. An outdoor fire pit provides for another entertaining area, as well as the expansive trek deck with room for a full dining table and recliners. This has been the setting for many large executive gatherings as well as quaint friendly barbecues. The large lot provides ultimate privacy, although you may hear a random "hello" from a hot air balloon flying above. Designer upgrades throughout the home include crown molding, baseboards and window casings, recessed lighting on dimmers, stereo surround sound with controls in main rooms inside and out, remote controlled window blinds and pool equipment, tankless water heater, and security system. Travertine, hardwood, and plush carpet floor the home. Custom plaster finish, faux and designer paint in every room. Wood blinds and all new hardware throughout add a fabulous finished touch. Fireplaces in the formal living, dining and great room give the home a wonderful warm and cozy feel. BTVABCOE

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Swartz

PDR, Inc. License #01230190

Co-Listed By

Veronica Raggio

PDR, Inc. License #01321587

Last Buyer's Agent

Sonny Wilkins

Prudential Calif. Realty License #00389669

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,502 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Great Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Olive Crest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2642812100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,293

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Park Name: Olive Crest
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: OLIVENHAIN
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2642812100
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3502.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Patio
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 368.36
  • Room Type: Great Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Covered, Deck, Slab
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, In Ground
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Gentle Sloping, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23958.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5500

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 23958.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2019
Closed on
Oct 1, 2019
Sold by
Grace Kathleen J and Grace 1998 Revocabl Kathleen J
Bought by
Grant Donald A and Grant Melinda J
Seller's Agent
Patricia Scott
West Coast Properties
Buyer's Agent
Alan Watt
HomeSmart Realty West
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,795,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-10.03%
Total Days on Market
75
Current Estimated Value
$2,970,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,175,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,075,000
Outstanding Balance
$950,250
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,020,116

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Olenick J D and Olenick Nancy Linn
Bought by
Grace Kathleen J
Seller's Agent
Debbie McCauley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Benson
Century 21 Contempo Realty
List Price
$1,655,000
Sold Price
$1,655,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2012
Closed on
May 7, 2012
Sold by
Olson Sundi L
Bought by
The J/N Olenick Family Trust and Olenick J D
Seller's Agent
Julie Swartz
PDR, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sonny Wilkins
Prudential Calif. Realty
List Price
$1,399,900
Sold Price
$1,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$109,900
-7.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2004
Sold by
Gmac Global Relocation Services Inc
Bought by
Olson Sundi L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Kauffman Marc W and Klein Kauffman Audrey A
Bought by
Gmac Global Relocation Services Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2002
Sold by
Kauffman Marc W and Kauffman Audrey
Bought by
Kauffman Marc W and Klein Kauffman Audrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Interest Rate
5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2000
Sold by
Kenneth Almberg
Bought by
Kauffman Mark W and Klein Kauffman Audrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1998
Sold by
Gatto Daniel J & Stacy Trust 07-22-91 and Daniel J
Bought by
Almberg Kenneth and Almberg Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1987

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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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,795,000 First American Ttl San Diego
Grant Deed $1,655,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,290,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,425,000 Stewart Title Of California
Grant Deed $1,425,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Grant Deed $910,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Deed $329,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,075,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $910,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $756,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $600,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $605,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $602,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $600,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $540,000 No Value Available
Closed $265,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Sold $1,795,000 -10.0% $485 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2019 09/09/19 For Sale $1,995,000 +20.5% $539 / Sq Ft
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Sold $1,655,000 0.0% $447 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2016 05/23/16 For Sale $1,655,000 +28.3% $447 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Sold $1,290,000 -7.9% $368 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2012 02/16/12 For Sale $1,399,900 -- $400 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $21,293 $1,924,601 $1,233,032 $691,569
2023 $20,845 $1,886,864 $1,208,855 $678,009
2022 $20,473 $1,849,867 $1,185,152 $664,715
2021 $20,064 $1,813,596 $1,161,914 $651,682
2020 $20,112 $1,795,000 $1,150,000 $645,000
2019 $19,314 $1,721,862 $1,040,400 $681,462
2018 $18,966 $1,688,100 $1,020,000 $668,100
2017 $18,708 $1,655,000 $1,000,000 $655,000
2016 $15,901 $1,398,771 $795,780 $602,991
2015 $15,663 $1,377,761 $783,827 $593,934
2014 $15,235 $1,336,773 $768,473 $568,300
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 120008753

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 264-281-21