$425,000
SOLD FEB 10, 2021
2 Beds
2 Baths
834 Sq Ft
$301/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$510 Per Sq Ft

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pool View
  • Tijeras Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Mesa Linda Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Great location, in beautiful and well maintained Bella Ventana community. This is a corner home overlooking the pool. This is 2 bedroom,2 baths with open floor plan. Light and bright. Fireplace in the living room and pool view give restore like feel every day, with one car detached garage and one assigned carport. The Master bedroom has its own private balcony, mirrored closet with a jetted tub for a spa-like soaking tub and ceiling fan.2nd Balcony is off the living room. Low HOA and Tax and No Mello Roos. Close to Mesa Linda community park with Basketball courts, Tennis Courts, and Picnic area. Walk to top-rated schools. Have access to Rancho Santa Margarita lakes, Beach club, Parks, Playgrounds, sports courts. Easy excess to 241 Toll Road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bhavna Kumar

Real Broker License #01237499 Listed on: 12/13/2020

Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Dirian Moore

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #01769203

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 834 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Tijeras Creek Elementary School
  • Las Flores Middle School
  • Tesoro High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Tax Tract Number 13905
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93183646

Community Details

Overview

  • 200 Units
  • Bella Ventana Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6267
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (646) 448-6267
  • Bella Ventana Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,630

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$301 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer Dryer and Refrigerator and Microwave
  • Other Phone Description: 9494333825
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bella Ventana (BVT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93183646
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 834.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Ell
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 509.59
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Pool
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Association Fee: 235.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 66.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Bella Ventana
  • Phone: 9494486267
  • Association Phone #2: 6464486267
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Bella Ventana

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Tijeras Creek
  • Middle School: Las Flores
  • High School: Tesoro
  • Elementary School: Tijeras Creek
  • High School: Tesoro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Las Flores
  • Elementary School #2: TIJCRE
  • High School2: TESERO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0230

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 200
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.56
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 13905

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Ho Michelle and Chatterton Neil
Bought by
Chatterton Neil and Chatterton Michelle
Current Estimated Value
$615,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,250
Outstanding Balance
$96,843
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$518,724

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2020
Closed on
Dec 29, 2020
Sold by
Wang Tzu Chieh and Tan Irene Li
Bought by
Chatterton Neil and Ho Michelle
Seller's Agent
Bhavna Kumar
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Dirian Moore
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$425,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2017
Closed on
Aug 2, 2017
Sold by
Cleary Lance A
Bought by
Vargas Jayme Cleary and Calery Jayme A
Seller's Agent
MLS Department
Out Of Area
Buyer's Agent
Bhavna Kumar
Real Broker
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$373,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.79%
Original Mortgage
$279,750
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2017
Closed on
Aug 1, 2017
Sold by
Vargas Carl R
Bought by
Vargas Jayme
Seller's Agent
MLS Department
Out Of Area
Buyer's Agent
Bhavna Kumar
Real Broker
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$373,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,750
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2006
Sold by
Melendrez Nathan A and Melendrez Daina O
Bought by
Cleary Jayme A and Cleary Lance A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,500
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2003
Sold by
Hanson Erik and Hanson Lori
Bought by
Melendrez Nathan A and Melendrez Daina O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$281,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2000
Sold by
Filtz Vicki M
Bought by
Hanson Erik and Schiffelbein Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,450
Interest Rate
7.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2000
Sold by
Branson Vicki M
Bought by
Filtz Vicki M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1997
Sold by
Meek Gordon Wayne and Meek Carolyn
Bought by
Branson Vicki M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1996
Sold by
D R Horton Los Angeles #12 Inc
Bought by
Meek Gordon Wayne and Meek Carolyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,500
Interest Rate
8.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Vantage Point Title
Grant Deed $425,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title Co
Grant Deed $385,000 Stewart Title Irvine
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Irvine
Grant Deed $281,000 Southland Title
Grant Deed $151,000 Guardian Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $90,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $97,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $318,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $279,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $346,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $281,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $143,450 No Value Available
Previous Owner $87,500 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Sold $425,000 0.0% $510 / Sq Ft
01/27/2021 01/27/21 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $510 / Sq Ft
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Off Market $425,000 -- --
01/20/2021 01/20/21 Price Changed $425,000 +1.2% $510 / Sq Ft
12/26/2020 12/26/20 For Sale $419,999 -1.2% $504 / Sq Ft
12/24/2020 12/24/20 Off Market $425,000 -- --
12/24/2020 12/24/20 For Sale $419,999 -1.2% $504 / Sq Ft
12/21/2020 12/21/20 Off Market $425,000 -- --
12/13/2020 12/13/20 For Sale $419,999 0.0% $504 / Sq Ft
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Rented $2,070 0.0% --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Price Changed $2,070 -1.4% $2 / Sq Ft
08/26/2017 08/26/17 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
08/09/2017 08/09/17 Sold $373,000 -3.1% $385 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 For Sale $384,900 0.0% $397 / Sq Ft
03/31/2013 03/31/13 Rented $1,550 0.0% --
02/23/2013 02/23/13 Under Contract -- -- --
02/09/2013 02/09/13 For Rent $1,550 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $4,630 $460,033 $352,088 $107,945
2024 $4,630 $451,013 $345,184 $105,829
2023 $4,528 $442,170 $338,416 $103,754
2022 $4,444 $433,500 $331,780 $101,720
2021 $3,767 $392,089 $297,918 $94,171
2020 $3,990 $388,069 $294,863 $93,206
2019 $4,509 $380,460 $289,081 $91,379
2018 $4,442 $373,000 $283,412 $89,588
2017 $3,701 $312,120 $185,844 $126,276
2016 $3,866 $306,000 $182,200 $123,800
2015 $3,638 $284,350 $160,550 $123,800
2014 $3,629 $284,350 $160,550 $123,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20254688

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 931-836-46