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196 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618

$1,481,000

Last sold 02/18/2016 for $805K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,878

    Sqft ($429/Sqft)

Condominium not for sale

About 196 Desert Bloom

Property type Condominium
Neighborhood
Year built 2013
HOA fee $196/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Located in the intimate village of Portola Springs with charming curb appeal & desirable main floor master suite with walk-in closet, 2nd downstairs bedroom/study with adjacent full bathroom, this 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths home’s large yard & bright open layout makes a striking impression. Chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, full attractive back splash, stainless appliances, sliding shelves, large island overlooking dining & spacious living room from where upgraded dual sliding doors leading to a secluded spacious backyard, professionally hardscaped with expensive Travertine. Warm & sunny with brand-new hardwood flooring with base board, new upgraded carpet, fresh painting for interior, and Epoxy coating in the garage. Included solar panels and tankless water heater reducing electrical bills. Mountain and freeway views from the upstairs loft and 2nd bedroom. The loft makes an attractive office space or entertaining area. Within walking distance to Portola Springs Elementary School and a nearby new Portola High School which scheduled to open next year. Shopping & dinning are conveniently located at nearby Woodbury Town Center. Just steps away from resort-style park with pool & BBQ area, this model-like home is a rare opportunity at this price!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ming Hu
Listing Office - Realty One Group Inc
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#OC16033063 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked CRMLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Price / SqFt 428.65
SubType Condominium
Year Built 2013
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
Other Room(s) Entry, Great Room, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Multi-Level Bedroom, Study/Office, Walk-In Closet
Eating Area Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Ell
Appliances Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features Block Walls, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Open Floor Plan, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Shower In Tub, Storage Space
Accessibility Features 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In, Parking
Window Features Blinds, Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior
Roofing Tile
Construction Aluminum, Block, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Shingle, Siding, Stucco, Wood
Lot Description Access Road Maintained, Access Via City Streets, Corner Lot, Garden, Sprinkler System, Zero Lot Line
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Sewer Connected
Water Source District/Public
Location
View City Lights, Mountain, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
County Orange
Community Features Sidewalks, Suburban
Area PS - Portola Springs
School District Irvine Unified
Directions From I-5, Exit Sand Canyon, Towards East, Right Onto Portola Parkway, Left Onto Portola Springs, Right Onto Borrego, Right Onto Desert Bloom, House Is On Right Hand Side.
$1.48M
Range: $1.34M-$1.61M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,748/month
Gross rent multiplier: 11.7
  • Feb 2016
    mls logo MLS # OC16033063
  • Feb 18, 2016 Sold
    $805,000
  • Feb 18, 2016 Sold
    $805,000
  • Feb 17, 2016 Listed
    $805,000
  • Feb 17, 2016 Pending Sale
    —
  • Feb 17, 2016 Listed
    $805,000 (-2.9%)
  • Feb 2016
    Public Records
  • Feb 17, 2016 Sold
    $805,000
  • Dec 2015
    mls logo MLS # OC15164966
  • Dec 8, 2015 Cancelled
    —
  • Dec 8, 2015 Canceled
    —
  • Jul 28, 2015 Listed
    $829,000 (-1.3%)
  • Jul 28, 2015 Listed
    $839,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $13,613 +1.4%
    $934,269 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $13,424 +1.6%
    $915,950 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $13,217 +1.5%
    $897,991
  • 2021
    $13,018 +0.6%
    $897,991 +2.0%
  • 2020
    $12,935 +1.3%
    $880,384 +3.06%
  • 2019
    $12,767 +1.7%
    $854,272 +2.0%
  • 2017
    $12,552 -0.4%
    $837,522 +2.4%
  • 2016
    $12,598 +1.1%
    $817,898
  • 2015
    $12,455
    —
  • 196 Desert Bloom
    $805K
  • Portola Springs
    $1.92M +2% y/y
  • 92618
    $1.64M -8% y/y
  • Irvine
    $1.57M -6% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
206 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,393,000 3/3 1,928 0.01
194 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,319,000 3/2 1,928 0.02
198 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,504,000 3/2 1,733 0.02
204 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,321,000 3/2 1,733 0.02
192 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,397,000 3/2 1,733 0.03
208 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,381,000 3/3 1,922 0.03
200 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,582,000 3/2 2,019 0.03
202 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA 92618 $1,510,000 3/2 2,034 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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8/10
Loma Ridge
public Grades K-6
Irvine Unified School District
8/10
Jeffrey Trail Middle
public Grades 7-8
Irvine Unified School District
10/10
Portola High
public Grades 9-12
Irvine Unified School District
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