$3,025,000
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,009 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 04/25/2024
Key Details
Sold Price $3,025,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,009 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,505
Subdivision Upper Newport Bay (Ubnb)
MLS Listing ID LG24040693
Sold Date 04/25/24
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1953
Lot Size 0.379 Acres
Property Description
The Rita Ranch, designed by iconic Mid Century Modern architect Herb Brownell, is a rare find, offering a unique opportunity to own an architectural gem on a sprawling parcel of approximately 16,500 square feet. Built in the early 1950s, the property exudes enchantment and charm as you approach down a private lane, to find it nestled in lush greenery and mature trees. The home's design, with its distinctive lines and secluded setting, is truly captivating. Known affectionately as "The Rita Ranch" by the late second owner's offspring and friends who have cherished memories of the property since the 1950s, this home is a testament to timeless design. The use of adobe, redwood, terracotta floors, skylights and glass, including a plethora of clerestory windows, bathes the interior in natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Inside, the high open beam ceilings and expansive wall of glass in the great room provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The functional floor plan includes a great room with a free-standing wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen, and three bedrooms each with a bathroom en suite. The primary bedroom features its own wall of glass and a private bathroom, while the secondary bedrooms also enjoy ample natural light through large windows as well as a bathroom with a shower that has a floor to ceiling wall of glass to a private courtyard. The property's grounds are equally impressive, with a large patio off of the great room perfect for outdoor dining, mature landscaping offering complete privacy, and expansive lawns dotted with mature fruit and avocado trees. With its oversized sliding glass door, the great room opens directly to the outdoor entertaining area which makes the home ideal for large gatherings. Located just a short distance from award-winning schools, the Back Bay Nature Preserve, and the conveniences of 17th Street, this property is a rare find for those seeking an estate-sized parcel with a true Mid Century Modern gem designed by a legendary architect.
Location
State CA
County Orange
Area N7 - West Bay - Santa Ana Heights
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House Attached
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Heating Radiant
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile
Fireplaces Type Free Standing, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Built-In Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters
Garage Asphalt, Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Off Street, Paved
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1.0
Fence Chain Link
Pool None
Community Features Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Park
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Ocean Side Of Freeway
View Y/N Yes
View Courtyard, Panoramic
Roof Type Composition
Accessibility No Stairs
Porch Enclosed, Open, Patio, Tile
Parking Type Asphalt, Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Off Street, Paved
Attached Garage Yes
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Type Unknown
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Guest House Attached
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Kaiser
Middle Schools Ensign
High Schools Newport Harbor
School District Newport Mesa Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 42611110
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan
Financing Cash to New Loan
Special Listing Condition Trust
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