This sophisticated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with a loft that could easily be converted to a 5th bedroom, is located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street in the wonderful hillside community of Foothill Ranch. With its warmly appealing Traditional-style architecture & stone accents, this home has great curb appeal. Featuring custom appointments including gorgeous dark bamboo floors, plantation shutters, upgraded light fixtures, wood blinds, mirrored wardrobes, ceiling fans & custom built-ins. Inviting entry w/ soaring two-story ceilings, eye-catching staircase accents, the formal living & dining room are elegant places to entertain. You'll enjoy countless hours in your upgraded kitchen with Corian counter tops, back splash, rich hardwood cabinetry, breakfast bar & nook. The expansive family room w/ fireplace & media alcoves is a perfect place to get comfortable & relax. Convenient downstairs office or bedroom w/ a full bathroom & inside laundry room w/ sink. The large master suite boasts high ceilings, walk-in closet, dual sinks & romantic Roman tub. Roomy secondary bedrooms share an upstairs bathroom w/ Corian counter tops & back splash. The pool-sized backyard is private & tranquil backing to a lush hillside with no one behind you, but the wilderness.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5,036 sq ftLot Size
$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Morissette•DRE #00629590• First Team Real Estate
Bought with Dimuth Wijemanne•DRE #01224890• CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Beautiful home. Downstairs office. Three car garage. View from the master bedroom. Light and bright.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Grace Alipour
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 61 Tessera Ave
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #OC23201857
Nov 24, 2023
Rental Removed
$4,650
$2/sq ft
Nov 15, 2023
Price Changed
$4,650
$2/sq ft
Nov 6, 2023
Price Changed
$4,950
$2/sq ft
Oct 31, 2023
Listed for Rent
$5,250
$2/sq ft
CRMLS #OC13228768
Apr 22, 2014
Sold
$760,000
$307/sq ft
Apr 18, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 31, 2014
Price Changed
$764,900
$309/sq ft
Mar 31, 2014
Relisted
—
Mar 9, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2014
Price Changed
$774,888
$313/sq ft
Feb 25, 2014
Relisted
—
Feb 16, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2014
Price Changed
$779,888
$315/sq ft
Nov 11, 2013
Listed
$799,888
$323/sq ft
CRMLS #S283201
Sep 3, 2002
Sold
$510,000
$206/sq ft
Jun 3, 2002
Listed
$519,900
$210/sq ft
Spotless, well Cared For & Well Decorated Home Show Well. Designer Colors And Modest Wall Paper. 9 Ft Ceilings & Tall Windows Let In Lots Of Light. Corian In Kitchen. Den Can Be 4th Bdrm. Provate Cul De Sac Location Backs Wilder- Ness Area For Quiet Nights. Lots Of Light Neutral Floor Tile Throughout. Professional Landscaping. 4th Bedroom Is Presently Den With No Closet.
Public Records
Apr 23, 1996
Sold
$250,000
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,744 (+1.8%)
$570,845 + $360,805
$931,650
2024
$9,568 (+2.4%)
$570,845 + $360,805
$931,650
2023
$9,343 (+1.8%)
$559,652 + $353,731
$913,383
2022
$9,176 (+13.2%)
$548,678 + $346,796
$895,474
2021
$8,106 (−9.1%)
$537,919 + $339,997
$877,916
2020
$8,913 (+2.0%)
$527,371 + $333,331
$860,702
2019
$8,736 (+1.9%)
$521,963 + $329,914
$851,877
2018
$8,572 (+2.0%)
$511,728 + $323,446
$835,174
2017
$8,402 (−9.4%)
$491,858 + $310,887
$802,745
2016
$9,276 (+0.4%)
$491,858 + $310,887
$802,745
2015
$9,238 (+12.1%)
$482,213 + $304,792
$787,005
2014
$8,244 (−3.5%)
$307,808 + $294,745
$602,553
2013
$8,541 (+0.9%)
$307,808 + $294,745
$602,553
2012
$8,466 (+2.4%)
$306,417 + $293,413
$599,830
2011
$8,266 (+1.0%)
$300,409 + $287,660
$588,069
2010
$8,184 (−0.7%)
$294,519 + $282,020
$576,539
2009
$8,241 (+2.8%)
$292,318 + $279,913
$572,231
2008
$8,013
$293,013 + $280,578
$573,591
Tax history for 61 Tessera Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,744 (+1.8%)
$570,845 + $360,805
$931,650
2024
$9,568 (+2.4%)
$570,845 + $360,805
$931,650
2023
$9,343 (+1.8%)
$559,652 + $353,731
$913,383
2022
$9,176 (+13.2%)
$548,678 + $346,796
$895,474
2021
$8,106 (−9.1%)
$537,919 + $339,997
$877,916
2020
$8,913 (+2.0%)
$527,371 + $333,331
$860,702
2019
$8,736 (+1.9%)
$521,963 + $329,914
$851,877
2018
$8,572 (+2.0%)
$511,728 + $323,446
$835,174
2017
$8,402 (−9.4%)
$491,858 + $310,887
$802,745
2016
$9,276 (+0.4%)
$491,858 + $310,887
$802,745
2015
$9,238 (+12.1%)
$482,213 + $304,792
$787,005
2014
$8,244 (−3.5%)
$307,808 + $294,745
$602,553
2013
$8,541 (+0.9%)
$307,808 + $294,745
$602,553
2012
$8,466 (+2.4%)
$306,417 + $293,413
$599,830
2011
$8,266 (+1.0%)
$300,409 + $287,660
$588,069
2010
$8,184 (−0.7%)
$294,519 + $282,020
$576,539
2009
$8,241 (+2.8%)
$292,318 + $279,913
$572,231
2008
$8,013
$293,013 + $280,578
$573,591
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,478
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
60126122
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Aug 25, 2023 • Final
Residential solar permit (old version)
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with modules, an inverter, and a sub-panel. The system was revised to a larger capacity.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - Concrete, Garage - Front Entry, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side by Side, Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Bamboo, Carpet, Stone, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors
Entry Level: 1
Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Corian Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Pantry