Welcome to 12042 Sylvan River, This charming 1-bed, 1-bath condo is located in the highly desirable New Chase gated community in Fountain Valley. With its open floor plan and high 9-foot ceilings, the space feels bright, airy, and more expansive. The home features wood laminate flooring throughout the living room, dining area, hallway, and master bedroom. The spacious living room includes a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace, and French double doors lead to your private covered patio. The patio also offers a small storage room for added convenience. Adjacent to the living room is the dining area, which flows into the kitchen. The kitchen is bright and functional, with ample cabinet storage and white-tiled countertops. The bar-height countertops provide extra seating, making it perfect for casual meals or entertaining. The master bedroom is spacious and features a modern sliding door for added privacy. The en-suite bathroom includes a large wardrobe closet with mirrored doors, a sizable vanity, and a laundry closet with a stackable washer and dryer (included). Community amenities include a pool and spa, perfect for relaxing on those warm summer days. The carport parking is ideally located in front of the unit and is just minutes from Centennial Regional Park and Mile Square Park. We look forward to seeing you in escrow!
CondoProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Frank Gutierrez•DRE #01129881• Veritas Real Estate Inc.
Contact: frankiesellshomes@gmail.com
Bought with Dolce Ibarra•DRE #01258604• Century 21 Masters
Wonderful 1 bed, 1 bath, 724 sq. ft. condo located in the very desirable New Chase gated community in Fountain Valley! Step inside and you’ll be greeted with an open floor plan, which includes a spacious living area with lots of natural lighting from French patio doors, a cozy brick décor and wood accent fireplace, lovely wood laminate floors, ceramic tile floors in kitchen and bath, neutral color walls and tall 9 ft. textured ceilings with a ceiling fan in dining area. The kitchen features ample white cabinetry, dazzling tile counter-tops with oak wood trimming, and modern white appliances (stove/oven, hood vent, dishwasher. Open double-doors into the master suite with private en-suite featuring an oversize vanity with an ivory-color solid counter-top, a large wardrobe with mirrored closet doors, and an additional closet with a stackable washer/dryer. Don’t forget to take a step outside onto the covered/enclosed patio for some fresh air! Cool off and relax with community pool and spa amenities! Home is minutes away from Centennial Regional and Mile Square Park for those nice morning walk, Los Amigos High, and easy access to the Santa Ana River Trail down to the beach!
CRMLS #PW16096794
Aug 3, 2016
Sold
$275,000
$392/sq ft
May 22, 2016
Contingent
—
May 6, 2016
Listed
$285,000
$406/sq ft
Wonderful 1 bed, 1 bath, 724 sq. ft. condo located in the very desirable New Chase gated community in Fountain Valley! Step inside and you’ll be greeted with an open floor plan, which includes a spacious living area with lots of natural lighting from French patio doors, a cozy brick décor and wood accent fireplace, lovely wood laminate floors, ceramic tile floors in kitchen and bath, two-tone neutral color walls and tall 9 ft. textured ceilings with a ceiling fan in dining area. The kitchen features ample white cabinetry, dazzling tile counter-tops with oak wood trimming, and modern white appliances (stove/oven, hood vent, dishwasher and refrigerator). Open double-doors into the master suite with private en-suite featuring an oversize vanity with an ivory-color solid counter-top, a large wardrobe with mirrored closet doors, and an additional closet with a stackable washer/dryer. Don’t forget to take a step outside onto the covered/enclosed patio for some fresh air! Cool off and relax with community pool and spa amenities! Home is minutes away from Centennial Regional and Mile Square Park for those nice morning walk, Los Amigos High, and easy access to the Santa Ana River Trail down to the beach!
CRMLS #S578677
Sep 15, 2009
Sold
$154,900
$221/sq ft
Aug 14, 2009
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2009
Price Changed
$154,900
$221/sq ft
Jun 19, 2009
Listed
$159,900
$228/sq ft
CRMLS #P470896
Dec 16, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2005
Listed
$359,000
$511/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 2004
Sold
$260,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1999
Sold
$94,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1994
Sold
$85,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1990
Sold
$112,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1988
Sold
$86,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1987
Sold
$106,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,243 (+2.0%)
$373,186 + $68,984
$442,170
2024
$5,141 (+37.2%)
$373,186 + $68,984
$442,170
2023
$3,746 (+2.2%)
$365,868 + $67,632
$433,500
2022
$3,664 (+1.0%)
$248,842 + $57,925
$306,767
2021
$3,628 (+1.4%)
$243,962 + $56,790
$300,752
2020
$3,579 (+1.9%)
$239,178 + $55,677
$294,855
2019
$3,512 (+2.0%)
$236,725 + $55,107
$291,832
2018
$3,443 (+1.4%)
$232,083 + $54,027
$286,110
2017
$3,397 (+67.3%)
$223,070 + $51,930
$275,000
2016
$2,031 (+1.4%)
$223,070 + $51,930
$275,000
2015
$2,002 (+2.6%)
$102,771 + $60,787
$163,558
2014
$1,952 (+4.8%)
$99,245 + $58,702
$157,947
2013
$1,863 (+2.0%)
$99,245 + $58,702
$157,947
2012
$1,826 (+2.1%)
$94,960 + $56,169
$151,129
2011
$1,788 (−3.2%)
$94,960 + $56,169
$151,129
2010
$1,848 (−15.2%)
$94,960 + $56,169
$151,129
2009
$2,180 (−17.9%)
$94,250 + $55,750
$150,000
2008
$2,656
$123,669 + $58,331
$182,000
Tax history for 12042 Sylvan Riv #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,243 (+2.0%)
$373,186 + $68,984
$442,170
2024
$5,141 (+37.2%)
$373,186 + $68,984
$442,170
2023
$3,746 (+2.2%)
$365,868 + $67,632
$433,500
2022
$3,664 (+1.0%)
$248,842 + $57,925
$306,767
2021
$3,628 (+1.4%)
$243,962 + $56,790
$300,752
2020
$3,579 (+1.9%)
$239,178 + $55,677
$294,855
2019
$3,512 (+2.0%)
$236,725 + $55,107
$291,832
2018
$3,443 (+1.4%)
$232,083 + $54,027
$286,110
2017
$3,397 (+67.3%)
$223,070 + $51,930
$275,000
2016
$2,031 (+1.4%)
$223,070 + $51,930
$275,000
2015
$2,002 (+2.6%)
$102,771 + $60,787
$163,558
2014
$1,952 (+4.8%)
$99,245 + $58,702
$157,947
2013
$1,863 (+2.0%)
$99,245 + $58,702
$157,947
2012
$1,826 (+2.1%)
$94,960 + $56,169
$151,129
2011
$1,788 (−3.2%)
$94,960 + $56,169
$151,129
2010
$1,848 (−15.2%)
$94,960 + $56,169
$151,129
2009
$2,180 (−17.9%)
$94,250 + $55,750
$150,000
2008
$2,656
$123,669 + $58,331
$182,000
*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
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
702
Year built
1983
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Orange County
APN
93859019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Carport
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Stove
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