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Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
5,581 sq ftLot Size
$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Josh Zollinger•DRE #01429621• HOMZ
Bought with Anne Suri•DRE #01853354• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Monica Carr•DRE #01372175• Coldwell Banker Realty
This inviting home sits on a corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Ladera Ranch and enjoys views of the mountains, neighborhood and greenbelt from the private balcony off of the master suite. The spacious 5 bedroom layout features a living room, den, downstairs office and a kitchen that opens to the family room. Designer touches include hardwood floors, plantation shutters, a jack and jill bathroom upstairs and a solar system on the roof. The large master suite has his and hers' vanities, a soaking tub and an oversize walk-in closet. Resort like amenities in this beautiful community include pools, tennis courts, skate & water parks and an elaborate trail system. Minutes from freeway access, award winning schools and a myriad of shopping and dining options.
GPSMLS #17261128
Oct 9, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2017
Listed
$1,045,000
$290/sq ft
CRMLS #S363899
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$912,887
$254/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$912,887
$254/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$912,887
$254/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$912,887
$254/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$912,887
$254/sq ft
Feb 25, 2005
Sold
$876,372
$243/sq ft
Sep 15, 2004
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$416/sq ft
Sep 15, 2004
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$416/sq ft
Sep 15, 2004
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$416/sq ft
Sep 15, 2004
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$416/sq ft
Sep 15, 2004
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$416/sq ft
Jul 26, 2004
Listed
$912,887
$254/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,195 (+1.8%)
$1,290,922 + $733,778
$2,024,700
2024
$24,747 (+28.0%)
$1,290,922 + $733,778
$2,024,700
2023
$19,337 (+33.2%)
$1,265,609 + $719,391
$1,985,000
2022
$14,522 (+4.0%)
$803,023 + $671,977
$1,475,000
2021
$13,967 (+5.2%)
$315,674 + $653,937
$969,611
2020
$13,278 (−13.9%)
$309,485 + $608,599
$918,084
2019
$15,424 (+4.1%)
$306,311 + $550,689
$857,000
2018
$14,822 (+0.7%)
$539,656 + $511,344
$1,051,000
2017
$14,719 (+5.2%)
$480,597 + $483,403
$964,000
2016
$13,997 (−0.4%)
$480,597 + $483,403
$964,000
2015
$14,055 (+2.2%)
$409,001 + $483,403
$892,404
2014
$13,757 (+8.1%)
$355,563 + $476,142
$831,705
2013
$12,722 (+0.7%)
$355,563 + $476,142
$831,705
2012
$12,632 (+1.7%)
$211,218 + $476,142
$687,360
2011
$12,424 (−1.1%)
$211,218 + $476,142
$687,360
2010
$12,561 (+7.6%)
$239,858 + $476,142
$716,000
2009
$11,672 (−9.9%)
$239,858 + $476,142
$716,000
2008
$12,958
$170,858 + $476,142
$647,000
Tax history for 18 Melody Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,195 (+1.8%)
$1,290,922 + $733,778
$2,024,700
2024
$24,747 (+28.0%)
$1,290,922 + $733,778
$2,024,700
2023
$19,337 (+33.2%)
$1,265,609 + $719,391
$1,985,000
2022
$14,522 (+4.0%)
$803,023 + $671,977
$1,475,000
2021
$13,967 (+5.2%)
$315,674 + $653,937
$969,611
2020
$13,278 (−13.9%)
$309,485 + $608,599
$918,084
2019
$15,424 (+4.1%)
$306,311 + $550,689
$857,000
2018
$14,822 (+0.7%)
$539,656 + $511,344
$1,051,000
2017
$14,719 (+5.2%)
$480,597 + $483,403
$964,000
2016
$13,997 (−0.4%)
$480,597 + $483,403
$964,000
2015
$14,055 (+2.2%)
$409,001 + $483,403
$892,404
2014
$13,757 (+8.1%)
$355,563 + $476,142
$831,705
2013
$12,722 (+0.7%)
$355,563 + $476,142
$831,705
2012
$12,632 (+1.7%)
$211,218 + $476,142
$687,360
2011
$12,424 (−1.1%)
$211,218 + $476,142
$687,360
2010
$12,561 (+7.6%)
$239,858 + $476,142
$716,000
2009
$11,672 (−9.9%)
$239,858 + $476,142
$716,000
2008
$12,958
$170,858 + $476,142
$647,000
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,581 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
3,434
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
74137118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
PC
Planned Community Combining District
The purpose of PC Planned Community Combining District (PC) is to provide the authority, regulations and procedures whereby large land areas can be planned, zoned, developed, and administered as individual integrated communities. It is intended that each planned community shall be planned so as to take maximum advantage of its location, environment, and physical features. Each individual planned community is expected to establish its own character in conformance with its own unique set of land use regulations, consistent with the enabling regulations and procedures set forth for this district.; The enabling regulations of this district are intended to provide the minimum regulations necessary to allow each planned community to be developed as an individual community and to provide for convenient administration of land use regulations after the original development has taken place. These regulations are also intended to provide such directions and requirements as are necessary to provide assurance that planned community programs shall be arranged, and language shall be used, in such a manner that regulations and other information may be easily located and clearly understood, and shall require a minimum amount of time to administer.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas & Electric Range, Microwave
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers, Stone Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Jack & Jill, Laundry
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Wainscoting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Spa Features: Association
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Awning
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Association
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Green Property Infomration
Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Electrical/Lighting, Thermostat/Controllers, Windows
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 74137118
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Larmac
Association Fee: $210
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Club House, Recreational Multipurpose Room, Cable TV
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Capistrano Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.53656900
Longitude: -117.64355800
Other Subdivision Name: Mosaic (MOSA)
Directions: Crown Valley, Right Antonio, Right O'Neil, Roundabout to left at Sienna, Roundabout to Left, Right on Melody
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Mosaic (MOSA)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,434
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,581 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Orange County
APN: 74137118
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 37
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 37
Team Information
Buyer Team: Monica Carr Group
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Josh
List Agent Last Name: Zollinger
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HOMZ
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Anne
Buyer Agent Last Name: Suri
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Monica
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Carr
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Co-Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Around this home
Schools
Oso Grande Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Ladera Ranch Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
San Juan Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 92° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mission Viejo, CA • 92694
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 7.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.14M – $2.59M
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