BACK ON MARKET! BUYER COULDN'T PERFORM! NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! If you have been looking for a new home with space for extra guests or in-laws on the ideal extra large lot, look no further you have found it! 12561 Montecito offers its new owners an updated classic Rossmoor home on one of the largest lots in all of Rossmoor with a twist a nearly new separate guest house (Built est. 10 years ago)! Yes your heard that right, a fully remodeled Main house complete with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and a separate 650 square foot 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house, which features central air conditioning, its own kitchen, indoor laundry, vaulted ceilings, and private yard. The main house boasts a fully remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel VIKING STOVE, lots of cabinetry and counter space await the avid cook. The living room in the main house features a gas/wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings and large picture window looking out onto the front courtyard. All floors throughout the entire property have been replaced with waterproof vinyl core luxury laminate flooring and 5 1/2" base moldings. The exterior and interior is freshly painted throughout. You will not want to miss this property, sitting on a 12,632 square foot lot the backyard features a sparkling pool, spa, rock waterfall and massive rv parking long enough to park whatever recreational vehicles you may own and/or plenty of room to expand the main house if you wish. This is a truly unique property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$837Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laura Rose•DRE #01912781• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Mike Rico•DRE #01241637• Realty One Group United
BACK ON MARKET! BUYER COULDN'T PERFORM! NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! If you have been looking for a new home with space for extra guests or in-laws on the ideal extra large lot, look no further you have found it! 12561 Montecito offers its new owners an updated classic Rossmoor home on one of the largest lots in all of Rossmoor with a twist a nearly new separate guest house (Built est. 10 years ago)! Yes your heard that right, a fully remodeled Main house complete with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and a separate 650 square foot 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house, which features central air conditioning, its own kitchen, indoor laundry, vaulted ceilings, and private yard. The main house boasts a fully remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel VIKING STOVE, lots of cabinetry and counter space await the avid cook. The living room in the main house features a gas/wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings and large picture window looking out onto the front courtyard. All floors throughout the entire property have been replaced with waterproof vinyl core luxury laminate flooring and 5 1/2" base moldings. The exterior and interior is freshly painted throughout. You will not want to miss this property, sitting on a 12,632 square foot lot the backyard features a sparkling pool, spa, rock waterfall and massive rv parking long enough to park whatever recreational vehicles you may own and/or plenty of room to expand the main house if you wish. This is a truly unique property.
Public Records
Aug 15, 2008
Sold
$522,000
$218/sq ft
CRMLS #P605276
Dec 20, 2007
Sold
$774,000
$323/sq ft
Dec 17, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 27, 2007
Contingent
—
Nov 7, 2007
Price Changed
$798,000
$333/sq ft
Oct 16, 2007
Listed
$829,000
$345/sq ft
A Rare Rossmoor Find! Large Corner Lot (12,420 apx. ) Offers 4 Bdrms & 2 Remodeled Baths. Exquisite New Kitchen w/ Granite, Viking Range/Hood & Lighted Cabinetry. Addt'l Upgrades: Newer Laminate Flooring in Kitchen & F/R, Plantation Shutters, Ceiling Fans/Mirrored Wardrobe Closets & Much More! Huge Entertaining Back Yard w/ Patio & Plenty of Grass/Play Area. Security Fenced Pool w/ Large Spa, New Pump/Heater & Plumbing, fresh interior paint, A Must See!!!
CRMLS #P572000
Oct 12, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 2007
Price Changed
$875,000
$365/sq ft
Aug 26, 2007
Price Changed
$905,000
$377/sq ft
Jun 29, 2007
Price Changed
$929,000
$387/sq ft
May 16, 2007
Price Changed
$954,000
$398/sq ft
Apr 16, 2007
Listed
$974,000
$406/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1998
Sold
$327,500
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1978
Sold
$102,500
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,445 (+8.5%)
$1,178,023 + $311,457
$1,489,480
2024
$16,078 (+2.3%)
$1,178,023 + $311,457
$1,489,480
2023
$15,713 (+0.4%)
$1,154,925 + $212,132
$1,367,057
2022
$15,655 (+3.8%)
$1,132,279 + $207,973
$1,340,252
2021
$15,086 (−0.4%)
$1,110,077 + $203,896
$1,313,973
2020
$15,148 (+54.1%)
$1,088,310 + $199,899
$1,288,209
2019
$9,827 (+4.4%)
$1,077,150 + $197,850
$1,275,000
2018
$9,416 (+2.1%)
$608,046 + $205,434
$813,480
2017
$9,222 (+2.8%)
$584,436 + $197,457
$781,893
2016
$8,973 (+0.8%)
$584,436 + $197,457
$781,893
2015
$8,898 (+3.5%)
$572,976 + $193,586
$766,562
2014
$8,593
$553,314 + $186,944
$740,258
2013
$8,593 (+15.8%)
$553,314 + $186,944
$740,258
2012
$7,421 (+1.1%)
$550,813 + $186,100
$736,913
2011
$7,341 (+0.6%)
$540,012 + $108,447
$648,459
2010
$7,296 (+7.7%)
$540,012 + $108,447
$648,459
2009
$6,778 (−19.0%)
$540,012 + $108,447
$648,459
2008
$8,364
$501,295 + $108,705
$610,000
Tax history for 12561 Montecito Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,445 (+8.5%)
$1,178,023 + $311,457
$1,489,480
2024
$16,078 (+2.3%)
$1,178,023 + $311,457
$1,489,480
2023
$15,713 (+0.4%)
$1,154,925 + $212,132
$1,367,057
2022
$15,655 (+3.8%)
$1,132,279 + $207,973
$1,340,252
2021
$15,086 (−0.4%)
$1,110,077 + $203,896
$1,313,973
2020
$15,148 (+54.1%)
$1,088,310 + $199,899
$1,288,209
2019
$9,827 (+4.4%)
$1,077,150 + $197,850
$1,275,000
2018
$9,416 (+2.1%)
$608,046 + $205,434
$813,480
2017
$9,222 (+2.8%)
$584,436 + $197,457
$781,893
2016
$8,973 (+0.8%)
$584,436 + $197,457
$781,893
2015
$8,898 (+3.5%)
$572,976 + $193,586
$766,562
2014
$8,593
$553,314 + $186,944
$740,258
2013
$8,593 (+15.8%)
$553,314 + $186,944
$740,258
2012
$7,421 (+1.1%)
$550,813 + $186,100
$736,913
2011
$7,341 (+0.6%)
$540,012 + $108,447
$648,459
2010
$7,296 (+7.7%)
$540,012 + $108,447
$648,459
2009
$6,778 (−19.0%)
$540,012 + $108,447
$648,459
2008
$8,364
$501,295 + $108,705
$610,000
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
08618313
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
The R1 Single-Family Residence District is established to provide for the development and maintenance of medium density single-family detached residential neighborhoods. Only those uses are permitted that are complementary to and can exist in harmony with such a residential neighborhood.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 9
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage - Front Entry
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 11
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Kitchen
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central, See Remarks
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Gas Starter, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
See Remarks
Interior Features
Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 5
Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Guest House Detached
Fencing: Stucco Wall
Has Fence
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground, Waterfall
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinklers In Front
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 08618313
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Suburban
School Information
High School: Los Alamitos
High School District: Los Alamitos Unified
High School 2: LOSALA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.78050800
Longitude: -118.07632300
Other Subdivision Name: rossmoor
Directions: Enter off montecito from seal beach blvd. property is corner of tigertail and montecito - park on tigertail
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 08618313
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 64
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 64
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Laura
List Agent Last Name: Rose
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Mike
Buyer Agent Last Name: Rico
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Realty One Group United
Around this home
Schools
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Oak Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Los Alamitos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.91M – $2.31M
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