$1,120,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

12438 Lambert Cir Garden Grove, CA 92841

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,525 Sq Ft
9,897 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$734 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of August 2025

***SELLER MOTIVATED TO SELL! HUGE $50,000 PRICE REDUCTION! *** Stunning Pool Home, Bordered by the Neighborhoods of the Royal Palms and the Garden Grove Corridor, boasts a nearly 10,000 s.f. Lot! Secluded on a Quiet Interior Tract Street, East of Gilbert, the Long Brick-Ribboned Driveway accommodates parking your RV and Boat plus 4 more cars! Oversized Attached 2-Car Garage offers easy ADU conversion potential! Full Copper Plumbing, New Interior and Exterior Paint, New Solid Core Interior Doors, New Bathroom Remodels, Newer Roof, Newer A/C, Newer Water Heater, Hardwood Floors, Dual Paned Windows, Plantation Shutters, Recessed Lights, Smooth Ceilings, Ceilings Fans, and a Whole House Fan! Remodeled Chef's Kitchen with Cozy Wood-Burning Fireplace boasts Quartz Counters with Slow-Close Shaker Cabinets and Pull-Out Shelves. High-End Appliances included are the Built-in & Recessed GE Monogram Fridge and ElectroLux 6-Burner Gas Stove with Vent Hood and Heat Lamps! Spacious Livingroom and Separate Diningroom overlook the Generous Backyard and Sparkling Pool. Huge 12' x 50' Covered Patio includes Built-in Speakers and Custom Lighting to host your Outdoor Entertainment and Poolside BBQs! New Pool Skimmer and New Pool Motor keeps your pool clean! Stunning Remodeled Bathrooms gleam with Floor to Ceiling Tiled Showers with Ceiling Mounted Rain Showerheads plus Hand-Held, a Deep Tub, a Bidet Toilet, LED Touch Sensored Mirrors, Quartz Counters and Shaker Style Cabinetry! The Master Bedroom with En Suite Bath offers a Walk-in Shower while the other Two Bedrooms are served by the Hall Bath. Relax in front of the Double-Sided Wood Burning Brick Fireplace in the Living room where Original Hardwood Floors complete the Rustic Flavor of this Beautifully Upgraded Home! Separate Den adds approximately 160 s.f. to the 1365 s.f. house and provides the perfect Playroom or Home Office space for a total of 1,525 s.f. living space. Laundry hookups in the Garage means late night laundry won't disturb the household! Huge Grass Backyard surrounds the Pool with a Gigantic Shed to store the pool equipment and toys. Gated Side Yard with Pergola offers a shaded retreat to Grow an Herb or Flower Garden. Uptown Garden Grove Shopping, Movies, Schools, Parks, Churches and public transportation all conveniently close. Don't let this one get away!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Cavanagh

West Shores Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 562-225-5852 License #01338503 Listed on: 06/03/2025

West Shores Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Pham

Ana Real Estate License #01887772

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,762

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,897 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Panel Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bidet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Tax Tract Number 1692
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13314212
  • $417 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,762

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 13314212
  • Year Built: 1953
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1525.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Living room entry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Two Way
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 734.43
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Primary Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Bidet, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower In Tub, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish
  • View: Pool
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, RV Hook-Ups
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Gutters

Schools

  • School District: Garden Grove Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9897.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2272

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9897.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 882.03
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Tract Number: 1692
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 417.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
2022 Douglas W Spitzer Trust and Spitzer Douglas W
Bought by
Nguyen Marleene Hoang Hoa
Seller's Agent
Tammy Cavanagh
West Shores Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Holly Pham
Ana Real Estate
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,000
-10.33%
Views
62

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.34%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$449,218
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$662,009

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2022
Sold by
2017 Spitzer Family Trust
Bought by
Spitzer Douglas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2020
Sold by
Spitzer Douglas W and Spitzer Chandra F
Bought by
Spitzer Douglas W and Spitzer Chandra F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,900
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Spitzer Douglas Wayne and Spitzer Chandra Frances
Bought by
Spitzer Douglas W and Spitzer Chandra F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2000
Sold by
Dorothy Aanestad and Dorothy Carol Ulvilden
Bought by
Spitzer Douglas Wayne and Spitzer Chandra Frances

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1994
Sold by
Ulvilden Carol Jean
Bought by
Aanestad Dorothy Mae
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,120,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed -- Pacific Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $250,000 Lawyers Title Company
Individual Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $291,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $1,120,000 -6.7% $734 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $1,199,888 -2.8% $787 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Price Changed $1,235,000 -1.1% $810 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $819 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,762 $376,701 $267,259 $109,442
2024 $4,762 $369,315 $262,018 $107,297
2023 $4,590 $362,074 $256,880 $105,194
2022 $4,491 $354,975 $251,843 $103,132
2021 $4,441 $348,015 $246,905 $101,110
2020 $4,382 $344,447 $244,373 $100,074
2019 $4,298 $337,694 $239,582 $98,112
2018 $4,211 $331,073 $234,884 $96,189
2017 $4,152 $324,582 $230,279 $94,303
2016 $3,948 $318,218 $225,764 $92,454
2015 $3,892 $313,439 $222,373 $91,066
2014 $3,797 $307,300 $218,017 $89,283
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25117111

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 133-142-12