$1,568,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2024

16 Willow Way Lake Forest, CA 92630

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,836 Sq Ft
3,974 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$553 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lake Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Park or Greenbelt View

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to 16 Willow Way in the highly sought after community of Whisler Ridge! This luxury 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home exemplifies luxury living at its finest. Boasting an array of meticulously crafted features and amenities, this corner lot residence overlooking the adjacent park represents the meaning of elegance, privacy, and tranquility.
Upon entering you’ll discover an open floor plan adorned with sleek finishes and abundant natural light, the custom shutters allow for as little or as much lighting as desired, great for customizing the perfect ambiance throughout. The expansive living room is graced by an exquisite, floor-to-ceiling patio folding doors, providing the space with abundant natural light while seamlessly inviting the serenity of the outdoors to flow inside.
The gourmet kitchen wide open to the living room is a chef’s delight, featuring a 5 burner stove, crisp-white cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a large island with luxurious quartz countertops, offering ample space for food preparation, casual dining, and social gatherings.
Downstairs features one of the four bedrooms and bathroom with walk-in shower, offering privacy and flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. A soft water filter ensures pristine water quality throughout the entire house, enhancing daily comfort.
Upstairs you’ll be greeted by a sizable loft with endless potential. 2 spacious bedrooms, one full bathroom and laundry room just down the hall, The primary suite features a luxurious ensuite with dual vanities, an oversized tub, large walk-in shower with dual shower heads, private water closet & two walk-in closets. The balcony overlooks the lush greenery of the serene park.
The serene backyard features a stunning waterfall feature that fills the air with the soothing sound of flowing water. The mature landscaping, vibrant flowers, and perfectly manicured greenery, creates a natural haven. The view opens up to a beautiful park, where the peaceful sounds of nature add to the sense of calm and seclusion.
The home is equipped with a 3.6 kW solar system that highlights the home’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
With easy access to Toll Roads, close to the Irvine Spectrum & Foothill Town Center with shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation this exceptional home embraces the Orange County lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Shields

Circa Properties, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 949-324-5733 License #02156838 Listed on: 10/03/2024

Circa Properties, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Margaret Weston

Circa Properties, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 949-324-5733 License #01041561

Last Buyer's Agent

Liping Xiong

Douglas Elliman of California Inc. License #02161085

Douglas Elliman of California Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,513

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 3,974 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $172 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,836 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Whisler Ridge Association, Phone Number (949) 450-0202
  • Action HOA
  • Maintained Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 17336
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61385101
  • $163 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,513

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$172 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer, and attached TVs.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Whisler Ridge
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61385101
  • Year Built: 2013
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2836.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 552.89
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Separate Tub And Shower, Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Vinyl, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Softener
  • Heating Type: Central, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 172.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Whisler Ridge
  • Phone: 949-450-0202
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Action

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Doors, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3974.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0912

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3974.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 68
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.23
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 17336
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 163.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Chen Wynn Weiqi
Bought by
Choi Houteng
Seller's Agent
Danielle Shields
Circa Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Liping Xiong
Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
List Price
$1,658,000
Sold Price
$1,568,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.43%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,658,507

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,507
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Boote Richard H and Gao Shufan
Bought by
Choi Houteng and Chen Sam
Seller's Agent
Danielle Shields
Circa Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Liping Xiong
Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
List Price
$1,658,000
Sold Price
$1,568,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.43%
Views
27

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Boote Richard H
Bought by
Boote Richard H and Gao Shufan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2024
Sold by
Richard H Boote Revocable Trust and Boote Richard H
Bought by
Boote Richard H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Boote Richard
Bought by
Boote Richard H and The Richard H Boote Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$393,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Boote Richard H
Bought by
Boote Richard H and The Richard H Boote Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Boote Richard
Bought by
Boote Richard H and Richard H Boote Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2015
Sold by
Boote Richard
Bought by
Boote Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,250
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2013
Sold by
Kb Home Coastal Inc
Bought by
Boote Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Wfg National Title Company
Grant Deed -- Wfg National Title Company
Grant Deed -- Wfg National Title Company
Grant Deed $1,568,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $1,568,000 Wfg National Title
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- States Title Fts Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- States Title Fts Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- States Title Fts Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Solidifi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Solidifi Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Solidifi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fatco
Grant Deed $860,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $393,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $440,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $445,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Sold $1,568,000 -5.4% $553 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 For Sale $1,658,000 0.0% $585 / Sq Ft
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2024 10/20/24 Price Changed $1,658,000 -2.4% $585 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $1,699,000 -- $599 / 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 $10,513 $920,846 $552,507 $368,339
2024 $10,513 $1,013,388 $519,758 $493,630
2023 $10,264 $993,518 $509,567 $483,951
2022 $10,080 $974,038 $499,576 $474,462
2021 $9,878 $954,940 $489,781 $465,159
2020 $9,789 $945,149 $484,759 $460,390
2019 $9,592 $926,617 $475,254 $451,363
2018 $9,412 $908,449 $465,936 $442,513
2017 $9,223 $890,637 $456,800 $433,837
2016 $9,069 $873,174 $447,843 $425,331
2015 $8,959 $860,059 $441,116 $418,943
2014 $8,836 $843,212 $432,475 $410,737
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24200735

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 613-851-01