$2,690,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

181 Buckeye Lake Forest, CA 92630

Estimated payment $16,811/month

Total Views 326
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,861 Sq Ft
$697 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Loft

About This Home

Stunning 5-Bedroom Home in the Prestigious Evergreens at The Meadows – Lake Forest. Welcome to luxury living in the sought-after Evergreens at The Meadows community! This expansive 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence offers the largest floor plan in the neighborhood and boasts one of the most desirable locations—just steps from the clubhouse and resort-style amenities.

The open-concept layout creates a warm, elegant ambiance, highlighted by high ceilings, upgraded tile flooring, designer lighting, and an energy-efficient solar system. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring high-end professional appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and a spacious layout perfect for entertaining. Window treatments and professional landscaping are now complete — this home is truly move-in ready!

Ideal for multi-generational living, the first floor includes a private in-law suite with its own bedroom and living room, providing comfort and privacy. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a luxe walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms each feature their own ensuite bathrooms. An open loft provides additional flexible living space—perfect for a media room, study area, or second family room.

Enjoy the ultimate in indoor-outdoor California living with access to The Meadows' resort-style amenities, including pools, spas, cabanas, playgrounds, picnic areas, a dog park, volleyball and basketball courts, soccer field, and more. Located within the highly regarded Saddleback Valley Unified School District and near prestigious private schools, this home also offers unmatched convenience with close proximity to shopping centers, dining, a 24-hour fitness center, the Irvine Spectrum, major freeways, and John Wayne Airport.

Listing Agent

Linjiao Lu

Pacific Sterling Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-328-6877 License #02071496 Listed on: 08/06/2025

Pacific Sterling Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Kelly Qiu

Pacific Sterling Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-328-6877 License #02226450

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,498

Year Built

  • Built in 2023

Lot Details

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $290 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 3,861 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Foothill Ranch Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 52
  • Tax Tract Number 19128
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61222940
  • $296 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • The Medows Community Owners Association, Phone Number (888) 882-0588
  • The Medows HOA
  • Built by Toll Brothers

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,498

Year Built

Built in 2023

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$290 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61222940
  • Year Built: 2023
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: 3

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 3861.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 696.71
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Multi-Level Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Toll Brothers
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground
  • Association Fee: 290.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Medows Community Owners
  • Phone: 888-882-0588
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: The Medows

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Foothill Ranch
  • High School: El Toro
  • Elementary School: Foothill Ranch
  • High School: El Toro
  • Elementary School #2: FOORAN
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1010

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4400.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 250
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 52
  • Tax Tract Number: 19128
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 296.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $21,498 $2,103,536 $1,002,760 $1,100,776
2024 $21,498 $2,062,291 $983,098 $1,079,193
2023 $2,103 $198,581 $198,581 $0
2022 $2,066 $194,688 $194,688 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Rent $8,000 0.0% --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $2,690,000 -- $697 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,062,500 Westminster Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,237,374 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25176071

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 612-229-40