$2,412,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

18162 James Rd Villa Park, CA 92861

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,559 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$678 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Gated Parking
  • Villa Park High School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2025

Elegance and charm define this truly unique semi-custom craftsman Villa Park Estate. The crisp and neatly manicured front elevation is defined by lush landscape, clean architectural lines, and expertly crafted stone and brick masonry. Enter through a custom side and top lit stained front door into a spacious foyer styled entry w/ soaring ceilings and a light spacious feel. The living room is a dream w/ two story cathedral ceiling w/ exposed beams, floor to ceiling river rock fireplace /w brick hearth and large windows. The dining room is perfectly located at the rear for easy backyard access and views of the sparkling pool. With floor to ceiling, river rock fireplace wall, oversized windows, and space for large dining sets, this room gives a warm and inviting feel one looks for in a dining experience. Kitchen and Family room are done in an open great room style which is hard to find in the Villa Park construction era. Kitchen is finished with paint grade custom cabinets, wood trimmed Corian counters, spacious island w/ bar top seating, upgraded appliances including top tier downdraft cooktop, skylights, picture window, triple bay sink, serving hutch w/ glass inlaid uppers, and HUGE kitchen nook. The family room boasts another elegantly appointed fireplace w/ stain grade wood mantle, hard wood floors, slider access to exterior dining and covered patio, and central location to kitchen, dining, and exterior. The homes’ unique and utilitarian floorplan boasts a MAIN LEVEL PRIMARY BEDROOM complete with huge footprint, private exterior porch, stone clad fireplace, spacious retreat, his and her closets, and soaring cathedral ceilings. The primary bath is elegantly appointed with custom two-tone splash walls and rope trim inlays. HUGE soaking tub, walk in shower, separate his and her vanities, and two-story ceilings give this room an open airy feel. The secondary downstairs bedroom is perfect for a home office, nursery (next to primary), or spacious bedroom. With the Primary Bedroom down, this home functions like a true single story with no steps up or down on the main level. Upstairs we have two additional secondary bedrooms w/ large secondary bath! One of the upstairs bedrooms can easily be a second primary. HUGE square footage with bar top, custom cabinets and more. OTHER IMPORTANT FEATURES include fully finished 3 car dream garage, massive RV access, huge side yard for gardening, sparkling pool, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, gated courtyard and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Thomas

Thomas Real Estate Group Brokerage Email: offers@thomasrealestategroup.com License #01341809 Listed on: 06/12/2025

Co-Listed By

Nick Thomas

Thomas Real Estate Group Brokerage Email: offers@thomasrealestategroup.com License #01410183

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Thomas

Thomas Real Estate Group Brokerage Email: offers@thomasrealestategroup.com License #01410183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,999

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Pull-through
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Gated Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,559 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Corian Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Retreat
  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Serrano Elementary School
  • Cerro Villa Middle School
  • Villa Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Tax Tract Number 4747
  • Assessor Parcel Number 37229118
  • $586 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,999

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Craftsman, Ranch, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 37229118
  • Year Built: 1994
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3559.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Corian Counters, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 677.72
  • Room Type: Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Retreat
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Stone
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Gated, Pull-through, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Horse Trails, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Orange Unified
  • Elementary School: Serrano
  • Middle School: Cerro Villa
  • High School: Villa Park
  • Elementary School: Serrano
  • High School: Villa Park
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cerro Villa
  • Elementary School #2: SERRAN
  • High School2: VILPAR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Patio Home, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19700.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4522

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 19700.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 758.09
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Tract Number: 4747
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 586.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Hoerauf Jerald L and Hoerauf Pamela D
Bought by
Wu Xuenong
Seller's Agent
Steve Thomas
Thomas Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Nick Thomas
Thomas Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,499,888
Sold Price
$2,412,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,888
-3.52%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Schroth Trust
Bought by
Hoerauf Jerald L and Hoerauf Pamela D
Seller's Agent
Lori Fenn
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lori Fenn
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,900,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-5.26%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Source: Public Records

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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 $2,412,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $2,412,000 -3.5% $678 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $2,499,888 +38.9% $702 / Sq Ft
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Sold $1,800,000 -5.3% $506 / Sq Ft
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2022 09/22/22 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $534 / 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
2024 $19,999 $1,836,000 $1,192,450 $643,550
2023 $19,571 $1,800,000 $1,169,068 $630,932
2022 $2,789 $217,912 $35,597 $182,315
2021 $2,719 $213,640 $34,899 $178,741
2020 $2,695 $211,450 $34,541 $176,909
2019 $2,665 $207,304 $33,863 $173,441
2018 $2,627 $203,240 $33,199 $170,041
2017 $2,531 $199,255 $32,548 $166,707
2016 $2,486 $195,349 $31,910 $163,439
2015 $2,451 $192,415 $31,431 $160,984
2014 $2,402 $188,646 $30,815 $157,831
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25131838

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 372-291-18