$1,160,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

21848 Ute Way Lake Forest, CA 92630

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,022 Sq Ft
6,820 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$574 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • La Madera Elementary School Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 2,000 square feet of well-designed living space — all on one level — a layout that's in incredibly high demand and hard to find in this area. Nestled in a beautifully maintained and well-respected neighborhood, this property is perfect for those looking to stay in the community while downsizing or anyone wanting to put their personal touch on a solid, well-located home.

The generous bedroom sizes and flexible floor plan offer comfort and potential, making it ideal for families or multigenerational living. Whether you're ready to customize a forever home or invest in a great area, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.

Located just minutes from top-rated schools, excellent restaurants, shopping, hiking and biking trails, and with quick access to the 5, 405, and toll roads — everything from John Wayne Airport and the Irvine Spectrum to Laguna Beach is within easy reach.

As a member of the Sun & Sail Club, you'll enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with access to 4 swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a playground, a full gym with a lake view, locker rooms, a clubhouse, and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Plummer

Real Broker Brokerage Phone: 949-478-1660 License #01898005 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Tsai

Partner Real Estate License #01990567

Partner Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,911

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 6,820 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,022 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • La Madera Elementary School
  • Serrano Intermediate
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 114
  • Tax Tract Number 8351
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61425144
  • $241 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake Forest Ii Association, Phone Number (949) 435-6680
  • Lake Forest HOA

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,911

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Indian Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61425144
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2022.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 573.69
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 125.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lake Forest II
  • Phone: 949-435-6680
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association Management: Lake Forest

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: La Madera
  • Middle School: Serrano Intermediate
  • High School: El Toro
  • Elementary School: La Madera
  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano Intermediate
  • Elementary School #2: LAMAD
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Ranch
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6820.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1566

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6820.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.15
  • Tax Lot: 114
  • Tax Tract Number: 8351
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 241.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Perera Malintha and Senarathne Wijendra Jude
Bought by
Huang Brian T M
Seller's Agent
Michael Plummer
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Tsai
Partner Real Estate
List Price
$1,199,900
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-3.33%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.36%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2022
Closed on
Oct 20, 2022
Sold by
Fitch Patrick and Fitch Michelle
Bought by
Perera Malintha and Senarathne Wijendra Jude
Seller's Agent
Kevin Hill
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Begane
Redfin
List Price
$948,000
Sold Price
$929,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.85%
Original Mortgage
$743,200
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2004
Sold by
Celella Michael and Celella Renee
Bought by
Fitch Patrick and Youngblood Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2002
Sold by
Cooper Arthur Y and Cooper Cheryl L
Bought by
Celella Michael and Celella Renee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Interest Rate
5.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2002
Sold by
Cooper Cheryl L
Bought by
Cooper Arthur Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1998
Sold by
Dodd Shirley Ann
Bought by
Dodd John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,500
Interest Rate
7.67%
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 $1,160,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $929,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $580,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $395,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $246,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $743,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $464,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $58,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $375,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $89,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $34,100 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $221,500 No Value Available
Closed $41,300 No Value Available
Closed $58,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $1,160,000 -3.3% $574 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $1,199,900 +3.4% $593 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Off Market $1,160,000 -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $1,199,900 -4.0% $593 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $1,249,900 +7.8% $618 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Off Market $1,160,000 -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $1,249,900 +34.5% $618 / Sq Ft
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Sold $929,000 -2.0% $459 / Sq Ft
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2022 10/10/22 For Sale $948,000 -- $469 / 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 $9,911 $966,531 $802,602 $163,929
2024 $9,911 $947,580 $786,865 $160,715
2023 $9,677 $929,000 $771,436 $157,564
2022 $8,167 $777,070 $628,311 $148,759
2021 $8,005 $761,834 $615,991 $145,843
2020 $7,933 $754,023 $609,675 $144,348
2019 $7,775 $739,239 $597,721 $141,518
2018 $7,630 $724,745 $586,001 $138,744
2017 $7,202 $684,000 $563,246 $120,754
2016 $7,224 $684,000 $563,246 $120,754
2015 $6,514 $615,000 $497,166 $117,834
2014 $5,971 $565,070 $447,236 $117,834
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25113345

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 614-251-44