NOT LISTED FOR SALE

22896 Willard Ave Lake Forest, CA 92630

Estimated Value: $1,160,000 - $1,208,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,515 Sq Ft
$783/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2023

Last sale price $960,000 $634 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,125/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Serrano Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2023

Welcome to 22896 Willard Avenue nestled in the heart of Lake Forest. This beautifully upgraded 4 Bed/2 Bath Single Story ranch home is ideally located on a large 7150 sq. ft. lot. A FlagStone walkway leads to the entry with triple arch accents that provide amazing curb appeal. Step inside to new luxury plank flooring that flows throughout the home and a spacious family room accented with a cozy fireplace. The upgraded kitchen boasts white cabinetry with glass accent doors, stainless appliances, stone counters, a double oven and backyard views. Adjacent dining room is perfect for family gatherings and has custom wainscoting, new fixtures and french doors that open to a side patio area with a pergola. Master Suite is light and bright with an expanded upgraded closet and private access to backyard. Master Bath has been completely upgraded with walk in shower featuring new double vanity with quartz counter, new flooring, cabinets and fixtures. Secondary Bedrooms are spacious and share an upgraded bath. Home has been fully re-piped with PEX piping. Other upgrades include: New HVAC system including new heat pump, ducting and AC condenser unit, smart ecobee AC-Heater control unit, custom closet built ins, recessed lighting in living room, overhead lighting in bedrooms, finished backyard patio and professional landscaping with sod, planter boxes and updated sprinkler systems with Ranchio Smart sprinkler control system. A yard this size is hard to find. Garage offers additional storage with built in cabinetry and pull down attic access. NOTE: 4th BEDROOM (as outlined in original floorplan) IS CURRENTLY CONVERTED TO AN OPEN PLAYROOM/OFFICE BUT CAN EASITY CONVERT BACK TO A BEDROOM. Enjoy Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club with 3 pools... north pool, beach and swim lagoon. Additional activities include five tennis courts, pickle ball, Basketball, sand volleyball, lake view lounge, two pool tables and shuffleboard. Fitness Center provides treadmills, ellipticals, Pro Recumbant bike, a Hoist multi unit system with new bench, Smith machine and dumbbells. Centrally located near shopping and local restaurants. Hurry this one won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Stoker

Bullock Russell RE Services License #01738521 Listed on: 01/10/2023

Bullock Russell RE Services

Co-Listed By

Brock Stoker

Bullock Russell RE Services License #02042566

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeong Park

E Realty License #02021209

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $110 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,515 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Sewer on Bond

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Tax Tract Number 5803
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61404610
  • $197 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake Forest Beach And Tennis Association, Phone Number (949) 837-6100
  • Lake Forest HOA
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$110 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61404610
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1515.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 633.66
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Converted Bedroom, Family Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchenette, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Sewer On Bond
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 110.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lake forest Beach and Tennis
  • Phone: 949-837-6100
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Lake Forest

Schools

  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7150.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1641

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7150.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.16
  • Tax Lot: 48
  • Tax Tract Number: 5803
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 197.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2023
Closed on
Jan 30, 2023
Sold by
Elmes Michael D and Elmes Courtney P
Bought by
Raghukula Ashish and Glusker Diana
Seller's Agent
Susan Stoker
Bullock Russell RE Services
Buyer's Agent
Jeong Park
E Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$960,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.52%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$1,188,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.55%
Original Mortgage
$768,000
Outstanding Balance
$743,903
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$441,663

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2016
Closed on
Dec 21, 2016
Sold by
Karlstrom Johan G and Karlstrom Andrea
Bought by
Elmes Michael D and Elmes Courtney P
Seller's Agent
Susan Stoker
Bullock Russell RE Services
Buyer's Agent
Mark Elmasry
Douglas Elliman of California
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$658,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-1.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$524,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2015
Closed on
May 11, 2015
Sold by
Hudson Kenneth Lee and Hudson Susan B
Bought by
Karlstrom Johan G and Karlstrom Andrea
Seller's Agent
Cari Dinh
Monarch Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ann Pearce
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$619,900
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2012
Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Pd Property Investments Llc
Bought by
Hudson Kenneth Lee and Hudson Susan B
Seller's Agent
Jordan Bennett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Cari Dinh
Monarch Properties
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$474,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.01%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2012
Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Reglos Joey
Bought by
Pd Property Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Jordan Bennett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Cari Dinh
Monarch Properties
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$474,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Falkner Joseph E and Falkner Sharon L
Bought by
Reglos Joey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,925
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2001
Sold by
Bruton Timothy M and Bruton Carol L
Bought by
Falkner Joseph E and Falkner Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Raghukula Ashish $960,000 First American Title
Elmes Michael D $658,500 Western Resources Title Co
Karlstrom Johan G $625,000 Netco Title Company
Hudson Kenneth Lee $475,000 First American Title Company
Pd Property Investments Llc -- None Available
Reglos Joey $620,000 Southland Title
Falkner Joseph E $300,000 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Raghukula Ashish $768,000
Previous Owner Elmes Michael D $524,000
Previous Owner Karlstrom Johan G $500,000
Previous Owner Hudson Kenneth Lee $180,000
Previous Owner Reglos Joey $464,925
Previous Owner Falkner Joseph E $240,000
Closed Falkner Joseph E $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Sold $960,000 -3.5% $634 / Sq Ft
01/10/2023 01/10/23 For Sale $995,000 +51.2% $657 / Sq Ft
01/18/2017 01/18/17 Sold $658,000 -1.6% $422 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/17/2016 12/17/16 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2016 12/12/16 For Sale $669,000 +1.7% $429 / Sq Ft
12/09/2016 12/09/16 Off Market $658,000 -- --
12/07/2016 12/07/16 For Sale $669,000 +7.0% $429 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Sold $625,000 +0.8% $368 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2015 04/30/15 For Sale $619,900 +30.5% $365 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Sold $474,900 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/22/2012 06/22/12 For Sale $474,900 -- $288 / 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 $10,332 $998,784 $889,738 $109,046
2024 $10,332 $979,200 $872,292 $106,908
2023 $7,722 $734,567 $643,703 $90,864
2022 $7,584 $720,164 $631,081 $89,083
2021 $7,433 $706,044 $618,707 $87,337
2020 $7,367 $698,805 $612,363 $86,442
2019 $7,220 $685,103 $600,355 $84,748
2018 $7,085 $671,670 $588,583 $83,087
2017 $6,823 $647,221 $559,280 $87,941
2016 $6,710 $634,531 $548,314 $86,217
2015 $5,161 $486,587 $404,402 $82,185
2014 -- $477,056 $396,480 $80,576
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC23003982

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 614-046-10