$975,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2025

23162 La Vaca St Lake Forest, CA 92630

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,956 Sq Ft
7,280 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$498 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Serrano Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Retreat
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

Move in ready one-story, single-family detached home close to shopping, dining and entertainment. Both the kitchen and primary bedroom suite have been expanded. Kitchen features lots of cabinet storage space, gas cook-top, dual ovens and large sink under a garden-style window looking out to the backyard and pool. The entry opens up to a spacious living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Patio door from living/dining room to backyard provides indoor/outdoor entertainment options. Large backyard includes in-ground pool and spa plus a shower/toilet room so wet swimmers don't have to go in the house. Paid off solar panels.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Shank

Greg Shank Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-300-1358 License #01457090 Listed on: 07/17/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Zenz

True Legacy Homes License #02119199

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,223

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 7,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Permit Required

Home Design

  • Additions or Alterations
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Fire Retardant Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,956 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Closed Circuit Camera

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Retreat
  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Diving Board

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Santiago Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 6463
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61709104
  • $51 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,223

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61709104
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1956.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Copper Plumbing Full, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 498.47
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Retreat, Separate Family Room
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Main Floor Full Bath, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: Private, Diving Board, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Fire Retardant, Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Santiago
  • Middle School: Serrano
  • High School: El Toro
  • Elementary School: Santiago
  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano
  • Elementary School #2: SANTIA
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7280.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1671

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7280.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.11
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 6463
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 51.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 1, 2025
Sold by
Tlp 1 Llc
Bought by
Choi Hayung Matthew and Ko Jiwon
Seller's Agent
Ever Eternity
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tae Kim
Circa Properties, Inc.
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.07%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-77.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,079,081
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,169

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2024
Closed on
Dec 24, 2024
Sold by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie
Bought by
Tlp 1 Llc
Seller's Agent
Greg Shank
Greg Shank Realty
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Zenz
True Legacy Homes
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-15.14%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
121.16%
Original Mortgage
$973,675
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2021
Sold by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie
Bought by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$497,147
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2017
Sold by
Blaney John C and Blaney Annmarie
Bought by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$449,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2003
Sold by
Blaney John C and Blaney Annmarie
Bought by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2001
Sold by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie
Bought by
Blaney John C and Blaney Ann Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,700
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 $1,350,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $975,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Advantage Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,080,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $973,675 Construction
Previous Owner $497,147 New Conventional
Previous Owner $493,988 FHA
Previous Owner $496,957 FHA
Previous Owner $449,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $457,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $401,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $403,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $398,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $360,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $253,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $216,210 Unknown
Previous Owner $223,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $177,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $37,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $1,350,000 +0.1% $690 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $1,349,000 +38.4% $690 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Sold $975,000 0.0% $498 / Sq Ft
12/22/2024 12/22/24 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Off Market $975,000 -- --
08/30/2024 08/30/24 For Sale $1,149,000 +17.8% $587 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Off Market $975,000 -- --
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Price Changed $1,149,000 -4.2% $587 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $613 / 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 $3,223 $315,518 $109,514 $206,004
2023 $3,146 $309,332 $107,367 $201,965
2022 $3,089 $303,267 $105,262 $198,005
2021 $3,026 $297,321 $103,198 $194,123
2020 $2,998 $294,273 $102,140 $192,133
2019 $2,937 $288,503 $100,137 $188,366
2018 $2,881 $282,847 $98,174 $184,673
2017 $2,822 $277,301 $96,249 $181,052
2016 $2,774 $271,864 $94,362 $177,502
2015 $2,739 $267,781 $92,945 $174,836
2014 $2,679 $262,536 $91,124 $171,412
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24139254

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 617-091-04