$1,242,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,152 Sq Ft
7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 7, 2026

$577 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Del Cerro Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of August 2026

Welcome to 24851 Stem Avenue, a beautifully renovated home tucked away on a spacious cul-de-sac in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,152 square feet of living space on a generous 7,000-square-foot lot, this move-in-ready residence blends modern style with everyday comfort.

Step inside to discover a bright, open floor plan featuring new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, and a completely remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious living and family rooms provide multiple gathering spaces, while large windows fill the home with natural light.

Upstairs, the generously sized bedrooms offer flexibility for families, guests, or a home office. The primary suite provides a private retreat with an updated bathroom and ample closet space.

The backyard is designed for Southern California living, featuring a sparkling pool, expansive patio, and plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own outdoor oasis. The oversized pie-shaped lot offers exceptional privacy and usable space rarely found in the neighborhood.

Additional upgrades include dual-pane ENERGY STAR® windows, central heating and air conditioning, recessed lighting, modern finishes throughout, and an attached two-car garage.

Conveniently located just minutes from shopping (Trader Joes, REI, Etc), restaurants, parks, major freeways, and highly regarded Saddleback Valley schools, this home offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and location. With NO HOA and a turnkey interior, this is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in the heart of Lake Forest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Wat

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-236-2709 License #01968039 Listed on: 07/08/2026

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Horne

reframe License #02037293

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Del Cerro Elementary School
  • Los Alisos Middle School
  • Mission Viejo High School

Utilities

  • Central Air

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Tax Tract Number 5531
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61902327
  • $21 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61902327
  • Year Built: 1965
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2152.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 577.14
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up
  • Bathroom Features: Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Water Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Oven
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Del Cerro
  • High School: Mission Viejo
  • Middle Or Junior School: Los Alisos
  • Elementary School #2: DELCER
  • High School2: MISVIE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1607

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Tract Number: 5531
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 21.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Sun Qian
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jill Daley-Burnett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Shelp
Matthew Shelp
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$275,000
-21.57%
Views
121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Parker Robert C
Bought by
Stockpile Property Ventures Llc
Seller's Agent
Jill Daley-Burnett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Shelp
Matthew Shelp
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$275,000
-21.57%
Views
121

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2019
Sold by
Smith Christina
Bought by
Parker Robert C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2012
Closed on
Oct 25, 2012
Sold by
Preeminent Investment Corporation
Bought by
Flaherty Brendan
Seller's Agent
Mary Jo Termeer
MARY JO TER MEER
Buyer's Agent
Jock Patterson
Harcourts Prime Properties
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Raidy Daniel L
Bought by
Preeminent Investment Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2004
Sold by
Raidy Donna L
Bought by
Raidy Daniel L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,000,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,000,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Orange County
Grant Deed $550,000 Equity Title Orange County
Grant Deed $450,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Trustee Deed $380,600 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $232,212 Construction
Previous Owner $325,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $507,500 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $72,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $412,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $342,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $292,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $91,012 Unknown
Previous Owner $49,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/07/2026 08/07/26 Sold $1,242,000 +3.6% $577 / Sq Ft
07/17/2026 07/17/26 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2026 07/08/26 For Sale $1,199,000 +19.9% $557 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $1,000,000 -10.7% $465 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $1,120,000 -3.4% $520 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $1,160,000 -3.3% $539 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $1,200,000 -4.0% $558 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 -2.0% $581 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $592 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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
2026 $7,807 $999,999 $832,392 $167,607
2025 $7,807 $765,550 $619,347 $146,203
2024 $7,665 $750,540 $607,203 $143,337
2023 $7,483 $735,824 $595,297 $140,527
2022 $7,348 $721,397 $583,625 $137,772
2021 $7,201 $707,252 $572,181 $135,071
2020 $7,136 $700,000 $566,313 $133,687
2019 $5,119 $496,756 $370,458 $126,298
2018 $5,023 $487,016 $363,194 $123,822
2017 $4,923 $477,467 $356,072 $121,395
2016 $4,842 $468,105 $349,090 $119,015
2015 $4,784 $461,074 $343,846 $117,228
2014 $4,680 $452,043 $337,111 $114,932
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC26148442

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 619-023-27

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