$1,388,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2018

25 Sycamore Canyon Dr Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,403 Sq Ft
8,395 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$408 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Tijeras Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of July 2025

Stunning 5 bedroom 4 bath home located in the prestigious golf course community of Dove Canyon.
This home is perfect for entertaining with its ideal floor plan, secluded resort-style backyard, and theater with 110” screen, stadium seating and surround sound. The main floor features a gourmet kitchen with center island and granite counters that opens to a spacious family room with a fireplace, built-in’s and a large main floor bedroom with private bath. The second floor boasts a luxurious master suite, 3 additional bedrooms and the home theater. The beautiful master bedroom includes his and her closets, a spa-like bath with separate tub and shower and his/her vanities. Enjoy spending time with the family, hosting parties or just relaxing in this private lush backyard which includes a pool, spa, waterfalls, fountain, fireplace, bar with BBQ and outdoor kitchen in addition to a raised bed vegetable garden. Other upgrades include custom front door and banister, wainscoting, water softener, custom lighting, upgraded baseboards, crown molding and shutters throughout. Amenities in this 24-hour guard gated community include Jr. Olympic size pool, 4 lighted tennis courts, playground, picnic areas, basketball courts, access to miles of hiking and biking trails, optional golf and social memberships to the Dove Canyon Country Club with an 18-hole Jack Nicholas signature golf course and a full calendar of events. This home is truly a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherri Lex

EHM Real Estate, Inc. License #01096502 Listed on: 02/07/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Gia Busch

Anvil Real Estate License #01908323

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1997 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,395 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $285 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Interior Block Wall

Interior Spaces

  • 3,403 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Tijeras Creek Elementary School
  • Las Flores Middle School
  • Tesoro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Softener

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 14967
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79002123

Community Details

Overview

  • Dove Canyon/Seabreeze Management Association, Phone Number (949) 855-1800
  • Foothills

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • 24-Hour Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,682

Year Built

Built in 1997 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$285 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Southridge Estates (DCSE)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 79002123
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3403.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Wainscoting, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Outside, Gas, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 407.88
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Home Theatre, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Community, Association, Private
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Private, In Ground, Waterfall, Salt Water, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Paved, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Softener
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Dues Paid Monthly, Guard, Security
  • Association Fee: 285.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Dove Canyon/Seabreeze Management
  • Phone: 949-855-1800
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Golf, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Tijeras Creek
  • Middle School: Las Flores
  • High School: Tesoro
  • Elementary School: Tijeras Creek
  • High School: Tesoro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Las Flores
  • Elementary School #2: TIJCRE
  • High School2: TESERO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8395.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.43
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 14967

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Catherwood Family Trust and Catherwood John T
Bought by
Waxenberg Jake and Waxenberg Courtney
Seller's Agent
Sherri Lex
EHM Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Minhas
Compass
List Price
$2,198,000
Sold Price
$2,187,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,500
-0.48%
Views
52

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
$1,750,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,748,525
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$443,121

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2018
Closed on
Feb 14, 2018
Sold by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A
Bought by
Catherwood John T and Catherwood Elizabeth K
Seller's Agent
Sherri Lex
EHM Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Gia Busch
Anvil Real Estate
List Price
$1,388,000
Sold Price
$1,388,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$1,110,400
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2009
Sold by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2009
Sold by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2009
Sold by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2005
Sold by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2001
Sold by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2000
Sold by
Greg Labate and Greg Sophia
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1996
Sold by
Rielly Southridge Estates
Bought by
Labate Greg S and Labate Sophia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$314,350
Interest Rate
7.74%
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 $2,187,500 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $1,388,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Union Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Southwestern Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $393,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,059,559 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,110,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $455,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $200,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $477,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $480,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $370,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $367,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $367,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $370,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $375,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $314,350 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $2,187,500 -0.5% $640 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $2,198,000 +0.5% $643 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Off Market $2,187,500 -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $2,198,000 +58.4% $643 / Sq Ft
03/27/2018 03/27/18 Sold $1,388,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2018 02/07/18 For Sale $1,388,000 -- $408 / 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 $15,682 $1,548,338 $1,015,541 $532,797
2023 $15,350 $1,517,979 $995,629 $522,350
2022 $15,057 $1,488,215 $976,107 $512,108
2021 $14,767 $1,459,035 $956,968 $502,067
2020 $14,620 $1,444,075 $947,156 $496,919
2019 $14,332 $1,415,760 $928,584 $487,176
2018 $6,197 $617,830 $147,327 $470,503
2017 $6,075 $605,716 $144,438 $461,278
2016 $5,957 $593,840 $141,606 $452,234
2015 $5,866 $584,920 $139,478 $445,442
2014 $5,752 $573,463 $136,746 $436,717
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC18028805

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 790-021-23