NOT LISTED FOR SALE

25164 Birch Grove Ln Unit 4 Lake Forest, CA 92630

Estimated Value: $707,000 - $829,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 23, 2018

Last sale price $487,500 $442 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,759/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gunite Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Rancho Canada Elementary School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of October 2018

Fantastic upper end unit with a spectacular, premium, private, VIEW location. Located in the very back corner of the Tierra Vista community, this property has privacy like no other. Completely remodeled! Recently renovated kitchen with custom white cabinets, quartz counters, track lighting and newer stainless steel appliances. Remodeled bathrooms. Custom window coverings. Scraped and textured ceiling with crown molding throughout. Custom added electric fireplace in living room. Wired for surround sound and wiring for TV. Newer vinyl double paned windows and sliders. Newer HVAC (2016). Closet organization systems in all closets and utility cupboards. Walk-in closet in Master. Step out on the deck and enjoy the tree and city light view! Private front entry next to "front yard" greenbelt. Garage with direct access. Inside laundry room. Close walk to the community pool and spa. Short drive to Irvine business district and Irvine Spectrum with entertainment, dining and shopping. Lake Forest amenities: Parks, New sport park facility, nature trails and biking.
Move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronald Deak

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00864331 Listed on: 09/11/2018

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Co-Listed By

Ian Deak

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #02058731

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Dalby

Primary Capital License #00949053

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,620

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southwest Facing Home

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Track Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Home Security

Pool

  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Schools

  • Rancho Canada Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 11907
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93994645

Community Details

Overview

  • 168 Units
  • Tiera Vista Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Serrano Highlands Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,620

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 9493386260
  • Other Phone Ext: 386260
  • Other Phone Number: 9493386260
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Tierra Vista (TV)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93994645
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1104.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Copper Plumbing Full, Open Floorplan, Track Lighting, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Electric
  • Levels: One, Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 441.58
  • Room Type: Entry, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Gunite
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Serrano Highlands
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Recreation Room
  • Association Fee: 255.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 45.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Tiera Vista
  • Phone: 949-716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 714-285-2626
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Rancho Canada
  • Middle School: Serrano
  • High School: El Toro
  • Elementary School: Rancho Canada
  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano
  • Elementary School #2: RANCAN
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Greenbelt

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 168
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.22
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 11907

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2019
Sold by
Liu Chih Heng
Bought by
Liu Chih Heng and Wu Mon S
Current Estimated Value
$749,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,410
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$450,467

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Wu Mon S
Bought by
Liu Chih Heng

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,410
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$450,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2018
Closed on
Sep 27, 2018
Sold by
Moffat Susan
Bought by
Liu Chih Heng
Seller's Agent
Ronald Deak
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Jill Dalby
Primary Capital
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$487,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-2.48%

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
$337,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2001
Sold by
Moffat George
Bought by
Moffat Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,800
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1999
Sold by
Moffat Avril M
Bought by
Moffat George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,011
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1999
Sold by
Decurtins Ronald J and Decurtins Char J
Bought by
Moffat Susan and Moffat George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,011
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1998
Sold by
Decurtins Ronald J and Decurtins Char J
Bought by
Decurtins Ronald J and Decurtins Char J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Liu Chih Heng -- Accommodation
Liu Chih Heng -- Fidelity Natl Ttl Orange Cnt
Liu Chih Heng $487,500 Oragne Coast Title Co
Moffat Susan -- South Coast Title Company
Moffat George -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Moffat Susan $157,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Decurtins Ronald J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Liu Chih Heng $340,000
Closed Liu Chih Heng $337,500
Previous Owner Moffat Susan $158,800
Previous Owner Moffat Susan $153,011
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Sold $487,500 -2.5% $442 / Sq Ft
09/11/2018 09/11/18 For Sale $499,900 -- $453 / 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 $5,620 $543,813 $446,708 $97,105
2024 $5,620 $533,150 $437,949 $95,201
2023 $5,488 $522,697 $429,362 $93,335
2022 $5,390 $512,449 $420,944 $91,505
2021 $5,283 $502,401 $412,690 $89,711
2020 $5,236 $497,250 $408,458 $88,792
2019 $5,131 $487,500 $400,449 $87,051
2018 $2,160 $212,744 $111,688 $101,056
2017 $2,116 $208,573 $109,498 $99,075
2016 $2,080 $204,484 $107,351 $97,133
2015 $2,053 $201,413 $105,739 $95,674
2014 $2,008 $197,468 $103,668 $93,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC18223012

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-946-45