$758,000
SOLD APR 26, 2024

25212 Birch Grove Ln Unit 2 Lake Forest, CA 92630

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,022 Sq Ft
$393/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$742 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Stables
  • Panoramic View
  • Rancho Canada Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2024

Experience the best in Lake Forest living! This charming lower-corner unit boasts a supremely tranquil and serene yard facing gorgeous views. This tastefully remodeled single level home includes two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and won’t last long! The open concept living area glows with natural light pouring in from the sizable sliding glass door leading outside to a spacious backyard. Look forward to spending time on the spacious back patio with low maintenance professionally installed turf; perfect for family dinners, enjoying your morning coffee, or just relaxing while taking in the sunset skies. A tiled garage with a full driveway offers direct access to the home and interior full size laundry room. The kitchen is adorned with custom white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stone backsplash and new stainless-steel appliances. The space is illuminated with both recessed and pendant lighting over the breakfast counter and dining room. The primary suite includes a ceiling fan, spacious walk-in closet and a sliding door with access to your private backyard oasis. Your primary bathroom has been transformed with quartz countertops, custom stone shower, storage niche and the luxury of a towel warmer! Everything to encourage you to enjoy your time getting ready in the mornings or winding down in the evenings. A second bedroom is perfect for guests, an office, or workout room, the choice is yours. This community features a pool and spa a short walk from your front door. Low HOA dues, taxes & no Mello-Roos. Minutes to Irvine Spectrum's shops, dining and businesses as well as just a stroll down the street to public transportation, grocery shopping, eateries, parks and hiking trails. Whatever's your pleasure, you will find it here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devin T Doherty

eXp Realty of California Inc Brokerage Phone: 949-629-4400 License #01323878 Listed on: 04/06/2024

eXp Realty of California Inc

Co-Listed By

Reagan Doherty

eXp Realty of California Inc Brokerage Phone: 949-629-4400 License #02204141

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor DeMaio

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01906731

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Common Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,022 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Rancho Canada Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 11907
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93994655

Community Details

Overview

  • 166 Units
  • Tierra Vista Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626
  • Trust Of So Cal Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626
  • Community Lake
  • Foothills
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,763

Year Built

Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$393 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93994655
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1022.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Main door
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 741.68
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Permanent, Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: Association, Fenced, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Common Roof, Flat
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Serrano Highlands
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 340.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 160.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Tierra Vista
  • Phone: 714-285-2626
  • Association Phone #2: 714-285-2626
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Lake, Horse Trails, Park, Stable(s), Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Trust of So Cal
  • Association Management 2: Trust of So Cal

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: Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Lawn, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Latitude Manual: 33.65256900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 166
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 11907

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Drum Robert G and Drum Kristin
Bought by
Rk Drum Trust and Drum
Current Estimated Value
$748,579

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Marotta Louis D and Marotta Rina
Bought by
Drum Robert G and Drum Kristin R
Seller's Agent
Ronald Deak
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Polito
Redfin
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$499,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$399,920
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2017
Sold by
Lusk Janie Kay
Bought by
Marotta Louis D and Marotta Rina
Seller's Agent
Jill Daley-Burnett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Jill Daley-Burnett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Green Leonard and Green Francine Louise
Bought by
Lusk Janie Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,011
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2003
Sold by
Green Leonard and Green Francine Louise
Bought by
Green Leonard and Green Francine Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2001
Sold by
Green Leonard and Green Francine Louise
Bought by
Green Leonard and Green Francine Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2001
Sold by
Green Leonard
Bought by
Green Leonard and Lunetta Francine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1999
Sold by
Robert Good
Bought by
Ba Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1995
Sold by
Albert Mitchell J
Bought by
Good Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $500,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Socal
Grant Deed $450,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $335,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Counties Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Counties Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Trustee Deed $128,062 First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $118,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $399,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $427,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $329,011 FHA
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $112,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Sold $758,000 0.0% $742 / Sq Ft
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Price Changed $758,000 +10.0% $742 / Sq Ft
04/07/2024 04/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2024 04/06/24 For Sale $688,888 +37.8% $674 / Sq Ft
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Sold $499,900 0.0% $489 / Sq Ft
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $499,900 +8.7% $489 / Sq Ft
03/28/2017 03/28/17 Sold $460,000 -1.1% $450 / Sq Ft
02/10/2017 02/10/17 Price Changed $465,000 -3.1% $455 / Sq Ft
02/01/2017 02/01/17 For Sale $480,000 -- $470 / 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 $5,763 $773,160 $666,759 $106,401
2024 $5,763 $546,711 $452,663 $94,048
2023 $5,628 $535,992 $443,788 $92,204
2022 $5,528 $525,483 $435,086 $90,397
2021 $5,418 $515,180 $426,555 $88,625
2020 $5,370 $509,898 $422,181 $87,717
2019 $4,930 $468,180 $389,065 $79,115
2018 $4,838 $459,000 $381,436 $77,564
2017 $3,837 $371,706 $271,256 $100,450
2016 $3,772 $364,418 $265,937 $98,481
2015 $3,725 $358,945 $261,943 $97,002
2014 $3,222 $311,962 $221,429 $90,533
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24058013

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-946-55