$499,900
SOLD MAR 26, 2019

25212 Birch Grove Ln Unit 2 Lake Forest, CA 92630

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,022 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$489 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gunite Pool
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Rancho Canada Elementary School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of April 2024

Lower end unit with a premium, super quiet private location with a yard! Located in the very back of the Tierra Vista community, this property has privacy and quiet like no other. Newly renovated! Custom smooth coated walls and ceilings. New kitchen with custom white cabinets, quartz counters, stone backsplash, raised ceiling, recessed lighting and new stainless steel appliances. Breakfast counter with pendant lights. Extended dining area that will fit a full size table with a chandelier. Remodeled master bathroom with quartz counters, stone shower and floor, custom niche, recessed lighting and towel warmer. Newer HVAC. Walk-in closet in Master. New premium vinyl "wood" flooring throughout. Step out on the covered patio and enjoy the trees and open panoramic view! Yard has sprinkler system & lighting. Private front entry next to "front yard" greenbelt. Tiled Garage with a full driveway and direct access to the home. 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

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Co-Listed By

Ian Deak

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #02058731

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Polito

Redfin License #01922272

Redfin

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

Parking

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

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,022 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Pool

  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Rancho Canada Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • 160 Units
  • Tierra Vista HOA, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Serrano Highlands Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,763

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Tierra Vista (TV)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • 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: Copper Plumbing Full, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 489.14
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Slab
  • Pool Features: Association, Gunite
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: 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 Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • 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, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 255.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 45.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Tierra Vista HOA
  • 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: Close to Clubhouse, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 160
  • 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
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Drum Robert G and Drum Kristin
Bought by
Rk Drum Trust and Drum
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$748,720

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
6.77%
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%

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





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 $401,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $403,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $404,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $399,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $427,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,512 FHA
Previous Owner $328,833 FHA
Previous Owner $329,011 FHA
Previous Owner $163,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $15,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $90,000 Unknown
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

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 $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

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC19041753

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-946-55