$490,000
SOLD FEB 15, 2019

25242 Birch Grove Ln Unit 1 Lake Forest, CA 92630

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

Recently Sold

$479 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

188 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Clubhouse
  • Rancho Canada Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2023

BRAND NEW, TURN-KEY REMODEL WITH DESIGNER CUSTOM FEATURES. You’ll love this charming, upgraded and newly remodeled one story condominium in the desirable Tierra Vista community situated in the highly sought-after Serrano Highlands Area. This coveted ground level end unit features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a one car garage with direct access, and will give you 1,031 square feet of generous space to move about. Additional highlights include: Newly remodeled interior. New kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and executive chef extra deep stainless steel sink. New bathrooms with custom vanity cabinets, quartz counter tops, double flush toilets, and stone bathtub walls with custom glass shower doors. All new flooring, French doors, designer’s pallet paint, six panel doors throughout, and dimmable recessed lights. Interior washer/dryer hook-ups, master bedroom walk-in closet, mirrored closet doors, central air conditioning, and open rear patio with private backyard. Enjoy the south facing patio and the tranquil sounds of nature. Close to community pool and spa. From here, the Irvine Spectrum businesses, entertainment and dining venues are near-by. A short stroll to shopping and eateries, as well as close to parks, hiking, and biking trails. This home has it all, from its open rear patio, to its numerous upgrades, to its location. Hurry and call this place home, today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon Realty License #01014273 Listed on: 07/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Yu

First Team Real Estate License #01492674

First Team Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,705

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Mixed Roof Materials
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,022 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Rancho Canada Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 11907
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93994660

Community Details

Overview

  • 168 Units
  • Tierra Vista Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Serrano Highlands Association, Phone Number (714) 285-2626
  • Built by Tierra Vista
  • Plan 9

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • 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

$6,705

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled

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: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93994660
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1022.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Porch
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 479.45
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Quartz Counters, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Builder Name: Tierra Vista
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Clay, Mixed
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, 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), Clubhouse, Recreation Room
  • Association Fee: 255.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 45.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Tierra Vista
  • Phone: 949-716-3998
  • Association Phone #2: 714-285-2626
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights

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: Yard

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

Listed on
Jul 31, 2023
Closed on
Aug 16, 2023
Sold by
Tran-Lam Family Trust and Judy S Lee Revocable Trust
Bought by
Orit Heilbrunn Living Trust and Heilbrunn
Seller's Agent
Alexander Yu
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mickey Tameifuna
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
List Price
$620,000
Sold Price
$636,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.58%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$710,291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,291
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Lam Tiffany Jadine
Bought by
Tran-Lam Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2018
Closed on
Jan 29, 2019
Sold by
Ashour Fred Farid and Ashour Khatere
Bought by
Lam Tiffany Jadine and Lee Judy S
Seller's Agent
Mark Gordon
Mark Gordon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Yu
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$528,888
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,888
-7.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2007
Sold by
Ashour Fred Farid and Ashour Khatere
Bought by
Ashour Fred Farid and Ashour Khatere

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,200
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2005
Sold by
Ashour Fred and Ashour Khatere
Bought by
Ashour Fred Farid and Ashour Khatere

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2004
Sold by
Campbell Marianne
Bought by
Ashour Fred and Ashour Khatereh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2001
Sold by
Campbell Robert Lindsay
Bought by
Campbell Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,100
Interest Rate
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Beckman Sharon A
Bought by
Campbell Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,100
Interest Rate
7.26%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $636,000 Western Resources Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $490,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $375,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $210,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $388,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $93,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $60,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2024 01/16/24 Rented $3,450 0.0% --
11/06/2023 11/06/23 For Rent $3,450 0.0% --
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Sold $636,000 0.0% $622 / Sq Ft
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Off Market $636,000 -- --
08/05/2023 08/05/23 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 For Sale $620,000 +26.5% $607 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $479 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Price Changed $499,900 -2.9% $489 / Sq Ft
07/24/2018 07/24/18 Price Changed $514,888 -2.6% $504 / Sq Ft
07/12/2018 07/12/18 For Sale $528,888 -- $518 / 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 $6,705 $636,000 $538,222 $97,778
2023 $5,445 $525,377 $433,173 $92,204
2022 $5,346 $515,076 $424,679 $90,397
2021 $5,239 $504,977 $416,352 $88,625
2020 $5,191 $499,800 $412,083 $87,717
2019 $5,026 $477,953 $375,117 $102,836
2018 $4,933 $468,582 $367,762 $100,820
2017 $4,401 $418,000 $332,371 $85,629
2016 $3,790 $359,000 $273,371 $85,629
2015 $3,801 $359,000 $273,371 $85,629
2014 $3,227 $305,500 $219,871 $85,629
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP18168530

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-946-60