$500,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2017

26344 W Grove Cir Unit 65 Lake Forest, CA 92630

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,367 Sq Ft
$270/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$366 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Lake Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of December 2017

This home is situated in a perfect location within the lovely Crest community. Overlooking a lush greenbelt and plenty of room with tons of custom storage and 3 bedrooms! This beautiful Townhome is appointed with many upgrades including rich wood flooring, custom wrought iron flooring, newer upgraded kitchen cabinetry, Corian counters, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, dramatic pendant light fixtures in dining room and a master bathroom that is stunning! Conveniently attached spacious garage with even more storage. Enjoy this gorgeous area of picturesque Lake Forest and all that is offered in this amazing area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

shari moretti

O'Donnell Real Estate License #01407430 Listed on: 10/20/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Ming Chen

RE/MAX Premier Realty License #01160056

RE/MAX Premier Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $270 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,367 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 12100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93805334

Community Details

Overview

  • Crest Association

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,803

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$270 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Crest (CRT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93805334
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1367.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 365.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 270.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Crest
  • Phone: 00000000000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Middle School: Serrano
  • High School: El Toro
  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

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

Multi Family

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.24
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 12100

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2017
Closed on
Nov 3, 2017
Sold by
Maegreoger Natacha
Bought by
Chan Derek and Cheopng Wee Lang
Seller's Agent
shari moretti
O'Donnell Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ming Chen
RE/MAX Premier Realty
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$393,600
Outstanding Balance
$330,599
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$462,553

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2015
Sold by
Macgregor Natacha and Macgregor Matthews Natacha
Bought by
Macgregor Natacha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2013
Closed on
Oct 9, 2013
Sold by
Matthews Charles B
Bought by
Macgregor Matthews Natacha
Seller's Agent
Lisa Dunn
Laurel Real Estate Resources
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Stewart
True Vision Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2013
Closed on
Sep 10, 2013
Sold by
Tesfaye Sefanite
Bought by
Macgregor Matthews Natacha
Seller's Agent
Lisa Dunn
Laurel Real Estate Resources
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Stewart
True Vision Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2008
Sold by
Woodard Shirley A
Bought by
Tesfaye Sefanite

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,506
Interest Rate
5.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2002
Sold by
Woodard Shirley A
Bought by
Woodard Shirley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1995
Sold by
The Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp
Bought by
Woodard Shirley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,800
Interest Rate
8.32%
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
Grant Deed $500,000 Wfg Title Co Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $410,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $345,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Grant Deed $139,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $393,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $228,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,506 FHA
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $134,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $760,000 +52.0% $597 / Sq Ft
12/18/2017 12/18/17 Sold $500,000 0.0% $366 / Sq Ft
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $366 / Sq Ft
10/20/2017 10/20/17 For Sale $524,900 +28.0% $384 / Sq Ft
10/16/2013 10/16/13 Sold $410,000 -3.5% $300 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/17/2013 08/17/13 For Sale $425,000 -- $311 / 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 $5,803 $568,913 $453,437 $115,476
2024 $5,803 $557,758 $444,546 $113,212
2023 $5,665 $546,822 $435,829 $110,993
2022 $5,563 $536,100 $427,283 $108,817
2021 $5,451 $525,589 $418,905 $106,684
2020 $5,401 $520,200 $414,609 $105,591
2019 $5,292 $510,000 $406,479 $103,521
2018 $5,264 $500,000 $398,508 $101,492
2017 $4,483 $433,059 $326,892 $106,167
2016 $4,407 $424,568 $320,482 $104,086
2015 $4,353 $418,191 $315,668 $102,523
2014 $4,258 $410,000 $309,485 $100,515
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC17239068

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 938-053-34