$1,536,000
SOLD SEP 18, 2024

26411 Elmcrest Way Lake Forest, CA 92630

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,509 Sq Ft
10,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$612 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Lake Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Pittsford Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 26411 Elmcrest Way, a charming and meticulously maintained home located in the heart of Lake Forest. This incredible opportunity to purchase a beautiful home is nestled in the desirable San Rita Ridge neighborhood. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers comfort, style, and a prime location for your family.

As you approach the home, you’ll be greeted by its beautiful curb appeal, enhanced by mature landscaping and a welcoming front porch. Step inside to find an open and airy floor plan filled with natural light. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxing and entertaining.

The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, and a breakfast nook for casual dining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a formal dining area, perfect for hosting family dinners and celebrations.

The master suite is a private retreat, offering a serene space over looking the beautiful backyard and an en-suite bathroom featuring dual vanities and a soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms are generously sized and share a well-appointed bathroom. The traditional layout provides both functionality and flow.

The backyard is an entertainer’s paradise, complete with a sparkling pool, spa, and a spacious patio area ideal for outdoor dining and gatherings. The low-maintenance landscaping ensures you can spend more time enjoying the outdoors.

Recent updates include a new HVAC system installed in 2018, new windows replaced in 2021, an owned solar system and new roof as part of the solar project in 2021, and re-piping completed in 2022.

Additional features include a three-car garage, central air conditioning, and a convenient laundry room. This home is situated in a friendly neighborhood with walking distance to Lake Forest Elementary school and Pittsford Park, toll road shopping centers, and dining options.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make 26411 Elmcrest Way your new home. Schedule a showing today and experience the best of Lake Forest living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maritza Bernard

Compass Brokerage Phone: 646-226-9174 License #02111632 Listed on: 06/28/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Annie Clougherty

Compass Brokerage Phone: 646-226-9174 License #01716801

Last Buyer's Agent

Changqing Xiong

Pacific Sterling Realty License #01943369

Pacific Sterling Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,420

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $108 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Planned Development

Interior Spaces

  • 2,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sunken Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Pool
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Lake Forest Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 138
  • Tax Tract Number 11234
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61345201
  • $59 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Santa Rita Ridge Association, Phone Number (855) 253-0153
  • Powerstone HOA
  • San Rita Ridge Subdivision
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,420

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$108 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: San Rita Ridge (SRR)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61345201
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2509.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Sunken Living Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 612.20
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Dual
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Call for Rules
  • Association Fee: 108.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Santa Rita Ridge
  • Phone: 855-253-0153
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Powerstone

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Lake Forest
  • Middle School: Serrano
  • High School: El Toro
  • Elementary School: Lake Forest
  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano
  • Elementary School #2: LAKFOR
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2388

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10400.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.23
  • Tax Lot: 138
  • Tax Tract Number: 11234
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 59.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Li Qichao and Xu Yanhua
Bought by
Youn James Daesok and Kim Jasmine
Seller's Agent
Changqing Xiong
Pacific Sterling Realty
Buyer's Agent
Changqing Xiong
Pacific Sterling Realty
List Price
$1,960,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-5.61%
Views
159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,098,905
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$772,534

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2024
Closed on
Sep 12, 2024
Sold by
Xiong Changqing
Bought by
Yu Xiuyi
Seller's Agent
Maritza Bernard
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Changqing Xiong
Pacific Sterling Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,536,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-6.91%
Views
82

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.48%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2024
Closed on
Sep 5, 2024
Sold by
Blankenship Living Trust and Plush James R
Bought by
Li Qichao and Xu Yanhua
Seller's Agent
Maritza Bernard
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Changqing Xiong
Pacific Sterling Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,536,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-6.91%
Views
82

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2001
Sold by
Blankenship Donald L and Blankenship Jan
Bought by
Blankenship Donald L and Blankenship Jan

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
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
Blankenship Donald L and Blankenship Jan
Bought by
Blankenship Donald L and Blankenship Jan

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
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1996
Sold by
Blankenship Donald L and Blankenship Jan
Bought by
Blankenship Donald L and Blankenship Jan
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 $1,850,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,536,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $235,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $66,530 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $1,850,000 -2.1% $737 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $1,890,000 -1.6% $753 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $1,920,000 -2.0% $765 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $1,960,000 +27.6% $781 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Sold $1,536,000 -4.0% $612 / Sq Ft
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Price Changed $1,599,999 -2.3% $638 / Sq Ft
08/10/2024 08/10/24 Price Changed $1,638,000 -0.7% $653 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 For Sale $1,650,000 +7.4% $658 / Sq Ft
07/06/2024 07/06/24 Off Market $1,536,000 -- --
07/04/2024 07/04/24 For Sale $1,650,000 +7.4% $658 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Off Market $1,536,000 -- --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $658 / 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 $4,420 $431,169 $138,642 $292,527
2023 $4,315 $422,715 $135,923 $286,792
2022 $4,237 $414,427 $133,258 $281,169
2021 $4,151 $406,301 $130,645 $275,656
2020 $4,113 $402,135 $129,305 $272,830
2019 $4,030 $394,250 $126,769 $267,481
2018 $3,954 $386,520 $124,283 $262,237
2017 $3,873 $378,942 $121,846 $257,096
2016 $3,808 $371,512 $119,457 $252,055
2015 $3,761 $365,932 $117,663 $248,269
2014 $3,678 $358,764 $115,358 $243,406
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24131554

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 613-452-01