NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26482 Elmcrest Way Lake Forest, CA 92630

Estimated Value: $1,302,978 - $1,546,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,701 Sq Ft
$815/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2013

Last sale price $640,000 $376 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,285/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • 5-minute walk to Pittsford Park

About This Home

As of May 2013

Exquisite San Rita Ridge Single Story Home rarely on the market. This home has it all. Great location on a gently sloped cul de sac featuring a lot of over 10,,000sf of privacy. Very open lite and brite floorplan with vaulted ceilings upgraded with custom entry door, newer windows and sliding doors thruout, marble faced fireplace, stainless appliances, granite counters and custom backsplash. Large rear yard with Gazebo. Red tile roof.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Zakhar

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00823355 Listed on: 03/07/2013

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalie Locke

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00855547

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,104

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $80 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,701 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Cabana
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61345305

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,104

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$80 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name Other: San Rita Ridge (SRR)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61345305
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1701.00
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, High Ceilings
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 376.25
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Cabana, Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 80.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2390

Multi Family

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2013
Sold by
Koch Thomas H and Koch Hollis W
Bought by
Koch Thomas H and Koch Hollis W
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,385,995

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2013
Closed on
Mar 28, 2013
Sold by
Sterling Ruth Mary
Bought by
Koch Thomas H and Koch Hollis W
Seller's Agent
Jim Zakhar
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Natalie Locke
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$659,900
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2000
Sold by
Sterling Ruth M
Bought by
Sterling Ruth Mary and Ruth Mary Sterling Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Koch Thomas H -- None Available
Koch Thomas H $640,000 Fidelity National Title Oran
Sterling Ruth Mary -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Koch Thomas H $245,000
Previous Owner Sterling Ruth Mary $124,000
Previous Owner Sterling Ruth Mary $133,500
Previous Owner Sterling Ruth M $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2013 05/14/13 Sold $640,000 -3.0% $376 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2013 03/07/13 For Sale $659,900 -- $388 / 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 $5,104 $497,246 $153,517 $343,729
2023 $4,982 $487,497 $150,507 $336,990
2022 $4,892 $477,939 $147,556 $330,383
2021 $4,794 $468,568 $144,663 $323,905
2020 $4,750 $463,764 $143,180 $320,584
2019 $4,654 $454,671 $140,372 $314,299
2018 $4,566 $445,756 $137,619 $308,137
2017 $4,473 $437,016 $134,920 $302,096
2016 $4,398 $428,448 $132,275 $296,173
2015 $4,344 $422,013 $130,288 $291,725
2014 $4,249 $413,747 $127,736 $286,011
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC13038140

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 613-453-05