$1,570,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,644 Sq Ft
5,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$955 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Clubhouse
  • Venado Middle School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 3531 Almond Street—an inviting single-level true 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home set on a beautifully landscaped rare oversized corner lot in Irvine’s beloved College Park neighborhood. With no interior steps, tasteful upgrades throughout, and a layout that flows with ease, this home offers the ideal combination of function, comfort, and charm.
Enter through the private gated front courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery, and step into the formal living room where vaulted ceilings, tile inlay flooring, a cozy fireplace, and recessed lighting immediately create a welcoming atmosphere. Continue forward into the formal dining area, also with vaulted ceilings and filled with natural light—perfect for entertaining or special occasion meals.
Just beyond is the kitchen and a cozy lounge retreat set toward the back of the home, where vaulted ceilings amplify the open and airy ambiance. The kitchen is well-appointed with white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and a large pantry cabinet—making it as functional as it is timeless.
Heading back through the formal areas, a hallway leads you to the bedroom wing. The primary suite features dual closets, a spacious layout, and a private en-suite bath with a standing shower. Three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or home office needs—all finished with wood-style luxury vinyl plank flooring for durability and style. The secondary bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with stacked shower tile, a wide shampoo niche, and tile flooring.
Additional important features include house has been fully repiped with PEX plumbing, new roof in 2019, oversized A/C unit, dual-pane windows and sliders, crown molding throughout, a 2-car garage with two 220V EV chargers, and generous storage space.
Outside, enjoy the serenity and versatility of your wraparound backyard and private jacuzzi. A meticulously landscaped space with vibrant greenery and ample room for relaxing, playing, or entertaining.
College Park residents enjoy access to three community pools and a clubhouse. The home is located near parks, including College Park and Walnut Trail, and is just minutes from shopping, dining, and freeways. Zoned for top-rated Irvine Unified schools—including College Park Elementary, Venado Middle School, and Irvine High. Low HOA and Taxes.
This home offers a rare blend of thoughtful upgrades, seamless layout, and a true sense of home—don’t miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Castaneda

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Brokerage Phone: 949-290-2882 License #01357971 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Wu

Pinnacle Real Estate Group License #02094855

Pinnacle Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $60 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,644 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • College Park Elementary School
  • Venado Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 50
  • Tax Tract Number 7098
  • Assessor Parcel Number 44922609
  • $226 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • College Park Walnut Village Homeowners Association, Phone Number (949) 403-7105
  • Keystone HOA
  • College Park Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,520

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$60 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park (CP)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 44922609
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1644.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 954.99
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Spa Features: Private, Association, Community, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Slate
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Double Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 60.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: College Park Walnut Village Homeowners Association
  • Phone: 9494037105
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Keystone

Schools

  • School District: Irvine Unified
  • Elementary School: College Park
  • Middle School: Venado
  • Elementary School: College Park
  • Middle Or Junior School: Venado
  • Elementary School #2: COLPAR

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1263

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 50
  • Tax Tract Number: 7098
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 225.96

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2021
Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Zhou Zhen
Bought by
Salce Ricardo
Seller's Agent
Susan Vega
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Susan Vega
Realty One Group West
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Original Mortgage
$937,000
Outstanding Balance
$863,336
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$715,498

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2021
Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Vandriel Anastasia and Vandriel Van Driel
Bought by
Salce Ricardo and Penn Rumany
Seller's Agent
Susan Vega
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Susan Vega
Realty One Group West
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$937,000
Outstanding Balance
$863,336
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$715,498

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2019
Sold by
Driel Jason H Van
Bought by
Vandriel Jason Van and Vandriel Anastasia Van

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Petrush Tracy D Van Driel
Bought by
Driel Jason H Van

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2009
Sold by
Vandriel Jason H and Vandriel Van Driel
Bought by
Vandriel Jason H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2000
Sold by
Whitmer Thomas W
Bought by
Vandriel Jason H and Vandriel Tracy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
8.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1999
Sold by
Whitmer Thomas W and Whitmer Barbara
Bought by
Whitmer Thomas and Whitmer Barbara
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,050,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Individual Deed $320,000 Guardian Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $937,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $288,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $264,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $252,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $1,570,000 -1.8% $955 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $1,598,000 0.0% $972 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $1,598,000 +52.2% $972 / Sq Ft
12/01/2021 12/01/21 Sold $1,050,000 +5.2% $639 / Sq Ft
11/02/2021 11/02/21 For Sale $998,000 -- $607 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Pending -- -- --
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 $11,520 $1,114,268 $976,744 $137,524
2024 $11,520 $1,092,420 $957,592 $134,828
2023 $11,151 $1,071,000 $938,815 $132,185
2022 $11,015 $1,050,000 $920,406 $129,594
2021 $4,790 $454,372 $321,405 $132,967
2020 $4,763 $449,713 $318,109 $131,604
2019 $4,656 $440,896 $311,872 $129,024
2018 $4,572 $432,251 $305,756 $126,495
2017 $4,476 $423,776 $299,761 $124,015
2016 $4,279 $415,467 $293,883 $121,584
2015 $4,215 $409,227 $289,469 $119,758
2014 $4,133 $401,211 $283,798 $117,413
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25120088

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 449-226-09