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Sold for $2,398,000
  • Listed by: Pacific Sterling Realty • Linjiao Lu • Contact: 626-328-6877
    Bought with: Compass
    $2,398,000

    181 Buckeye, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    5beds
    3,861sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2023
    4,400 Square Feet Lot
    $2,396,900 Zestimate®
    $621/sqft
    $7,782 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,396,900

    $2.21M - $2.59M

    $7,782/mo

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    What's special

    SELLER MOTIVATED!!! STUNNING 5-BED / 5.5-BATH HOME IN EVERGREENS AT THE MEADOWS — LARGEST FLOOR PLAN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD and PREMIER LOCATION JUST STEPS TO THE CLUBHOUSE. The OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUT delivers a WARM, ELEGANT AMBIANCE with HIGH CEILINGS, DESIGNER LIGHTING, CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING, and an ENERGY-EFFICIENT SOLAR SYSTEM — TRULY MOVE-IN READY. CHEF’S KITCHEN showcases PROFESSIONAL-GRADE APPLIANCES, an OVERSIZED ISLAND finished with STRIKING “WATER-INK” VEINED STONE, and ABUNDANT STORAGE — PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. RECENT WHOLE-HOME WOOD FLOORING UPGRADE adds a seamless, LUXE feel throughout. Ideal for MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, the MAIN-LEVEL PRIVATE IN-LAW SUITE includes ITS OWN BEDROOM + LIVING ROOM for COMFORT and PRIVACY. Upstairs, the SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE offers a LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET and SPA-LIKE BATH with a LUXE WALK-IN SHOWER. Three ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHS plus an OPEN LOFT provide FLEXIBLE LIVING — perfect as a MEDIA ROOM, STUDY AREA, or SECOND FAMILY ROOM. Enjoy INDOOR-OUTDOOR CALIFORNIA LIVING with SLIDERS to a LOW-MAINTENANCE YARD and COVERED OUTDOOR LOUNGE. Community RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES include POOLS, SPAS, PLAYGROUNDS, PICNIC AREAS & MORE. Located with CONVENIENT ACCESS to SHOPPING, DINING, a 24-HOUR FITNESS CENTER, IRVINE SPECTRUM, MAJOR FREEWAYS, and JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT. THIS IS THE ONE!

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    Listed by:

    Linjiao Lu DRE #02071496 626-328-6877,

    Pacific Sterling Realty,

    Kelly Qiu DRE #02226450,

    Pacific Sterling Realty

    Bought with:

    Grace Gui, DRE #02052024

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25239001MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Bedroom
    • Features: Multi-Level Bedroom
    Family room
    • Features: Separate Family Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Walk-In Pantry
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Pantry
    • Features: Walk-In Pantry
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Open Floorplan, Pantry, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,861 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: Front door
    • Pool features: Association
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Association
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 4,400 Square Feet
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 61222940
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2023
    Details
    • Builder name: Toll Brothers

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
    Green energy
    • Energy generation: Solar

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
    • HOA fee: $290 monthly
    • HOA name: The Medows Community Owners
    • HOA phone: 888-882-0588
    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $621/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,103,536
    • Annual tax amount: $21,892
    • Date on market: 10/13/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 85 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2025Sold$2,398,000-6%$621/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25239001 Report a problem
    12/16/2025Pending sale$2,550,000$660/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25239001 Report a problem
    10/31/2025Price change$2,550,000-1.8%$660/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25239001 Report a problem
    10/14/2025Listed for sale$2,598,000+26%$673/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25239001 Report a problem
    9/13/2025Listing removed$8,000$2/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25177074 Report a problem
    8/16/2025Listed for rent$8,000$2/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25177074 Report a problem
    8/15/2025Listing removed$8,000$2/sqft
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    7/27/2025Price change$8,000-2.4%$2/sqft
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    7/16/2025Listed for rent$8,200+26.2%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/14/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/20/2023Price change$6,500-7.1%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/18/2023Price change$7,000-2.8%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/6/2023Price change$7,200-4%$2/sqft
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    10/2/2023Listed for rent$7,500$2/sqft
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    9/29/2023Sold$2,062,500$534/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,892 +1.1%$2,103,536 +2%
    2024$21,645 +929.1%$2,062,291 +938.5%
    2023$2,103 +1.8%$198,581 +2%
    2022$2,066 $194,688
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92630

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