22896 Willard Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630
OFF MARKET

22896 Willard Ave
Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,560 sqft

$1,188,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,102/mo*
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$1,188,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,102/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Don't Miss this beautifully upgraged 4 Bed/2 Bath Single Story Lake Forest Home. Ideally located on a large 6970 sq ft lot, the home greets you with a lit FlagStone walkway/entry and has amazing curb appeal. Step inside to gorgeous dark wood floors that flow through the entire home. Spacious Family room is accented with a cozy fireplace. Upgraded kitchen boasts New cabinetry with glass accent doors, Granite Countertops, Double Oven and Stainless appliances. Attached Dining room has custom wainscoting,new fixtures and french doors that lead to the private side patio area with a wood Pergola. Master Suite is light and bright with private access to backyard. Master Bath has Granite topped vanity, tile flooring and new fixtures. Secondary Bedrooms are spacious with mirrored wardrobes. 4th Bedroom currently has been converted to office and can easily convert back. Back Yard has patio and professional landscaping...A yard this size is hard to find. Garage offers additional storage with built in cabinetry and pull down attic access. Enjoy Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club with 3 pools... north pool, beach and swim lagoon. Additional activities include five tennis courts, pickle ball, Basketball, sand volleyball, lake view lounge, two pool tables and shuffleboard. Fitness Center provides treadmills, ellipticals, Pro Recumbant bike, a Hoist multi unit system with new bench, Smith machine and dumbbells. Centrally located near shopping and local restaurants. Hurry this one won't last!
22896 Willard Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,560 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $960,000 on Feb 24, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,188,900, with a rent estimate of $4,697/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Pool
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 22896 Willard Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Master Bath, Office
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatioPorch
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7148 sqft

Building

Fitness & Sports
Basketball CourtTennis Court
Community rooms
Fitness Center

Price History for 22896 Willard Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/24/2023$960,000Sold
N/A
01/26/2023$995,000ContingentCRMLS #OC23003982
01/10/2023$995,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC23003982
01/19/2017$658,500Sold
N/A
12/18/2016$669,000PendingAgent Provided
12/13/2016$669,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/05/2015$625,000Sold
N/A
05/02/2015$619,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/18/2012$475,000Sold
N/A
06/23/2012$474,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/01/2005$620,000Sold
N/A
08/03/2001$300,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lake Forest

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.23M
$68.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
Price per sq ft
$636
$0MoM
Available listings
293
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,522
Assessment$998,784
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Lake Forest

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  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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    "Terrible drivers, oh my goodness. Accidents happen EVERY DAY in the double digits in Lake Forest. El Toro has terrible traffic as well as Bake, Trabuco, Jeronimo, etc… it is really crammed now. What was good in 2013 is now Mini-LA in 2025. I should have left 5 years ago"
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    "Brad kids live in the area and I’m moving here from Lake House soon it’s beautiful and the days have been lovely this month"
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    "As a resident for over 5 years, I think Lake Forest is highly underrated. There are few places in OC where you can find affordable single-family houses with big lot. Besides, it has good schools, low crime, friendly neighborhoods and a lot of trees! I can't believe people haven't found out they could get better houses for the money here than nearby expensive cities."
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    "Smooth and easy for drivers , these City isn’t packed or crowded in the morning or night. No problems with fellow drivers, always a good feeling."
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  • Daniel D.
    "very close to the toll roads, otherwise it's kind of a slog to get to the freeway. It takes roughly 25m minutes to get to Irvine."
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    "Overall, a nice area to raise children. Slow paced type of lifestyle with very good schools and Saddleback church is a big draw. "
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    "Love our events at our homeowners association. Our neighbors are so friendly. Nice mix of ages in the community. "
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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 4 years now. There are shops and restaurants and lots of other amenities within a 10 block radius. Neighbors are friendly enough without being nosey. The worst thing about the lakeside community is the geese during mating season, so if that’s the only thing that can be found to complain about then you know it’s a peaceful place to live."
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