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44 Water Lily sold on October 17, 2025 for $2,500,000, 1.6% below the $2,540,000 asking price after 116 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

44 Water Lily, Coto de Caza, CA 92679

  • 4 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,141 sq ft
  • 7,810 sq ft lot
  • Built 1999
$2,500,000

MLS# LG25218935

Subdivision Southern Hills Encore

The home

About 44 Water Lily

Stunning Coto de Caza estate on a single-loaded cul-de-sac, showcasing timeless design and modern upgrades. A dramatic foyer with cathedral ceilings and wrought-iron staircase sets the tone. Formal living and dining rooms open to the outdoors, while the remodeled kitchen features quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, dual ovens, stainless appliances, and a large island. The family room boasts a fireplace and custom built-ins. A main-floor guest suite adds flexibility. Upstairs offers a spacious loft, built-in desk area, and secondary bedrooms with en-suite baths. The luxurious primary suite includes a fireplace, private balcony, and spa-inspired bath. The backyard retreat backs to open wilderness with a California room, fireplace, pool, and spa. Three-car garage, owned solar, and EV charging complete this move-in-ready home. Community amenities include golf, tennis, pools, parks, equestrian trails, and 24-hour guard-gated security.

Property details for 44 Water Lily

This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Southern Hills Encore neighborhood of Coto de Caza in Orange County. It offers 4,141 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1999. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 755-091-14. Highlights include canyon and hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 7,810-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$2,500,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
4,141 sqft
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
7,810 SqFt
Year Built
1999
MLS® Number
LG25218935
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$353 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Appraiser

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG25218935
Year Built
1999
Living Area (sq ft)
4,141
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,810
Lot Size (acres)
0.1793
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Trees Woods
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$353
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Coto de Caza HOA
Parcel Number
75509114
On Market Date
2025-09-16
Listing Terms
Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Zoned
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean, Spanish
Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Roof
Spanish Tile
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Garage
Fencing
Wrought Iron
Pool Features
Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall, Association
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Southern Hills Encore (SOUE)
Community Features
Biking, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stables, Park, Suburban, Gated
Association Amenities
Fire Pit, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Security
Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 44 Water Lily

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 17, 2025 Sold $2,500,000
Sep 16, 2025 Relisted $2,540,000
Oct 18, 2021 Sold $1,950,000 Redfin

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The neighborhood

About Coto de Caza

Coto de Caza is a guard-gated community set in Wagon Wheel Canyon in southeast Orange County, its Spanish name meaning hunting reserve, with a 36-hole golf course, equestrian trails, and tennis facilities. Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park borders the community, and homes here fall within the Capistrano Unified School District.

Coto de Caza home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
144
Median price
$2,343,750
Median days on market
28
Median per sq ft
$650

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Coto de Caza sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
14 Coastal Oak Sep 21, 2026 $1,675,000 2,698 $621 22
5 Rocky Mountain Sep 17, 2026 $3,310,000 5,317 $623 25
14 Marchin Sep 11, 2026 $2,600,000 3,900 $667 89
6 Coffeeberry Court Sep 11, 2026 $1,592,000 2,827 $563 30
25 DARTMOUTH LN Aug 31, 2026 $1,590,000 2,639 $603 23

Schools

Schools for 44 Water Lily

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Wagon Wheel
Middle
Las Flores
High
Tesoro
District
Capistrano Unified

Living in Coto de Caza covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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Listed by Melissa Solia of Compass

Listing information updated Jan 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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