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24966 Valley Rim Terrace sold on October 31, 2025 for $1,440,000, 1.9% below the $1,468,000 asking price after 39 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,498,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

24966 Valley Rim Terrace, Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,598 sq ft
  • 7,200 sq ft lot
  • Built 1977
$1,440,000

MLS# OC25174855

Subdivision Whispering Trees

The home

About 24966 Valley Rim Terrace

Stunning home, upgraded throughout, located in the community of Whispering Trees on a cul-de-sac, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, gorgeous hardwood floors, updated and remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Formal living room and dining room with French doors leading to patio. Step down to your separate family room with a beautiful brick fireplace and views to the charming backyard with all its brick detail. Upstairs you will find the primary suite and 4 additional spacious bedrooms, all with ceiling fans. Both remodeled bathrooms have dual sinks. Powder room downstairs also upgraded. Inside laundry, vinyl windows throughout. Close to schools and the resort-like Sun and Sail Club with 4 pools, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, playground, inside workout room with view of the lake, banquet room, locker room and more! Easy access to the 5/405 and toll roads, just a wonderful community.

Property details for 24966 Valley Rim Terrace

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Whispering Trees neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,598 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1977. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 614-412-13. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 7,200-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. 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
$1,440,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,598 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
7,200 SqFt
Year Built
1977
MLS® Number
OC25174855
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$200 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25174855
Year Built
1977
Living Area (sq ft)
2,598
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,200
Lot Size (acres)
0.1653
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
None
HOA Dues
$200
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
LF2
Parcel Number
61441213
On Market Date
2025-08-08
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Skylights

Exterior Features

Roof
Concrete
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Brick, Front Porch, Patio
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Community
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Whispering Trees (WT)
Community Features
Gutters, Street Lights, Pool
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fitness Center, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

The record

Property History for 24966 Valley Rim Terrace

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 31, 2025 Sold $1,440,000
Aug 8, 2025 Listed for sale $1,498,000

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The neighborhood

About Lake Forest

Set in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County and named for two man-made lakes, Lake Forest grew from the former El Toro community and the eucalyptus groves Dwight Whiting planted. Served entirely by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the city folds in the Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills districts near Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.

Lake Forest home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
490
Median price
$1,400,000
Median days on market
19
Median per sq ft
$663

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Lake Forest sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
23 Galeana Sep 24, 2026 $1,450,000 2,200 $659 61
23051 Cavanaugh Road Sep 24, 2026 $989,000 1,157 $855 14
1716 Sonora Creek Sep 22, 2026 $2,785,000 3,874 $719 84
22442 Aliso Park Drive Sep 22, 2026 $1,065,000 1,748 $609 46
21975 Trailway Sep 21, 2026 $1,359,000 1,818 $748 7

Schools

Schools for 24966 Valley Rim Terrace

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

Elementary
La Madera
Middle
Serrano
High
El Toro
District
Saddleback Valley Unified

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Listed by Kevin Hill of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Listing information updated Nov 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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