$2,550,000
5Beds5Baths3,100SqFt
33 ManzanilloLake Forest, CA 92630HIGHLANDS
Sold
181 Buckeye sold on December 19, 2025 for $2,398,000, 6% below the $2,550,000 asking price after 85 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,598,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
181 Buckeye, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,861 sq ft
- 4,400 sq ft lot
- Built 2023
$2,398,000
The home
About 181 Buckeye
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!
Property details for 181 Buckeye
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 3,861 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2023. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 612-229-40. Highlights include a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, a 4,400-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $2,398,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,861 sqft
- Total Baths
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,400 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2023
- MLS® Number
- OC25239001
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $290 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25239001
- Year Built
- 2023
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,861
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.101
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $290
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- The Medows Community Owners
- Parcel Number
- 61222940
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Open Floorplan, Pantry, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 181 Buckeye
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Sold | $2,398,000 | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Relisted | $2,598,000 |
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 23051 Cavanaugh Road | Sep 24, 2026 | $989,000 | 1,157 | $855 | 14 |
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Schools
School District for 181 Buckeye
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Linjiao Lu of Pacific Sterling Realty
Listing information updated Dec 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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