$1,850,000
4Beds5Baths3,313SqFt
115 Mesa Verde LaneLake Forest, CA 92630PARKVIEW
Sold
24945 Valley Rim Terrace sold on January 20, 2026 for $1,732,500, 6.3% below the $1,848,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
24945 Valley Rim Terrace, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,064 sq ft
- 0.27-acre lot
- Built 1977
$1,732,500
Subdivision Whispering Trees
The home
About 24945 Valley Rim Terrace
Stunning home, located in the community of Whispering Trees on a 11,700 sq. ft. lot that backs to woods. 5 bedrooms (downstairs bedroom is currently used as an office), 2.5 baths. The showcase gourmet kitchen has amazing upgrades featuring custom kitchen cabinets by Shamrock Cabinets, 48" Sub-Zero Pro Refrigerator/freezer, quartz countertops, soapstone island, large farmhouse sink with touchless faucet and much more. Engineered hardwood Floors by Virginia Millworks, 10' high ceilings in the dining, kitchen and family room, new air duct system, solar attic fan, quiet cool whole house fan, tankless water heater, laundry chute in primary bath, two Grohe hand showers in primary shower, Renewal by Anderson windows, Renaissance doors, crown molding throughout, plastered walls, enlarged fabulous dining room, extensive brick landscaping with artificial turf in the very private park-like backyard. Spectacular home with 3 custom fireplaces in the living room, family room and primary suite. Enjoy resort-style living with exclusive access to the nearby Sun & Sail club with pools, tennis courts, pickleball, fitness center, scenic walking trails and a clubhouse. This rare home offers luxury, privacy and an unbeatable community lifestyle.
Property details for 24945 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 3,064 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1977. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 614-412-16. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 0.27-acre 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
- $1,732,500
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,064 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 0.2686 Acres
- Year Built
- 1977
- MLS® Number
- OC25252613
- 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
- OC25252613
- Year Built
- 1977
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,064
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,700
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2686
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Park Greenbelt
- HOA Dues
- $200
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- LF2
- Parcel Number
- 61441216
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Whispering Trees (WT)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 24945 Valley Rim Terrace
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Sold | $1,732,500 | |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,848,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Lake Forest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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 24945 Valley Rim Terrace
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- La Madera
- Middle
- Serrano Intermediate
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Kevin Hill of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Jan 28, 2026 at 10:59 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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