
Sold
181 Sweet Juniper sold on June 12, 2026 for $2,600,000, 6.5% below the $2,780,000 asking price after 28 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,680,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

181 Sweet Juniper, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,778 sq ft
- 4,565 sq ft lot
- Built 2023
Subdivision The Evergreen at the Meadows
The home
About 181 Sweet Juniper
A truly exceptional opportunity in one of the most desirable front-row locations in The Meadows, this exceptional Toll Brothers Beechwood residence offers direct park and resort-style pool views with rare privacy and no homes directly in front. Featuring over $400,000 in architectural and designer upgrades, the home combines luxury finishes, an enhanced layout, and abundant natural light throughout.Perfectly positioned across from the community clubhouse, pool, and park, the residence showcases large-format designer tile flooring, engineered wood flooring upstairs, and a modern staircase with sleek glass panel railings, creating a bright and contemporary living environment.Located in the highly desirable Evergreens at The Meadows, the home welcomes you with an extended front porch and dramatic two-story foyer opening to a bright flex room and an expansive great room designed for modern living and entertaining. The gourmet chef’s kitchen features a waterfall-edge center island, quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances including a built-in oversized refrigerator, 6-burner gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, and a spacious walk-in pantry.A first-floor bedroom with en-suite bath provides flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and spa-inspired bathroom, while secondary bedrooms each include private bathrooms and generous closets centered around a spacious loft.Additional highlights include paid-off solar panels, EV charging readiness, powder room, laundry room, and ample storage. The property also benefits from No Mello-Roos and a low property tax rate of approximately 1.06%.Residents of The Meadows enjoy resort-style amenities including pools, spas, a dog park, and community gathering and co-working spaces, with convenient access to Irvine, major freeways, shopping, and dining.
Property details for 181 Sweet Juniper
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Evergreen at the Meadows neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 3,778 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2023. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 612-229-68. Highlights include a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, a 4,565-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
- $2,600,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,778 sqft
- Total Baths
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,565 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2023
- MLS® Number
- OC26055735
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $256 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26055735
- Year Built
- 2023
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,778
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,565
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1048
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood, Pool, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $256
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- The Meadows
- Parcel Number
- 61222968
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Evergreen at the Meadows
- Community Features
- Biking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 181 Sweet Juniper
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Sold | $2,600,000 | |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,680,000 |
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Galeana | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,450,000 | 2,200 | $659 | 61 |
| 23051 Cavanaugh Road | Sep 24, 2026 | $989,000 | 1,157 | $855 | 14 |
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| 22442 Aliso Park Drive | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,065,000 | 1,748 | $609 | 46 |
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Schools
Schools for 181 Sweet Juniper
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Foothill Ranch
- Middle
- Serano
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Yanmeng Lu of JC Pacific Corp
Listing information updated Jun 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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