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23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Property Information

23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Property Information

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Primary address 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest
Zip code 92630
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

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Sale date 11/04/2008
Sale price $355,000
Arm's length
Property tax $5,012

Lot & Building Information for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

Building sqft 1,144
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.255
Year built 1964
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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About 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630?

23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 was built in 1964 and has a total of 1,144 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $477,295, the tax amount paid for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 is $5,012.

When was 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 last sold and what was the last sale price?

23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 was last sold in 11/04/2008 for $355,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/04/2008 $355,000

Title Documents for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/04/2021 Trust Deed
05/14/2013 Trust Deed 06/01/2043
11/04/2008 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,012
Market value $477,295

Special Assessments for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

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Description Special assessment Phone number
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $477,295 1.0545 $5,012 +1.84%
2024-2025 $467,937 1.0561 $4,922 +2.41%
2023-2024 $458,762 1.0519 $4,806 -0.43%
2022-2023 $449,767 1.0818 $4,827 +4.34%
2021-2022 $440,949 1.0535 $4,626 -1.33%

Permits for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

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Lake Forest residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,275,000
6.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$631
0.5% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Heritage Christian School NR Private K-12 164 0.27
Arbor Christian School NR Private K 42 0.29
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 8 Charter K-8 680 0.30
Olivewood Elementary School 4 Public K-6 420 0.30
Abiding Savior Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 246 0.35

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Heritage Christian School NR Private K-12 164 0.27
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 8 Charter K-8 680 0.30
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle NR Charter 6-8 0 0.30
Abiding Savior Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 246 0.35
Montessori on the Lake School NR Private PK-8 98 0.44

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Heritage Christian School NR Private K-12 164 0.27
Escalade Academy NR Private K-12 5 0.82
Adult Education NR Public 0 1.02
Silverado High School 2 Public 9-12 264 1.06
La Tierra Early Childhood Center NR Public 130 1.09

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Neighbors for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest

Here are the neighbors for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
24631 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,394 08/11/2025
24651 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,212 11/20/2019 $580,000
23221 El Gato Way, Lake Forest 1,412 03/11/2004
24641 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,412 10/12/2018 $658,000
24611 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,212
23241 El Gato Way, Lake Forest 1,212 10/27/2020
24562 Jutewood Pl, Lake Forest 1,296 01/15/2021 $735,000
23271 El Gato Way, Lake Forest 1,144 06/28/2016
24201 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest 08/30/2024
23245 El Gato Way, Lake Forest 1,144 09/28/2007
24572 Jutewood Pl, Lake Forest 1,212 09/17/2003
24601 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,144 04/07/2025
24621 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,720 04/06/2006
23272 LA Vaca St, Lake Forest 1,518 01/13/2006
24591 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,422 08/15/2019 $630,000
24552 Jutewood Pl, Lake Forest 2,026 02/08/2023
24661 Bunbury Dr, Lake Forest 1,144 04/13/2021 $775,000
23251 El Gato Way, Lake Forest 1,212 09/16/1999
23261 El Gato Way, Lake Forest 1,422 08/03/2020 $410,000
24542 Jutewood Pl, Lake Forest 1,524 07/02/2002 $365,000

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