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$635,124$516 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $445,000 on Dec 12, 2014

18 RUE DE NICOLE

LAKE FOREST, CA 92610
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,232 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$635K
$583K low$687K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$445,000 · Dec 12, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$258,331
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$206,665
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.47%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$376,793
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION · recorded Sep 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,605 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$545,514 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$361,037
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,477
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$534,818

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.46 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyORANGE
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Foothill Ranch Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
H
Trabuco Hills High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.7 mi

District: Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92610These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.34
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.252

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,641
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,118 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$169,430
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,713
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

18 Rue De Nicole measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Foothill Ranch 92610
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Foothill Ranch 92610

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$462K$2M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Foothill Ranch 92610.

How it measures up in Foothill Ranch 92610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Foothill Ranch 92610.

Estimated value$635,124
CheaperTypical $1,189,368Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$516
CheaperTypical $613Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,846 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 18 Rue De Nicole ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFoothill Ranch 92610Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$635,12414% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5169% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²23% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than199680% of homes81% of homes

About 18 Rue De Nicole

How much is 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA is $635,124 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $583,185 to $687,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA last sell?

18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA last sold on Dec 12, 2014 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA?

18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,232 square feet of living space.

When was 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA built?

18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA?

18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA is assigned to Foothill Ranch Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Trabuco Hills High School (high), rated A+; Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA compare to other homes in Foothill Ranch 92610?

Among the 4,169 homes in Foothill Ranch 92610, it is worth more than 14% of them ($635,124 against a typical $1,189,368), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($516 against a typical $613), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,846 ft²) and it is newer than 80% of them (1996 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Rue De Nicole, Lake Forest, CA was $5,605. The county assessed it at $545,514.

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