Gorgeous move in ready home situated in the heart of College Park! Stunning curb appeal, this 4 bed/2bath home offers vaulted ceilings, open floorplan, updates throughout, and a lush serene backyard to relax or entertain in. Through the front door you will find a very open dining kitchen area with custom cabinets, granite countertops, recessed lighting, high end stainless steel appliances, and a bay window over the sink. Continuing with the high vaulted ceilings, the kitchen opens up to the large living room area complimented by a cozy fireplace and double door leading to the lush backyard. Master bedroom has its own bathroom with dual closets - all compartmentalized for easy, organized storage. 3 guest bedrooms share a full upgraded bathroom down the hall. Two car attached garage, separate laundry room, and desirable floorplan. . centrally located in Costa Mesa. Rare opportunity to own in College Park, come check it out today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$964Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sami Ben Fadhel•DRE #02001897• Lifetime Realty Inc
Great College Park home! Standard sale no reo or short sale. FHA is good! 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Kitchen has newer cabinets and granite. Skylights in Kitchen make this family kitchen bright and inviting. Both bathrooms have been updated. Ceilings scraped, new vinyl windows throughout, newer french doors with side windows. Inside Laundry/ Pantry. Nice covered patio with gas hookup for BBQ. Close to schools, shopping, fairgrounds, and Beach! This home can be yours before the holidays!
Public Records
Oct 25, 2001
Sold
$340,000
$205/sq ft
CRMLS #U01766337
Sep 20, 2001
Sold
$340,000
$205/sq ft
Aug 13, 2001
Listed
$349,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 22, 1973
Sold
$32,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,613 (+2.2%)
$814,970 + $94,176
$909,146
2024
$10,389 (+3.1%)
$814,970 + $94,176
$909,146
2023
$10,078 (+2.8%)
$798,990 + $92,330
$891,320
2022
$9,802 (+2.6%)
$783,324 + $90,520
$873,844
2021
$9,549 (+1.1%)
$767,964 + $88,746
$856,710
2020
$9,444 (+33.7%)
$752,906 + $87,006
$839,912
2019
$7,063 (+3.1%)
$745,186 + $86,114
$831,300
2018
$6,848 (+1.7%)
$515,286 + $92,215
$607,501
2017
$6,732 (+2.2%)
$495,277 + $88,635
$583,912
2016
$6,587 (+1.0%)
$495,277 + $88,635
$583,912
2015
$6,523 (+2.3%)
$485,565 + $86,898
$572,463
2014
$6,374 (+4.2%)
$468,903 + $83,917
$552,820
2013
$6,115 (+5.7%)
$468,903 + $83,917
$552,820
2012
$5,783 (−3.2%)
$449,505 + $79,695
$529,200
2011
$5,976 (−0.8%)
$424,305 + $79,695
$504,000
2010
$6,027 (+31.1%)
$445,305 + $79,695
$525,000
2009
$4,596 (+2.6%)
$445,305 + $79,695
$525,000
2008
$4,479
$317,858 + $72,181
$390,039
Tax history for 229 Wake Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,613 (+2.2%)
$814,970 + $94,176
$909,146
2024
$10,389 (+3.1%)
$814,970 + $94,176
$909,146
2023
$10,078 (+2.8%)
$798,990 + $92,330
$891,320
2022
$9,802 (+2.6%)
$783,324 + $90,520
$873,844
2021
$9,549 (+1.1%)
$767,964 + $88,746
$856,710
2020
$9,444 (+33.7%)
$752,906 + $87,006
$839,912
2019
$7,063 (+3.1%)
$745,186 + $86,114
$831,300
2018
$6,848 (+1.7%)
$515,286 + $92,215
$607,501
2017
$6,732 (+2.2%)
$495,277 + $88,635
$583,912
2016
$6,587 (+1.0%)
$495,277 + $88,635
$583,912
2015
$6,523 (+2.3%)
$485,565 + $86,898
$572,463
2014
$6,374 (+4.2%)
$468,903 + $83,917
$552,820
2013
$6,115 (+5.7%)
$468,903 + $83,917
$552,820
2012
$5,783 (−3.2%)
$449,505 + $79,695
$529,200
2011
$5,976 (−0.8%)
$424,305 + $79,695
$504,000
2010
$6,027 (+31.1%)
$445,305 + $79,695
$525,000
2009
$4,596 (+2.6%)
$445,305 + $79,695
$525,000
2008
$4,479
$317,858 + $72,181
$390,039
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,657
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
14146309
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended to promote the development of single-family detached units located on lots with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft, and a maximum density of 7.26 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 14146309
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.65821000
Longitude: -117.90964700
Other Subdivision Name: College Park (COLP)
Directions: Cross Streets: S/FAIR W/FAIRVIEW
Subdivision Name: College Park (COLP)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,657
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Orange County
APN: 14146309
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 53
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sami
List Agent Last Name: Ben Fadhel
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Lifetime Realty Inc
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Dave
Buyer Agent Last Name: George
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Redfin
Around this home
Schools
College Park Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Costa Mesa High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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