Elegance and charm define this truly unique semi-custom craftsman Villa Park Estate. The crisp and neatly manicured front elevation is defined by lush landscape, clean architectural lines, and expertly crafted stone and brick masonry. Enter through a custom side and top lit stained front door into a spacious foyer styled entry w/ soaring ceilings and a light spacious feel. The living room is a dream w/ two story cathedral ceiling w/ exposed beams, floor to ceiling river rock fireplace /w brick hearth and large windows. The dining room is perfectly located at the rear for easy backyard access and views of the sparkling pool. With floor to ceiling, river rock fireplace wall, oversized windows, and space for large dining sets, this room gives a warm and inviting feel one looks for in a dining experience. Kitchen and Family room are done in an open great room style which is hard to find in the Villa Park construction era. Kitchen is finished with paint grade custom cabinets, wood trimmed Corian counters, spacious island w/ bar top seating, upgraded appliances including top tier downdraft cooktop, skylights, picture window, triple bay sink, serving hutch w/ glass inlaid uppers, and HUGE kitchen nook. The family room boasts another elegantly appointed fireplace w/ stain grade wood mantle, hard wood floors, slider access to exterior dining and covered patio, and central location to kitchen, dining, and exterior. The homes’ unique and utilitarian floorplan boasts a MAIN LEVEL PRIMARY BEDROOM complete with huge footprint, private exterior porch, stone clad fireplace, spacious retreat, his and her closets, and soaring cathedral ceilings. The primary bath is elegantly appointed with custom two-tone splash walls and rope trim inlays. HUGE soaking tub, walk in shower, separate his and her vanities, and two-story ceilings give this room an open airy feel. The secondary downstairs bedroom is perfect for a home office, nursery (next to primary), or spacious bedroom. With the Primary Bedroom down, this home functions like a true single story with no steps up or down on the main level. Upstairs we have two additional secondary bedrooms w/ large secondary bath! One of the upstairs bedrooms can easily be a second primary. HUGE square footage with bar top, custom cabinets and more. OTHER IMPORTANT FEATURES include fully finished 3 car dream garage, massive RV access, huge side yard for gardening, sparkling pool, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, gated courtyard and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$753Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Thomas•DRE #01341809• Thomas Real Estate Group
Listed by Nicholas Thomas•DRE #01410183• Thomas Real Estate Group
Contact: offers@thomasrealestategroup.com
Bought with Nicholas Thomas•DRE #01410183• Thomas Real Estate Group
Bought with Stephen Thomas•DRE #01341809• Thomas Real Estate Group
This lovely, well cared for, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom pool home on almost 20,000sf lot, is located on a private, serene, tree lined street in a highly sought after neighborhood in Villa Park, walking distance to Villa Park High School, close to Cerro Villa Middle School and Serrano Elementary. This charming home boasts a huge living room with vaulted ceilings full of light and lots of windows with views of the backyard pool, and a grand rock fireplace that shares with the formal dining room. The spacious family room with rich oak hardwood floors and cozy fireplace also offers views and access to the beautiful backyard and opens to the kitchen which boasts vaulted ceilings, large island, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook and tons of cabinets. On the main floor you will also find the huge en-suite master bedroom with retreat area, fireplace, cedar lined dual walk in closets and master bathroom with dual vanities, large jetted bathtub and walk in shower. Down the hall you will find another full bathroom and the secondary bedroom that was being used as an office and has built in bookshelves. The convenient indoor laundry room with utility sink and plenty of cabinets for storage is located off of the kitchen as well as the 3rd bathroom with walk in shower, which has access to the backyard, perfect for those pool parties you'll be having. Upstairs you'll find the roomy 3rd en-suite bedroom accessing the 4th full bathroom which also has access to the hallway, as well as an additional huge 4th bedroom which was being used as a bonus room, equipped with a mini refrigerator, utility sink, storage cabinets, built in desk and walk in closet. So much potential here! Make sure to check out the beautiful private, low maintenance back yard with sparkling pool, covered patio, built in BBQ and lots of room to run around. This property has plenty of room for parking with the 3 car detached garage, long private gated driveway and RV parking. This home was originally built in 1962, but was completely rebuilt from the ground up in 1994, including all new plumbing and has dual AC units installed in 2014. Come make this charming home your own.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,437 (+2.2%)
$1,216,299 + $656,421
$1,872,720
2024
$19,999 (+2.2%)
$1,216,299 + $656,421
$1,872,720
2023
$19,571 (+601.7%)
$1,192,450 + $643,550
$1,836,000
2022
$2,789 (+2.6%)
$1,169,068 + $630,932
$1,800,000
2021
$2,719 (+0.9%)
$35,597 + $182,315
$217,912
2020
$2,695 (+1.1%)
$34,899 + $178,741
$213,640
2019
$2,665 (+1.5%)
$34,541 + $176,909
$211,450
2018
$2,627 (+3.8%)
$33,863 + $173,441
$207,304
2017
$2,531 (+1.8%)
$32,548 + $166,707
$199,255
2016
$2,486 (+1.4%)
$32,548 + $166,707
$199,255
2015
$2,451 (+2.1%)
$31,910 + $163,439
$195,349
2014
$2,401 (+0.3%)
$30,815 + $157,831
$188,646
2013
$2,393 (+2.3%)
$30,815 + $157,831
$188,646
2012
$2,340 (+2.9%)
$30,676 + $157,118
$187,794
2011
$2,274 (+1.7%)
$30,074 + $154,038
$184,112
2010
$2,237 (+1.1%)
$29,484 + $151,018
$180,502
2009
$2,212 (+3.0%)
$29,263 + $149,890
$179,153
2008
$2,148
$29,333 + $150,247
$179,580
Tax history for 18162 James Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,437 (+2.2%)
$1,216,299 + $656,421
$1,872,720
2024
$19,999 (+2.2%)
$1,216,299 + $656,421
$1,872,720
2023
$19,571 (+601.7%)
$1,192,450 + $643,550
$1,836,000
2022
$2,789 (+2.6%)
$1,169,068 + $630,932
$1,800,000
2021
$2,719 (+0.9%)
$35,597 + $182,315
$217,912
2020
$2,695 (+1.1%)
$34,899 + $178,741
$213,640
2019
$2,665 (+1.5%)
$34,541 + $176,909
$211,450
2018
$2,627 (+3.8%)
$33,863 + $173,441
$207,304
2017
$2,531 (+1.8%)
$32,548 + $166,707
$199,255
2016
$2,486 (+1.4%)
$32,548 + $166,707
$199,255
2015
$2,451 (+2.1%)
$31,910 + $163,439
$195,349
2014
$2,401 (+0.3%)
$30,815 + $157,831
$188,646
2013
$2,393 (+2.3%)
$30,815 + $157,831
$188,646
2012
$2,340 (+2.9%)
$30,676 + $157,118
$187,794
2011
$2,274 (+1.7%)
$30,074 + $154,038
$184,112
2010
$2,237 (+1.1%)
$29,484 + $151,018
$180,502
2009
$2,212 (+3.0%)
$29,263 + $149,890
$179,153
2008
$2,148
$29,333 + $150,247
$179,580
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
3,459
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
37229118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
May 18, 2026 • Final
Building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 6
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - Concrete, Paved, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Gated, Pull-through, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 9
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Barbecue, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
Corian Counters, Kitchen Island
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Shower, Double sinks in bath(s), Exhaust fan(s), Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity area
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Retreat
Fireplace Information
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Corian Counters, Crown Moldings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Storage Space, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Concrete, Tile
Construction Materials: Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
No
Exterior Features
Barbecue Private
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, In Ground
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Lot-Level/Flat, Patio Home, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: See Remarks
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: North
Living Area Source: Estimated
Parcel Number: 37229118
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, Horse Trails, Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: Serrano
Middle Or Junior School: Cerro Villa
High School: Villa Park
High School District: Orange Unified
Elementary School 2: SERRAN
Middle Or Junior School 2: CERVIL
High School 2: VILPAR
Location Information
Latitude: 33.82163300
Longitude: -117.81488300
Other Subdivision Name: Other
Directions: James/Center
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,459
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Orange County
APN: 37229118
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026