21861 Michigan Lane
Lake Forest, CA
Property Health Score
Medium confidence
Property Intelligence Summary
Overall, this property warrants closer review. Major systems and near-term costs should be verified before decisions.
Built 1974 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · ~2,316 ft² · Sold $320k (2000) · Assessed $482,182 · tax $4,988/yr · Owner-occupied
Single Family • Built 1974 • 2,316 ft² • 3,599.768 ft² lot
5-Year Exposure
$20k–$37k
Estimated major property expenses within 5 years
Based on currently available property data.
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County and third-party parcel records — cross-check with imagery findings above.
Turf Potential
Possible
Limited turf signals from imagery or permit history
Solar Potential
Possible
No documented solar installation found
Tree Service
Unknown
No significant tree service signals identified from available imagery.
Priority Findings
See all findings →Roof
Roof installation date unknown. Property age and unavailable replacement records increase uncertainty.
$19k–$32k
Estimated replacement exposure
Public record
HVAC
No permit history — age assumed from year built
$16k–$28k
Estimated replacement exposure
Estimated · Low confidence
Flood
Flood hazard layer not available for this parcel
Not mapped
Estimated replacement exposure
Data unavailable
Home Health Brief
One read for owners, buyers, agents, and contractors — imagery, permits, and lifecycle signals combined.
Condition
Attention · 37/100
Near-term cost exposure
$19,712–$37,292
For you
Use imagery to sharpen your inspection scope. 21861 Michigan Lane shows $19,712–$37,292 in likely near-term costs. Focus inspection on no urgent maintenance signals.
5-Year Cost Outlook
Forecast timeline for major expenses
$38k–$70k
Total estimated 5-year exposure
Appliance
$2k–$6k
Elevated likelihood
Water Heater
$2k–$4k
Elevated likelihood
HVAC
$16k–$28k
Elevated likelihood
Roof
$19k–$32k
Elevated likelihood
No major currently identified
No major currently identified
No major currently identified
No major currently identified
What to Verify Next
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Property Intelligence
Property Systems
24 / 100
4 tracked systems lack verified age or permit data.
Permits
83 / 100
No permit records matched to this address in available municipal data.
Utilities
Unknown
Electric, gas, and water service territories are not mapped for this parcel.
Site
78 / 100
2,316 ft² building · 3,599.768 ft² lot
Hazards
Unknown
Flood, wildfire, and earthquake hazard layers are not available for this parcel.
Property intelligence for 21861 Michigan Lane, Lake Forest, CA: 1 documented permit event; Solar opportunity score 69; built 1974; top system concern: appliance replacement. Compiled from public records — not a listing site.
Sale History
Sold for $320k in 2000
Latest recorded sale: $320,000 (2000)
Appraisal & value details in full report
- Assessed value
- $530,051
- Land $382,994 + improvements $147,057
- Annual property tax
- $4,988
- Latest reported annual tax
Permit History
Recent building permits
Documented municipal activity at this address from public permit records.
2024
2024 — RESB
21861 Michigan Lane - RESB-09-24-65117 - Building Permits
Opportunity Signals
Upgrade & improvement signals
Permit-derived scores for solar, roof, HVAC, and related property work.
Solar
69
- • No documented solar installation found
Roof
35
- • No documented roof replacement found
- • Roof age unknown — confidence reduced
Turf
35
- • Limited turf signals from imagery or permit history
- • Opportunity based on property context only
Documented Systems
Property systems snapshot
Compiled asset state from permits and public records — not a physical inspection.
ROOF
No documented replacement found
HVAC
No documented replacement found
ELECTRICAL
No documented replacement found
SOLAR
No documented replacement found
BATTERY
No documented replacement found
EV CHARGER
No documented replacement found
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Market value & comparables
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- Appliance Replacement — $2,000–$6,000 · timing around 2026
- Water Heater Replacement — $1,500–$3,500 · timing around 2026
- HVAC System Replacement — $16,212–$27,792 · timing around 2026
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