$1,090,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2025

23972 Carmel Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
4,320 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$753 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Serrano Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Double Oven
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2025

WOW! Don't miss out on this move in ready, carefully designed pool home! Minutes to retail stores and freeways and parks...Nestled in the heart of Lake Forest is this beautiful single-story home with gorgeous curb appeal & Private courtyard! As you enter, you will immediately notice all the details that makes this home stand out above the rest. The open floor plan is truly an entertainer’s delight showcasing custom paint, wood like tile flooring, elegant cozy fireplace, large baseboards, double pane windows and recessed lightings! Gourmet kitchen is a Chef's dream! Cozy up to the fireplace in the family room on those cool, Cali nights! The Master bedroom features mirrored closet doors ..The entertainer's backyard is perfect to hang out with friends, take a dip in the large pool, relax in the spa! What are you waiting for? Put in your offer now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trang Dang

Greenfield Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-657-5899 License #01228202 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Co-Listed By

Steven Pham

Greenfield Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-657-5899 License #01975311

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimlinh Nguyen

Stop Realty License #01300649

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 4,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Olivewood Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Countryside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Tax Tract Number 6943
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61734420
  • $169 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Countryside (CI)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61734420
  • Year Built: 1971
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1447.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 753.28
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s)

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: Olivewood
  • High School: El Toro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Serrano
  • Elementary School #2: OLIVEW
  • High School2: ELTOR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4320.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0992

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4320.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 524.10
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Tract Number: 6943
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 169.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Oct 7, 2025
Sold by
Oak Branch Investments Llc and Oaktree Investments Inc
Bought by
Nguyen Hoai Nam and Phi Thi Kim
Seller's Agent
Trang Dang
Greenfield Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kimlinh Nguyen
Stop Realty
List Price
$1,115,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.24%
Views
99

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%
Original Mortgage
$872,000
Outstanding Balance
$870,419
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,155

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2025
Sold by
Quality Loan Service Corporation
Bought by
Oaktree Investments Inc and Oak Branch Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2015
Sold by
Baker Eileen M and Baker George F
Bought by
Gordon Grisenti Teresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,947
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2012
Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Baker Eileen M and Baker George F
Seller's Agent
Meredith Lancona
Vernazza Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Heather Gennette
LPT Realty, Inc
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-9.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2011
Sold by
Alvarado Maribel
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2010
Sold by
Alvarado Maribel
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2008
Sold by
Alvarado Juan
Bought by
Alvarado Maribel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,400
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2008
Sold by
Alvarado Maribel
Bought by
Alvarado Juan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,400
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2008
Sold by
U S Bank Na
Bought by
Alvarado Maribel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,400
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2008
Sold by
Alvarado Juan
Bought by
Alvarado Maribel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,400
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2007
Sold by
Avalos Erick
Bought by
Us Bank Na and Holders Of Gsaa Home Equity Trust 2006-1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Avila Jose Horta
Bought by
Avalos Erik A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2005
Sold by
Furlong Pamela C
Bought by
Avila Jose Horta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$508,800
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1995
Sold by
Lindsey Oneill Marsha D
Bought by
Furlong Richard A and Furlong Pamela C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,050
Interest Rate
7.51%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,090,000 Lawyers Title Company
Trustee Deed $863,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $555,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Grant Deed $390,000 Lawyers Title
Trustee Deed $342,360 Accommodation
Trustee Deed $385,128 Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $423,000 Landsafe Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Trustee Deed $636,187 Lst
Grant Deed $750,000 Landamerica Commonwealth Tit
Grant Deed $636,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $179,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $872,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $544,947 FHA
Previous Owner $338,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $508,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Sold $1,090,000 -1.4% $753 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Price Changed $1,105,000 -0.9% $764 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $1,115,000 +100.9% $771 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $555,000 -2.6% $369 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2015 09/01/15 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2015 08/20/15 For Sale $570,000 +46.2% $379 / Sq Ft
05/24/2012 05/24/12 Sold $390,000 +1.3% $259 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2012 04/02/12 Price Changed $384,900 -1.1% $256 / Sq Ft
02/08/2012 02/08/12 Price Changed $389,000 -9.5% $258 / Sq Ft
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $429,900 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,719 $657,004 $540,318 $116,686
2024 $6,719 $644,122 $529,723 $114,399
2023 $6,560 $631,493 $519,337 $112,156
2022 $6,442 $619,111 $509,154 $109,957
2021 $6,312 $606,972 $499,171 $107,801
2020 $6,255 $600,749 $494,053 $106,696
2019 $6,129 $588,970 $484,366 $104,604
2018 $6,013 $577,422 $474,869 $102,553
2017 $5,892 $566,100 $465,557 $100,543
2016 $5,793 $555,000 $456,428 $98,572
2015 $4,246 $407,590 $312,029 $95,561
2014 $4,153 $399,606 $305,916 $93,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25178855

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 617-344-20