$1,098,000
PENDING

23976 Carmel Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Estimated payment $6,099/month

Total Views 25,411
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$713 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Serrano Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

4-bedroom, 2-bath 1540 sq ft. home with some minimal upgrades, featuring 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bath downstairs. This 2-story home is located on a quiet double cul-de-sac in the sought-after Countryside community of Lake Forest, and is centrally located to schools, shopping, parks, with easy freeway access. Only 7 miles to Laguna Beach. The home will need updating, as is reflected in the price. Make it your own. The home boasts nice landscaping, 2 new side gates, curb appeal, NO HOA, NO MELLO ROOS, and LOW TAXES! This single-family home is a must-see. The Home is being sold completely AS-IS, and shown by appointment only.

Listing Agent

Jacqueline Hajek

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 9493109531 License #01112148 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 4,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Low Pile Carpeting

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Olivewood Elementary School
  • El Toro High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 28 / 4
  • Tax Tract Number 6943
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61734421
  • $133 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Countryside Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

4,320 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Countryside (CI)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Modern, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 61734421
  • Year Built: 1971
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1540.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Low Pile Carpeting, See Remarks
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 712.99
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Office
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Satellite Dish
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

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: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • 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 Block: 4
  • Tax Census Tract: 524.10
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Tract Number: 6943
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 133.00

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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 $5,522 $534,425 $418,929 $115,496
2024 $5,522 $523,947 $410,715 $113,232
2023 $5,393 $513,674 $402,662 $111,012
2022 $5,297 $503,602 $394,766 $108,836
2021 $5,191 $493,728 $387,026 $106,702
2020 $5,145 $488,666 $383,058 $105,608
2019 $4,971 $479,085 $375,547 $103,538
2018 $4,876 $469,692 $368,184 $101,508
2017 $4,778 $460,483 $360,965 $99,518
2016 $4,697 $451,454 $353,887 $97,567
2015 $4,639 $444,673 $348,571 $96,102
2014 $4,538 $435,963 $341,743 $94,220
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/21/2025 12/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $1,098,000 0.0% $713 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Off Market $1,098,000 -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $1,098,000 -- $713 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $369,000 Natc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $200,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $279,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $272,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $224,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Closed $10,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25012120

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 617-344-21

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