$1,014,000
SOLD MAR 5, 2026

23976 Carmel Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
4,321 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$658 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

318 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacqueline Hajek

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

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ghity Mahdara

Sage Investment Group License #01040127

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: Traditional, Modern
  • 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: Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, See Remarks, Low Pile Carpeting
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Separated, Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 658.44
  • Room Type: Office, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Walk-In Shower, Main Floor Full Bath, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish, Lighting
  • 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: Garage, Concrete, Direct Garage Access, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Boat
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • 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: Curbs, Biking, Dog Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2019
Sold by
Corrigan Gregg
Bought by
Corrigan Gregg and Hunter Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2003
Sold by
Walker Steve M and Walker Maureen L
Bought by
Corrigan Gregg and Corrigan Virginia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Outstanding Balance
$118,627
Interest Rate
5.73%
Estimated Equity
$974,748

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2002
Sold by
Walker Steven M
Bought by
Walker Steve M and Walker Maureen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2001
Sold by
Walker Steven M
Bought by
Walker Steven M and Walker Maureen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
9.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1998
Sold by
Lisa Loo
Bought by
Walker Steven M and Walker Maureen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
9.46%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Sold $1,014,000 -7.7% $658 / Sq Ft
12/21/2025 12/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $1,098,000 +8.3% $713 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Off Market $1,014,000 -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $1,098,000 -- $713 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25012120

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 617-344-21

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