Lake Forest Homes & Real Estate
Welcome to your top Lake Forest home & Orange County real estate resource. Lake Forest is a city located in Southern California that offers a wide range of amenities to fit any lifestyle. When it comes to a population explosion in California, Lake Forest stands out. Residents numbered 80,148 in 2014, an increase of 36.5 percent since 2000. This southern Orange County city encompasses 17.9 square miles. Until its incorporation as a city in 1991, the community went by the name El Toro. Its sudden population increase was due to expansion of the city limits to include two master-planned developments. The current Lake Forest name links to two manmade local lakes and a so-called “forest” of Eucalyptus trees. This city has an appealing small-town atmosphere plus proximity to all that Los Angeles, about 46 miles to the north, has to offer. See today's Lake Forest homes & condos for sale & Lake Forest real estate property listings below. We would love to be your Lake Forest real estate agent and assist in the home buying process. For information about homes for sale in Lake Forest or to schedule a private home showing, contact your expert Southern California real estate agents today. Read more about Lake Forest real estate.
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This page is updated with Lake Forest home listings several times per day directly from the Lake Forest, California MLS.
Each Lake Forest MLS listing includes the property price, days on market, square footage, year built, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, assigned schools, construction type, and other important details as entered by the listing agent in the MLS.
Also review local Lake Forest, CA property tax information and the current listing status (active, under contract, or pending). As available, numerous property features such as greenbelt locations, views, swimming pools and Lake Forest neighborhood amenities including parks and golf courses will be listed.
Lake Forest Neighborhood Homes
Prospective homebuyers will want to know that the median sales price of Lake Forest homes is $585,000. Available residential real estate includes detached homes, townhouses, and condominiums. Many residences have a contemporary style with Spanish appointments such as a tiled roof and stucco exterior walls. Home prices typically begin in the mid $600s for detached homes. Townhouse prices usually list in the mid-$400s, while condos are often in the mid-$300s. Individuals seeking to buy a home that is new construction will find 172 area communities from which to choose. Among the local builders that offer new homes for sale in Lake Forest are Toll Brothers, Meritage Homes, Shea Homes, and Taylor Morrison. Many custom homes and condos line the shores of the two lakes in the city.
Lake Forest Community Amenities
Lake Forest homeowners adore the ideal weather that comes with a Mediterranean climate. They can take full advantage of picnics, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or strolling at any of the 27 attractive local parks. The 86.2-acre Sports Park and Recreation Center opened in 2014. The Whiting Ranch Regional Wilderness Park is particularly popular with locals. Neighborhood associations manage the two manmade lakes, which have facilities with tennis courts, gyms, barbeque pits, volleyball courts, swimming pools, saunas, basketball courts, hot tubs, and club houses useful for meetings and social events. History buffs will enjoy visiting the Heritage Hill Historical Park, which features a look at the city’s past with fully restored historic buildings, and the Arden Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens. Residents find an ample selection of retailers and restaurants at the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre. Those who enjoy dining out will find various international cuisines available, among them Italian, Vietnamese, and Mediterranean. Each year residents enjoy a municipal summer concert in a park, a Fourth of July 5K run, and a weekly farmer’s market.
For major excursions, some homeowners choose an hour's drive north to Los Angeles. That city is easily accessible via Interstate 5, which Lake Forest drivers can pick up from state route 133 or 241. In addition to flying out of LAX, air travelers might choose to use John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, just 13 miles from Lake Forest, or Long Beach Airport, a drive of 33 miles. Lake Forest is home to the corporate headquarters of several notable companies such as Oakley, Inc., an eyewear manufacturer; Kaiser Aluminum; Panasonic Avionics; Karem Aircraft; Greenlight Wireless Corporation; and Barbeques Galore. Saddleback Church, the eighth-biggest U.S. church, is also in Lake Forest. The city’s five largest employers are Oakley, Panasonic Avionics, Loan Depot, Invensys, and Apria Healthcare.
Lake Forest Neighborhood Schools
Lake Forest secondary students in public school attend El Toro High School. Opened in 1973, it has a reputation as a top-ranking Southern California school. The city is also home to Escalade Academy, a private high school. Lake Forest elementary students can attend these schools: Santiago, Olivewood, La Madera, Rancho Canada, Lake Forest, and Ralph A. Gates. Serrano Intermediate School serves grades 7 and 8. Local private and middle schools include Arbor Christian, Lake Forest Montessori, Abiding Savior Lutheran, Montessori on the Lake, and Grace Christian. Seven colleges and universities with more than 2,000 students each are within 12 miles of the city. Students can choose from among the University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus in Costa Mesa, Coastline Community College in Fountain Valley, the University of California-Irvine, Concordia University-Irvine, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Irvine Valley College, and Brandman University in Irvine. Lake Forest is also home to the Marinello Schools of Beauty.
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List of Homes Sold in Lake Forest - Last 30 Days
Lake Forest homes are highly sought after as the real estate market continues to grow. To assist your understanding of the local market dynamics, we provide tables of homes that were sold within the past 30 days inside the city of Lake Forest, which includes both previously owned and newly constructed homes. This list displays new results at least once per day.
Recently Sold Homes in Lake Forest76 Properties
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sq.Ft. | List Price | Sold Price | $/Sq.Ft. | Sold Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19431 Rue De Valore #22CLake Forest, CA 92610 |
1 | 1 | 766 | $469,000 | $450,000 | $587.47 | 10/3/23 |
235 CarmonaLake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 3 | 1,325 | $848,000 | $860,000 | $649.06 | 10/3/23 |
30 FinchLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 3 | 1,453 | $1,050,000 | $1,065,000 | $732.97 | 10/3/23 |
18 ProminenceLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 3 | 1,655 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $664.65 | 10/3/23 |
35 SwiftLake Forest, CA 92630 |
5 | 5 | 2,989 | $2,100,000 | $2,100,000 | $702.58 | 10/2/23 |
18901 Vista PortolaLake Forest, CA 92679 |
4 | 3 | 1,823 | $1,265,000 | $1,220,000 | $669.23 | 10/2/23 |
16 Mystic WayLake Forest, CA 92610 |
4 | 3 | 2,205 | $1,299,000 | $1,280,000 | $580.50 | 10/2/23 |
24822 Winterwood DrLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,396 | $1,285,000 | $1,220,000 | $509.18 | 10/2/23 |
281 HollistonLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 4 | 2,270 | $1,598,888 | $1,568,000 | $690.75 | 10/2/23 |
22267 Vista Verde DrLake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 3 | 1,348 | $610,000 | $600,000 | $445.10 | 9/29/23 |
24931 Rollingwood RdLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,401 | $1,124,900 | $1,101,000 | $458.56 | 9/29/23 |
28405 Boulder DrLake Forest, CA 92679 |
3 | 3 | 1,256 | $724,500 | $735,000 | $585.19 | 9/29/23 |
25885 Trabuco Rd #124Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 2 | 1,190 | $579,900 | $565,000 | $474.79 | 9/29/23 |
22 TorosaLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,507 | $1,999,990 | $1,950,000 | $777.82 | 9/28/23 |
21532 Camino PapalLake Forest, CA 92630 |
5 | 4 | 2,510 | $1,150,000 | $1,200,000 | $478.09 | 9/28/23 |
21031 Calle CaminataLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,814 | $1,449,900 | $1,405,000 | $499.29 | 9/28/23 |
58 Parterre AveLake Forest, CA 92610 |
3 | 3 | 1,542 | $966,000 | $1,030,221 | $668.11 | 9/28/23 |
589 CataloniaLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 4 | 2,527 | $1,398,999 | $1,390,000 | $550.06 | 9/27/23 |
22872 BroadleafLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,353 | $1,374,988 | $1,390,000 | $590.74 | 9/27/23 |
23220 Orange Ave #9Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 2 | 900 | $475,000 | $499,250 | $554.72 | 9/27/23 |
20702 El Toro Rd #237Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
1 | 1 | 686 | $429,900 | $450,000 | $655.98 | 9/26/23 |
24382 Woodwalk RdLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,161 | $1,219,988 | $1,250,000 | $578.44 | 9/26/23 |
24851 Paseo VendavalLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 3,249 | $1,593,000 | $1,515,000 | $466.30 | 9/26/23 |
32 Bonita VistaLake Forest, CA 92610 |
2 | 2 | 1,463 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $751.88 | 9/26/23 |
28385 Klondike DrLake Forest, CA 92679 |
3 | 3 | 1,256 | $719,888 | $742,000 | $590.76 | 9/25/23 |
28 Verona LnLake Forest, CA 92610 |
4 | 3 | 2,756 | $1,429,000 | $1,430,000 | $518.87 | 9/25/23 |
24462 Blackfoot DrLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,122 | $1,475,000 | $1,471,500 | $693.45 | 9/25/23 |
21981 Rimhurst Dr #ELake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 1 | 829 | $494,000 | $465,000 | $560.92 | 9/21/23 |
120 Wild RoseLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 3 | 1,618 | $1,025,000 | $1,030,000 | $636.59 | 9/21/23 |
25142 Calle Del LagoLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 3,249 | $1,449,900 | $1,480,000 | $455.52 | 9/21/23 |
12 PenumbraLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 5 | 2,614 | $1,839,800 | $1,870,000 | $715.38 | 9/21/23 |
22835 Islamare LnLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 3 | 1,860 | $1,211,000 | $1,211,000 | $651.08 | 9/21/23 |
25671 Le Parc #73Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 1 | 781 | $520,000 | $545,000 | $697.82 | 9/20/23 |
25221 Pizarro RdLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 2 | 1,476 | $1,175,000 | $1,190,000 | $806.23 | 9/20/23 |
23022 Stearn CircleLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 2 | 1,779 | $999,900 | $1,021,000 | $573.92 | 9/20/23 |
22 CantoraLake Forest, CA 92610 |
3 | 3 | 2,036 | $1,229,880 | $1,220,000 | $599.21 | 9/20/23 |
21026 Ashley LnLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,814 | $1,635,000 | $1,585,000 | $563.26 | 9/19/23 |
26323 Loch Glen #65Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 2 | 939 | $625,000 | $600,000 | $638.98 | 9/19/23 |
21812 Michigan LnLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 4 | 3,500 | $3,250,000 | $3,150,000 | $900.00 | 9/19/23 |
310 BrackensLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 4 | 2,689 | $1,815,000 | $1,815,000 | $674.97 | 9/18/23 |
21922 Erie LnLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,900 | $2,299,000 | $2,200,000 | $758.62 | 9/15/23 |
25456 Sonoma #26Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
2 | 2 | 933 | $599,000 | $610,000 | $653.80 | 9/15/23 |
2284 Arroyo Trabuco WayLake Forest, CA 92610 |
4 | 3 | 2,554 | $1,569,000 | $1,575,000 | $616.68 | 9/15/23 |
20702 El Toro Rd #261Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
1 | 1 | 680 | $425,000 | $410,000 | $602.94 | 9/15/23 |
23230 Orange Ave #3Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
1 | 1 | 685 | $399,888 | $398,888 | $582.32 | 9/15/23 |
21076 Cranbridge DrLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 2 | 1,164 | $899,900 | $910,000 | $781.79 | 9/15/23 |
25855 WindsongLake Forest, CA 92630 |
4 | 3 | 2,246 | $1,500,000 | $1,600,000 | $712.38 | 9/14/23 |
22865 Taurus LnLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 3 | 1,325 | $799,900 | $800,000 | $603.77 | 9/14/23 |
26741 Laredo LnLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 2 | 1,494 | $985,000 | $1,030,000 | $689.42 | 9/14/23 |
26172 Canary CtLake Forest, CA 92630 |
3 | 4 | 1,662 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $661.85 | 9/14/23 |
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