$1,120,000
4Beds2Baths1,540SqFt
24096 HurstLake Forest, CA 92630Countryside
Sold
23976 Carmel Drive sold on March 5, 2026 for $1,014,000, 7.7% below the $1,098,000 asking price after 208 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
23976 Carmel Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,540 sq ft
- 4,321 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
$1,014,000
Subdivision Countryside
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,155,000
The home
About 23976 Carmel Drive
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.
Property details for 23976 Carmel Drive
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Countryside neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,540 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 617-344-21. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,321-square-foot lot, and modern architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,014,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,540 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 4,321 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1971
- MLS® Number
- OC25012120
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25012120
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,540
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,320
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0992
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 61734421
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Screens
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Low Pile Carpet, See Remarks
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern, See Remarks, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Drywall
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Parking
- Boat, Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Privacy, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, See Remarks, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Countryside (CI)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 23976 Carmel Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Sold | $1,014,000 | |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,098,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About Lake Forest
Set in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County and named for two man-made lakes, Lake Forest grew from the former El Toro community and the eucalyptus groves Dwight Whiting planted. Served entirely by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the city folds in the Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills districts near Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.
Countryside home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $1,155,000
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $779
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Countryside sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24022 Elrond | Jul 22, 2026 | $1,175,000 | 1,224 | $960 | 6 |
| 24236 Jagger | Jun 26, 2026 | $915,000 | 1,540 | $594 | 8 |
| 24096 Hurst | Apr 28, 2026 | $956,000 | 1,540 | $621 | 5 |
| 24282 Ursula | Mar 25, 2026 | $1,240,000 | 1,318 | $941 | 3 |
| 23976 Carmel Drive | Mar 5, 2026 | $1,014,000 | 1,540 | $658 | 208 |
Schools
Schools for 23976 Carmel Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Olivewood
- Middle
- Serrano
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Jacqueline Hajek of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Mar 6, 2026 at 8:28 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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