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79 Carriage Drive sold on November 4, 2025 for $1,250,000, 6% below the $1,330,000 asking price after 75 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,136,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

79 Carriage Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92610

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,148 sq ft
  • 4,256 sq ft lot
  • Built 1995
$1,250,000

MLS# OC25163566

Subdivision California Vista

The home

About 79 Carriage Drive

This beautifully remodeled home has countless unique features & is located in California Vista within the wonderful hillside community of Foothill Ranch.This bright & spacious 4 bed + loft & 2.5 bath home make up the 2,057 sqft of comfortable living space.The open floor plan offers large windows that illuminate natural light throughout.Entertaining is effortless w/ an adjoining dining area w/ gorgeous views of the backyard. The family room is spacious & comfortable offering a cozy fireplace w/ trendy stacked stone accent wall.Opening to the family room is the remodeled kitchen which is equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops w/ tile backsplash, stunning cabinetry, large island & breakfast nook. Include custom designer paint, wood-finished laminate flooring, upgraded baseboards, all remodeled bathrooms & a convenient inside laundry room w/ cabinets.The spacious master suite offers high ceilings, a walk-in closet, dual vanity & a large glass enclosed rainfall shower. Custom shutters throughout upstairs windows. Beautifully manicured backyard offers the perfect combination of hardscape & landscape to dine alfresco or enjoy a soak in the relaxing hot tub. Enjoy this perfectly located home—w/ close proximity to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park w/ over 2,500 acres of wilderness hiking & world class mountain biking, a Blue Ribbon elementary school & all of the shopping, dining, & theaters that Foothill Ranch has to offer.

Property details for 79 Carriage Drive

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the California Vista neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,148 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 612-121-44. Highlights include a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,256-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
$1,250,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,148 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
4,256 SqFt
Year Built
1995
MLS® Number
OC25163566
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$93 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25163566
Year Built
1995
Living Area (sq ft)
2,148
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,256
Lot Size (acres)
0.0977
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
HOA Dues
$93
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Foothill Antibes Maint Corp
Parcel Number
61212144
On Market Date
2025-07-21
Zoning
R-1
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Central, High Efficiency
Cooling
Central Air, High Efficiency
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Roof
Tile
Lot Features
Back Yard
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Above Ground, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
87

Community Features

Subdivision
California Vista (FCV)
Community Features
Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails

The record

Property History for 79 Carriage Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Nov 4, 2025 Sold $1,250,000
Jul 21, 2025 Listed for sale $1,136,000

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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.

Lake Forest home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
490
Median price
$1,400,000
Median days on market
19
Median per sq ft
$663

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Lake Forest sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
23 Galeana Sep 24, 2026 $1,450,000 2,200 $659 61
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22442 Aliso Park Drive Sep 22, 2026 $1,065,000 1,748 $609 46
21975 Trailway Sep 21, 2026 $1,359,000 1,818 $748 7

Schools

School District for 79 Carriage Drive

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.

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Listed by Claudette Milan of Re/Max First Class

Listing information updated Nov 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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