
Sold
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.

79 Carriage Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92610
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,148 sq ft
- 4,256 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Galeana | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,450,000 | 2,200 | $659 | 61 |
| 23051 Cavanaugh Road | Sep 24, 2026 | $989,000 | 1,157 | $855 | 14 |
| 1716 Sonora Creek | Sep 22, 2026 | $2,785,000 | 3,874 | $719 | 84 |
| 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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