$1,788,000
5Beds4Baths2,547SqFt
40 ForsterLake Forest, CA 92630Topaz
Sold
12 La Perla sold on October 30, 2025 for $1,720,000, 3.8% below the $1,788,000 asking price after 38 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
12 La Perla, Lake Forest, CA 92610
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,300 sq ft
- 5,998 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
$1,720,000
Subdivision Canyon Oaks
The home
About 12 La Perla
The difference is in the details, and this home has them ALL! MOVE in READY!
Unparalleled luxury in the hills of Foothill Ranch. Every feature of this home has been meticulously crafted to offer an experience like no other. This extraordinary property is a true 5-star retreat, blending sophistication, comfort, luxury and convenience at every turn.
The expansive tropical backyard is a SHOWSTOPPER! Enjoy a custom saltwater pool and spa & stunning features creating an inviting atmosphere. The large covered patio is perfect for intimate dinners & lively gatherings, while the outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, sink, beverage refrigerator, & bar ensures effortless hosting. Relax by the fire pit or in the thoughtfully designed conversation area.
Inside, this home is equally impressive, newly renovated with the finest finishes boasting LVP flooring, designer paint, plantation shutters & custom built-ins. The heart of the home is the newly expanded kitchen with views to the stunning oasis & opening to the family room with a cozy fireplace, the custom cabinets, quartz counters, well appointed fixtures and KitchenAid Professional appliances make cooking a pleasure. Enjoy a dedicated coffee/wine bar with custom sink & wine frig. Walk-in pantry with an abundance of storage space.
Thoughtfully designed bedrooms & bathrooms offer unparalleled comfort & style. The highly sought-after first-floor bedroom can be a private office and is conveniently close to an updated bathroom with shower. The gorgeous Primary Suite is a SANCTUARY with soaring ceilings & an expanded spa-style bathroom that includes a grand step in shower, freestanding soaking tub, two vanity areas, & a newly added walk-in closet with custom organizers. The large third & fourth bedrooms & third bathroom offer beautiful finishes. Separate interior laundry room.
Efficiency & convenience are KEY with newer: Solar system-fully owned, high-efficiency doors/windows, HVAC system & water heater.
Smart home features: Electronic door locks, automated lighting, security doorbell & camera.
A 3-car direct access garage w/automatic doors, EV power access, & an abundance of built-in cabinetry & racks for storage.
A prime community with views of magnificent sunsets, enjoy easy access to award-winning schools, parks, Whiting Ranch WP, shopping, dining, entertainment, hiking/biking, the library & nearby fwy access. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an exceptional property.
Property details for 12 La Perla
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Canyon Oaks neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,300 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 601-161-30. Highlights include hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,998-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
- $1,720,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,300 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,998 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1994
- MLS® Number
- OC25178584
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $110 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25178584
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,300
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Hills
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $110
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Foothill Ranch
- Parcel Number
- 60116130
- On Market Date
- 2025-08-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bar, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Barrel, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 74
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Canyon Oaks (FHCO)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
The record
Property History for 12 La Perla
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Sold | $1,720,000 | |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,788,000 |
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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 23051 Cavanaugh Road | Sep 24, 2026 | $989,000 | 1,157 | $855 | 14 |
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Schools
Schools for 12 La Perla
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Foothill Ranch
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Patti Trevino of Realty One Group West
Listing information updated Oct 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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