$1,299,900
4Beds3Baths1,829SqFt
25805 Chapel HillLake Forest, CA 92630Sunwood
Sold
78 Carriage sold on December 1, 2025 for $1,368,000, 5.2% above the $1,299,888 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
78 Carriage, Lake Forest, CA 92610
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,162 sq ft
- 3,419 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
$1,368,000
Subdivision California Vista
The home
About 78 Carriage
Stop looking — this is the one you’ve been searching for! You won't find anything comparable in Irvine at this price. Live the Southern California lifestyle you've always dreamed of in the enchanting community of Foothill Ranch, surrounded by picturesque rolling hills. This premier location features a backyard with an in-ground pebble-tech spa, custom built-in BBQ and bar, covered patio, and professional landscape lighting hardwired with self-timers — all offering exceptional privacy and panoramic views. Upon arrival, you'll notice the charming curb appeal, with brick accents and well-manicured landscaping featuring artificial turf. This stunning property boasts four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, plus a bonus/office/media room that could easily be converted into a fifth bedroom. Step inside and be greeted by an open floor plan with bright, neutral décor throughout. The living room and formal dining area are ideal for hosting dinner parties and holiday celebrations. You'll love the remodeled chef-inspired kitchen, featuring quartz countertops, custom white cabinetry, designer backsplash, center island, stainless steel GE Café appliances, recessed lighting, pantry, and breakfast nook. Movie nights will never be the same in the family room with a built-in entertainment center, 4K OLED TV, and POLK surround sound. A convenient downstairs laundry room includes extra under-stair storage space. Efficiency meets comfort with a whole-house fan, PEX repipe, Energy Star Low-E vinyl windows, and a Trane AC system. Custom upgrades include plantation shutters, upgraded baseboards, and crown molding, upgraded light fixtures, new carpeting, luxury vinyl flooring, a Honeywell Pro Alarm System, GE whole-house water system, new hot water tank, epoxy garage floor coating, and insulated garage doors. Upstairs, you will be delighted by a remodeled primary suite featuring high-volume ceilings, a beautifully updated bath with a walk-in shower, separate oval soaking tub, custom vanity, large walk-in closet with organizers, and mirrored wardrobes. The multipurpose media/bonus room includes surround sound speakers, and three additional bedrooms share a remodeled secondary bath. This wonderful home has all the bells and whistles you’ve been dreaming of. Hurry — the sellers have priced this home to sell fast!
Property details for 78 Carriage
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the California Vista neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,162 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 612-121-10. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,419-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
- $1,368,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,162 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,419 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1994
- MLS® Number
- OC25239671
- 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
- OC25239671
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,162
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,420
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0785
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $93
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Foothill Antibes
- Parcel Number
- 61212110
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Concrete
- Construction
- Brick, Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Open, Patio, Wood
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- California Vista (FCV)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
- Association Amenities
- Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 78 Carriage
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Sold | $1,368,000 | |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,888 |
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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
Schools for 78 Carriage
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Foothill Ranch
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabuco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Tim Morissette of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Dec 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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