$1,199,000
3Beds2Baths1,570SqFt
24142 Minnetonka LaneLake Forest, CA 92630Lake Forest Keys
Sold
24252 Palmek Circle sold on April 17, 2026 for $1,190,000, 3.6% below the $1,235,000 asking price after 198 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,385,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
24252 Palmek Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 1,848 sq ft
- 8,838 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
$1,190,000
Subdivision Lake Forest Keys
21 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,810,000
The home
About 24252 Palmek Circle
Lake Forest – No HOA | Remodeled
Fully remodeled single-family residence in Lake Forest with no HOA. Functional floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms, including 3 bedrooms on the main level, plus an upstairs primary suite with private retreat offering flexible living options.
Outdoor amenities include a saltwater pool with waterfall and slide, built-in BBQ area, gazebo, and an approximately 600 sq ft covered balcony with fireplace and recreation space—ideal for entertaining and year-round use.
Property is move-in ready Recently returned to the market. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.
Property details for 24252 Palmek Circle
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Lake Forest Keys neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,848 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 617-202-14. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an 8,838-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
- $1,190,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,848 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 8,838 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- OC26002478
- 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
- OC26002478
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,848
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,840
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2029
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 61720214
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lake Forest Keys (LK)
- Community Features
- Biking, Foothills, Lake
The record
Property History for 24252 Palmek Circle
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Sold | $1,190,000 | |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Relisted | $1,385,000 |
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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 Keys home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 21
- Median price
- $1,810,000
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $879
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 Lake Forest Keys sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24206 Okeechobee Lane | Sep 17, 2026 | $2,250,000 | 1,975 | $1,139 | 0 |
| 21908 Erie | Aug 3, 2026 | $1,830,000 | 2,318 | $789 | 0 |
| 24205 Okeechobee Lane | Jul 17, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,850 | $1,027 | 4 |
| 21982 Yellowstone Lane | Apr 23, 2026 | $2,057,400 | 2,069 | $994 | 0 |
| 24206 Okeechobee Lane | Apr 22, 2026 | $1,675,000 | 1,975 | $848 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 24252 Palmek Circle
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Mike Javadiaghdam of EstateX Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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