
Sold
24342 Cardinal sold on April 7, 2026 for $1,622,000, 1.6% below the $1,648,000 asking price after 13 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

24342 Cardinal, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,448 sq ft
- 7,501 sq ft lot
- Built 1977
Subdivision Influential Homes
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,302,500
The home
About 24342 Cardinal
Exceptional, One-of-a-Kind Home! Designed for ultimate indoor-outdoor living & entertaining, this beautifully upgraded residence is ideally situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on an expansive 7,500 sq. ft. private lot in one of the best locations in Lake Forest South. The resort-style backyard, fully remodeled in 2020, is the true centerpiece of the property & features a saltwater pool & spa with smartphone-controlled heating, lighting, & auto-fill system. A covered patio with outdoor kitchen, built-in barbecue, roller shades, & TV creates the perfect setting for gatherings. Lush landscaping & multiple seating areas provide privacy & a tranquil atmosphere. Inside, the home showcases soaring two-story ceilings & an elegant wrought-iron staircase, creating an open & inviting ambiance. The formal living room features a sunken seating area, two-sided fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the formal dining room with access to outdoor entertaining spaces. A separate family room with a built-in media center & fireplace offers more comfort for everyday living, while a main-level bonus room provides flexibility for a home office, library, or bedroom. The remodeled kitchen overlooks the serene backyard & is equipped with granite countertops, a 5-burner gas cooktop, double oven, new dishwasher, & microwave/convection oven. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, & a private balcony with pool & sunset views. The primary bathroom includes a remodeled step-in shower with frameless glass enclosure. All three bedrooms offer walk-in closets. Additional upgrades include owned solar(2018) & newer roof, whole-house repiping (2020), new HVAC system (2017), new sliding doors & windows, remodeled kids’ bathroom with frameless door, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint upstairs, updated lighting & chandeliers, new high-quality granite in the kitchen & laundry room, Redesigned & remodeled side yard & Powder room(all in 2023). Conveniently located within walking distance to the lake & the Sun & Sail Club. HOA amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, diving & exercise pool, spa; children’s wading pool; fitness center; six tennis courts; twelve pickleball courts; basketball half-courts; sand volleyball; a Tot Lot playground; Youth Center; clubhouse; picnic & BBQ areas; & an amphitheater. No Mello-Roos & low HOA dues. Just minutes from freeways, Irvine Spectrum, shopping, dining, & local schools!
Property details for 24342 Cardinal
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Influential Homes neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,448 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1977. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 614-512-29. Highlights include hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,501-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
- $1,622,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,448 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,501 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1977
- MLS® Number
- OC26025857
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $106 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26025857
- Year Built
- 1977
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,448
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1722
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Hills, Neighborhood, Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $106
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Sun and sail club
- Parcel Number
- 61451229
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, Heated, Private, Salt Water, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, Private, Solar Heat
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Not Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Influential Homes (IH)
- Community Features
- Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Management, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 24342 Cardinal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Sold | $1,622,000 | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,648,000 |
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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.
Influential Homes home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,302,500
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $560
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 Influential Homes sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22191 Crane | Sep 11, 2026 | $1,354,000 | 2,444 | $554 | 101 |
| 24405 Mockingbird Place | Sep 4, 2026 | $1,260,000 | 2,226 | $566 | 16 |
| 24281 Sparrow | Apr 27, 2026 | $1,305,000 | 2,168 | $602 | 15 |
| 24342 Cardinal | Apr 7, 2026 | $1,622,000 | 2,448 | $663 | 13 |
| 24231 Sparrow | Mar 24, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 2,437 | $533 | 7 |
Schools
Schools for 24342 Cardinal
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Rancho Canada
- Middle
- Serrano
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Parnaz Nasibi of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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