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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold

24342 Cardinal, Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,448 sq ft
  • 7,501 sq ft lot
  • Built 1977
$1,622,000

MLS# OC26025857

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

DateEventPriceNote
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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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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