
Sold
56 Tessera Avenue sold on March 17, 2026 for $1,694,000, at the asking price on its first day on the market; it was first listed at $16,940,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

56 Tessera Avenue, Lake Forest, CA 92610
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,630 sq ft
- 5,554 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
Subdivision Lyon Heights
The home
About 56 Tessera Avenue
Connecting with the nature and embracing the Southern California Living style in this gorgeously remodeled dream pool home. This exceptional home features a spectacular pool, spa, and panoramic views in the tranquil hillside community of Foothill Ranch. It boasts five bedrooms, three full baths and a loft upstairs. A guest bedroom and full bath conveniently located at the first level, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. As you step inside, you will be greeted by the 25 ft high vaulted ceilings in the formal living room flooding the space with natural light. The contemporary glass railing staircase brings timeless architecture to the home. It is conveniently located near the shopping center, restaurants, parks, the 241 Toll Road, and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park with fantastic hiking and mountain biking trails. Come to see it and make this dream home yours before its gone :)
Property details for 56 Tessera Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lyon Heights neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,630 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 601-261-10. Highlights include hill and mountain views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,554-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
- $1,694,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,630 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,554 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1994
- MLS® Number
- OC26031193
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $104 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26031193
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,630
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,555
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1275
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Hills, Mountains
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $104
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Foothill Ranch Maintenance
- Parcel Number
- 60126110
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- High Ceilings, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Gas Range
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Pool Features
- Private, Association
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lyon Heights (FLH)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 56 Tessera Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Sold | $1,694,000 | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Listed for sale | $16,940,000 |
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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
| 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
School District for 56 Tessera Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Michelle Cui of TopSky Realty Inc
Listing information updated Mar 18, 2026 at 8:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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