$1,150,000
4Beds2Baths1,606SqFt
23841 PalmekLake Forest, CA 92630Laguna North
Sold
23862 Palmek sold on April 20, 2026 for $1,080,000, 1.4% below the $1,095,000 asking price after 38 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
23862 Palmek, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,207 sq ft
- 7,410 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
$1,080,000
Subdivision Laguna North
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,135,000
The home
About 23862 Palmek
This single detached home, ideally situated on a corner lot, boasts incredible curb appeal. Once inside, you will fall in love with this 4 bedroom, 2 bath single level property. An inviting open floorplan and abundant natural light make the home ideal for comfortable southern California living. Property is move-in ready with many recent upgrades: new roof, new luxury vinyl flooring, new baseboards, new mirrored closet doors, new paint inside and out, recessed lighting, new interior and exterior light fixtures, new toilet in hallway bathroom, new electrical outlets, and a recent kitchen upgrade. The corner lot features a large backyard, ideal for outdoor living and entertaining. A large 10x10 storage unit offers additional possibilities for organization. Both the front and back yards have new landscaping with sprinklers and drip irrigation. This home is conveniently located near local schools, premium shopping and dining, major highways, and top-tier amenities. It is also close to biking and jogging trails, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, Etnies Skatepark, Lake Forest Sports Park and is less than 10 miles to Laguna Beach. Saddleback Valley Unified School District typically offers flexibility with school selection. Oxford Preparatory Academy has been a popular choice for elementary school families. Move-in ready convenience, optimal comfort, and an unbeatable location in this must-see property! No HOA’s and No Mello Roos.
Property details for 23862 Palmek
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Laguna North neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,207 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 617-034-01. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,410-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. 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
- $1,080,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,207 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,410 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1964
- MLS® Number
- OC26035212
- 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
- OC26035212
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,207
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,410
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1701
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 61703401
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Screens
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Laguna North (LN)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Suburban, Park
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 23862 Palmek
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Sold | $1,080,000 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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.
Laguna North home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $1,135,000
- Median days on market
- 19
- Median per sq ft
- $710
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 Laguna North sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24132 Palmek Circle | Sep 2, 2026 | $1,135,000 | 1,696 | $669 | 117 |
| 23802 Palmek | Aug 14, 2026 | $1,120,250 | 1,144 | $979 | 0 |
| 24781 Belgreen Place | Jun 17, 2026 | $1,200,000 | 1,690 | $710 | 12 |
| 24741 Calle El Toro Grande | Apr 22, 2026 | $1,295,000 | 2,295 | $564 | 26 |
| 23862 Palmek | Apr 20, 2026 | $1,080,000 | 1,207 | $895 | 38 |
Schools
Schools for 23862 Palmek
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Gates
- Middle
- Los Alisos
- High
- Mission Viejo
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Tricia Poissonnier of HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Listing information updated Apr 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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