$1,150,000
3Beds3Baths1,609SqFt
26002 Mckenna CourtLake Forest, CA 92630Sterling Heights
Sold
26024 Donegal sold on September 15, 2026 for $1,080,000, 6.8% below the $1,159,000 asking price after 44 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,199,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
26024 Donegal, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,609 sq ft
- 3,751 sq ft lot
- Built 1987
$1,080,000
The home
About 26024 Donegal
Recently renovated and move-in ready, this Sterling Heights home offers a private backyard with tree views and added privacy with no homes directly behind the property. Beautifully updated in June 2026, the home features a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, premium white oak cabinetry, matching quartz countertops, newer appliances, recessed lighting with dimmers, vaulted ceilings, and over 1,600 square feet of well-designed living space.
The bright and functional floor plan includes a formal living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate dining area with a wet bar, and a spacious family room that opens to the private backyard, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The remodeled kitchen showcases premium white oak cabinetry, matching quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and contemporary finishes.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a beautifully remodeled ensuite bathroom with dual sinks, a large walk-in closet, and a second closet for additional storage. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office.
Additional improvements include energy-efficient dual-pane windows, a whole house fan, a 200-amp electrical panel, EV charging, upgraded porcelain tile flooring, newer carpet, and fresh exterior paint. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer are included, making this home truly move-in ready.
Conveniently located near Sterling Park and Pittsford Park, shopping, restaurants, Saddleback Valley schools, and with easy access to the 5 and 241 freeways, this home offers the perfect blend of thoughtful upgrades, privacy, and an exceptional Lake Forest location.
Property details for 26024 Donegal
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Sterling Heights neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,609 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 613-642-14. Highlights include mountain views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,751-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey 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
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,609 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,751 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1987
- MLS® Number
- OC26143392
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $90 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26143392
- Year Built
- 1987
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,609
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,750
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0861
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Mountains, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $90
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Lake Forest Drive
- Parcel Number
- 61364214
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Sterling Heights (SRL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Management
The record
Property History for 26024 Donegal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sold | $1,080,000 | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000 | |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Sold | $545,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic |
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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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 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
Schools for 26024 Donegal
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
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Kim Schumacher of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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