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25031 Castlewood, Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,800 sq ft
  • 6,800 sq ft lot
  • Built 1979

MLS# OC26215256 · Listed Oct 2, 2026 · 1 Day On Site

The home

About 25031 Castlewood

Tucked into the trees of The Woods of Lake Forest, this beautifully refreshed 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and modern updates in one of Lake Forest’s most unique neighborhood settings. Located on a cul-de-sac, the home features generous interior living areas, a flexible bedroom layout, a side yard, and an expansive rear deck surrounded by mature trees. The floor plan is designed with separation and flexibility in mind, offering comfortable spaces for everyday living, dining, entertaining, working from home, or hosting guests. A main-level bedroom and bath add convenience, while the spacious primary suite is privately set apart with its own balcony overlooking the wooded surroundings. The home has been thoughtfully refreshed with updated flooring, fresh interior paint, recessed lighting, updated electrical components, new ceiling fans and interior doors, refreshed bathroom tile and fixtures, updated plumbing components, appliances, drywall and texture work, HVAC ductwork, roofing work, and stylish accent finishes throughout. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with a large rear deck and side yard offering usable space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining. Residents enjoy access to pools, tennis courts, recreational amenities, social activities, and more. Close to schools, shopping, dining, the 5 and 405 freeways, the 241 Toll Road, and Orange County coastal destinations, this updated home offers a peaceful wooded setting with everyday convenience.

Property details for 25031 Castlewood

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Woods - Baldwin neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,800 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,699,900, about $607 per square foot. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 614-551-28. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 6,800-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
$1,699,900
Days On Site
1 Day
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,800 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
6,800 SqFt
Year Built
1979
MLS® Number
OC26215256
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$180 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26215256
Year Built
1979
Living Area (sq ft)
2,800
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,800
Lot Size (acres)
0.1561
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Neighborhood, Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$180
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Lake Forest Community Association
Parcel Number
61455128
On Market Date
2026-10-02
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Jack And Jill Bath
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Rooms
Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Lawn
Pool Features
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Woods - Baldwin (WB)
Community Features
Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Billiard Room, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

The record

Property History for 25031 Castlewood

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 2, 2026 Relisted $1,699,900

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.03% · 30-yr fixed
$
$12,995/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $169,990 down
Principal & interest$10,209
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$637
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$1,473
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$496
HOA from listing$180
$11,224/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $339,980 down
Principal & interest$9,075
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$1,473
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$496
HOA from listing$180
$10,090/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $509,970 down
Principal & interest$7,941
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$1,473
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$496
HOA from listing$180
Estimated carrying cost
$2,149/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$1,473
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$496
HOA from listing$180

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Lake Forest rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.

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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.

Price per square foot against recent Lake Forest sales

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

At $607 per square foot, this home's asking price is 8% below the Lake Forest median of $663 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent Lake Forest sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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 25031 Castlewood

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.

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Location

Location

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Listed by Alek Tan of Prosource Financial Group, Inc

Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 6:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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