23241 El Gato, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,212 sq ft
- 7,130 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
$1,099,000
Est. $7,312/mo with 20% down, 30-year fixed
$907 a sq ft against a $690 Laguna North median. Ask how it comparesSubdivision Laguna North
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,150,000
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The home
About 23241 El Gato
A private pool, putting green, and gazebo set the scene for relaxed afternoons and memorable gatherings at this inviting single-story Lake Forest home. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,212 square feet, the ranch-style layout offers bright, open living spaces enhanced by skylights and a welcoming fireplace. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a wine refrigerator, and appliances updated in 2025. An additional approximately 300-square-foot enclosed sunroom, excluded from the home’s square footage, connects to both the living room and primary suite. The spacious primary retreat includes a custom walk-in closet and spa tub, while the secondary bathroom has been fully renovated. Thoughtful improvements include a new roof in 2026, an upgraded electrical panel, and repiping throughout. An oversized two-car garage, extended driveway, low-maintenance landscaping, and no HOA add everyday convenience. The washer, dryer, garage refrigerator, Ring doorbell, and security light cameras are all included. With easy freeway access and nearby shopping and restaurants, this home pairs a peaceful backyard escape with a well-connected Lake Forest location.
Property details for 23241 El Gato
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Laguna North neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It has 1,212 square feet of living space on a 7,130-square-foot lot and is listed at $1,099,000, about $907 per square foot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 617-071-09. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and ranch architecture.
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Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26232397
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,212
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,130
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1637
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood, Peek A Boo, Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 61707109
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Kitchen
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Laguna North (LN)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 23241 El Gato
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.32% · 30-yr fixed$
$8,479/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $109,900 down
Principal & interest$6,794
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$412
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$952
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$321
HOANot reported, not included
$7,312/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $219,800 down
Principal & interest$6,039
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$952
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$321
HOANot reported, not included
$6,558/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $329,700 down
Principal & interest$5,285
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$952
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$321
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,273/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$952
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$321
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.32% (week of Oct 22, 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.
Laguna North home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $1,150,000
- Median days on market
- 23
- Median per sq ft
- $690
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Laguna North sales
At $907 per square foot, this home's asking price is 31% above the Laguna North median of $690 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Laguna North sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24541 Penfield Street | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,302,359 | 2,093 | $622 | 36 |
| 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 |
Schools
Schools for 23241 El Gato
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Olivewood
- Middle
- Serrano
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Will Beardslee of Beardslee Realty
Listing information updated Oct 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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