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17 PonteLake Forest, CA 92630




A rare blend of model-home design, panoramic views, and exceptional upgrades, this stunning former model home in Lake Forest’s prestigious Teresina community offers elevated living at every turn — with the added benefit of NO MELLO ROOS and a low 1.06% tax base. Built in 2019 and showcasing $625,000 in upgrades, this residence spans 4,146 square feet and offers a flexible floor plan with the option to live as 4 bedrooms plus a loft or 5 bedrooms, along with 6 bathrooms and multiple spaces designed for work, relaxation, and entertaining. From the moment you enter, soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwood flooring, designer lighting, and refined architectural details create an immediate sense of luxury. The open-concept living area is anchored by a dramatic limestone fireplace and expansive stacking doors that frame the views and create seamless indoor-outdoor living. The chef-inspired kitchen features premium GE Monogram appliances, upgraded cabinetry, a statement island, quartz and stone surfaces, full-height designer backsplash, a farmhouse-style sink, custom storage, and a beautifully finished walk-in pantry. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the outdoor spaces are special, with a covered California room, custom landscaping, pergola, built-in BBQ island, and incredible privacy. The first level includes a bedroom with an en-suite bath, a beautifully finished den with custom built-ins, and an open dining area. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite captures views and opens to a private covered terrace, while the spa-like primary bathroom features upgraded stone surfaces, floor-to-ceiling shower tile, a rain shower, custom cabinetry, and a spacious walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms include upgraded en-suite bathrooms, while the loft provides flexibility as a media room, playroom, office, or optional bedroom configuration. The third level is one of the home’s most memorable features, offering a bonus room with a kitchenette, upgraded cabinetry, waterfall-edge countertop, powder bath, and access to an incredible rooftop terrace with breathtaking panoramic views. Additional highlights include custom window treatments, upgraded flooring, designer tilework, built-in speakers and media pre-wiring, enhanced lighting, epoxy garage flooring, tankless water heater, and EV conduit. Beautifully curated, highly upgraded, and designed to impress, this former model home offers a truly rare opportunity to own one of Teresina’s most exceptional residences.
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Property Details for 17 Ponte
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 4,146 square feet of living space and is listed at $3,299,000, about $796 per square foot. The home was built in 2019. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 610-731-08. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,996-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.
Property History
17 Ponte was relisted on June 23, 2026 at $3,299,000.
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.
In Lake Forest, 119 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,425,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 13 days on market before going under contract.
Estimated monthly payment
6.76% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.76% (week of Sep 10, 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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