23982 Carmel Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,540 sq ft
- 4,320 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
$949,900
Est. $6,279/mo with 20% down, 30-year fixed
$617 a sq ft against a $779 Countryside median. Ask how it comparesSubdivision Countryside
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,155,000
The home
About 23982 Carmel Drive
Welcome to 23982 Carmel Dr., a charming two-story Lake Forest residence offering 1,540 square feet of potential on a 4,320-square-foot lot. Minutes from Mountain View Park, and framed by mature palms, brick-trimmed landscaping, and a driveway with brick accents leading to an attached two-car garage, this home welcomes you with classic Southern California curb appeal. Step through the decorative glass entry door into an expansive great room highlighted by recessed lighting and low-maintenance tile flooring with custom diamond insets. Wide picture windows and large glass sliders draw in abundant natural light while connecting the interior seamlessly to a covered outdoor patio and private backyard. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances—including a gas range, microwave, and dishwasher—alongside tile countertops and a window overlooking tropical greenery. An open staircase ascends to the second floor, offering practical privacy across four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Bedrooms feature matching tile floors, large mirrored closet doors, and overhead ceiling fans. This property is an honest fixer ready for its next chapter. While it needs cosmetic updates, fresh interior paint, and cabinetry TLC to restore its shine, the structural layout is bright, practical, and inviting. Situated in an established neighborhood convenient to community parks, top schools, dining, and freeway access, this home provides a solid canvas to customize every space to your personal taste. Bring your contractor, your creative vision, and your modern design ideas to build substantial equity in this Lake Forest opportunity!
Property details for 23982 Carmel Drive
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Countryside neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It has 1,540 square feet of living space on a 4,320-square-foot lot and is listed at $949,900, about $617 per square foot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 617-344-22. Highlights include an attached two-car garage and traditional architecture.
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Photos of 23982 Carmel Drive, Lake Forest
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26235555
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,540
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,320
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0992
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 61734422
- On Market Date
- 2026-11-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Laminate, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Six To Ten Units Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Average Condition, Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Countryside (CI)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 23982 Carmel Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $949,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23982 Carmel Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0427J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 131 of 131 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 131 of 131. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 9 of 131.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590524101003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (3 Level 2 ports). 384 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.24% · 30-yr fixed$
$7,282/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $94,990 down
Principal & interest$5,826
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$356
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$823
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$277
HOANot reported, not included
$6,279/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $189,980 down
Principal & interest$5,179
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$823
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$277
HOANot reported, not included
$5,631/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $284,970 down
Principal & interest$4,531
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$823
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$277
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,100/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$823
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$277
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.24% (week of Oct 29, 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.
Countryside home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $1,155,000
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $779
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 29, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Countryside sales
At $617 per square foot, this home's asking price is 21% below the Countryside median of $779 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Countryside sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24022 Elrond | Jul 22, 2026 | $1,175,000 | 1,224 | $960 | 6 |
| 24236 Jagger | Jun 26, 2026 | $915,000 | 1,540 | $594 | 8 |
| 24096 Hurst | Apr 28, 2026 | $956,000 | 1,540 | $621 | 5 |
| 24282 Ursula | Mar 25, 2026 | $1,240,000 | 1,318 | $941 | 3 |
| 23976 Carmel Drive | Mar 5, 2026 | $1,014,000 | 1,540 | $658 | 208 |
Schools
Schools for 23982 Carmel Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Olivewood
- Middle
- Serrano Intermediate
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listing information updated Nov 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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