23841 Palmek, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,606 sq ft
- 7,296 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
$1,150,000
Subdivision Laguna North
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,135,000
The home
About 23841 Palmek
SINGLE-STORY HOME | HUGE PRIVATE BACKYARD | PRIVATE GATED COURTYARD | NO HOA |
Welcome to 23841 Palmek, a charming and spacious single-story home located in a desirable Lake Forest neighborhood. Public records show 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; the owner converted the original living room into an additional primary bedroom, creating a flexible 4-bedroom-style layout.
As you enter, a private gated front courtyard creates a welcoming first impression while providing an added sense of privacy and a peaceful outdoor space before stepping inside.
Inside, the home feels bright, spacious, and inviting, with fresh interior and exterior paint and newly painted closets throughout. The kitchen features a functional island and brand-new appliances.
The home features a large family room with a cozy fireplace—a warm and inviting gathering space with plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining, watching movies, or spending time with family and friends.
The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and additional bonus space, ideal for a home office, reading area, or private retreat. The three additional bedrooms are also generously sized.
The owner has completed several significant improvements over the years, including a newer roof, windows, water heater, and A/C, adding comfort and value to the home.
Step outside to the huge private backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening, family gatherings, or creating your own Southern California outdoor retreat.
Enjoy the added benefit of NO HOA and NO MELLO-ROOS. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and parks, with easy access to Irvine Spectrum, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, I-5, I-405, and nearby toll roads.Welcome home!
Property details for 23841 Palmek
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Laguna North neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,606 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,150,000, about $716 per square foot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 617-045-13. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 7,296-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
- $1,150,000
- Days On Site
- 47 Days
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,606 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,296 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1964
- MLS® Number
- WS26190265
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- WS26190265
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,606
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,296
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1675
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 61704513
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Converted Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Patio Home
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Brick
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Laguna North (LN)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 23841 Palmek
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,150,000 | From $1,185,000 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,185,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23841 Palmek
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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
Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 57 of 57 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 57 of 57. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 57 of 57.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320141004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 238 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
7.40% · 30-yr fixed$
$8,929/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $115,000 down
Principal & interest$7,166
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$431
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$997
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOANot reported, not included
$7,702/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $230,000 down
Principal & interest$6,370
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$997
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOANot reported, not included
$6,906/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $345,000 down
Principal & interest$5,574
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$997
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,332/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$997
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.40% (week of Oct 15, 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
- 7
- Median price
- $1,135,000
- Median days on market
- 19
- Median per sq ft
- $710
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Laguna North sales
At $716 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Laguna North median of $710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23862 Palmek | Apr 20, 2026 | $1,080,000 | 1,207 | $895 | 38 |
Schools
School District for 23841 Palmek
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 ZHENBO TANG of RE/MAX 2000 REALTY
Listing information updated Oct 13, 2026 at 6:40 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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