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23982 Carmel Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
today NEW · Active
$949,900
$617 / Sqft
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
Garage
1,540
Sqft
0.10
Acres
MLS# PW26235555
Cumulative Days on Market: Less than 1 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 11/04/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

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 Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Traditional
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,540 Sqft
Price / Sqft
$617
Acres
0.10
Year Built
1971
Condition
Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic

Location

Area
LS - Lake Forest South
City/Township
Lake Forest
Direction Faces
West
View
None
Subdivision
Countryside (CI)
County
Orange
WalkScore
68

Property Details

Price
$949,900
Condition
Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Building

Structure Type
House
Levels
Two
Stories
2

Community

Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks

Local Schools

Elementary School
Olivewood
Middle School
Serrano Intermediate
High School
El Toro
School District
Saddleback Valley Unified

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Bedrooms
4
Bedrooms on Main Level
2

Area and Spaces

Living Area
1,540 Sqft
Number of Units
1

Appliances

Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater

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
Flooring
Laminate, Stone, Tile
Laundry Features
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Accessibility Features
None
Door Features
Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Electic
Electricity On Property, Standard
Fireplace Features
None
Entry Level
1
Entry Location
1

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Forced Air

Building Details

Construction

Architectural Style
Traditional
Year Built
1971
Foundations
Slab
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Materials

Construction Materials
Stucco, Copper Plumbing
Roof
Composition

Terms

Terms

Contingency
No seller contingencies.
Inclusions
None noted
Exclusions
None noted
Special Conditions
Standard
Special Terms
Cash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional, Usda Loan, Va Loan

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
None

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public

Lot

Acres
0.10
Lot Size
4,320
Lot Size Area Sq Ft
4,320
Lot Dimensions
48x90
Lot Features
Six To Ten Units Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Road Surface
Paved
Road Frontage
City Street

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features
Concrete, Covered, Deck
Fencing
Average Condition, Block, Wood

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Capacity
2
Parking Features
Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage

Pool Features

Pool Features
None
Spa Features
None
Listed by Jeffrey Simons, NextHome Pacific Estates, jeff@jeffreysimons.com
Listing Data last updated 11/04/2026 10:00 pm
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