About this home

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!

Facts and features

Schools

• Olivewood Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 0.4 mi

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• Serrano Intermediate School

  middle · 7-8 · 1.0 mi

  6

• El Toro High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.6 mi

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• Escalade Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 0.2 mi

• Canyon Crest Academy

  elementary · K-6 · 0.4 mi

• Infant-Toddler Center

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

Price history

• Nov 4, 2026 · Listed$949,900
• Feb 17, 2010 · Sold$400,000
• Jan 8, 2010 · Price Changed$400,000
• Dec 21, 2009 · Relisted$378,000
• Dec 18, 2009 · Listing Removed$378,000
• Nov 30, 2009 · Relisted$378,000
• Nov 16, 2009 · Listing Removed$378,000
• Nov 2, 2009 · Listing Removed$378,000

Tax history

• 2025$5,431 tax · $526,648 assessed
• 2024$5,333 tax · $516,322 assessed
• 2023$5,207 tax · $496,274 assessed
• 2022$5,115 tax · $486,544 assessed
• 2021$5,013 tax · $477,004 assessed
• 2020$4,968 tax · $472,113 assessed
• 2019$4,869 tax · $462,856 assessed
• 2018$4,778 tax · $453,781 assessed

Home value

$1,039,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,039,000
• Quantarium$1,063,881
• Cotality$1,011,500

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