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$1,098,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,540 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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4-bedroom, 2-bath 1540 sq ft. home with some minimal upgrades, featuring 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bath downstairs. This 2-story home is located on a quiet double cul-de-sac in the sought-after Countryside community of Lake Forest, and is centrally located to schools, shopping, parks, with easy freeway access. Only 7 miles to Laguna Beach. The home will need updating, as is reflected in the price. Make it your own. The home boasts nice landscaping, 2 new side gates, curb appeal, NO HOA, NO MELLO ROOS, and LOW TAXES! This single-family home is a must-see. The Home is being sold completely AS-IS, and shown by appointment only.

Full Property Details for 23976 Carmel Dr

General

  • Price: $1,098,000
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: OC25012120
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 345 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Office, See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters, Unfurnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas
  • Eating Areas: Area, Dining Room, Separated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Spa Description: None

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Concrete, Patio, Slab

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Boat, Garage (Direct Access), Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking

Location

  • County: Orange
  • Subdivision: Countryside (CI)
  • Driving Directions: I-5 N to Lake Forest Dr- turn right on Rockfield to Ridge Route turn left - follow to Elrond turn left to Cresent Turn Left to Lido to Carmel turn right - Home is on left side of street.
  • Direction Faces: North

School Information

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: OLIVEW
  • Middle School: SERRAN
  • High School: ELTOR

Community

  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Modern, See Remarks, Traditional
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction: Drywall Walls
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Screens
  • Doors: Double-Door Entry
  • Disability Access: 2 or More Accessible Exits, Low-Pile Carpeting, See Remarks
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 1,540
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs (Cosmetic)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Neighborhood
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0992
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,320
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Fencing (Description): Privacy, Stucco Wall

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $712.99

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard, Trust
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Schools serving 23976 Carmel Dr

School District:Saddleback Valley Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Olivewood Elementary School
23391 Dune Mear Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
K-60.3 mi
Serrano Intermediate School
24642 Jeronimo Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
7-81 mi
El Toro High School
25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
9-121.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 23976 Carmel Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/05/2025
Listed
$1,098,000
197.56%
MLS
4/15/2003
Sold
$369,000
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Tax History for 23976 Carmel Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,624
2%
$534,425
2%
2024
$5,522
2%
$523,947
2%
2023
$5,393
2%
$513,674
2%
2022
$5,297
2%
$503,602
2%
2021
$5,191
1%
$493,728
1%
2020
$5,145
4%
$488,666
2%
2019
$4,971
2%
$479,085
2%
2018
$4,876
2%
$469,692
2%
2017
$4,778
2%
$460,483
2%
2016
$4,697
1%
$451,454
2%
2015
$4,639
2%
$444,673
2%
2014
$4,538
14%
$435,963
12%
2013
$3,981
—
$387,840
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23976 Carmel Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (MLS# OC25012120) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 23976 Carmel Drive is currently listed for $1,098,000 and was received on February 05, 2025. This property is listed by Jacqueline Hajek from our Dana Point/San Clemente Office.Want to learn more about 23976 Carmel Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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