Exceptional, One-of-a-Kind Home with more than $300,000 in renovations! Designed for ultimate indoor-outdoor living & entertaining, this beautifully upgraded residence is ideally situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on an expansive 7,500 sq. ft. private lot in one of the best locations in Lake Forest South. The resort-style backyard, fully remodeled in 2020, is the true centerpiece of the property & features a saltwater pool & spa with smartphone-controlled heating, lighting, & auto-fill system. A covered patio with outdoor kitchen, built-in barbecue, roller shades, & TV creates the perfect setting for gatherings. Lush landscaping & multiple seating areas provide privacy & a tranquil atmosphere. Inside, the home showcases soaring two-story ceilings & an elegant wrought-iron staircase, creating an open & inviting ambiance. The formal living room features a sunken seating area, two-sided fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the formal dining room with access to outdoor entertaining spaces. A separate family room with a built-in media center & fireplace offers more comfort for everyday living, while a main-level bonus room provides flexibility for a home office, library, or bedroom. The remodeled kitchen overlooks the serene backyard & is equipped with granite countertops, a 5-burner gas cooktop, double oven, new dishwasher, & microwave/convection oven. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, & a private balcony with pool & sunset views. The primary bathroom includes a remodeled step-in shower with frameless glass enclosure. All three bedrooms offer walk-in closets. Additional upgrades include owned solar(2018) & newer roof, whole-house repiping (2020), new HVAC system (2017), new sliding doors & windows, remodeled kids’ bathroom with frameless door, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint upstairs, updated lighting & chandeliers, new high-quality granite in the kitchen & laundry room, Redesigned & remodeled side yard & Powder room(all in 2023). Conveniently located within walking distance to the lake & the Sun & Sail Club. HOA amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, diving & exercise pool, spa; children’s wading pool; fitness center; six tennis courts; twelve pickleball courts; basketball half-courts; sand volleyball; a Tot Lot playground; Youth Center; clubhouse; picnic & BBQ areas; & an amphitheater. No Mello-Roos & low HOA dues. Just minutes from freeways, Irvine Spectrum, shopping, dining, & local schools!
Property Details
Price:
$1,648,000
MLS #:
OC26025857
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Influential Homes IH
Neighborhood:
lslakeforestsouth
Listed Date:
Feb 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,448
Lot Size:
7,500 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1977
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Schools
School District:
Saddleback Valley Unified
Elementary School:
Rancho Canada
Middle School:
Serrano
High School:
El Toro
Interior
Appliances
DW, MW, RF, GS, BIR, BBQ, CO, DO
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, VINY
Heating
CF
Laundry Features
IR
Exterior
Community Features
SDW, SL, LAKE
Exterior Features
BQ, LIT, RG
Parking Spots
2
Security Features
SD, COD
Financial
HOA Fee
$106
HOA Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address24342 Cardinal Lake Forest CA
- SubdivisionInfluential Homes (IH)
- CityLake Forest
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92630
Subdivisions in Lake Forest
- Aliso Creek Villas AC
- Antigua AT
- Belwood Park FBP
- Bench Mark Villas BM
- Bennett Ranch North BN
- Bennett Ranch South BN
- California Coventry FHCV
- Cedar Glen CG
- Creekside CR
- Crestmont CSM
- Deane Lake Homes DL
- Fieldstone Classic FSC
- Forest Shadows FS
- Greenridge GNR
- Heritage FHH
- HIGHLANDS BKHGL
- Hillview HLV
- J.M. Peters Portola PPH
- Lake Forest Keys LK
- Lake Forest Shores LFS
- Lake Forest Townhomes LF
- Lake Forest Woods LW
- Lakeside Park LKP
- Le Parc LPC
- Live Oak LO
- Mandeville FMP
- Mariposa MAR
- Montbury On The Hill MBY
- Montecido MD
- Palermo PHP
- PARKVIEW BKPKV
- Parkwood Estates PE
- Pheasant Creek PC
- Promenade FPR
- Rancho Viejo Condos II RV2
- Ranchwood III RA3
- Roxford Crest FRC
- Saddleback Meadows SADM
- Saddleback Valley Views SV
- San Rita Ridge SRR
- Serenado SRO
- Serrano Park I SP
- Serrano Woods SER
- Shores TS
- Sterling Heights SRL
- Sycamore Ridge SR
- Tierra Vista TV
- Villorio VIL
- Vineyards FHVY
- Vista Del Flores VDF
- Whispering Trees WT
- White Oak WO
- Willow Glen WG
- Wind Rows WR
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Lake Forest as of Feb 22, 2026
161
Single Family Listed
41
Avg DOM
431
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,077,337
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Influential Homes (IH) subdivision, 24342 Cardinal Lake Forest CA is a Single Family for sale in Lake Forest, CA, 92630. It is listed for $1,648,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,448 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1977. The current price per square foot is $673. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Lake Forest is $431. The average listing price for Single Family in Lake Forest is $1,077,337.
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