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South Orange County Saddleback Valley

Townhouses & Duplexes in Lake Forest, CA

Welcome to Lake Forest, a master-planned city in south Orange County's Saddleback Valley that pairs lakes, parks, and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park with business parks and quick access to Irvine.

Lake Forest is a city in Orange County, California, set in the Saddleback Valley of south Orange County, between the Santa Ana foothills and the cities of Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Hills. With about 86,000 residents, it is a master-planned suburban city that grew out of the historic community of El Toro — Spanish for 'the bull' — and incorporated in December 1991. The city later expanded to include the master-planned developments of Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills, giving it a varied residential and commercial geography. The city's name reflects its signature feature: Lake Forest and Forest Lake, two man-made lakes around which some of the earliest neighborhoods were built. The original core holds single-story ranch homes and condominiums from the 1970s and 1980s, many with lake-club access and mature landscaping. Around this center, newer subdivisions, hillside communities, and business parks spread across the former ranch and air-station lands. Lake Forest's economy blends residential suburban life with a significant employment base. Business parks along the I-5 and toll-road corridors host technology, medical, and corporate offices, and the city sits within commuting distance of Irvine's larger employment centers and the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, which was decommissioned in 1999 and redeveloped. The Irvine Spectrum and the broader south-county job market are minutes away. Recreation is a defining strength. The city maintains 31 parks, and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, a 2,500-acre county preserve within city limits, offers hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails through oak woodland and coastal sage scrub, including its red-rock canyon landscape. Heritage Hill Historic Park preserves the area's ranching past, and the Serrano Creek and Aliso Creek trails connect neighborhoods to the wider open-space network. Schools fall under the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which operates campuses including Lake Forest Elementary and El Toro High School within the city. Transportation runs on I-5, the 241 and 261 toll roads, and arterial roads such as Lake Forest Drive and El Toro Road, with OCTA bus service and the Irvine Metrolink station nearby. Lake Forest appeals to residents seeking established suburban neighborhoods, open-space access, and proximity to south Orange County employment.

Population 86,498
County Orange County
Active Listings 367
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What county is Lake Forest, California in?

Lake Forest is a city in Orange County, California, located in the Saddleback Valley of south Orange County. It sits along Interstate 5 and the 241 toll road, bordered by Irvine, Mission Viejo, and the Santa Ana foothills.

What school district serves Lake Forest, CA?

Lake Forest is served primarily by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which operates schools including Lake Forest Elementary and El Toro High School. Attendance boundaries vary by neighborhood, and nearby options include Saddleback College in Mission Viejo and the University of California, Irvine.

What is Lake Forest, California known for?

Lake Forest is known as a master-planned south Orange County city with two man-made lakes, 31 parks, and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. It grew from the historic El Toro community, incorporated in 1991, and later annexed Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills.

How far is Lake Forest from Irvine?

Lake Forest is about eight miles from central Irvine. By car, the trip typically takes about 15 minutes, with access via Interstate 5, the 241 toll road, and arterial roads such as Lake Forest Drive and Alton Parkway. OCTA buses also connect Lake Forest to the Irvine Metrolink station.

What outdoor recreation is near Lake Forest?

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, a 2,500-acre county preserve within the city, offers hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails through oak woodland and coastal sage scrub. The city also maintains 31 parks, the Aliso Creek and Serrano Creek trails, and Heritage Hill Historic Park.

What kind of homes are in Lake Forest?

Lake Forest's housing ranges from 1970s and 1980s single-story ranch homes and condos around its two lakes to newer larger homes in Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. The city also includes attached housing and infill development, with lake-club neighborhoods, hillside views, and established landscaping throughout.

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The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 8
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $1,340,180 +14.5%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $663
schedule Avg Days on Market 29
sell Homes Sold 178
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 4.6

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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21132 Calle De Paseo For Sale $895,000
21132 Calle De Paseo
Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1511 Sq Ft Built 1986 PW26177064
Seven Gables Real Estate
23012 Ditz For Sale $599,999
23012 Ditz
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 Beds 1 Baths 912 Sq Ft Built 1972 IG26172103
Real Broker
21224 Jasmines For Sale $695,000
21224 Jasmines
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1048 Sq Ft Built 1989 CV26173259
TRUHOME REAL ESTATE
76 Finch For Sale $1,098,800
76 Finch
Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1512 Sq Ft Built 2016 NP26165839
Kenneth Harter, Broker
19076 Canyon Terrace Drive For Sale $759,900
19076 Canyon Terrace Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92679
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1368 Sq Ft Built 1986 OC26166152
Regency Real Estate Brokers
80 Savannah For Rent $4,600
80 Savannah
Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1655 Sq Ft Built 2017 PW26160692
Seven Gables Real Estate
22925 Leo For Sale $849,990
22925 Leo
Lake Forest, CA 92630
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 1301 Sq Ft Built 1973 PW26106234
Camino Real Realtors
21978 Cayuga For Rent $5,900
21978 Cayuga
Lake Forest, CA 92630
4 Beds 3 Baths 2524 Sq Ft Built 1974 OC26158978
Real Broker
21211 Serra Vista For Sale $878,000
21211 Serra Vista
Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1700 Sq Ft Built 1986 OC26157611
PREA Realty, Inc.
25885 Trabuco Road #198 For Sale $590,000
25885 Trabuco Road #198
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1190 Sq Ft Built 1979 OC26118180
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
24575 Copper Cliff Court #7 For Sale $699,000
24575 Copper Cliff Court #7
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1190 Sq Ft Built 1976 OC26141304
Keller Williams Realty
25308 Crocker For Sale $700,000
25308 Crocker
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1180 Sq Ft Built 1972 PW26135431
Realty Masters & Associates
1009 El Paseo For Sale $969,900
1009 El Paseo
Lake Forest, CA 92610
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1769 Sq Ft Built 2016 OC26120171
Landmark Realtors
24836 Lakefield Street For Sale $721,000
24836 Lakefield Street
Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1392 Sq Ft Built 1971 OC26108770
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
25594 Mont Pointe #4A For Sale $565,000
25594 Mont Pointe #4A
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 957 Sq Ft Built 1984 OC26102469
AdvantageFirst Realty Inc.
302 Limestone For Sale $778,000
302 Limestone
Lake Forest, CA 92610
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1324 Sq Ft Built 2019 26650131
Rodeo Realty
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