24342 Cardinal, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- $1,622,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,448
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,622,000
- List Price
- $1,648,000
- Closing Date
- Apr 07, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- OC26025857
- Year Built
- 1977
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Sq. Ft
- 2,448
- Lot Size
- 7,500
- Acres
- 0.17
- Lot Location
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden
- Days on Market
- 13
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Two Levels
- Neighborhood
- Influential Homes (Ih)
Property Description
Exceptional, One-of-a-Kind Home! 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!
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Additional Information
- HOA
- 106
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Management, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa/Hot Tub
- Appliances
- Built-In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- Community, Heated, Private, Salt Water, Association
- Fireplace Description
- Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Heat
- Central
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Neighborhood, Pool
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
- Elementary School
- Rancho Canada
- Middle School
- Serrano
- High School
- El Toro
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Parnaz Nasibi (parnaznasibi@firstteam.com) from Listing Office: First Team Real Estate.
Listing sold by Pawan Kumar from OpenHome
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