24342 Cardinal, Lake Forest, CA 92630

$1,622,000
4
BD
3
BA
2,448
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,622,000
List Price
$1,648,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
13
Closing Date
Apr 07, 2026
MLS#
OC26025857
Subtype
Residential
Year Built
1977
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Living Area
2,448
Lot Size
7,500
Acres
0.17
Subdivision
Influential Homes (Ih)
Neighborhood
Influential Homes (Ih)
MLS Area Major
Lake Forest South (LS)

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!

Additional Information

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)
Exterior Features
Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
HOA Freqency
Monthly
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Built-In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Yes
Stories
Two Levels
Levels
Two
Pool
Yes
Pool Type
Community, Heated, Private, Salt Water, Association
Parking Features
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Saddleback Valley Unified
Elementary School
Rancho Canada
Middle School
Serrano
High School
El Toro
View
Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Neighborhood, Pool

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Parnaz Nasibi (parnaznasibi@firstteam.com) from Listing Office: First Team Real Estate.

Selling Office: OpenHome.

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