Lake Forest Real Estate & Homes for Sale
A planned community built around one of Orange County’s largest sports parks.
Lake Forest incorporated in 1991 out of several master-planned neighborhoods, including Foothill Ranch. The city’s centerpiece is the Lake Forest Sports Park, and its central location gives residents quick access to both the 5 and 405 freeways.
$1.02M
Median price
+3.1% year over year
Price trend
20 days
Avg. days on market
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Lake Forest neighborhoods, schools & lifestyle
Featured neighborhoods
- Foothill Ranch
- Portola Hills
- The Lakes
Schools
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
- El Toro High School
- Trabuco Hills High School
Parks & recreation
- Lake Forest Sports Park
- Serrano Creek Park
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Shopping & dining
- The Foothill Towne Center
- Lake Forest Marketplace
Lifestyle highlights
- Extensive sports park and trail system
- Family-friendly master-planned neighborhoods
- Central OC location
Commuting
- Positioned between the 5 and 405 freeways with the 241 toll road nearby for northern OC commutes.
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Loan amount: $816,000
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Common questions about buying or selling in Lake Forest
How does Foothill Ranch differ from the rest of Lake Forest?
Foothill Ranch is its own master-planned village within Lake Forest, with a distinct town center and generally newer housing stock.
Is Lake Forest a good base for commuting across Orange County?
Its central position between the 5 and 405 freeways makes it a practical base for commuters working anywhere from Irvine to northern OC.
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