23841 Palmek
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Listing broker / agent: RE/MAX 2000 REALTY · ZHENBO TANG · 626-624-1988 · CRMLS
MLS # WS26190265 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 07:48 UTC
About this property
SINGLE-STORY HOME | HUGE PRIVATE BACKYARD | PRIVATE GATED COURTYARD | NO HOA | Welcome to 23841 Palmek, a charming and spacious single-story home located in a desirable Lake Forest neighborhood. Public records show 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; the owner converted the original living room into an additional primary bedroom, creating a flexible 4-bedroom-style layout. As you enter, a private gated front courtyard creates a welcoming first impression while providing an added sense of privacy and a peaceful outdoor space before stepping inside. Inside, the home feels bright, spacious, and inviting, with fresh interior and exterior paint and newly painted closets throughout. The kitchen features a functional island and brand-new appliances. The home features a large family room with a cozy fireplace—a warm and inviting gathering space with plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining, watching movies, or spending time with family and friends. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and additional bonus space, ideal for a home office, reading area, or private retreat. The three additional bedrooms are also generously sized. The owner has completed several significant improvements over the years, including a newer roof, windows, water heater, and A/C, adding comfort and value to the home. Step outside to the huge private backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening, family gatherings, or creating your own Southern California outdoor retreat. Enjoy the added benefit of NO HOA and NO MELLO-ROOS. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and parks, with easy access to Irvine Spectrum, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, I-5, I-405, and nearby toll roads.Welcome home!
Property details
- MLS number
- WS26190265
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,606 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1675 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1964
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 40
Building
- Year built
- 1964
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Patio Home
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Converted Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Brick
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Community features
- Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest | K–6 | 0.1 mi |
| Los Alisos Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | 7–8 | 0.3 mi |
| Olivewood Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Silverado High Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Lake Forest | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Del Cerro Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Serrano Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest | 7–8 | 1.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,150,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,185,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,185,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 11:49 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:50 | $1,150,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Lake Forest
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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