Lake Forest Homes for Sale

Situated in the picturesque Saddleback Valley in Orange County, Lake Forest combines small-community charm with metropolitan-city convenience. Residents here enjoy safe, well-planned neighborhoods in a mild Mediterranean climate. Lush green hills, sparkling lakes and groves of eucalyptus trees make up the scenic landscape.

Infrastructure

This city has a nice combination of commercial offices, businesses and industrial parks that provide an excellent selection of services and professional opportunities. Numerous reputable companies, such as Oakley, Del Taco, Black & Decker and Panasonic Avionics, operate in Lake Forest. Since this city is in proximity of Interstate-5 and the foothill transportation corridors, residents can easily commute to San Diego and Los Angeles. Transportation options include the Amtrak station and the Orange County Airport, both of which are only minutes away.

Education Overview

Lake Forest is home to seven public educational facilities. These include five elementary, one intermediate and one high school. Three of them have a GreatSchools rating of 9. Parents who want more options can choose from 10 private schools. Lake Forest also has a charter school for grades K to 6. Plenty of regional higher education opportunities in the area exist at California State University at Fullerton, Concordia University, University of California at Irvine and Chapman University.

Real Estate Overview

On average, homes here list for a price of just over $390 per square foot. This translates to a median amount of around $675,000 per property. Since listings tend to stay active for over a month, you have time to shop for options. Real estate selections include single-family residences, lakefront homes, luxurious townhouses and condos, equestrian estates, and retirement communities. Most of the homes were built between 1970 and 1989.

Outdoor Recreation and Entertainment

Since Lake Forest is home to over 25 public parks, you have many opportunities for hiking, picnicking, biking, swimming and boating. You can also find numerous tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. The highlight for nature lovers is Whiting Ranch Regional Wilderness Park. This 2,500-acre natural habitat comprises rolling grassland hills, woodland canyons and three intermittent streams. You can also attend community playhouse productions, summer concerts in the park and special events at Heritage Hill Historical Park.

Our website features the best Lake Forest real estate search for homes, condos, land and foreclosure properties available. It is the only site you will ever need! It is easy-to-use and updated by the official REALTOR®’s database every 15 minutes. 

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