Lake Forest, CA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$1.24M
12-Month Sales
57
+1.8%
1-Year Appreciation
+1.8%
Properties Tracked
5,219
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Vista Verde | $181.4K |
Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Verde | 23 | $181.4K |
Top ZIP Codes
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Oakview Ln | $970K |
| May 4, 2026 | Primrose Dr | $1.45M |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 25152 MAMMOTH CIR | $1.59M |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Serrano Creek Rd Unit 55 | $509.5K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Torosa | $1.68M |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Vista Saddleback | $1.46M |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 24921 MUIRLANDS BLVD SPC 78 | $224K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Canyon Pt | $560K |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 22844 MESA WAY UNIT 2 | $585K |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 506 DEEANN | $965K |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 56 TESSERA AVE | $1.69M |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 25011 MAMMOTH CIR | $1.97M |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 20941 PARKRIDGE | $2.33M |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Encinal | $1.75M |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Alder Rdg | $830K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 14 SNOWBERRY | $2.12M |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 25214 TANOAK LN | $711K |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Lantana | $1.89M |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Alder Rdg | $1.12M |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Trabuco Rd Apt 306 | $560K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
-2.8%
Implied 1-yr
-11.2%
2026 Q3
$1.3M
2026 Q4
$1.25M
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 21895 SHENANDOAH DR | Apr 28, 2022 | $123,000,000 |
| Buckeye | May 5, 2023 | $19,419,000 |
| Buckeye | May 5, 2023 | $19,419,000 |
| 140 BUCKEYE | May 5, 2023 | $19,419,000 |
| 141 BUCKEYE | May 5, 2023 | $19,419,000 |
| 320 RIVERBEND | Feb 7, 2024 | $14,027,500 |
| 141 MULBERRY | Nov 4, 2022 | $14,008,500 |
| 150 MULBERRY | Nov 4, 2022 | $14,008,500 |
| Amber Oak | Nov 4, 2022 | $14,008,500 |
| Brackens | Nov 4, 2022 | $14,008,500 |
How Lake Forest compares
| Metric | Lake Forest | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $1.24M | $1.16M | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | +1.8% | +0.5% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 57 | 22,049 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in California
How Lake Forest ranks in California
1-year appreciation
#339 of 1279
Median price
#187 of 1279
Frequently asked about Lake Forest
What is the median sale price in Lake Forest, CA?
The median sale price in Lake Forest over the last 12 months is $1.24M, based on 57 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest home prices have changed +1.8% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Lake Forest?
Roughly 57 home sales were recorded in Lake Forest over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Lake Forest?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Lake Forest.
When were most homes in Lake Forest built?
Most homes in Lake Forest were built in the 1980-1989 era.