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For Sale
Active Listings
197
Average Price
$1.2M
Price Range
$470k - $2.4M
Median Price
$1.2M

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Lake Forest Housing Market

The median home in Lake Forest sold for $1.25M over the past 12 months, up 6.0% from the year before.

There are 197 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $1.18M — about $639 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 55 days to sell and close at 99.1% of asking price.

At 598 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 4.0 months of supply — a balanced market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$1.25M▲ 6.0%
598 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$1.18M
197 active listings
Price per sq ft
$636
Median, closed sales
Days on market
55
Median, list to close
Sale to list
99.1%
Of asking price
Months of supply
4.0
6 months is balanced
New this week
12
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$470K – $2.39M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
598▼ 11.4%
vs 675 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
1
$300K – $500K
26
$500K – $750K
34
$750K – $1M
20
$1M – $2M
83
$2M+
33

Inventory by property type

Residential
197

Market data derived from MLS records, updated November 3, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Lake Forest buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Lake Forest or elsewhere in the Orange County, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Lake Forest?▼
Homes in Lake Forest sold for a median of $1.25M over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 197 homes currently for sale is $1.18M. That works out to roughly $636 per square foot. Most listings fall between $470K and $2.39M.
Is Lake Forest a good place to buy a home?▼
At 4.0 months of supply, the market is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 55 days to sell and close at 99.1% of asking price. The median sale price is up 6.0% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in Lake Forest?▼
Current inventory in Lake Forest, in California's Orange County, breaks down as 197 residential. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Lake Forest?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across Orange County — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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