For sale · Active

40 Forster

Lake Forest, CA 92630

$1,788,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms5 Beds • 4 Baths
Living area2,547 Sq Ft
Lot size0.0917 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Real Broker · Tracy Guo · 657-228-0218 · CRMLS

MLS # OC26138854 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 19:44 UTC

About this property

THE ULTIMATE 5-BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN IN THE HEART OF BAKER RANCH, SURROUNDED BY PARKS AND GREENBELTS! Welcome to this stunning Toll Brothers home featuring one of Baker Ranch’s most desirable floor plans. Ideally situated near expansive parks, scenic greenbelts, and walking trails, this beautifully upgraded 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a spacious Great Room that seamlessly connects the family room, dining area, and gourmet kitchen, creating an ideal space for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen features a large center island, granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and generous workspace. A highly sought-after main-floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom provides flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. Upstairs, a large loft serves as a versatile secondary living area, surrounded by the luxurious primary suite, three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a separate laundry room. Enjoy the exceptional Baker Ranch lifestyle with over 40 acres of parks, miles of walking and biking trails, resort-style pools and spas, clubhouses, sports courts, playgrounds, BBQ areas, and a dog park. The home’s prime location offers direct access to lush greenbelts and open spaces, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting. Adding even greater convenience, the highly anticipated Costco Wholesale is scheduled to open nearby, further enhancing the area’s shopping and lifestyle amenities while adding long-term value to this exceptional location. No Mello-Roos, low HOA dues, and low property taxes. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and major freeways. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully designed Toll Brothers home in one of Lake Forest’s most sought-after communities. Must See!

Property details

MLS number
OC26138854
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
5 Beds • 4 Baths
Living area
2,547 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.0917 acres
County
Orange
Year built
2016
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
100

Building

Year built
2016
Year built source
Public Records
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Levels
Two
Entry level
1
Living area source
Public Records

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
4

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
1
Main-level bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
Interior features
Bedroom On Main Level, Loft, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Laundry Room, Upper Level

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
None, Association
Patio / porch
Rear Porch
Lot features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Lot size source
Public Records
Property outlook
Hills, Meadow

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association amenities
Sport Court, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$222.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly

Schools reported in the listing

Elementary school
Foothill Ranch
Middle / junior school
Serrano Intermediate
High school
El Toro
High school district
Saddleback Valley Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Foothill Ranch Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Foothill Ranch K–6 1.1 mi
Solis Park (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–8 2.0 mi
Portola High (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine 9–12 2.0 mi
Lake Forest Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest K–6 2.0 mi
Rancho Cañada Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest K–6 2.0 mi
Trabuco Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo 9–12 2.1 mi
Loma Ridge Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–6 2.1 mi
Del Lago Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo K–6 2.2 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$1,788,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$1,899,500
MLS-reported previous asking price
$1,850,000
MLS-reported last price change
2026-09-21 10:35 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 08:28$1,788,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Lake Forest

Active residential homes for sale in Lake Forest, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings207Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,195,000207 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$641.27204 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market39207 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction39
Listings with an increase1

40 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 20:34 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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