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$754,129$659 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $355,000 on Aug 31, 2011

24162 PALMEK CIR

LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,144 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$754K
$695K low$814K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$355,000 · Aug 31, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,598 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$454,810 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$381,441
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,369
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$445,893

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Los Alisos Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Olivewood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Mission Viejo High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92630These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.241

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.63,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,834 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,211
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

24162 Palmek Cir measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Lake Forest 92630
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Lake Forest 92630
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Lake Forest 92630
  • Older than 95% of homes in Lake Forest 92630

What homes are worth in Lake Forest 92630

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$418K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Lake Forest 92630.

How it measures up in Lake Forest 92630

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Forest 92630.

Estimated value$754,129
CheaperTypical $1,123,408Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$659
CheaperTypical $605Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,779 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 24162 Palmek Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 92630Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$754,12922% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65969% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²18% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac90% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than19655% of homes33% of homes

About 24162 Palmek Cir

How much is 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA is $754,129 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $694,689 to $813,569. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA last sell?

24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA last sold on Aug 31, 2011 for $355,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA?

24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA built?

24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA?

24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA is assigned to Los Alisos Intermediate School (middle), rated C; Olivewood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Mission Viejo High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA compare to other homes in Lake Forest 92630?

Among the 20,536 homes in Lake Forest 92630, it is worth more than 22% of them ($754,129 against a typical $1,123,408), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($659 against a typical $605), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,779 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1965 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 24162 Palmek Cir, Lake Forest, CA was $4,598. The county assessed it at $454,810.

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