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$636,982$734 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $482,500 on May 25, 2021

26342 FOREST RIDGE DR

LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
868 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.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$637K
$617K low$657K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$482,500 · May 25, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$252,982
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$202,386
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.54%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$384,000
QUICKEN LOANS LLC · recorded May 25, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,420 (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.$532,717 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$417,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,467
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$522,272

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyORANGE
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(17)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Lake Forest Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi
H
El Toro High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Serrano Intermediate SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

26342 Forest Ridge Dr 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 88% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Lake Forest 92630
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 82% 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
$419K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$636,982
CheaperTypical $1,131,629Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$734
CheaperTypical $615Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 26342 Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 92630Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$636,98216% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73486% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than868 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than198982% of homes73% of homes

About 26342 Forest Ridge Dr

How much is 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA is $636,982 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $617,125 to $656,839. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA last sell?

26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA last sold on May 25, 2021 for $482,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 9 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA?

26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 868 square feet of living space.

When was 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA built?

26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA?

26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA is assigned to Lake Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; El Toro High School (high), rated A-; Serrano Intermediate School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA compare to other homes in Lake Forest 92630?

Among the 20,537 homes in Lake Forest 92630, it is worth more than 16% of them ($636,982 against a typical $1,131,629), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($734 against a typical $615), it is bigger than 6% of them (868 ft² against a typical 1,784 ft²) and it is newer than 82% of them (1989 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 12% 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 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA was $5,420. The county assessed it at $532,717.

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