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23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 - Property report

Also known as: 23231 El Gato Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1964

Acreage

0.255

Sale price

$355,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
23231 El Gato Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Zip code
92630
County
Orange
Municipality
Lake Forest

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,144
Year built
1964
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
11/04/2008
Sale price
$355,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,012
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.255

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable

Ownership information for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/04/2008 $355,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/04/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
05/14/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
11/04/2008 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,012
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$477,295
Land value
$403,807
Building value
$73,488

Special assessments for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA

Description Value Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $477,295 1.0545 $5,012 +1.84%
2024-2025 $467,937 1.0561 $4,922 +2.41%
2023-2024 $458,762 1.0519 $4,806 -0.43%
2022-2023 $449,767 1.0818 $4,827 +4.34%
2021-2022 $440,949 1.0535 $4,626 -1.33%
2020-2021 $436,428 1.08286 $4,688 +4.34%
2019-2020 $427,871 1.05445 $4,493 -0.34%
2018-2019 $419,482 1.0834 $4,509 +4.33%
2017-2018 $411,257 1.0552 $4,322 +1.69%
2016-2017 $403,194 1.0584 $4,250 +1.22%

Permit information for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA

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Lake Forest residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,240,000

11.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$621

-3% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heritage Christian School NR Private K-12 164 0.27
Arbor Christian School NR Private K 42 0.29
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 8 Charter K-8 680 0.30
Olivewood Elementary School 4 Public K-6 420 0.30
Abiding Savior Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 246 0.35
Abiding Savior Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 246 0.35
Canyon Crest Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.41
Ralph A. Gates Elementary School 6 Public K-6 940 0.67
Santiago Elementary School 6 Public K-6 506 0.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heritage Christian School NR Private K-12 164 0.27
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 8 Charter K-8 680 0.30
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle NR Charter 6-8 0 0.30
Abiding Savior Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 246 0.35
Montessori on the Lake School NR Private PK-8 98 0.44
Infant-Toddler Center NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.45
Los Alisos Intermediate School 5 Public 7-8 656 0.79
Escalade Academy NR Private K-12 5 0.82
Serrano Intermediate School 6 Public 7-8 977 0.90
Adult Education NR Public 0 1.02
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heritage Christian School NR Private K-12 164 0.27
Escalade Academy NR Private K-12 5 0.82
Adult Education NR Public 0 1.02
Silverado High School 2 Public 9-12 264 1.06
La Tierra Early Childhood Center NR Public 130 1.09
El Toro High School 7 Public 9-12 2,031 1.16
Silverleaf Academy of Arts NR Private 8-12 0 1.18
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo NR Private 6-12 54 1.39
Fusion Academy Mv: Mission Viejo NR Private 7-12 50 1.39
Mira Monte High (Alternative) School 6 Public K-12 202 1.75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630?

The development at 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 was built in 1964.

What is the total square footage of 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630?

23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 has a total of 1,144 square feet.

When was 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 last sold and what was the sale price?

23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 was last sold on 11/04/2008 for $355,000.

What is the assessed value of 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630?

23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 is currently assessed at $477,295.

What are the property taxes for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630?

The property taxes for 23231 El Gato Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 total $5,012.

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