$1,450,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

26481 Montebello Place Mission Viejo, CA 92691

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,230 Sq Ft
6,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$650 Per Sq Ft

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pier or Dock
  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Montevideo Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of June 2025

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!!! Buyers loss is your gain!!! Fell out at last second...FULLY PAID SOLAR PANELS. VIEWS with an INCREDIBLE 180-degree PANORAMIC VIEW of majestic mountains picturesque hillsides, & spectacular city lights creating a breathtaking backdrop for luxurious living!! This home exudes elegance and comfort from the moment you step inside this 4-bedroom 3-bath home. Enjoy a serene neutral pallet perfectly complementing the soaring vaulted ceilings & abundant natural light. The raised living room, with its focal fireplace, provides a warm and inviting ambiance. Dual-pane windows, rich Brazilian Pecan hardwood flooring, and high baseboards, showcase the attention to detail that makes this home truly special. The heart of this home is the entertainer's kitchen w/custom cabinetry, pull-out shelves, LED lighting. Panoramic views from the kitchen with SS appliances. The huge family room, like the kitchen, enjoys the expansive mountain views, seamlessly blending indoor & outdoor living. Upstairs, plush carpet adds luxury to the upper level. The spacious master retreat is bathed in natural light w/ en suite bathroom & ample closet space, mirrored sliders, and cedar lining. Three other large bedrooms w/views of the surrounding city lights & sunset views. Remodeled guest bathroom adds modern elegance, while a custom closet enhances the functionality of the nursery. Situated on a 6,000 sq ft lot, designed for relaxation & entertainment. A stunning pool invites you to cool off on warm days, while the huge backyard, completely revamped w/new turf, pavers and a custom BBQ & bar area, landscape lighting, and string lights, provides ample space for gatherings. The front yard boasts curb appeal & has been beautifully redesigned with turf, pavers, landscape lighting, and a custom mailbox. The side yards have seen significant improvements as well, w/new turf, pavers, and an iron gate, along with a new wood fence to conceal pool equipment &trash cans. Left side yard features freshly renovated attractive rock and paver landscaping. Freshly painted, adding to its curb appeal. Inside, the garage boasts a high-quality epoxy floor, custom cabinets, & even Bluetooth speakers for your enjoyment. Significant system updates include asbestos removal, new air ducts in the attic, a newer water heater, & a newer heating system. Enjoy exclusive membership privileges to Lake Mission Viejo, granting access to fishing, swimming, boating, and a range of lakeside activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

shari moretti

O'Donnell Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-275-1728 License #01407430 Listed on: 01/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Philip Talbert

Seven Gables Real Estate License #01084957

Seven Gables Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $30 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Castille Elementary School
  • La Paz Middle School
  • Mission Viejo High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 57
  • Tax Tract Number 7026
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80933206

Community Details

Overview

  • Mission Viejo Lake Association, Phone Number (949) 770-1313
  • Lake Mission Viejo HOA
  • Madrid Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock
  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,159

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$30 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Madrid (North) (MA)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 80933206
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2230.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 650.22
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Stone
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Dog Park, Pier, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 30.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Mission Viejo Lake
  • Phone: 949 770-1313
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Lake MIssion Viejo

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Castille
  • Middle School: La Paz
  • High School: Mission Viejo
  • Elementary School: Castille
  • High School: Mission Viejo
  • Middle Or Junior School: La Paz
  • Elementary School #2: CASTIL2
  • High School2: MISVIE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 2230

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.02
  • Tax Lot: 57
  • Tax Tract Number: 7026

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2019
Closed on
Jan 15, 2020
Sold by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Bought by
Lutizetti Tinamarie
Seller's Agent
Karen Quinn
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
shari moretti
O'Donnell Real Estate
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$829,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-5.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.11%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2011
Sold by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Bought by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,850
Interest Rate
4.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2003
Sold by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Bought by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2003
Sold by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Bought by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2001
Sold by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Bought by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2001
Sold by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Bought by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
William Stewart and William Jean H
Bought by
Stewart William J and Stewart Jean H
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $829,000 Orange Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Southwestern Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $196,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $764,900 New Conventional
Closed $765,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $1,450,000 0.0% $650 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $1,450,000 0.0% $650 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 -3.3% $650 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $1,500,000 +3.4% $673 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $1,500,000 +3.4% $673 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $1,500,000 +80.9% $673 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Sold $829,000 -0.1% $372 / Sq Ft
01/07/2020 01/07/20 Price Changed $829,900 -2.4% $372 / Sq Ft
11/11/2019 11/11/19 Price Changed $849,900 -2.9% $381 / Sq Ft
10/29/2019 10/29/19 For Sale $875,000 -- $392 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,159 $906,630 $739,745 $166,885
2024 $9,159 $888,853 $725,240 $163,613
2023 $8,943 $871,425 $711,020 $160,405
2022 $8,784 $854,339 $697,079 $157,260
2021 $8,609 $837,588 $683,411 $154,177
2020 $1,311 $132,768 $43,906 $88,862
2019 $1,284 $130,165 $43,045 $87,120
2018 $1,259 $127,613 $42,201 $85,412
2017 $1,232 $125,111 $41,373 $83,738
2016 $1,210 $122,658 $40,561 $82,097
2015 $1,194 $120,816 $39,952 $80,864
2014 $1,167 $118,450 $39,170 $79,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25023102

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 809-332-06