$1,199,000
3Beds2Baths1,472SqFt
28451 ZuritaMission Viejo, CA 92692Cordova Vista
Sold
26998 El Retiro sold on July 10, 2026 for $1,050,000, 6.1% above the $990,000 asking price after 109 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,100,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
26998 El Retiro, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,256 sq ft
- 5,589 sq ft lot
- Built 1976
$1,050,000
Subdivision Cordova Vista
13 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,215,000
The home
About 26998 El Retiro
Welcome to 26998 El Retiro located in the desirable city of Mission Viejo. This single story property comes move in ready offering two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One of the bathrooms has been tastefully upgraded including fresh paint throughout the interior. Property is in excellent condition, seller constructed footings allowing for second story should the new over ever consider expanding the property. The best feature of this home is the location. The coveted Mission Viejo close to the 5 freeway surrounded by tons of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. Contact for more information.
Property details for 26998 El Retiro
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Cordova Vista neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,256 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1976. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 759-041-08. Highlights include mountain views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 5,589-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,050,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,256 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,589 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1976
- MLS® Number
- CV26065038
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $102.34 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- CV26065038
- Year Built
- 1976
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,256
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,588
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1283
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Mountains, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $113
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Cordova
- Parcel Number
- 75904108
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cordova Vista (CV)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Other
- Second HOA Dues
- $194
- Second HOA Name
- Lake Mission Viejo
The record
Property History for 26998 El Retiro
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Sold | $1,050,000 | |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Relisted | $1,100,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo is a master-planned community in Orange County's Saddleback Valley, with roads following the valleys and homes across the hillsides around the man-made Lake Mission Viejo. Named for the historic Rancho Mission Viejo land grant, it weaves in the Oso Creek Trail and spans the Capistrano Unified and Saddleback Valley Unified school districts.
Cordova Vista home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 13
- Median price
- $1,215,000
- Median days on market
- 6
- Median per sq ft
- $736
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Cordova Vista sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24192 Zancon | Sep 18, 2026 | $975,000 | 1,120 | $871 | 2 |
| 28241 Estima | Aug 4, 2026 | $1,330,000 | 1,594 | $834 | 17 |
| 28452 Lorente | Jul 29, 2026 | $1,180,000 | 1,936 | $610 | 49 |
| 26998 El Retiro | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,256 | $836 | 65 |
| 27092 Calle Del Cid | May 27, 2026 | $1,280,000 | 1,836 | $697 | 4 |
Schools
School District for 26998 El Retiro
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Joshua Merideth of BHHS LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES
Listing information updated Jul 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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