$1,549,000
3Beds3Baths2,013SqFt
27241 MariscalMission Viejo, CA 92691La Paz (Central)
Sold
25502 El Picador sold on May 22, 2026 for $1,550,000, 6.2% above the $1,460,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
25502 El Picador, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,950 sq ft
- 8,124 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
$1,550,000
Subdivision La Paz (Central)
29 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,485,899
The home
About 25502 El Picador
Where every day feels like a vacation! From the moment you walk through the front door, your eyes are drawn straight through the home to the backyard, sunlight pouring in through sliding glass doors and revealing a lush, resort-style oasis beyond. Step outside to a private tropical retreat featuring a sparkling pool, spa, cascading water features, and mature palms, creating a setting designed for both relaxation and entertaining. It’s a space that instantly feels like an escape. Back inside, vaulted ceilings elevate the main living area, where the first fireplace anchors a warm and inviting space filled with natural light. The kitchen blends function and style with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a wine fridge, and a sunny breakfast nook perfect for everyday living. A second fireplace adds character and comfort, creating multiple spaces to gather and unwind. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a comfortable, thoughtful layout, complemented by recent improvements, including a new roof, solar system, EV charging capability, and upgraded fixtures and finishes. Located in a friendly, well-established neighborhood with access to Lake Mission Viejo, residents enjoy beaches, boating, concerts, and year-round community events. Ideally situated near top-rated schools, scenic trails, parks, and convenient shopping and dining. This is the kind of home you don’t just live in, you truly enjoy.
Property details for 25502 El Picador
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the La Paz (Central) neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,950 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 784-122-40. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an 8,124-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. 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
- $1,550,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,950 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 8,124 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1966
- MLS® Number
- IG26084015
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $32.17 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- IG26084015
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,950
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,125
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1865
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $193
- HOA Frequency
- Semi Annually
- HOA Name
- Lake Mission Viejo Association
- Parcel Number
- 78412240
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Entrance Foyer
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens, Tinted Windows
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Porch
- Parking
- Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Heated, Private, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- La Paz (Central) (LP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Association Amenities
- Boat House, Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dock, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 25502 El Picador
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Sold | $1,550,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,460,000 | |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Sold | $752,500 | Tarbell, Realtors, L.H. |
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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.
La Paz (Central) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 29
- Median price
- $1,485,899
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $670
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent La Paz (Central) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26651 Via Manolete | Sep 11, 2026 | $1,250,000 | 1,320 | $947 | 28 |
| 26612 Estanciero | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,299,000 | 1,950 | $666 | 151 |
| 27022 Mariscal | Aug 19, 2026 | $1,700,000 | 2,536 | $670 | 66 |
| 24671 Venablo | Aug 14, 2026 | $1,430,000 | 1,875 | $763 | 14 |
| 26311 Turquesa Circle | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,425,000 | 1,950 | $731 | 6 |
Schools
School District for 25502 El Picador
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
Living in Mission Viejo covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Camila Erlewine of Dynasty Real Estate
Listing information updated May 29, 2026 at 8:38 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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