$1,400,000
3Beds3Baths2,549SqFt
26382 ModenaLaguna Hills, CA 92653Bella Vista
Sold
26481 La Scala sold on April 10, 2026 for $1,210,000, 3.2% below the $1,250,000 asking price after 151 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,489,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,549 sq ft
- Built 1989
$1,210,000
Subdivision Bella Vista
The home
About 26481 La Scala
Nestled within the exclusive gated community of Bella Vista, this beautifully appointed residence offers the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Spanning approximately 2,549 square feet, the home features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a loft, and a rare three-car garage enhanced with epoxy flooring and custom cabinetry.
Inside, you’re greeted by dramatic 18-foot ceilings, a grand curved staircase, and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light and create an open, airy ambiance. The formal living room is highlighted by a fireplace and soaring two-story windows, while the adjacent dining room showcases elegant architectural columns and mirrored accents.
The gourmet kitchen features custom soft-close cabinetry, a gas cooktop, double ovens, and a spacious casual dining area that opens to the inviting family room with a fireplace and direct access to the backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private retreat with its own fireplace, spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and a generous walk-in closet. A versatile loft—currently used as a gym—along with two secondary bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level.
The private backyard oasis is ideal for entertaining and relaxation alike, offering a pergola and built-in BBQ. Additional highlights include an indoor laundry room.
Residents of Bella Vista enjoy a gated entry, community pool and spa, ample guest parking, and beautifully maintained grounds. Conveniently located near parks, hiking trails, shopping, dining, theaters, and top-rated schools, this home perfectly combines resort-style living with everyday ease.
Property details for 26481 La Scala
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Laguna Hills in Orange County. It offers 2,549 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 937-894-51. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, 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
- $1,210,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,549 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- NP25171417
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $520 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- NP25171417
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,549
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $520
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Bella Vista
- Parcel Number
- 93789451
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bella Vista (BVI)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Gated Community
The record
Property History for 26481 La Scala
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Sold | $1,210,000 | |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,489,000 |
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The neighborhood
About Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills sits in southern Orange County's inland foothills, bordered by Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Aliso Viejo, with El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway crossing its rolling terrain. The city includes the Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian community and its horse trails, parks such as Sheep Hills Park, and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
Laguna Hills home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 67
- Median price
- $645,000
- Median days on market
- 25
- Median per sq ft
- $576
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 22212 Caminito Vino | Sep 8, 2026 | $728,000 | 1,368 | $532 | 40 |
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| 23382 Caminito Andreta 136 | Aug 24, 2026 | $750,000 | 1,320 | $568 | 0 |
Schools
Schools for 26481 La Scala
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Valencia
- Middle
- La Paz
- High
- Laguna Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Laguna Hills covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Cristi Ulrich of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Apr 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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