
Sold
139 Melrose Drive sold on June 26, 2026 for $1,165,000, at the asking price after 148 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

139 Melrose Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,754 sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1997
Subdivision Melrose
The home
About 139 Melrose Drive
PRICE REDUCTION! Now the best priced residence within a gated community in the most desired location of Southwest Mission Viejo! Exceptional Privacy, Rare Lot, and Turnkey Upgrades. Welcome to one of the coveted homes in the gated enclave of Melrose — where thoughtfully maintained surroundings, privacy, and comfort converge for effortless family living. Situated on an extraordinary oversized lot, this beautifully remodeled residence offers an expansive wraparound backyard rarely found in the neighborhood, with no homes behind, creating an idyllic backdrop of mature trees and sunshine throughout the day. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home delivers the ideal blend of privacy and convenience, just moments from shopping, dining, parks, and top-rated schools. Zoned for award-winning Capistrano Unified schools, and offering access to the exclusive Mission Viejo Lake — with swimming, kayaking, concerts, and family-friendly activities — this property presents a lifestyle as vibrant as the home itself. Every detail has been upgraded with care: brand new luxury flooring, modern appliances, PEX re-piping, new HVAC system, electrical panel, and even a Tesla charging station. The stylishly redesigned backyard is perfect for hosting, play, or simply unwinding in your own outdoor sanctuary. Inside, the flexible layout allows for up to 4 bedrooms or a spacious office/media room, adapting seamlessly to your evolving needs. The Melrose community offers a picturesque setting with HOA-maintained front yard landscaping, gated security, and access to a resort-style pool and spa—all included for a low monthly fee. This is truly a move-in-ready opportunity for buyers seeking a peaceful, convenient, and upscale neighborhood.
Property details for 139 Melrose Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Melrose neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,754 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-805-12. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached two-car garage, a 4,500-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
- $1,165,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,754 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,500 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1997
- MLS® Number
- NP26118047
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $250 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP26118047
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,754
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1033
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- HOA Dues
- $220
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Melrose
- Parcel Number
- 93880512
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-31
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Drapes, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Landscaped, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Melrose (MELR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Front Yard, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Security
- Security
- Gated Community
- Second HOA Dues
- $180
- Second HOA Name
- Lake Mission Viejo
The record
Property History for 139 Melrose Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Sold | $1,165,000 | |
| May 31, 2026 | Relisted | $1,165,000 | |
| May 26, 2020 | Sold | $713,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Sold | $615,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
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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.
Mission Viejo home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 735
- Median price
- $1,333,333
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $673
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 Mission Viejo sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21575 Consejos | Sep 25, 2026 | $1,075,000 | 1,120 | $960 | 56 |
| 26625 Sierra Vista | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,799,000 | 2,480 | $725 | 5 |
| 28419 Alava | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,472 | $713 | 4 |
| 27130 S Ridge Drive | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,801,017 | 3,504 | $514 | 13 |
| 22671 Puntal Lana | Sep 24, 2026 | $2,236,500 | 3,415 | $655 | 22 |
Schools
School District for 139 Melrose Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Andrew Cotton of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 11:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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