$1,299,900
4Beds3Baths1,996SqFt
22051 SalcedoMission Viejo, CA 92691Montiel
Sold
21881 Bacalar sold on October 31, 2025 for $1,285,000, 3.3% below the $1,329,000 asking price after 63 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,379,000. The details are below for reference.
21881 Bacalar, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,996 sq ft
- 5,153 sq ft lot
- Built 1979
$1,285,000
Subdivision Montiel
14 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,257,500
The home
About 21881 Bacalar
Experience a true Mission Viejo treasure. Highly upgraded Montiel home with fully-owned solar and Lake Mission Viejo amenities. The bright and cheerful entry welcomes you to a beautiful living room highlighted by a romantic fireplace. Four spacious bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in approximately 1996 sqft. Fabulous kitchen with granite counters, commercial grade Viking stove & refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and pleasant breakfast bar. The kitchen is open to a warm and inviting family room. Sunny dining room includes a built-in Sub-Zero wine captain with dual temperature control for reds and whites, Classy bamboo flooring, recessed lighting in all bedrooms, and an attic exhaust fan, Cleverly designed additional storage under the stairs, in the primary bedroom, and in a secondary bedroom. The home was recently re-piped and has a 50 gallon hot water heater with recirculation pump. You will love the amazing, large, private back yard retreat including a spacious patio, multiple seating areas, 13 mature fruit trees, 2 grape vines, and raised flower beds with roses, all on a drip watering system. Plus there is an added greenhouse/potting shed, and a storage shed. An HOA maintained greenbelt at the rear of the property adds to the privacy and serenity of the back yard. Beautiful Crucero Park is just around the corner. Lake Mission Viejo and Oso Creek Golf Course are just down the road. Additionally, very nearby are extensive shopping, dining, Marguerite Recreation Center, YMCA, and Nadadores swim facility. Outstanding Saddleback Valley Unified schools. Low property tax rate and no Mello-Roos assessment. This home can be your forever paradise . . .welcome home !!!
Property details for 21881 Bacalar
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Montiel neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,996 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 837-202-17. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,153-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
- $1,285,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,996 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 5,153 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1979
- MLS® Number
- OC25168742
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $92 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25168742
- Year Built
- 1979
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,996
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,151
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1183
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $62
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Mission Viejo Environmental Assn
- Parcel Number
- 83720217
- On Market Date
- 2025-07-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Level, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Zero Lot Line
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Montiel (MO)
- Community Features
- Dog Park, Lake, Suburban, Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dock, Dog Park, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground
- Second HOA Dues
- $30
- Second HOA Name
- Lake Mission Viejo Assn
The record
Property History for 21881 Bacalar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Sold | $1,285,000 | |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,379,000 |
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.
Montiel home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 14
- Median price
- $1,257,500
- Median days on market
- 9
- Median per sq ft
- $766
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 Montiel sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21991 Bacalar | Sep 10, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 2,269 | $573 | 0 |
| 21711 Bogarra | Aug 13, 2026 | $1,475,000 | 1,561 | $945 | 41 |
| 22012 Salcedo | Aug 11, 2026 | $1,355,000 | 1,882 | $720 | 66 |
| 22112 Salcedo | Aug 5, 2026 | $1,235,000 | 1,561 | $791 | 5 |
| 21755 Cabrosa | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,305,000 | 1,561 | $836 | 3 |
Schools
Schools for 21881 Bacalar
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Del Lago
- Middle
- Los Alisos
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Mission Viejo covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Marty Samuel of Realty One Group West
Listing information updated Oct 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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