$1,229,900
3Beds3Baths1,540SqFt
28242 ElmwoodMission Viejo, CA 92692Evergreen Lakeview
Sold
21981 Birchwood sold on November 14, 2025 for $1,333,333, 1.6% below the $1,355,000 asking price after 140 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,385,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
21981 Birchwood, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,803 sq ft
- 4,199 sq ft lot
- Built 1986
$1,333,333
Subdivision Evergreen Lakeview
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,275,000
The home
About 21981 Birchwood
Immaculate remodel with warmth and coziness home nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the Evergreen Lakeview community of Mission Viejo. 21981 Birchwood is a charming two story Cape Cod-style residence offering 1803 square feet of comfortable living space. This 4 beds, 3 bathrooms home features a formal living area with a fireplace, and a spacious dining room. A custom designed bedroom and a bathroom with walk-in shower downstairs. Gourmet kitchen adorned with quartz countertop, new soft-closing cabinets, electric range hood, dishwasher, cooktop, oven and full back splash. The home boasts luxury laminated flooring, updated central air conditioning and an attached two car garage with laundry area. Upstairs newly renovated Master suite has a walk-in shower , custom sized vanity mirror and walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms share a remodeled hallway full bathroom with bathtub. The property has been modernized with all recess lights on the ceiling. Brand new roof, windows, all interior doors and door knobs and front entry door are all newly installed. Situated on a 4200 square ft lot, the property offers open air picturesque city light views and peek-a-boo view of Lake Mission Viejo, spectacular view of the fireworks on the 4th of July. Residents enjoy access to Lake Mission Viejo amenities, including swimming, boating, and seasonal concerts. Community shopping centers and restaurants are easily accessible within driving distance.
Property details for 21981 Birchwood
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Evergreen Lakeview neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,803 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-312-30. Highlights include lake views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,199-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
- $1,333,333
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,803 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,199 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1986
- MLS® Number
- OC25174700
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $134.23 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25174700
- Year Built
- 1986
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,803
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0964
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Lake, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $104.40
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Evergreen Lakeview
- Parcel Number
- 83631230
- On Market Date
- 2025-08-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Evergreen Lakeview (EVEL)
- Community Features
- Lake, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Picnic Area
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $179
- Second HOA Name
- Lake Mission Viejo
The record
Property History for 21981 Birchwood
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Sold | $1,333,333 | |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Relisted | $1,385,000 | |
| Jul 2, 2014 | Sold | $640,000 | The Real Estate Professionals |
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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.
Evergreen Lakeview home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,275,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $730
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 Evergreen Lakeview sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22061 Castlewood | Sep 14, 2026 | $1,064,000 | 1,540 | $691 | 2 |
| 21941 Tobarra | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 1,803 | $721 | 14 |
| 22076 Tobarra | Apr 2, 2026 | $1,250,000 | 1,251 | $999 | 4 |
| 28222 Foxwood | Mar 25, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 1,845 | $705 | 6 |
| 21795 Tobarra | Jan 8, 2026 | $1,238,000 | 1,540 | $804 | 60 |
Schools
Schools for 21981 Birchwood
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Melinda Heights
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabuco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Mission Viejo covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Silvia Tseng of Pacific Shore Global, Inc.
Listing information updated Nov 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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