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21036 Kensington sold on February 10, 2026 for $1,635,000, 2.5% above the $1,594,900 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

21036 Kensington, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,474 sq ft
- 5,998 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
Subdivision Normandale Heights
The home
About 21036 Kensington
Beautifully upgraded and thoughtfully designed, this exceptional home in the Upscale Community of Normandale Heights offers modern style and comfort on a pool-sized lot, in a premier location with no homes behind, backing to a sycamore tree-lined greenbelt with stunning Saddleback Mountain views—a rare and highly desirable setting.
Inside, extensive renovations and high-quality improvements create a truly move-in-ready residence. As you enter this truly remarkable home, you'll notice the grand living and dining area with high vaulted ceilings accented with loads of windows. The heart of the house is the fully remodeled kitchen, featuring premium ceramic countertops, crisp shaker cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and sleek modern finishes—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. High-end plank flooring flows throughout the downstairs, staircase, and landing, providing a cohesive, contemporary aesthetic with durability and ease of maintenance. Designed with entertaining in mind, the custom-built-in bar showcases shaker cabinetry, a dual-zone climate-controlled wine refrigerator, and elegant floating walnut shelves—an impressive focal point for gatherings. A contemporary stacked-stone fireplace transformation further elevates the spacious family room, adding clean lines and modern sophistication. The spacious primary suite features a luxuriously updated bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, contemporary flooring, and refreshed finishes. All bedrooms have been updated with premium carpeting and fresh interior paint, offering a bright, comfortable feel. Plantation shutters throughout the home add timeless style, privacy, and charm.
Additional upgrades include a newer air conditioner and furnace, smart home enhancements such as a Google Nest thermostat, smart switches, and a Ring doorbell, upgraded baseboards, crown molding, recessed lighting, mirrored wardrobes, wainscoting, upgraded light fixtures, ceiling fans, PEX re-piping downstairs for long-term reliability, and a stylishly updated half bath. A 3-car garage provides ample storage and functionality. You'll love spending countless hours in the spacious backyard with a spa, fire pit, victory garden, utility shed, and a large covered patio, perfect for Al Fresco Dining. With over $150,000 in upgrades, generous living space, breathtaking views, and a peaceful greenbelt backdrop, this home offers the perfect blend of quality, comfort, and location—ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
Property details for 21036 Kensington
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Normandale Heights neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,474 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 613-751-09. Highlights include city lights and hill views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,998-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
- $1,635,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,474 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,998 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC25276446
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $112 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25276446
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,474
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $112
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Normandale Heights
- Parcel Number
- 61375109
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Outside
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Concrete
- Construction
- Brick, Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Open, Patio, Wood
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition, Glass
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Normandale Heights (NDH)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
- Association Amenities
- Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 21036 Kensington
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Sold | $1,635,000 | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,594,900 | |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Sold | $900,000 | EHM Real Estate, Inc. |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Sold | $800,000 | First Team Real Estate |
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The neighborhood
About Lake Forest
Set in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County and named for two man-made lakes, Lake Forest grew from the former El Toro community and the eucalyptus groves Dwight Whiting planted. Served entirely by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the city folds in the Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills districts near Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.
Lake Forest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 490
- Median price
- $1,400,000
- Median days on market
- 19
- Median per sq ft
- $663
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 21036 Kensington
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Lake Forest
- Middle
- Serrano
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Tim Morissette of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Feb 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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