$1,299,000
4Beds3Baths2,277SqFt
26572 MimosaMission Viejo, CA 92691Seville
Sold
26661 Carretas sold on March 13, 2026 for $1,297,000, 0.2% below the $1,299,000 asking price after 13 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
26661 Carretas, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,373 sq ft
- 0.31-acre lot
- Built 1966
$1,297,000
The home
About 26661 Carretas
Located in one of Mission Viejo’s most desirable neighborhoods, 26661 Carretas Drive offers a rare opportunity to secure a well priced home with strong upside potential. Recent matching floor plans in the neighborhood have sold or are currently offered between $1.32M and $1.85M, positioning this property as an exceptional value.
The home’s major systems including the roof, plumbing, and electrical are in working condition, allowing a buyer to move in and enjoy the home immediately. Whether the plan is to live comfortably as is, make selective cosmetic updates over time, or pursue a full scale renovation, the flexibility is entirely yours.
The home features five bedrooms and three bathrooms with a spacious, light filled layout that already flows extremely well, eliminating the need to remove or relocate walls. The open floor plan creates a natural connection between living spaces, while the kitchen integrates seamlessly with the rest of the home, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
Outside, the private backyard offers beautiful west facing views and a pool area with excellent potential. The pool is currently not operational, presenting a blank canvas for renovation, redesign, or conversion into a large lawn. This outdoor space has the foundation to become a true retreat for relaxing, entertaining, enjoying the California climate, and taking in sunset views.
Set within a quiet, family friendly community, the home is within walking distance of top rated Class A schools and just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment at the Mission Viejo Mall and The Shops at Mission Viejo. Lake Mission Viejo is also nearby, offering boating, fishing, and year round outdoor activities.
This is a rare chance to purchase a livable home today with the option to customize tomorrow, all in one of Mission Viejo’s most sought after neighborhoods.
Property details for 26661 Carretas
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 2,373 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 784-053-17. Highlights include hill views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and a 0.31-acre lot. 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
- $1,297,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,373 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.3146 Acres
- Year Built
- 1966
- MLS® Number
- OC26000468
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26000468
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,373
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 13,706
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3146
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills
- Parcel Number
- 78405317
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 26661 Carretas
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Sold | $1,297,000 | |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 |
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.
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 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Mission Viejo sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 26661 Carretas
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
Living in Mission Viejo covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Kirk Schilling of Rise Realty
Listing information updated Mar 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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