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26981 La Paja sold on March 20, 2026 for $1,974,900, 1.3% below the $1,999,900 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

26981 La Paja, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,451 sq ft
  • 0.38-acre lot
  • Built 1971
$1,974,900

MLS# OC26030898

Subdivision Mission Ridge South

The home

About 26981 La Paja

Exceptional Opportunity in Prestigious Mission Ridge

Welcome to one of Mission Viejo’s most coveted neighborhoods—Mission Ridge, where luxury, privacy, and lifestyle converge. Nestled among stately homes and expansive lots, this residence offers a rare chance to own in a premier enclave at an outstanding value. Set on an impressive ~16,500 sq ft lot, this 3,451 sq ft home presents endless potential to customize and elevate. The thoughtfully designed floorplan features five oversized bedrooms, including a main level bedroom with ensuite bath, and 3.5 bathrooms total—ideal for multi generational living, guests, or a home office setup. Formal living and dining rooms are complemented by a spacious family room, creating seamless flow for everyday living and entertaining. Master bedroom has 2 sitting areas, one can be used as an office, Interior highlights include engineered wood flooring on the main level and stairs and oversized tile in the family room, offering a solid foundation to personalize and modernize to your taste. Step outside to a private backyard retreat—Lush foliage with exceptional privacy. Anchored by a mature tree and surrounded by space, the yard is perfectly suited for a garden oasis. Enjoy the best of Mission Viejo living with low tax rates, no Mello Roos, and access to the Mission Ridge HOA and Lake Mission Viejo, where residents enjoy boating, beaches, fishing, summer concerts, and year round community events. Ideally located near the Mission Viejo Country Club, premier shopping and dining, and convenient freeway access. This home delivers both exclusivity and everyday convenience..

Whether you’re a large family or looking to grow your family, this is a rare opportunity to secure space, location, and lifestyle at an unbeatable value in Mission Ridge.

Property details for 26981 La Paja

This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Mission Ridge South neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 3,451 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 761-052-21. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 0.38-acre lot, central air, and traditional architecture. 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
$1,974,900
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,451 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.3788 Acres
Year Built
1971
MLS® Number
OC26030898
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$151.67 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26030898
Year Built
1971
Living Area (sq ft)
3,451
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
16,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.3788
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$360
HOA Frequency
Quarterly
HOA Name
Mission Ridge HOA
Parcel Number
76105221
On Market Date
2026-02-11
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air, Dual
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Concrete
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Yard
Patio and Porch
Rear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
Parking
Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
Fencing
Block, Chain Link
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Mission Ridge South
Community Features
Curbs, Dog Park, Street Lights
Association Amenities
Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$190
Second HOA Name
Lake Mission Viejo

The record

Property History for 26981 La Paja

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 20, 2026 Sold $1,974,900
Feb 11, 2026 Listed for sale $1,999,900
Sep 17, 2012 Sold $844,950 Regency Real Estate Brokers

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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.

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Schools

Schools for 26981 La Paja

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Viejo
Middle
Newhart
High
Capistrano Valley
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Shawnna Rogalla of RE Home Source

Listing information updated Mar 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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