
Sold
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.

26981 La Paja, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,451 sq ft
- 0.38-acre lot
- Built 1971
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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