$1,249,000
3Beds2Baths1,628SqFt
26242 GoladaMission Viejo, CA 92692Cortez
Sold
26141 Buscador sold on April 30, 2026 for $1,335,000, 2.2% below the $1,365,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The details are below for reference.
26141 Buscador, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,628 sq ft
- 5,702 sq ft lot
- Built 1980
$1,335,000
Subdivision Cortez
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,487,500
The home
About 26141 Buscador
Welcome home! This lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath single story home has a spectacular panoramic view of Saddleback Mountain, Valley and city lights. The leaded glass paned front door leads into the light & bright foyer flanked by a living room with vaulted ceiling and fan. The well appointed dining room and kitchen opens to the family room complete with a gas fireplace that provides both warmth and ambience. The clean and efficient kitchen features granite counters, beveled white subway tile backsplash, newer appliances and garden window over the sink affording access to the expansive view. Sliding glass doors give entry to the backyard from both the family room and master bedroom. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and a large walk-in closet. Both bathrooms are tastefully upgraded with quartz counters and tiled bath and showers. Other amenities of this inviting home include engineered hardwood floors, dual paned windows, solid core interior doors and ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living room and family room. 2 skylights in the hall insure that there are no dark corners in this lovely home. The backyard comes complete with a built-in BBQ and above ground secluded hot tub for relaxing entertainment opportunities to take advantage of the incredible views. The neighborhood is conveniently located in close proximity to shopping and dining and offers membership to Lake Mission Viejo. Hurry!! This one won't last long.
Property details for 26141 Buscador
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Cortez neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,628 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 782-091-05. Highlights include city lights and mountain views, a spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and a 5,702-square-foot 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
- $1,335,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,628 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,702 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1980
- MLS® Number
- OC26053758
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $82.5 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26053758
- Year Built
- 1980
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,628
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,700
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1309
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Mountains, Valley
- HOA Dues
- $151
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Oso Valley Greenbelt
- Parcel Number
- 78209105
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Garden Windows, Skylights
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cortez (CZ)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Other
- Second HOA Dues
- $193
- Second HOA Name
- Lake Mission Viejo
The record
Property History for 26141 Buscador
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Sold | $1,335,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,365,000 | |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Sold | $535,000 | 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.
Cortez home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,487,500
- Median days on market
- 18
- Median per sq ft
- $729
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Cortez sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27555 Chantada | Sep 8, 2026 | $1,425,000 | 2,059 | $692 | 17 |
| 27612 Carballo | Jun 22, 2026 | $1,675,000 | 2,525 | $663 | 7 |
| 26141 Buscador | Apr 30, 2026 | $1,335,000 | 1,628 | $820 | 19 |
| 26192 Golada | Dec 30, 2025 | $1,147,500 | 1,628 | $705 | 67 |
| 26175 Buscador | Oct 9, 2025 | $1,680,000 | 2,123 | $791 | 43 |
Schools
School District for 26141 Buscador
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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2026 at 6:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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