$1,399,990
4Beds2Baths1,430SqFt
24599 Alcoba DrMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
Sold
26531 Via Manolete sold on June 4, 2026 for $1,385,000, 1.1% below the $1,399,900 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
26531 Via Manolete, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,560 sq ft
- 10,080 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
$1,385,000
Subdivision El Dorado
26 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,274,950
The home
About 26531 Via Manolete
Welcome to this beautifully remodeled single-story pool home—a rare find—set on a private, oversized lot in one of Mission Viejo’s most desirable neighborhoods. Just a short walk to a nearby school and park, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to an open, light-filled floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, and a stacked-stone fireplace. Custom wood-framed windows and doors add a refined, high-end feel throughout. The remodeled kitchen is designed for daily living and entertaining, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a large peninsula with bar seating. It flows into a spacious dining area filled with natural light and backyard views. A permitted, temperature-controlled glass sunroom expands the living space, ideal for year-round indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite offers rolling hill views, overlooks the pool, and features direct backyard access through a custom sliding door. The surrounding hills create a private, peaceful retreat with beautiful sunset views. The two secondary bedrooms offer open views of the front lawn with no homes directly in front, providing added privacy and natural light. The backyard is designed for relaxation and entertaining, featuring a sparkling pool, mature landscaping with fruit trees, a covered outdoor lounge area—perfect for enjoying sunset views—and a secluded pergola. The layout is ideal for summer pool days and gatherings with family and friends. Additional features include a new roof, upgraded HVAC, tankless water heater, remodeled bathrooms, an extra-wide flagstone driveway with RV parking, and leased Tesla solar with low monthly cost. Close to shopping, malls, major retailers, and easy freeway access—while maintaining the privacy and feel of a peaceful, weekend-style retreat. Includes Lake Mission Viejo access. No HOA and no Mello-Roos. This rare private pool retreat offers a unique combination of comfort, privacy, and lifestyle—an opportunity that won’t last.
Property details for 26531 Via Manolete
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the El Dorado neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,560 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 809-382-04. Highlights include a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 10,080-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
- $1,385,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,560 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 10,080 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1973
- MLS® Number
- OC26081246
- 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
- OC26081246
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,560
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,080
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2314
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 80938204
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- El Dorado (ED)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 26531 Via Manolete
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Sold | $1,385,000 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,900 | |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Sold | $713,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
Next steps
Looking for something similar
26531 Via Manolete is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Mission Viejo regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Selling near 26531 Via Manolete
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current El Dorado sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 700 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
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.
El Dorado home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 26
- Median price
- $1,274,950
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $846
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 El Dorado sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26612 Avenida Deseo | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,305,000 | 1,952 | $669 | 5 |
| 23961 Juaneno | Sep 8, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 1,538 | $845 | 6 |
| 25981 Cordillera Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,408,800 | 2,008 | $702 | 62 |
| 26822 Via Zaragosa | Aug 4, 2026 | $1,150,000 | 1,604 | $717 | 37 |
| 26396 Avenida Deseo | Jul 21, 2026 | $1,350,000 | 1,360 | $993 | 5 |
Schools
School District for 26531 Via Manolete
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
Living in Mission Viejo covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Nearby listings
Similar Homes for Sale in Mission Viejo
$1,389,000
2Beds2Baths1,124SqFt
24321 Encorvado LaneMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
$1,349,000
3Beds2Baths1,589SqFt
24531 ChrisantaMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
$1,474,000
5Beds3Baths2,028SqFt
26101 CordilleraMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
$1,299,000
4Beds3Baths1,949SqFt
23862 CopenhagenMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
$1,095,000
3Beds2Baths1,360SqFt
26002 Via Del NorteMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
$950,000
3Beds2Baths1,730SqFt
26782 Via ZaragosaMission Viejo, CA 92691El Dorado
Just listed
Newest Mission Viejo Homes for Sale
Explore
Explore Mission Viejo Real Estate
See every home for sale in Mission Viejo, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 26531 Via Manolete? Talk to Realatrends.
Explore Orange County
Browse Homes by City
Listing alerts
Be first to see new Mission Viejo listings
What criteria are you looking for?
New Mission Viejo homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.
Listed by Ron Birkinshaw of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Jun 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.