
Sold
26611 Cuenca sold on August 17, 2026 for $1,905,000, 2.3% below the $1,949,000 asking price after 59 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,000,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

26611 Cuenca, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,162 sq ft
- 0.43-acre lot
- Built 1972
Subdivision Madrid (South)
43 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,590,000
The home
About 26611 Cuenca
Once in a generation, a property comes along that simply cannot be replicated. Offered for the first time in over 50 years, this extraordinary view estate rests on one of the largest lots in Mission Viejo, commanding breathtaking 230-degree panoramic views of city lights, rolling hills, and distant mountains. Set in a private resort-like setting with a sparkling pool, expansive grounds, extended driveway, and three-car garage, this rare five-bedroom residence offers the kind of space and privacy buyers spend years searching for.
Situated on an 18,800 square foot corner lot, 26611 Cuenca Drive captures a spectacular panorama stretching from city lights to Saddleback Mountain.
Positioned to take full advantage of its setting, the property offers a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The front grounds feature a pool, firepit, lush landscaping, and colorful gardens that create a private retreat atmosphere. A wraparound side deck provides additional spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery, while the backyard serves as a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets and twinkling evening lights.
Inside, the spacious floor plan features five bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a convenient downstairs bedroom and half bath ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms enjoy beautiful outlooks framed by plantation shutters. The home has recently been refreshed with new interior paint and carpet, while select original features offer the opportunity for a new owner to update and customize to their own style.
Additional highlights include paid-off solar, a three-car garage, and an oversized driveway with ample parking. While the property currently does not have Lake Mission Viejo membership rights attached, a future owner may have the opportunity to obtain access if desired. Premium Andersen dual-pane windows enhance comfort and energy efficiency throughout. The expansive hillside ownership extends to the street below, offering possibilities for terraced gardens, landscaping, or other outdoor enhancements.
Homes with this combination of views, lot size, privacy, and potential rarely come to market. 26611 Cuenca Drive is a one-of-a-kind hillside retreat offering an extraordinary lifestyle in the heart of Mission Viejo.
Property details for 26611 Cuenca
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Madrid (South) neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 3,162 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 761-152-10. Highlights include panoramic and canyon views, a private pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 0.43-acre 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
- $1,905,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,162 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 0.4316 Acres
- Year Built
- 1972
- MLS® Number
- OC26116072
- 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
- OC26116072
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,162
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 18,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4316
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pool, Valley
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 76115210
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Patio Home
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sloped Up, Yard
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private, Solar Heat
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Madrid (South) (MAS)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 26611 Cuenca
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sold | $1,905,000 | |
| May 28, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000 |
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.
Madrid (South) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 43
- Median price
- $1,590,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $666
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 Madrid (South) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24112 Valyermo | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,366,000 | 1,812 | $754 | 10 |
| 26692 Valpariso | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 2,298 | $783 | 73 |
| 22592 Mojave | Sep 9, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 2,559 | $508 | 9 |
| 23016 CECELIA | Sep 2, 2026 | $1,215,000 | 2,250 | $540 | 0 |
| 26611 Cuenca | Aug 17, 2026 | $1,905,000 | 3,162 | $602 | 59 |
Schools
School District for 26611 Cuenca
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Samantha Gelberger of South County Brokers
Listing information updated Aug 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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