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21281 Calle RecreoLake Forest, CA 92630




Welcome to exceptional single-story living in this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, offering 1,992 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space and a spacious 3-car garage. Ideally situated on a prime interior cul-de-sac location in Serrano Park—one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods—this home blends comfort, style, and functionality with an impressive list of upgrades. Inside, you'll find beautiful wood flooring, plantation shutters throughout, remodeled bathrooms, vinyl double pane windows, a whole-house fan, ceiling fans in every bedroom and 1 in the living room, Smart Home features, re-piped with copper, a HOUSEPURE Classic Plus Water Filtration System, tankless water heater, and convenient pull-down stairs providing access to two separate attic storage areas, just to name a few of the many home enhancements. The remodeled kitchen is a true standout, featuring custom cabinetry with soft-close doors and soft-close drawers, pull-out shelving, a walk-in pantry, butcher block island, and a great selection of high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a Bertazzoni 6-burner gas cooktop, Bosch convection oven and dishwasher, Insinkerator hot and cold water dispenser, and a KOBE range hood exhaust to outside. Perfect for preparing meals and entertaining family and friends. The beautifully designed outdoor spaces are equally impressive, featuring eco-conscious synthetic turf, extensive paver hardscape in both the front and with backyard up and down lighting, a putting green, nine mature fruit trees, and a Weber gas BBQ—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Paid-for solar panels add energy efficiency and long-term value. Residents of Serrano Park enjoy an exceptional array of community amenities, including two swimming pools, a spa/hot tub, a clubhouse/meeting room, four tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, two playgrounds/tot lots, plus greenbelts, walking paths, and open spaces. All of this is offered with a low monthly HOA of just $150, a low tax rate, and no Mello-Roos. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, highly regarded schools, major freeways, and the Irvine Spectrum, this exceptional Serrano Park home offers the ideal combination of an upgraded interior, versatile outdoor living, resort-style community amenities, and an unbeatable location. A thoughtfully improved home in a fantastic Serrano Park setting—ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
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Property Details for 21281 Calle Recreo
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Serrano Park III neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,992 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,435,000, about $720 per square foot. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 610-071-02. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, a 6,708-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.
Property History
21281 Calle Recreo was listed for sale on July 30, 2026 (42 days ago) at $1,435,000.
About Lake Forest
Set in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County and named for two man-made lakes, Lake Forest grew from the former El Toro community and the eucalyptus groves Dwight Whiting planted. Served entirely by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the city folds in the Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills districts near Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.
In Lake Forest, 124 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,427,500, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 14 days on market before going under contract.
Estimated monthly payment
6.71% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.71% (week of Sep 3, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Lake Forest rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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