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21281 Calle Recreo, Lake Forest

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21281 Calle Recreo sold on September 10, 2026 for $1,400,000, 2.4% below the $1,435,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

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21281 Calle Recreo
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Single Family Residence|Sold
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,992
SqFt
1981
Built
Subdivision:
Serrano Park III (SP3)
County:
Orange
Listed by Linda Birck of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty LBirck@PacificSIR.com
Bought with Erika Schulte of Coldwell Banker Realty (949) 837-5700
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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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Listing Snapshot
Bedrooms 
4
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,992 sqft
Lot Size 
0.154 Acres
Year Built 
1981
MLS® Number 
OC26164389
Status 
Sold
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$150 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.154
Attached Garage 
Yes
Disclosures 
CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosureHoaDisclosure
Foundation 
Slab
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
AttachedDirect AccessDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarageGarage Door Opener
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Style 
Ranch
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Convection OvenDishwasherGas CooktopDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodTankless Water HeaterVented Exhaust FanDryerWasherInstant Hot Water
Cooling 
Central AirWhole House Fan
Electric 
220 Volts in Laundry
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Flooring 
BambooTileWood
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Breakfast BarBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanPantryRecessed LightingMaster Downstairs
Laundry Features 
InsideLaundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms 
4
Spa 
Yes
Window Features 
Double Pane WindowsPlantation ShuttersScreens
Bathroom 
Bedroom 
Dining Room 
EntryFoyer 
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Features - Kitchen Island
Laundry 
Living Room 
Master Bathroom 
Master Bedroom 
Pantry 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Lot Features 
Back YardCul-De-SacFront YardLandscapedLevel
Patio And Porch 
CoveredFront PorchPatio
Pool Features 
CommunityAssociation
Spa 
Yes
Spa Features 
Community
View 
None
Waterview 
None
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane WindowsPlantation ShuttersScreens
Community Features
Association Amenities 
Sport CourtMeeting RoomBarbecuePicnic AreaPlaygroundPoolSpa/Hot TubTennis Court(s)
Association Fee 
$150.0
Association Fee Frequency 
Monthly
Community Features 
CurbsStreet LightsSuburbanSidewalksParkPool
MLS Area 
LN - Lake Forest North
School District 
Saddleback Valley Unified
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
Building Access 
1
Schools
School District
Saddleback Valley Unified
Elementary School
Rancho Canada
Middle School
Serrano Intermediate
High School
El Toro
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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. 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 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, 126 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 15 days on market before going under contract.

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