$1,525,000
3Beds3Baths1,913SqFt
26151 BuscadorMission Viejo, CA 92692Cortez
26242 Golada, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,628 sq ft
- 5,001 sq ft lot
- Built 1983
$1,249,000
Subdivision Cortez
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,487,500
The home
About 26242 Golada
Single story home in Mission Viejo with 3 bedroom, 2 bath with views. Fresh white paint inside and brand new carpet. Large living room with vaulted ceilings. The well appointed dining room with a new chandelier and remodeled kitchen opens to the family room complete with a fireplace that provides both warmth and ambience. The clean and efficient kitchen features granite counters with newer appliances. Sliding glass doors give entry to the backyard from both the family room and primary bedroom. The primary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and a large closet. Two skylights in the hallway for added natural light. The backyard comes complete with neighborhood views. The neighborhood is conveniently located in close proximity to shopping and dining. Enjoy the exceptional Lake Mission Viejo lifestyle with exclusive resident amenities including two sandy beaches, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, fishing, picnic and BBQ areas, playgrounds, volleyball, and year-round community events.
Property details for 26242 Golada
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 and is listed at $1,249,000, about $767 per square foot. The home was built in 1983. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 782-131-14. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 5,001-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
- $1,249,000
- Days On Site
- 24 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,628 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,001 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1983
- MLS® Number
- OC26191669
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $82.5 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26191669
- Year Built
- 1983
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,628
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1148
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $151
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Oso Valey
- Parcel Number
- 78213114
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Front Yard
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cortez (CZ)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Meeting Room, Other Courts, Barbecue, Playground
- Second HOA Dues
- $193
- Second HOA Name
- Mission Viejo Lake
The record
Property History for 26242 Golada
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 |
Price and status changes recorded since Oct 3, 2026.
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$9,467/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $124,900 down
Principal & interest$7,501
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$468
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,051
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$83
$8,166/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $249,800 down
Principal & interest$6,668
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,051
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$83
$7,332/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $374,700 down
Principal & interest$5,834
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,051
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$83
Estimated carrying cost
$1,498/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,051
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$83
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 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 Mission Viejo rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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 29, 2025 to Sep 29, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Cortez sales
At $767 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Cortez median of $729 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
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 26242 Golada
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.
Location
Location
Photographs
Photos of 26242 Golada, Mission Viejo
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Listed by Sari Ward of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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