
Sold
26762 Merino sold on November 14, 2025 for $1,715,000, 7.3% above the $1,598,000 asking price after 15 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

26762 Merino, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,891 sq ft
- 0.32-acre lot
- Built 1968
Subdivision Madrid (South)
43 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,590,000
The home
About 26762 Merino
Discover this rare opportunity: a single-story home spanning nearly 2,900 sq ft on a generous 13,939 sq ft lot. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this residence offers room to roam without stairs.
Step inside to find new wide-plank white oak floors, fresh paint, and upgraded hardware throughout. All lighting, electrical outlets, and switches have been modernized, combining safety, convenience, and style. The home also includes owned solar panels, providing energy efficiency and long-term savings. The expansive, open living spaces flow effortlessly to the outdoors, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining on a grand scale.
Situated in a coveted neighborhood near top schools, parks, shopping, and Lake Mission Viejo, this home includes exclusive membership privileges for access to boating, swimming, and lakeside events—all for a modest annual recreational fee.
Move in with confidence — this one’s truly special.
Property details for 26762 Merino
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Madrid (South) neighborhood of Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 2,891 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1968. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 784-242-07. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 0.32-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
- $1,715,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,891 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.32 Acres
- Year Built
- 1968
- MLS® Number
- PW25234728
- 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
- PW25234728
- Year Built
- 1968
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,891
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 13,939
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.32
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 78424207
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-07
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 5
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Madrid (South) (MAS)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 26762 Merino
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Sold | $1,715,000 | |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,598,000 |
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 26762 Merino
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Derek Johnson of Christie's Southern California
Listing information updated Nov 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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