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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold

26762 Merino, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,891 sq ft
  • 0.32-acre lot
  • Built 1968
$1,715,000

MLS# PW25234728

Subdivision Madrid (South)

43 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,590,000

See 4 homes for sale in Madrid (South)

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

DateEventPriceNote
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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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.

Living in Mission Viejo covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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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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