25281 Romera Place, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,248 sq ft
- 9,870 sq ft lot
- Built 1972
$1,000,000
Subdivision Rancho Viejo Homes
The home
About 25281 Romera Place
Situated on a generous 9,870-square-foot corner lot in an established Lake Forest neighborhood, 25281 Romera Place is a charming single-story home offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,248 square feet of living space. The comfortable, easy-flowing floor plan features a spacious, light-filled living room with a cozy fireplace and views of the backyard. This versatile space offers wonderful flexibility, whether envisioned as an inviting great room for entertaining and gathering with family and friends or as an elegant formal dining room for hosting memorable occasions. The kitchen provides an additional dining area for casual everyday meals. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, new LED lighting, new baseboards, new bedroom carpeting, and attractive luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entry, living room, and hallway. The kitchen and bathrooms offer opportunities for personal touches and future updates. Step outside to discover an expansive backyard surrounded by mature landscaping, featuring a covered patio and charming koi pond. With an abundance of outdoor space, there's plenty of room for entertaining, outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing and enjoying the Southern California lifestyle, along with exciting possibilities for future enhancements. Conveniently located across from El Toro High School and near parks, shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an established neighborhood, a comfortable single-story layout, and an exceptionally generous lot.
Property details for 25281 Romera Place
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Rancho Viejo Homes neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 1,248 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,000,000, about $801 per square foot. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 614-072-17. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 9,871-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
- $1,000,000
- Days On Site
- 3 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,248 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 9,870 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1972
- MLS® Number
- PW26225984
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26225984
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,248
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,870
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2266
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 61407217
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- 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, Bathroom, Dining Room, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Koi Pond
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Rancho Viejo Homes (RH)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 25281 Romera Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 25281 Romera Place
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0314J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Lake Forest quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Lake Forest quadrangle, released January 17, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 31 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590524162003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 311 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.32% · 30-yr fixed$
$7,716/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $100,000 down
Principal & interest$6,182
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$375
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$867
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$292
HOANot reported, not included
$6,654/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $200,000 down
Principal & interest$5,495
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$867
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$292
HOANot reported, not included
$5,968/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $300,000 down
Principal & interest$4,809
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$867
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$292
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,159/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.04%)$867
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$292
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.32% (week of Oct 22, 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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The neighborhood
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.
Lake Forest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 482
- Median price
- $1,410,000
- Median days on market
- 19
- Median per sq ft
- $663
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Lake Forest sales
At $801 per square foot, this home's asking price is 21% above the Lake Forest median of $663 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Lake Forest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2592 Highland Oak Court | Oct 16, 2026 | $2,930,000 | 4,769 | $614 | 175 |
| 25856 Windsong | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,246 | $690 | 46 |
| 24541 Penfield Street | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,302,359 | 2,093 | $622 | 36 |
| 151 Mulberry | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 3,231 | $681 | 5 |
| 24532 Via Tonada | Oct 14, 2026 | $1,385,000 | 2,474 | $560 | 18 |
Schools
Schools for 25281 Romera Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Santiago
- Middle
- Serrano
- High
- El Toro
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Lake Forest covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Location
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Listed by Dean O'Dell of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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