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    • Listed by: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Shant Kizirian • Contact: 9496099838
    $2,450,000

    21961 Cayuga Ln, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    5beds
    3,079sqft
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    $15,537/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1977
    3,600 Square Feet Lot
    $2,373,300 Zestimate®
    $796/sqft
    $358/mo HOA

    What's special

    Broad main channel panoramaGeometry of the dockMature palmsRare inside corner lotCurved seating arrangements
    This residence reads less like a conventional home and more like a study in proportion, light, and reflection. Positioned on a rare inside corner lot, the property opens outward to a broad main channel panorama where the water widens and the horizon lingers. From nearly every vantage point, the lake becomes part of the composition, not simply a backdrop but a constantly shifting material that animates the house throughout the day. The exterior presents a restrained modernist language, crisp planes of white softened by shadow lines from mature palms and the geometry of the dock beyond. As the home wraps the corner, it reveals itself gradually, a sequence rather than a façade. The waterline deck extends like a continuation of the living space, dissolving the boundary between structure and shoreline. Inside, the plan unfolds with an almost gallery-like clarity. Surfaces remain intentionally calm, allowing volume and perspective to take precedence. Wide openings frame long water views that shift as you move, producing a subtle sense of procession through the home. The living spaces orient toward the channel, while softer, more intimate moments appear along the periphery, reading corners, curved seating arrangements, and layered sightlines that create both openness and refuge. The kitchen sits as a sculptural center rather than a separate room, its soft forms and pale palette reflecting daylight deeper into the interior. Two primary suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, allow the home to function across different rhythms of living. The lower suite maintains immediate connection to the water and outdoor terrace, while the second primary becomes a retreat elevated above the shoreline with a longer perspective across the channel. Outdoor living is treated as an extension of architecture rather than an addition to it. The covered terrace acts as an intermediary space, shaded yet open, where breezes move through and the sounds of water remain constant. The dock sits within the protected interior corner of the lot, reinforcing both privacy and the expansive feel of the main channel view. Boats pass at a distance, never dominating the experience, only punctuating it. Here, architecture becomes a lens through which the setting is continuously rediscovered, morning glassy and still, afternoon bright and active, evening quiet and reflective, each moment framed deliberately, each perspective considered.
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    Listed by:

    Shant Kizirian DRE #02083639 9496099838,

    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty,

    Aren Kizirian DRE #02155495 949-335-8904,

    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26033061MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Walk-In Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,079 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: 1
      • Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
      • Exterior features: Dock
      • Pool features: Community, Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association, Community
      • Fencing: Wrought Iron
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Lake, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake
      • Waterfront features: Dock Access, Lake, Lake Front, Lake Privileges
      Lot
      • Size: 3,600 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 61419607
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Modern,See Remarks
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Composition,Concrete
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1977

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Standard
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing, Pool
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Lake Forest Keys (Lk)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s)
      • HOA fee: $358 monthly
      • HOA name: Lake Forest Keys
      • HOA phone: 949-951-4792
      Location
      • Region: Lake Forest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $796/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,794,690
      • Annual tax amount: $18,872
      • Date on market: 2/16/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 159 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $2,373,300

        $2.25M - $2.49M

        $5,998/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        2/16/2026Listed for sale$2,450,000+42%$796/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26033061 Report a problem
        8/30/2022Sold$1,725,000-6.7%$560/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/23/2022Pending sale$1,849,000$601/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC22139739 Report a problem
        8/11/2022Price change$1,849,000-15.9%$601/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC22139739 Report a problem
        7/25/2022Price change$2,199,000-8%$714/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC22139739 Report a problem
        6/29/2022Listed for sale$2,390,000$776/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC22139739 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$18,872 +1.8%$1,794,690 +2%
        2024$18,530 +2.4%$1,759,500 +2%
        2023$18,096 +543.5%$1,725,000 +522.4%
        2022$2,812 +2.1%$277,134 +2%
        2021$2,755 +0.9%$271,700 +1%
        2020$2,729 $268,915 +2%
        2019$2,729 +2.1%$263,643 +2%
        2018$2,674 +4.1%$258,474 +2%
        2017$2,569 $253,406 +2%
        2016$2,569 +1.7%$248,438 +1.5%
        2015$2,525 +3.6%$244,707 +2%
        2014$2,438 $239,914 +0.5%
        2013-- $238,830 +2%
        2012-- $234,148 +2%
        2011-- $229,557 +0.8%
        2010-- $227,842 -0.2%
        2009-- $228,384 +2%
        2008-- $223,906 +2%
        2007-- $219,516 +2%
        2006-- $215,212 +2%
        2005-- $210,993 +2%
        2004-- $206,856 +1.9%
        2003-- $203,065 +2%
        2002-- $199,084 +2%
        2001$1,965 +1.5%$195,181 +2%
        2000$1,936 $191,354
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92630

        Getting around

        33 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Rancho Canada
        • Middle: Serrano
        • High: El Toro

        Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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