Welcome to 26175 Buscador — a fully renovated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom showpiece nestled in one of Mission Viejo’s most desirable communities. Boasting a custom floor plan and BRAND NEW high-end finishes throughout, this home is the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality.
Step inside to an expansive, light-filled layout featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, and a separate family room. The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, redesigned to include a large entertainer’s island, quartz countertops, custom soft close, white oak cabinetry, walk-in pantry and premium THOR stainless steel appliances—all overlooking the main living areas and sunset panoramic views. Over $400,000 in brand new renovations.
Enjoy panoramic sunset views sitting around the fire pit from mountains to the ocean horizon. The backyard oasis is ideal for al fresco dining, relaxing, or hosting guests in style.
The private primary suite features a luxurious en suite bathroom. Additionally a permitted separate mother-in-law or guest suite offers its own en suite bath—ideal for multigenerational living or long-term guests.
All renovations were fully permitted by the City of Mission Viejo and completed by a licensed general contractor. Additional upgrades include wide-plank luxury flooring, dual-pane Milgard windows, upgraded HVAC, PEX plumbing, and electrical systems, and modern designer finishes in all bathrooms.
Located near top-rated schools, parks, shopping, dining, and Lake Mission Viejo. No Mello-Roos and low HOA dues. MUST SEE!
Sold for $1,680,000
Listed by: Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers • Meredith Lancona • Contact: 949-257-9480
Bought with: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Tax assessed value
$1,680,000
26175 Buscador, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
4beds
2,123sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,780,500 Zestimate®
$791/sqft
$4,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,780,500
$1.67M - $1.89M
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Backyard oasisBrand new high-end finishesPanoramic sunset viewsPex plumbingOpen-concept kitchenPrivate primary suiteEn suite bath
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Listed by:
Meredith Lancona DRE #01415935 949-257-9480,
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers,
Julie Bullock DRE #01841424 949-201-9430,
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
Bought with:
Eddie Litvin, DRE #01512537
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Amber Shubin Litvin, DRE #01422249
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25170770
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,123 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 78209112
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Cortez (Cz)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Barbecue, Picnic Area
- HOA fee: $102 monthly
- HOA name: Oso Valley Greenbelt
- HOA phone: 949-716-3998
- Second HOA fee: $15 monthly
- Second HOA name: Lake Mission Viejo
Location
- Region: Mission Viejo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $791/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,680,000
- Date on market: 7/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $1,680,000-1.1%$791/sqft |
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| 9/14/2025 | Contingent | $1,699,000$800/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+39%$800/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Sold | $1,222,000+25.5%$576/sqft |
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| 6/18/2024 | Pending sale | $974,000$459/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Contingent | $974,000$459/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $974,000$459/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,680,000 +37.5% |
| 2025 | $12,416 +191.9% | $1,222,000 +187.2% |
| 2024 | $4,254 +2.2% | $425,557 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,163 +2% | $417,213 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,082 +2% | $409,033 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,002 +1% | $401,013 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,962 | $396,902 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,962 +2% | $389,120 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,883 +4.1% | $381,491 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,731 | $374,011 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,731 +2% | $366,678 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,658 +3.1% | $361,171 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,548 | $354,097 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $352,497 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $344,790 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $338,030 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $335,504 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $336,302 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $329,708 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $323,244 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $316,906 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $310,693 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $304,601 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $299,019 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $293,156 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,081 +1.3% | $287,408 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,043 | $281,773 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92692
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Carl Hankey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Carl Hankey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Capistrano Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carl Hankey
- High: Capistrano Valley
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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