Welcome to 26536 Morena Drive, a beautifully updated single-level home nestled in the highly desirable Granada community of Mission Viejo. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers a flowing floor plan designed for comfort, style, and effortless entertaining. Step inside from the inviting front porch into a warm and welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace and an adjacent formal dining area, perfect for gatherings. The heart of the home features an open-concept kitchen and family room, complete with a peninsula with counter seating, stainless steel appliances, and a large window that frames views of the expansive backyard. Sliding doors from the family room provide seamless access to the entertainer’s backyard. The outdoor space is a true highlight, offering a large patio area, a grassy lawn, multiple seating areas, and mature fruit trees including peach, apple, lemon, and mandarin. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with direct access to the backyard and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms are generously sized and share a hall bathroom with dual sinks and a tub-shower combo. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the home include dual-pane windows, a whole house fan, stylish wood-look plank flooring, and a neutral color palette that suits any décor. The fully owned solar panels offer energy efficiency, while the extra-wide garage provides ample storage, laundry hookups and utility sink. Inquire for more information about multiple school options unique to this neighborhood. Enjoy Lake Mission Viejo with swimming, BBQ’s, fishing, boat & paddleboard rentals, concerts & events. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just a short stroll away are Granada Park as well as Sierra Rec Center with membership options to the pool, spa, water slide, fitness center, & more as well as walking and biking trails, Mission Viejo Country Club, the 5 freeway, shopping & restaurants and only a 10-15 minute drive to world class beaches, 5-star resorts, Laguna Beach, Dana Point Harbor, the Lantern District & MORE! This home offers an exceptional opportunity for comfort, convenience, and a true sense of community. Welcome Home!
Sold for $1,395,000
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Amy Balsz • Contact: 949-246-5222
Bought with: Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
$1,395,000
26536 Morena Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
4beds
1,898sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
7,455 Square Feet Lot
$1,416,700 Zestimate®
$735/sqft
$4,965 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,416,700
$1.30M - $1.54M
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Cozy fireplaceMature fruit treesExpansive backyardInviting front porchOpen-concept kitchenEnsuite bathroomPrimary suite
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Listed by:
Amy Balsz DRE #01945597 949-246-5222,
First Team Real Estate
Bought with:
Theresa Cornwell, DRE #02230080
Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25134944
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Doors: Double Door Entry
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,898 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 7,455 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 76108310
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Granada (Gr)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Room
- HOA fee: $30 monthly
- HOA name: Lake Mission Viejo
- HOA phone: 949-770-1313
Location
- Region: Mission Viejo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $735/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $881,925
- Annual tax amount: $8,914
- Date on market: 6/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $1,395,000$735/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25134944 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$735/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+87.2%$735/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25134944 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2016 | Sold | $745,000-0.5%$393/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2016 | Pending sale | $749,000$395/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Mission Viejo #OC15250390 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $749,000$395/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Mission Viejo #OC15250390 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2016 | Pending sale | $749,000$395/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Mission Viejo #OC15250390 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2016 | Price change | $749,000-3.9%$395/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Mission Viejo #OC15250390 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $779,000+7.3%$410/sqft |
Source: California Regional MLS #OC15250390 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2006 | Sold | $726,000+116.1%$383/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2000 | Sold | $336,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,914 +1.7% | $881,925 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,766 +2.2% | $864,633 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,581 +1.9% | $847,680 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,417 +2.8% | $831,059 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,184 +1% | $814,764 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,102 | $806,410 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,102 +2% | $790,599 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,941 +4% | $775,098 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,634 | $759,900 +18.1% |
| 2016 | $7,634 +18.2% | $643,668 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,461 +7.8% | $634,000 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $5,991 | $597,062 +21% |
| 2013 | -- | $493,440 |
| 2012 | -- | $493,440 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $514,000 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $547,000 +8.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $504,000 -21.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $643,000 -11.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $726,000 +96% |
| 2006 | -- | $370,486 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $363,222 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $356,100 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $349,574 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $342,720 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,369 +40.5% | $336,000 +39.8% |
| 2000 | $2,398 | $240,356 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92691
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Viejo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Newhart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Capistrano Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bathgate
- Middle: Fred Newhart
- 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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