714-914-4996

21281 Calle Recreo ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

$1,435,000

Welcome to exceptional single-story living in this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, offering 1,992 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space and a spacious 3-car garage. Ideally situated on a prime cul-de-sac in Serrano Park—one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods—this home blends comfort, style, and functionality with an impressive list of upgrades. Inside, you'll find beautiful wood flooring, plantation shutters throughout, remodeled bathrooms, vinyl double pane windows, a whole-house fan, ceiling fans in every bedroom and 1 in the living room, Smart Home features, re-piped with copper, a HOUSEPURE Classic Plus Water Filtration System, tankless water heater, and convenient pull-down stairs providing access to two separate attic storage areas, just to name a few of the many home enhancements. The remodeled kitchen is a true standout, featuring custom cabinetry with soft-close doors and soft-close drawers, pull-out shelving, a walk-in pantry, butcher block island, and a great selection of high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a Bertazzoni 6-burner gas cooktop, Bosch convection oven and dishwasher, Insinkerator hot and cold water dispenser, and a KOBE range hood exhaust to outside. Perfect for preparing meals and entertaining family and friends. The beautifully designed outdoor spaces are equally impressive, featuring eco-conscious synthetic turf, extensive paver hardscape in both the front and with backyard up and down lighting, a putting green, nine mature fruit trees, and a Weber gas BBQ—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Paid-for solar panels add energy efficiency and long-term value. Residents of Serrano Park enjoy an exceptional array of community amenities, including two swimming pools, a spa/hot tub, a clubhouse/meeting room, four tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, two playgrounds/tot lots, plus greenbelts, walking paths, and open spaces. All of this is offered with a low monthly HOA of just $150, a low tax rate, and no Mello-Roos. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, highly regarded schools, major freeways, and the Irvine Spectrum, this exceptional Serrano Park home offers the ideal combination of an upgraded interior, versatile outdoor living, resort-style community amenities, and an unbeatable location. A thoughtfully improved home in a fantastic Serrano Park setting—ready to be enjoyed for years to come.This is a home you won't want to miss!

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26164389

Price:
$1,435,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$720.00

Address:
21281 Calle Recreo ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

MLS Area:
LN - Lake Forest North

Subdivision:
Serrano Park III (SP3)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
5

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
4

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,992 sq ft

Lot Size:
6,710 sq ft

Listing Agent:
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty , Linda Birck , 00909653

Year Built:
1981

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Entry, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Dining Room

Laundry:
Inside, Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room

Cooling:
Whole House Fan, Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Tile, Bamboo, Wood

Appliances:
6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Instant Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Quartz Counters, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
3 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Two Door

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$150.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Sport Court, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Meeting Room, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Other Courts

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
RANCAN

Middle:
SERINT

High:
ELTOR

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, Community

Spa:
Association, Community

Patio:
Covered, Front Porch, Patio

View:
None

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Casement Windows, Screens

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Cul-De-Sac, Lot 6500-9999, Landscaped, Level, Park Nearby, Front Yard, Back Yard, Lawn, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Last
Updated:
8/5/2026 12:28 AM

21281 Calle Recreo ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630