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 interior cul-de-sac location 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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,435,000
MLS #:
OC26164389
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Serrano Park III SP3
Neighborhood:
lnlakeforestnorth
Listed Date:
Jul 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,992
Lot Size:
6,710 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1981
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Schools
School District:
Saddleback Valley Unified
Elementary School:
Rancho Canada
Middle School:
Serrano Intermediate
High School:
El Toro
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, RF, GS, _6BS, CO, IHW, HOD, TW, VEF
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA, WHF
Flooring
TILE, BMB, WOOD
Heating
CF
Interior Features
BI, CF, RECL, OFP, PTRY, PDSA, HCEL, QTZC
Laundry Features
IR, IN, DINC, WINC
Levels
A
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
4
Exterior
Architectural Style
RAN
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, SL, SUB, CRB, PARK, HIKI
Construction Materials
STC
Fencing
ST
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
CO, PTO, POF
Security Features
SD, COD
Spa Features
AS, COM
View
NO
Window Features
CAS, PLS, SCR, DPW
Financial
HOA Fee
$150
HOA Fee Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address21281 Calle Recreo Lake Forest CA
- SubdivisionSerrano Park III (SP3)
- CityLake Forest
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92630
Subdivisions in Lake Forest
- Aliso Creek Villas AC
- Antigua AT
- Belwood Park FBP
- Bench Mark Villas BM
- Bennett Ranch North BN
- Bennett Ranch South BN
- California Coventry FHCV
- Cedar Glen CG
- Creekside CR
- Crestmont CSM
- Deane Lake Homes DL
- Fieldstone Classic FSC
- Forest Shadows FS
- Greenridge GNR
- Heritage FHH
- HIGHLANDS BKHGL
- Hillview HLV
- J.M. Peters Portola PPH
- Lake Forest Keys LK
- Lake Forest Shores LFS
- Lake Forest Townhomes LF
- Lake Forest Woods LW
- Lakeside Park LKP
- Le Parc LPC
- Live Oak LO
- Mandeville FMP
- Mariposa MAR
- Montbury On The Hill MBY
- Montecido MD
- Palermo PHP
- PARKVIEW BKPKV
- Parkwood Estates PE
- Pheasant Creek PC
- Promenade FPR
- Rancho Viejo Condos II RV2
- Ranchwood III RA3
- Roxford Crest FRC
- Saddleback Meadows SADM
- Saddleback Valley Views SV
- San Rita Ridge SRR
- Serenado SRO
- Serrano Park I SP
- Serrano Woods SER
- Shores TS
- Sterling Heights SRL
- Sycamore Ridge SR
- Tierra Vista TV
- Villorio VIL
- Vineyards FHVY
- Vista Del Flores VDF
- Whispering Trees WT
- White Oak WO
- Willow Glen WG
- Wind Rows WR
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Lake Forest as of Aug 16, 2026
225
Single Family Listed
47
Avg DOM
472
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,157,486
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Serrano Park III (SP3) subdivision, 21281 Calle Recreo Lake Forest CA is a Single Family for sale in Lake Forest, CA, 92630. It is listed for $1,435,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,992 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1981. The current price per square foot is $720. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Lake Forest is $472. The average listing price for Single Family in Lake Forest is $1,157,486.
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