21281 Calle Recreo, Lake Forest, CA 92630 - Cutting Edge Residential Realty

Property listed by Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Linda Birck, 949-494-3600.

$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… Read More 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! Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 31, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,992

Lot Size

0.15 Acres

Year Built

1981

MLS Number

OC26164389

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

SixBurnerStove, ConvectionOven, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, TanklessWaterHeater, VentedExhaustFan, Dryer, Washer

Building

Built in 1981, Living area: 1992.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Entry location: 1, Construction Materials: Stucco

Community

Curbs, Hiking, StreetLights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool

Cooling

CentralAir, WholeHouseFan

Disclosures

CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure, HoaDisclosure

Doors

DoubleDoorEntry, SlidingDoors

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, FrontPorch, Patio

Fence

StuccoWall

Fireplaces

LivingRoom

Floors

Bamboo, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Slab

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $150, Fee Frequency: Monthly, Amenities: SportCourt, MeetingRoom, OutdoorCookingArea, OtherCourts, Barbecue, PicnicArea, Playground, Pool, SpaHotTub, TennisCourts

Interior Features

BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, PullDownAtticStairs, QuartzCounters, RecessedLighting, AllBedroomsDown, BedroomOnMainLevel, InstantHotWater, MainLevelPrimary, PrimarySuite, WalkInPantry

Laundry

Inside, LaundryRoom

Lot

0.154 acres, BackYard, CulDeSac, FrontYard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, NearPark, Yard

Parking

3 total parking spaces, DoorMulti, DirectAccess, Driveway, GarageFacesFront, Garage, GarageDoorOpener

Pool

Community, Association

Property

UpdatedRemodeled

Security Features

CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 61007102, Lot: 93

Utilities

Water Source: Public, Volts220InLaundry

Windows

CasementWindows, DoublePaneWindows, PlantationShutters, Screens

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