21251 Mazatlan
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Listing broker / agent: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService · Sandy Mathews · 949-374-3300 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26195170 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:26 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this exceptional residence in the highly desirable 55+ community of Palmia! This distinctive home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, functionality, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living. You’ll appreciate the inviting sense of space created by soaring ceilings, abundant windows, new flooring & paint throughout and an abundance of natural light. The thoughtfully designed floor plan seamlessly connects the Great Room, dining area, and kitchen, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to the living area, while the spacious kitchen features generous cabinetry, a pantry, and ample workspace for the home chef. The adjoining den/office provides a versatile space for working from home, reading, or relaxing. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat and features an ensuite bath with dual vanities and a spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs, a generous loft or 3rd bedroom (as some have elected to enclose) provides additional living space, while the second ensuite bedroom offers privacy and comfort for guests or family members. Step outside to the wrap-around yard, where the corner-lot setting creates a wonderful extension of the living space. Whether enjoying your morning coffee, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing in the privacy of your own outdoor retreat, this inviting yard offers plenty of possibilities. Palmia residents enjoy an exceptional resort-style lifestyle with an impressive array of amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, fitness room, 18-hole putting green, pickleball and tennis courts, library, shuffleboard, and bocce ball. Palmia homeowners also enjoy membership to Lake Mission Viejo, offering boating, beaches, concerts, fishing, and picnicking. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and everyday conveniences, this home offers the best of comfortable living and an active 55+ lifestyle. Welcome home to Palmia!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26195170
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,941 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.103 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1996
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Den, Entry Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Loft, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Loft, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Plans
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Gutters, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Game Room, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Maintenance Front Yard, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Cable Tv
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $546.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $33.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Del Lago Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Portola Hills Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.8 mi |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 2.2 mi |
| Lake Forest Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest | K–6 | 2.3 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.4 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,200,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,200,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 00:24 | $1,200,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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