28782 Vista Saddleback, Lake Forest, CA 92679 (MLS # OC26178813)
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Highly Desirable Neighborhood! NOT AT FRWY, DOES NOT BACK TO BUSY STREET. Peaceful location in upscale Portola Hills. You won't find a nicer home or location in this price range! Detached 1823 sq ft, 4BD, 2.5BA, 2-CAR Direct Access Garage with MOUNTAIN VIEW. Home is MOVE-IN-READY. Situated on quiet CUL-DE-SAC, bright beautiful DOUBLE DOOR ENTRY w/ front-to-back door alignment showcases an ELEGANT FANLIGHT WINDOW and a straight shot view of low maintenance, pretty backyard. The Formal Living & Dining Rooms boast soaring VAULTED CEILINGS and NEW CONTEMPORARY FIXTURES. The sunny Kitchen is open to Dining Nook, perfect for chatting it up while cooking. The comfortable Gathering Room features a COZY REAL WOOD BURNING (or gas) FIREPLACE and a wonderful space for socializing or relaxing. Sliders lead to PRIVATE FENCED BACKYARD with a shade PERGOLA, NEW LANDSCAPING, ACCENT LIGHTING, all NEW SPRINKLER VALVES, and amazing BLACKBERRY BUSHES. Patio is perfect for morning coffee or entertaining. Entire first level has 7" BASEBOARDS, REPIPED with Pex, RECESSED LIGHTING and stunning 100% WATERPROOF Malibu 22mm PREMIUM WIDE PLANK FLOORING. The second level has NEW CARPETING, upgraded electrical outlet at linen cabinet and NEW LIGHT FIXTURE. The SIZABLE PRIMARY SUITE provides the perfect RETREAT w/ two oversized mirrored closet doors, CEILING FAN and windows that let the sunshine flood in. Pretty EN SUITE BATH has a DUAL VANITY and a separate water closet. Three more bedrooms down the hall and another bath offer flexibility for family, guests or HOME OFFICE. But wait there's more, a spacious 2-car garage (or MAN CAVE, PILATES, KIDS PLAY space etc) featuring CUSTOM CABINETRY, rubber interlocking tile flooring, 50" SMART TV, Craftsman 7-drawer WORKBENCH, garage refrigerator, STAINLESS STEEL PEGBOARD, screen door etc. Perfect setup for a pool table, air hockey, pingpong table, jukebox etc. or just hang out and watch the big game. Please note that there is also a 2-CAR DRIVEWAY. Nearby parks, scenic hiking & biking trails, COMMUNITY POOL & SPA, tennis, pickleball, AMAZING CLUBHOUSE w/ kitchen, gym, SAUNA and VOLLEYBALL. Not just a home, it's an ELEVATED LIFESTYLE! Convenient access to shopping, dining, and the 241 Toll Road. This home is in one of the MOST DESIRABLE OC COMMUNITIES and in highly regarded SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFED SCHL DISTRICT. Portola Hills Elementary within walking distance is comparable to a private school. Low Hoa dues, low tax rate and NO MELLO ROOS.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 43 | LAST UPDATED | 9/3/2026 |
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| TRACT | Alderwood (AW) | YEAR BUILT | 1988 |
| COMMUNITY | PH - Portola Hills | GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 |
| COUNTY | Orange | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| PRICE HISTORY | |
| Prior to Sep 3, '26 | $1,225,000 |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, '26 - Today | $1,199,900 |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| AREA | PH - Portola Hills |
| CONSTRUCTION | Stucco |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Central |
| HOA DUES | 148|Monthly |
| INTERIOR | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting |
| LOT | 3999 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 4000 |
| PARKING | Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | Heated, In Ground, Association |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STORIES | 2 |
| SUBDIVISION | Alderwood (AW) |
| UTILITIES | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Hills, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods |
| WATER | Public |
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