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21961 Cayuga Lane

Lake Forest, CA 92630
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
3,079 Ft²
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$12,020
Est. Monthly
$358
HOA / Fees

About This Property

This residence reads less like a conventional home and more like a study in proportion, light, and reflection. Positioned on a rare inside corner lot, the property opens outward to a broad main channel panorama where the water widens and the horizon lingers. From nearly every vantage point, the lake becomes part of the composition, not simply a backdrop but a constantly shifting material that animates the house throughout the day. The exterior presents a restrained modernist language, crisp planes of white softened by shadow lines from mature palms and the geometry of the dock beyond. As the home wraps the corner, it reveals itself gradually, a sequence rather than a facade. The waterline deck extends like a continuation of the living space, dissolving the boundary between structure and shoreline. Inside, the plan unfolds with an almost gallery-like clarity. Surfaces remain intentionally calm, allowing volume and perspective to take precedence. Wide openings frame long water views that shift as you move, producing a subtle sense of procession through the home. The living spaces orient toward the channel, while softer, more intimate moments appear along the periphery, reading corners, curved seating arrangements, and layered sightlines that create both openness and refuge. The kitchen sits as a sculptural center rather than a separate room, its soft forms and pale palette reflecting daylight deeper into the interior. Two primary suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, allow the home to function across different rhythms of living. The lower suite maintains immediate connection to the water and outdoor terrace, while the second primary becomes a retreat elevated above the shoreline with a longer perspective across the channel. Outdoor living is treated as an extension of architecture rather than an addition to it. The covered terrace acts as an intermediary space, shaded yet open, where breezes move through and the sounds of water remain constant. The dock sits within the protected interior corner of the lot, reinforcing both privacy and the expansive feel of the main channel view. Boats pass at a distance, never dominating the experience, only punctuating it. Here, architecture becomes a lens through which the setting is continuously rediscovered, morning glassy and still, afternoon bright and active, evening quiet and reflective, each moment framed deliberately, each perspective considered.
Unit Size
3,079 Ft²
Days on Market
263 days
Land Size
0.08 acres
Price per sqft
$771
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
$358
Year Built
1976

Listed By

Shant Kizirian
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Aren Kizirian
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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Last updated: 2 days ago (CRMLS #OC26033061)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 15, 2026 Price Decreased $2,375,000
↓ $75K (3.1%)
Price Decreased
Feb 4, 2026 Listed by Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty $2,450,000
Listed by Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Sep 1, 2022 No longer available -
No longer available
Aug 24, 2022 In contract -
In contract
Aug 12, 2022 Price Decreased $1,849,000
↓ $350K (15.9%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), SeparateFormalDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, PrimarySuite
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, SixBurnerStove
Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 3079
Square Footage Source: $0
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), FireDetectionSystem
Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Modern, See Remarks
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1977
Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges, DockAccess
Levels: Two
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Concrete
Pool Features: Community, Association
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Lot Size Area: 3600
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0826
Lot Size Square Feet: 3600
Tax Lot: 448
Water Source: Public
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Maintenance, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s), OutdoorCookingArea, Pickleball
HOA Fee: $358
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1976
  • Effective Year Built: 1976
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 21
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 13
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 462
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 240

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,600
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,200
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 300
  • Total Building Area: 3,079
  • Gross Building Area: 3,079
  • Building Area: 3,079
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,079
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: TRACT NO. 7197
  • Land Acres: 0000000083
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1
  • Legal Description 1: N TR 7197 BLK LOT 448

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Saddleback Valley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 052408

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 29-E2
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 7197
  • Parcel: 614-196-07
  • Lot: 448
  • Latitude: 33.6438
  • Longitude: -117.704

    Address

  • Full Address: 21961 Cayuga Ln
  • Address - House Number: 21961
  • Address - Street Name: Cayuga
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ln
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Lake Forest
  • Carrier Code: C011
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2304
  • Zip Code: 92630

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,809,596
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 30-015

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1765
  • Valuation Date: Oct 18, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 1,757,070
  • High Value: 2,067,317
  • Low Value: 1,446,823

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,725,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,477,384
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $247,616

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 24, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 30, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 293463
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 21961 Cayuga Lane built and last sold?
The property at 21961 Cayuga Lane was built in 1976 and last sold on Aug 24, 2022 for $1,725,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 21961 Cayuga Lane is $2,398,750.
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