Open House Sun, Sep 13th 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM - Price Reduction - Waterfront - Primary on Main
Address
21961 Cayuga Lane, Lake Forest, CA
Price
$ 2,375,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#OC26033061
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyOrange
- CityLake Forest
- Area Lake Forest South
- NeighborhoodLake Forest Keys (LK)
- Zip92630
- Style
- Year Built1977
- Price$ 2,375,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3079
- Lot Size0.0826 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
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 façade. 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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Canada Elementary School | Serrano Middle School | El Toro High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | Listed $2,450,000 |
| 8/14/2026 | 3$2,375,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3079 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow,Negotiable |
| Roof | Composition,Concrete |
| Appliances | 6 Burner Stove,Dishwasher,Gas Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Heater |
| HOA Fee | 358 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Concrete,Patio |
| Architectural Style | Mid-Century Modern,Modern,See Remarks |
| Pool Features | Community,Association |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System,Smoke Detector(s) |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Electric | Standard |
| View | City Lights,Lake,Mountain(s),Neighborhood,Panoramic,Trees/Woods |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Waterfront Features | Dock Access,Lake,Lake Front,Lake Privileges |
| Community Features | Curbs,Lake,Street Lights,Suburban,Sidewalks,Water Sports,Fishing,Pool |
| Accessibility | None |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| County | Orange |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Clubhouse,Sport Court,Fitness Center,Maintenance Grounds,Management,Maintenance Front Yard,Outdoor Cooking Area,Picnic Area,Playground,Pickleball,Pool,Sauna,Spa/Hot Tub,Security,Tennis Court(s) |
| HOA | true |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Lake Forest Keys (LK) |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From the I-5 South: 1) Exit Bake Pkwy. 2) R onto Jeronimo Lane. 3) L onto Jeronimo Way 4) L onto Cayuga Lane. 5) Arrive at 21992 Cayuga Lane, Lake Forest. |
| High School | El Toro |
| City | Lake Forest |
| Disclosures | Covenants/Restrictions Disclosure,HOA Disclosure |
| Association Name | Lake Forest Keys |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| High School District | Saddleback Valley Unified |
| Open Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Number Of Units Total | 1 |
| MLS Area | LS - Lake Forest South |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 3600 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange |
| Spa Features | Association,Community |
| Elementary School | Rancho Canada |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Middle/Junior High School | Serrano |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KLzSL1zHfpc&mls=1 |
| Structure Type | House |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Lot | 448 |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KLzSL1zHfpc&mls=1 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | LAKE FOREST |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Crown Molding,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Bar,Main Level Primary,Primary Suite,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Tile |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Dock |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Wrought Iron |
| Parking Features | Direct Access,Driveway,Garage |
| Lot Features | Back Yard,Corner Lot |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 4 |
| Lot Size Area | 3600 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Spa | true |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.0826 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Private Pool | false |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Road Frontage Type | Private Road |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 92630
Price
Year Built
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