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26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - Property report

Also known as: 26481 LA Scala

Property image for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1989

Acreage

9.104

Sale price

$1,210,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

26481 La Scala
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Zip code

92653

County

Orange

Municipality

Laguna Hills

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Unit sq. ft.

2,549

Year built

1989

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

04/10/2026

Sale price

$1,210,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$12,317

Tax per sq. ft.

Zoning & use

Zoning

Medium-Low Density Residential (MLDR)

Lot

Acreage

9.104

Area overview

Walk score

7 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

25 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

20 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/10/2026	$1,210,000	XXXX XXXXXX XXX; XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/26/2024	$1,200,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX; XXXXXX XXXXX X XX	XXXX XXXXXX XXX; XXXXXX XXXXX
09/04/1998	$330,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/10/2026	Grant Deed	XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX
08/26/2024	Trust Deed	XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/26/2024	Interspousal Grant Deed	XXXX XXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/26/2024	Grant Deed	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/27/2024	Rescission		XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/17/2024	Notice Default	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/15/2022	Trust Transfer Deed	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
07/15/2022	Trust Deed	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/15/2022	Quitclaim Deed	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/17/2022	Assignment RNT Trust Deed	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$12,317

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,199,888

Land value

$844,877

Building value

$355,011

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Special assessments for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA

Description	Value	Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt		(800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG		(866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG		(800) 273-5167

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$1,199,888	1.0265	$12,317	+136.21%
2024-2025	$507,190	1.0281	$5,214	+2.42%
2023-2024	$497,246	1.0239	$5,091	+1.81%
2022-2023	$487,497	1.0258	$5,001	+2.04%
2021-2022	$477,939	1.0255	$4,901	+0.90%
2020-2021	$473,039	1.02686	$4,857	+2.04%
2019-2020	$463,764	1.02645	$4,760	+1.90%
2018-2019	$454,671	1.0274	$4,671	+2.03%
2017-2018	$445,756	1.0272	$4,579	+1.68%
2016-2017	$437,016	1.0304	$4,503	+1.21%

Permits

Permit information for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Laguna Hills residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,180,000

-9.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$628

-3.5% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Viejo Elementary School	7	Public	K-5	467	0.87
Valencia Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	538	0.96
St. Augustine Classical Academy	NR	Private	K-9	0	1.04
Armenta Learning Academy	NR	Private	PK, K-12	0	1.25
Armenta Learning Academy	NR	Private	PK, K-12	0	1.25
Sonrisa School	NR	Private	1-9	15	1.27
Sonrisa School	NR	Private	1-12	18	1.27
Linda Vista Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	295	1.38
Lomarena Elementary School	5	Public	K-6	550	1.39
Carl Hankey Elementary School	8	Public	K-5	321	1.46

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
St. Augustine Classical Academy	NR	Private	K-9	0	1.04
Armenta Learning Academy	NR	Private	PK, K-12	0	1.25
Sonrisa School	NR	Private	1-9	15	1.27
Sonrisa School	NR	Private	1-12	18	1.27
La Paz Intermediate School	7	Public	7-8	706	1.44
Carl Hankey Middle School	7	Public	6-8	190	1.46
Esperanza School	NR	Public	7-12	74	1.49
Stratford School	NR	Private	PK-8	191	1.71
Aliso Viejo Middle School	8	Public	6-8	819	1.96
Newhart Middle School	9	Public	6-8	1,038	2.11

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
S. C. Academy for Highly Gifted Scholars	NR	Private	9-12	0	0.84
Armenta Learning Academy	NR	Private	PK, K-12	0	1.25
Sonrisa School	NR	Private	1-12	18	1.27
Mission Viejo High School	8	Public	9-12	1,646	1.28
Esperanza School	NR	Public	7-12	74	1.49
Laguna Hills High School	7	Public	9-12	1,434	1.67
Halstrom Academy	NR	Private	6-12	0	1.75
Futures Academy - Mission Viejo	NR	Private	6-12	69	1.75
Mira Monte High (Alternative) School	6	Public	K-12	202	2.16
La Tierra Early Childhood Center	NR	Public		130	2.33

Nearby ZIP codes for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA

92604, Orange County, CA 92617, Orange County, CA 92651, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

The development at 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 was built in 1989.

What is the total square footage of 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 has a total of 2,549 square feet.

When was 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 last sold and what was the sale price?

26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 was last sold on 04/10/2026 for $1,210,000.

What is the assessed value of 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 is currently assessed at $1,199,888.

What are the property taxes for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653?

The property taxes for 26481 La Scala, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 total $12,316.

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