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listing_id: CROC26063461
status: ActiveUnderContract
price: 1475000
beds: 5
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2181
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1988
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "18831 Vista Portola"
city: Lake Forest
state: CA
zip: 92679
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.6887529
lng: -117.6298943
days_on_market: 10
hoa_fee: 148
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Maggie Heshmatifar"
list_office: "HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 00986917
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-04-02
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Lake Forest | 92679 | 18831 Vista Portola

18831 Vista Portola, Lake Forest, CA 92679

MLS: CROC26063461 | Status: Contingent | Price: $1,475,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 2 /1 2,181 4,000 1988

Remarks

Prepare to be captivated from the moment you step inside; sweeping panoramic canyon, mountain, and city-light views unfold instantly and follow you throughout the main living spaces and the primary suite. This home is perfectly positioned to showcase some of the most dramatic, unobstructed vistas in Portola Hills. A dramatic foyer welcomes you into the formal living room with soaring ceilings and abundant natural light. The views continue through the formal dining room and into the spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, all seamlessly connected for effortless living and entertaining. At the heart of the home is the beautifully upgraded gourmet kitchen, thoughtfully designed to maximize both function and visual impact. Enjoy a center island, two bar-seating areas, a built-in refrigerator, dual ovens, a wine refrigerator, extensive newer cabinetry, and granite countertops, all positioned to take full advantage of the home’s remarkable views. Whether preparing dinner or hosting friends, the kitchen becomes a true showpiece. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat with cathedral ceilings and a generous view balcony ideal for sunset unwinding. Wake up and wind down to uninterrupted vistas that stretch for miles. Four additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, gues

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26063461
MLS Source California Regional MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Other
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Other, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Burning
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Concrete, Tile
Pool Community Facility, In Ground, Spa - Community Facility
Style Mediterranean

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Off-Street Parking, Other, Side By Side, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Saddleback Valley Unified
High School District Saddleback Valley Unified
HOA Fee $148
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area, Club House, Community Pool, Game Room, Gym / Exercise Facility, Picnic Area, Playground

Contact Information

Maggie Heshmatifar
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
License #: 00986917
Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Portola Hills Elementary School public K-6 0.64 mi 10
Foothill Ranch Elementary School public K-6 1.87 mi 9
Melinda Heights Elementary School public K-6 2.31 mi 8
Trabuco Hills High School public 9-12 2.73 mi 10
Trabuco Elementary School public K-6 3.10 mi 7
Del Lago Elementary School public K-6 3.17 mi 6
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School public K-6 3.79 mi 7
Lake Forest Elementary School public K-6 3.84 mi 7
Cielo Vista Elementary School public K-6 3.89 mi 7
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School public 7-8 3.93 mi 5
Robinson Elementary School public K-6 4.18 mi 6
Loma Ridge Elementary public K-6 4.25 mi 10
Tijeras Creek Elementary School public K-5 4.49 mi 8
Arroyo Vista Middle School public 6-8 4.60 mi 9
Arroyo Vista Elementary School public K-5 4.60 mi 8
Rancho Cañada Elementary School public K-6 4.61 mi 8
Glen Yermo Elementary School public K-6 4.70 mi 5
Portola Springs Elementary public K-6 4.74 mi 10
La Madera Elementary School public K-6 4.83 mi 8
El Toro High School public 9-12 4.86 mi 8

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21285 San Miguel $1,245,000 2 3 1,941 Active
17 Avignon Ave $1,250,000 3 2 1,275 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Maggie Heshmatifar.