Spectacular Top of the World with Forever Views. Panoramic City Lights, Catalina Island, Coast Line & Sunset Views, the Best So. Cal. has to offer. This 5 Bedroom (1 on main floor converted to office) 3 Bath Stunner & Former Model Home is Located on a Very Quiet Cul-De-Sac & is Truly Spectacular with its Cathedral Ceilings, Slate Entryway, & Elegant yet Casual Touches Throughout. Dual Paned Windows, Brand New Plantation Shutters and Wide Plank Distressed Wood Floors Throughout, Newly Remodeled Kitchen with Pottery Barn Style Finished Cabinetry Including Gorgeous Top of the Line Granite Counters, Granite Center Island and Stainless Steel Appliances. Also Featuring a Fitness Room & Dual Zone HVAC. Resort Style backyard with Tropical Palms, Pebble Tech & Salt Water Pool with Water Features. Award Winning Schools, & Close to Entertainment, Shopping, Parks & the Whiting Ranch/Borrego Trail. You will LOVE this Home, This is Why You Work, Enjoy the Best that Southern California has to Offer.
Spectacular Top of the World with Forever Views. Panoramic City Lights, Catalina Island, Coast Line & Sunset Views, the Best So. Cal. has to offer. This 5 Bedroom (1 on main floor converted to office) 3 Bath Stunner & Former Model Home is Located on a Very Quiet Cul-De-Sac & is Truly Spectacular with its Cathedral Ceilings, Slate Entryway, & Elegant yet Casual Touches Throughout. Dual Paned Windows, Brand New Plantation Shutters and Wide Plank Distressed Wood Floors Throughout, Newly Remodeled Kitchen with Pottery Barn Style Finished Cabinetry Including Gorgeous Top of the Line Granite Counters, Granite Center Island and Stainless Steel Appliances. Also Featuring a Fitness Room & Dual Zone HVAC. Resort Style backyard with Tropical Palms, Pebble Tech & Salt Water Pool with Water Features. Award Winning Schools, & Close to Entertainment, Shopping, Parks & the Whiting Ranch/Borrego Trail. You will LOVE this Home, This is Why You Work, Enjoy the Best that Southern California has to Offer.
Public Records
Jul 17, 2013
Sold
$840,000
$323/sq ft
CRMLS #OC13092636
Jul 17, 2013
Sold
$860,000
$331/sq ft
Jul 12, 2013
Pending
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May 28, 2013
Pending
—
May 17, 2013
Listed
$859,900
$331/sq ft
TOP OF THE WORLD with "FOREVER" views of the best of So Cal. This former model home is truly spectacular, from its dramatic initial demeanor to its casual yet elegant touches you will LOVE this home. With 5 bedrooms (1 on main floor converted to office) 3 baths and a master suite that encompasses a panoramic view to Catalina Island you will know you have arrived. Wide plank distressed wood floors throughout, exotic slab granite counters & "Pottery Barn" style finished cabinetry in the recently remodeled kitchen, pebble tech & salt water pool with water features, fitness room, dual zone HVAC and all conveniently close to parks, shopping, entertainment and the Whiting Ranch/Borrego Trail. The very best award winning schools and located on a small and very quiet cul-de-sac. This is "why" you work, enjoy the best that Southern California has to offer.
CRMLS #S596966
Apr 15, 2010
Sold
$775,000
$298/sq ft
Mar 3, 2010
Pending
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Feb 17, 2010
Price Changed
$775,000
$298/sq ft
Dec 31, 2009
Price Changed
$789,000
$303/sq ft
Nov 23, 2009
Listed
$839,000
$323/sq ft
CRMLS #S578269
Aug 17, 2009
Sold
$825,000
$317/sq ft
Jun 23, 2009
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2009
Listed
$838,500
$323/sq ft
CRMLS #S432423
May 23, 2006
Sold
$980,000
$377/sq ft
Mar 20, 2006
Listed
$989,900
$381/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1994
Sold
$324,500
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1991
Sold
$4,111,500
$1,581/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 1991
Sold
$4,551,500
$1,751/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,392 (+1.8%)
$736,127 + $351,596
$1,087,723
2024
$11,186 (+2.4%)
$736,127 + $351,596
$1,087,723
2023
$10,923 (+1.8%)
$721,694 + $344,702
$1,066,396
2022
$10,729 (+11.4%)
$707,543 + $337,944
$1,045,487
2021
$9,627 (−7.6%)
$693,670 + $331,318
$1,024,988
2020
$10,421 (+2.0%)
$680,069 + $324,822
$1,004,891
2019
$10,213 (+1.9%)
$673,096 + $321,492
$994,588
2018
$10,022 (+2.0%)
$659,898 + $315,189
$975,087
2017
$9,823 (−8.0%)
$634,274 + $302,950
$937,224
2016
$10,673 (+0.5%)
$634,274 + $302,950
$937,224
2015
$10,618 (−1.4%)
$621,838 + $297,010
$918,848
2014
$10,772 (+2.5%)
$587,449 + $252,551
$840,000
2013
$10,513 (−0.5%)
$587,449 + $252,551
$840,000
2012
$10,564 (+0.8%)
$520,020 + $260,815
$780,835
2011
$10,485 (−4.3%)
$520,020 + $260,815
$780,835
2010
$10,957 (+10.1%)
$520,020 + $260,815
$780,835
2009
$9,948 (−8.6%)
$549,482 + $275,518
$825,000
2008
$10,887
$406,000 + $329,000
$735,000
Tax history for 53 La Perla
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,392 (+1.8%)
$736,127 + $351,596
$1,087,723
2024
$11,186 (+2.4%)
$736,127 + $351,596
$1,087,723
2023
$10,923 (+1.8%)
$721,694 + $344,702
$1,066,396
2022
$10,729 (+11.4%)
$707,543 + $337,944
$1,045,487
2021
$9,627 (−7.6%)
$693,670 + $331,318
$1,024,988
2020
$10,421 (+2.0%)
$680,069 + $324,822
$1,004,891
2019
$10,213 (+1.9%)
$673,096 + $321,492
$994,588
2018
$10,022 (+2.0%)
$659,898 + $315,189
$975,087
2017
$9,823 (−8.0%)
$634,274 + $302,950
$937,224
2016
$10,673 (+0.5%)
$634,274 + $302,950
$937,224
2015
$10,618 (−1.4%)
$621,838 + $297,010
$918,848
2014
$10,772 (+2.5%)
$587,449 + $252,551
$840,000
2013
$10,513 (−0.5%)
$587,449 + $252,551
$840,000
2012
$10,564 (+0.8%)
$520,020 + $260,815
$780,835
2011
$10,485 (−4.3%)
$520,020 + $260,815
$780,835
2010
$10,957 (+10.1%)
$520,020 + $260,815
$780,835
2009
$9,948 (−8.6%)
$549,482 + $275,518
$825,000
2008
$10,887
$406,000 + $329,000
$735,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,684
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
60109121
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Sep 22, 2023 • Final
Residential solar permit (old version)
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with solar modules and an inverter.
Electrical
Solar
Sep 7, 2023 • Final
Residential building - reroof
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Type: Garage - 3 Doors
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Master Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Kitchen Information
Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Remodeled
Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Additional Rooms
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Interior Features
Cathedral/Vaulted, Recessed Lighting
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Wood/Wood Like
Windows: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Dual
Heating Type: Central Furnace
Laundry Information
Locations: Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Area
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fuel: Gas
Location: Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
Foundation: Concrete Slab
Roofing: Concrete, Concrete Tile
Year Built Source: Assessor
Exterior Features
Patio Features: Concrete Slab
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Pool & Spa Information
Pool Description: Heated & Filtered, Permits, Private Pool
Pool Construction: In Ground, Pebble
Has Pool
Property Features
Features: High Ceilings 9+ Ft
Land Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1400
Lot Description: Lot Shape-Rectangle, Street Lighting, Street Paved
Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac, Hillside, Hilltop, Rural
Property Information
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Attached: No
Sign on Property
Zoning: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: In Street
Water: District/Public, Public
Location
Homeowners Association Fees
Has HOA 1
HOA Fee 1: $70
HOA 1 Frequency: Monthly
Homeowners Association Information
Association Amenities: Other Courts
School Information
Elementary School: Foothill Ranch
Middle Schools: RSM
High School: Trabuco Hills
School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
Location Details
Has View
Location Information
Property Directions: Portola PKWY / Right on Alton / Right on Ramona
Cross Streets: Portola/Alton
Subdivision/Tract Code: Not Applicable - 1007242
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,684
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Orange County
APN: 60109121
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Misc
SP % LP: 0.9868
Around this home
Schools
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
Trabuco Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
28% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.95M
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