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Property Description
Architect's own home, equestrian zoned, amazing views to the ocean! Every inch of this home has been improved. This incredible residence is situated in the sought after, exclusive community of Montbury on the Hill, nestled in North Lake Forest. The community boasts wide streets, large lots surrounded by equestrian & hiking trails, & for your enjoyment, 4 community pickle ball courts & 2 tennis courts. Close to everything, yet you will feel like you are in the country! Come & sit on the front patio of this gorgeous home & enjoy the custom landscaping. Walk through the Dutch door entry into the great room. You will be amazed at the beauty, elegance, & warmth, enticing you to sit & stay awhile! Delight in the volume ceilings with custom beaming; two wood-burning fireplaces w/custom mantels; reading area & TV area; dining area illuminated by a beautiful Laura Lee chandelier; private side yard patio w/Eldorado Stone walls & the stunning beauty of the stone being carried through to the living area & to the backyard walls. The spacious great room is complimented with built-in cabinetry & 2 sets of paired French doors leading to the resort-style back yard. The bedroom/office situated off the great room is enhanced w/ custom beaming, built-in desks & bookcases, & an exercise area. The incredible kitchen is a chef's delight w/ spacious Giallo Antico stone countertops, two stone sinks, two dishwashers, Viking side-by-side built-in refrigerator, Thermador double oven, Thermador 6-burner range-top with griddle, custom cabinetry, & pantry. White paneling provides elegance to the hallway, bathrooms, laundry room & bedrooms; built-in cabinetry throughout! The secondary bathroom is beautiful w/ white custom cabinetry, quartzite countertop w/ waterfall edge, & spacious shower w/ skylight. The secondary bedroom opens to a private patio & climb the ladder in this bedroom to a special 'hang place.' The main bedroom is one of beauty & perfect organization! The main bathroom boasts dual shower heads, soaking tub, white custom cabinetry & quartzite countertop w/ waterfall ends. The jaw dropping, resort-style backyard has incredible mountains, city lights, & sparkling ocean peek-a-boo views. A detached studio in the backyard was created by the Architect as his place for reflection & creative endeavors. The 3-car garage side yard area is perfect for your outdoor getaway items - a trailer, boat, or off-road vehicles. There is simply not enough space to describe this phenomenal home…
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 21701 Montbury
General
- Price: $2,500,000
- HOA FEE: $200/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC26030318
- Updated: 2/14/2026
- Days on Market: 10 days
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: All Bedrooms Down, Art Studio, Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
- Interior Features: Attic Fan, Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Pull-Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Unfurnished, Wainscoting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, In Family Room, In Living Room
- Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Icemaker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Water Softener
- Flooring: Stone
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Private, Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat, In-Ground, Permits, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Spa Description: Private, Heated, In-Ground, Permits
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Concrete, Patio, Open Patio, Slab, Stone
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Garage (Direct Access), Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage (Single Door), Garage (Two Doors), Garage Door Opener, See Remarks
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Montbury On The Hill (MBY)
- Driving Directions: El Toro Road to Northcrest; turn right on Montbury. Go up the hill to just before the crest; the home is on the left. There is no sign on the property.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
- Elementary School: LAKFOR
- Middle School: SERINT
- High School: ELTOR
Community
- Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Horse Trails, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
- Assoc. Name: Seabreeze Prop Mgmt
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Gas, High Efficiency, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Blown-In Insulation, Drywall Walls, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Permanent, Slab
- Roof: Concrete, Fire Retardant, Ridge Vents
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Blinds, Custom Covering, Double-Pane Windows, Drapes, Low Emissivity Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylight(s)
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Doors
- Disability Access: None
- Entry Location: Front
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 2,333
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1984
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 217
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.361
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,725
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Horse Property, Horse Property (Unimproved), Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Paved, Sprinkler System, Drip Sprinkler System, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear, Sprinklers on the Side, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Block, Excellent Condition, Wrought Iron
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,071.58
- Association Fee: $200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
- Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator, washer, dryer
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Schools
Schools serving 21701 Montbury
School District:Saddleback Valley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lake Forest Elementary School 21801 Pittsford Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Serrano Intermediate School 24642 Jeronimo Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
El Toro High School 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 21701 Montbury
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Listed
$2,500,000
269%
MLS
6/02/2016
Sold
$677,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 21701 Montbury
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,156
2%
$882,357
2%
2024
$8,990
2%
$865,056
2%
2023
$8,777
2%
$848,095
2%
2022
$8,619
2%
$831,466
2%
2021
$8,446
6%
$815,163
6%
2020
$7,959
2%
$766,756
2%
2019
$7,798
2%
$751,722
2%
2018
$7,651
2%
$736,983
2%
2017
$7,498
2%
$722,533
2%
2016
$7,372
1%
$708,366
2%
2015
$7,282
2%
$697,726
2%
2014
$7,124
1%
$684,059
—
2013
$7,026
—
$680,968
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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21701 Montbury, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (MLS# OC26030318) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 21701 Montbury is currently listed for $2,500,000 and was received on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 21701 Montbury? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

