714-914-4996

21036 Kensington ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

$1,594,900

Beautifully upgraded and thoughtfully designed, this exceptional home in the Upscale Community of Normandale Heights offers modern style and comfort on a pool-sized lot, in a premier location with no homes behind, backing to a sycamore tree-lined greenbelt with stunning Saddleback Mountain views—a rare and highly desirable setting. Inside, extensive renovations and high-quality improvements create a truly move-in-ready residence. As you enter this truly remarkable home, you'll notice the grand living and dining area with high vaulted ceilings accented with loads of windows. The heart of the house is the fully remodeled kitchen, featuring premium ceramic countertops, crisp shaker cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and sleek modern finishes—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. High-end plank flooring flows throughout the downstairs, staircase, and landing, providing a cohesive, contemporary aesthetic with durability and ease of maintenance. Designed with entertaining in mind, the custom-built-in bar showcases shaker cabinetry, a dual-zone climate-controlled wine refrigerator, and elegant floating walnut shelves—an impressive focal point for gatherings. A contemporary stacked-stone fireplace transformation further elevates the spacious family room, adding clean lines and modern sophistication. The spacious primary suite features a luxuriously updated bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, contemporary flooring, and refreshed finishes. All bedrooms have been updated with premium carpeting and fresh interior paint, offering a bright, comfortable feel. Plantation shutters throughout the home add timeless style, privacy, and charm. Additional upgrades include a newer air conditioner and furnace, smart home enhancements such as a Google Nest thermostat, smart switches, and a Ring doorbell, upgraded baseboards, crown molding, recessed lighting, mirrored wardrobes, wainscoting, upgraded light fixtures, ceiling fans, PEX re-piping downstairs for long-term reliability, and a stylishly updated half bath. A 3-car garage provides ample storage and functionality. You'll love spending countless hours in the spacious backyard with a spa, fire pit, victory garden, utility shed, and a large covered patio, perfect for Al Fresco Dining. With over $150,000 in upgrades, generous living space, breathtaking views, and a peaceful greenbelt backdrop, this home offers the perfect blend of quality, comfort, and location—ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC25276446

Price:
$1,594,900

Price
(per sq ft):
$644.00

Address:
21036 Kensington ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

MLS Area:
LN - Lake Forest North

Subdivision:
Normandale Heights (NDH)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
19

Status:
Active Under Contract

Bedrooms:
4

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,474 sq ft

Lot Size:
6,000 sq ft

Year Built:
1989

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Center Hall, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, In Living Room

Laundry:
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Family Room, Outside, Gas, Gas Starter, Fire Pit

Cooling:
Central Air, Electric

Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Floor:
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl

Appliances:
Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Interior Features:
Bar, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
3 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener, Side by Side, Street

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$112.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Biking Trails, Hiking Trails

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
LAKFOR

Middle:
SERRAN

High:
ELTOR

Exterior Features

Pool:
None

Spa:
Private, Above Ground, Heated

Patio:
Concrete, Covered, Patio Open, Wood

View:
City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Construction:
Brick, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Concrete

Windows:
Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Other Structures:
Shed(s)

Structure Condition:
Turnkey

Direction Faces:
West

Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Realty , Tim Morissette , 00629590

Co-Listed:
Coldwell Banker Realty , Matthew Morissette , 02130561

Last
Updated:
1/31/2026 10:10 AM

21036 Kensington ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630