$1,848,000
5Beds5Baths3,376SqFt
71 Golf Ridge DriveRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679Laurels
Sold
49 GOLF RIDGE Drive sold on February 23, 2026 for $1,768,000, 1.7% below the $1,798,000 asking price after 124 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,250,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
49 GOLF RIDGE Drive, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,985 sq ft
- 5,001 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
$1,768,000
Subdivision Oaks
The home
About 49 GOLF RIDGE Drive
Be the “DESTINATION HOME” for family & friends while enjoying California Living at its finest in this Resort Style entertainers home. This home is located in the Prestigious Gated Community of Dove Canyon nestled against the Saddleback Mountains & perfectly positioned between 2 Fairways of the Private Jack Nicklaus Designed Golf Course. This stunning 5-Bedroom + Loft and 5 Bathroom home offers an open & airy floor plan embracing a blend of comfortable everyday living as well as the luxury of fabulous entertaining. Entering through the Double Doors to the Grand Foyer you are welcomed by the abundance of windows & French Doors that enhance the interior with warm sunshine all day. UPGRADES include New Carpet, Marble Floors, Fresh Neutral Paint, Shutters, Ceiling Fans, Newer A/C, Furnace, Water Heater, Water Softener System & SOLAR. The high ceilings in the living & dining rooms are accented with a Fireplace, Custom Paint, Shutters & French Doors. The Gourmet Kitchen has a generous sized Breakfast Nook, medium Oak Cabinets, Designer Tile, Center Island & ample counter space for creating your favorite culinary delights. The kitchen looks out to the F/R that has a Fireplace & French Door to the backyard. The Main Floor 5th bedroom has a walk in closet & is currently being used as a den complete with a cozy Fireplace & Custom Built-ins. The beautiful Sweeping Staircase leads to the Spacious Primary Bedroom with High Ceilings,Shutters, Ceiling Fan, Large Retreat area, Dual Sided Fireplace & Private Balcony with view of the golf course. The Primary Bathroom has Dual Sinks + a Vanity, Separate Glass Enclosed Shower, Oversized Jacuzzi Tub & Huge Walk-In Closet. There are 3 large secondary bedrooms each with their own bathrooms along with a Loft that is currently being used as an office with Custom Built ins. The Resort Style Backyard offers a sparkling Pool & Spa, New Built-in BBQ, Retractable Awnings, Lush Landscape and Views of the Golf Course. Enjoy life in the exclusive Dove Canyon Community featuring 24-hour Guard-Gated entry, private pool/spa, tennis/ pickleball courts, sport court, playground & miles of nature trails for hiking and biking. There are also several membership opportunities at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Dove Canyon Golf Club for those golf enthusiasts. Low tax rates, easy access to shopping, restaurants, & award-winning schools. Don't miss your opportunity to live in this turnkey home & this fabulous community.
Property details for 49 GOLF RIDGE Drive
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Oaks neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 3,985 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 804-771-28. Highlights include golf course views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 5,001-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,768,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,985 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,001 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- OC25200986
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $320 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25200986
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,985
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1148
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Golf Course, Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $320
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dove Canyon Master Assoc.
- Parcel Number
- 80477128
- On Market Date
- 2025-09-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Through
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Barbecue
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Oaks (DOK)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 49 GOLF RIDGE Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Sold | $1,768,000 | |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000 |
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The neighborhood
About Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned Orange County community in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, bordered to the east by the Cleveland National Forest and centered on the man-made Lago Santa Margarita. Adjacent O'Neill Regional Park spans thousands of acres of oak-shaded canyon habitat, and the city is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified and Capistrano Unified school districts.
Rancho Santa Margarita home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 263
- Median price
- $1,320,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $633
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
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Schools
Schools for 49 GOLF RIDGE Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Robinson Ranch
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Mission Viejo
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Suzanne Dwight of Re/Max Real Estate Group
Listing information updated Feb 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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