
Sold
31226 Belford Drive sold on February 27, 2026 for $1,650,000, 2.9% below the $1,700,000 asking price after 11 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

31226 Belford Drive, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,851 sq ft
- 10,498 sq ft lot
- Built 1981
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC26118177 (Active).
The home
About 31226 Belford Drive
Belford Terrace area • 0.4 mi to St. Margaret’s Episcopal School • Owned solar • Cathedral ceilings • Skylights • Major primary bath remodel • Large office/Den • Synthetic turf yards • Three-car garage
Set on a 10,500 sq ft lot in the Belford Terrace area of San Juan Capistrano, 31226 Belford Dr. offers 2,851 sq ft of thoughtfully upgraded living space with a focus on light, scale, and long-term efficiency. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, crown molding, recessed lighting, and double-pane windows create a bright interior, while two marble fireplaces provide architectural anchors in the living and family rooms.
The expansive downstairs office delivers privacy and flexibility, making it suitable for a variety of uses. The kitchen is outfitted with extensive cabinetry featuring pull-out drawers, Pergo flooring, a Bosch dishwasher, Jenn-Air microwave, oven and stove and generous storage. Plantation shutters, custom blinds, and ceiling fans are integrated throughout the home.
Den could be converted back to a fourth bedroom suite... and an added plus it is downstairs. Perfect for a parent or grandparent.
The primary suite is designed for comfort and scale, featuring vaulted ceilings, a reading area, enjoy the privacy and comport on the balcony, walk-in closet, and a spacious four-fixture bath with a separate tub and shower. A major primary bath remodel and extended den remodel enhance both function and layout. Additional skylights in the primary bath further elevate natural light.
Recent and notable upgrades include an owned solar system, relined interior plumbing with fiberglass-coated pipes, a brand new hot water heater installed September 2025, a Southland security system, and an updated concrete driveway. Stonework enhances the front yard, adding curb appeal and durability.
Outdoor spaces are designed for easy maintenance, with synthetic turf in both the front and rear yards and a drip irrigation system. The rear patio is offered fully furnished. A three-car garage provides additional functionality with a workbench, utility sink, and extra storage.
Conveniently located approximately 0.4 miles from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, close to additional public and private schools, shopping, dining, parks, and recreation, and approximately 0.5 miles to freeway access. No HOA and no Mello-Roos.
Property details for 31226 Belford Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Belford Terrace neighborhood of San Juan Capistrano in Orange County. It offers 2,851 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 650-192-06. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 10,498-square-foot lot, central air, and contemporary architecture. 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
- $1,650,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,851 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 10,498 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1981
- MLS® Number
- OC25257990
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25257990
- Year Built
- 1981
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,851
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.241
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 65019206
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Screens
- Doors
- Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Near Public Transit
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Site, Private, On Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Belford Terrace (BT)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Hiking
- Security
- Security Lights
The record
Property History for 31226 Belford Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sold | $1,650,000 | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About San Juan Capistrano
Anchored by Mission San Juan Capistrano, founded in 1776 and famous for the swallows that return each March, this south Orange County city holds Spanish-era adobes and the Los Rios Historic District, one of California's oldest residential streets. Equestrian and bike trails trace San Juan Creek past stables, all within the Capistrano Unified School District.
San Juan Capistrano home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 240
- Median price
- $1,950,000
- Median days on market
- 18
- Median per sq ft
- $744
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools for 31226 Belford Drive
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- Elementary
- Ambuehl
- Middle
- Marco Forester
- High
- San Juan Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by David Kline Lovett of Next Home First Choice Realty
Listing information updated Feb 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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