$2,050,000
5Beds4Baths3,063SqFt
23 Golf RidgeRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679Laurels
71 Golf Ridge Drive, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,376 sq ft
- 5,101 sq ft lot
- Built 1996
$1,848,000
Subdivision Laurels
The home
About 71 Golf Ridge Drive
Stunning Pool Home with Golf Course & Mountain Views! This meticulously maintained 4-bedroom plus an office and bonus room, 4.5-bathroom residence offers an exceptional lifestyle. The retreat can be converted into a fifth bedroom for added convenience. Enter to discover a bright and airy formal living and dining area with soaring ceilings and picturesque windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry, double ovens, center island with wine fridge, and breakfast bar overlooking the sparkling pool. The adjacent family room features a fireplace and built-in entertainment center. The main-level is complete with a bedroom with ensuite bath, powder room, laundry room, and 3-car garage for added convenience. Upstairs, find a grand primary suite with an office, balcony, and luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, dual sinks, and dual-access walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a bonus room complete the upper level. The entertainer's backyard is a true oasis with a pool, spa, comfortable seating, built-in BBQ with bar, and kegerator. Enjoy scenic golf course and mountain views from this desirable property. Property has Leased Solar. Located within a prestigious 24-hour guard-gated community, and as a resident of Dove Canyon, you’ll enjoy access to a Jr. Olympic pool, tennis courts, pickleball court, sport court, playground, and scenic trails with access to hiking, biking and horse trails. You will also have the option to join Dove Canyon Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design with dining, wine room, gym and more.
Property details for 71 Golf Ridge Drive
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Laurels neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 3,376 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,848,000, about $547 per square foot. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 804-771-18. Highlights include panoramic and canyon views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 5,101-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
- $1,848,000
- Days On Site
- 258 Days
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,376 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,101 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1996
- MLS® Number
- OC26012929
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $320 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26012929
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,376
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,103
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1171
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Canyon, Golf Course, Mountains, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $320
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dove Canyon Master HOA
- Parcel Number
- 80477118
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-19
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Kitchen, Other, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Lawn, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Heated, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 68
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Laurels (DLAU)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Lake, Near National Forest, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 71 Golf Ridge Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,050,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$14,237/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $184,800 down
Principal & interest$11,099
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$693
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,586
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$539
HOA from listing$320
$12,311/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $369,600 down
Principal & interest$9,866
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,586
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$539
HOA from listing$320
$11,077/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $554,400 down
Principal & interest$8,632
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,586
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$539
HOA from listing$320
Estimated carrying cost
$2,445/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,586
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$539
HOA from listing$320
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Rancho Santa Margarita rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
At $547 per square foot, this home's asking price is 14% below the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $633 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Las Piedras | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,025,000 | 1,428 | $718 | 13 |
| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
| 7 Santolina | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,154,240 | 1,534 | $752 | 87 |
| 7 Temecula Court | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,551 | $677 | 54 |
| 40 San Mateo | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 2,459 | $610 | 9 |
Schools
School District for 71 Golf Ridge Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Location
Location
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Listed by Flo Bullock of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Sep 27, 2026 at 4:12 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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