
Sold
49 Bell Canyon Dr sold on May 8, 2026 for $2,710,000, 8.4% above the $2,499,000 asking price after 3 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

49 Bell Canyon Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
- 6 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,008 sq ft
- 10,149 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
Subdivision Estates
The home
About 49 Bell Canyon Dr
Prepare to be captivated by this exceptional residence at 49 Bell Canyon Drive, located in prestigious Dove Canyon. Offering over 4,000 sq ft of refined living space, this remarkable home features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and is perfectly positioned to capture serene hillside views, elevated golf course vistas, and spectacular sunsets. The backyard is a resort-style retreat with a modern pool, waterfall, spa, fire pits, and an expansive covered patio. Enter the home through custom double doors, to reveal breathtaking views and a thoughtfully upgraded interior, showcasing new luxury vinyl plank floors, new carpet, and fresh interior/exterior paint. The chef’s kitchen features updated soft-close cabinetry, new Bosch dishwasher, and newer stainless-steel appliances, including built-in refrigerator, double wall ovens, microwave, and gas cooktop. A breakfast nook with built-in seating and a walk-in pantry complements the space, which opens seamlessly to the family room and cozy fireplace. The main level includes a guest room and en-suite bath with walk-in shower—and serves as a convenient cabana bath. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers its own fireplace and elegant French doors leading to the view deck. The remodeled primary bath is a spa-inspired sanctuary, featuring custom built-ins, floor-to-ceiling porcelain tile, frameless glass shower, and soaking tub. A generous walk-in closet with custom organization completes the suite. Adjacent is a laundry room equipped with an Electrolux washer and dryer and abundant storage. The upstairs includes a recreation room with built-ins and deck access, a secondary bedroom, and two expansive en-suite bedrooms, each with their own walk-in closets. Additional highlights: plantation shutters, upgraded HVAC with dual heat pumps, whole-house air purification system, new 80-gallon electric water heater, and whole-home water filtration system. Energy-efficient features include Tesla solar panels, EV chargers, solar pool heating, and new garage doors. The property also boasts refreshed landscaping with new sod and updated drainage and irrigation. Residents of Dove Canyon enjoy resort-style amenities, including swimming pool/spa, tennis/pickleball courts, tot lot, basketball court, and 24-hour guard-gated security. Optional membership to the Jack Nicklaus–designed Dove Canyon Golf Club offers access to a fitness center, dining, and social events, completing the elevated lifestyle this extraordinary home provides.
Property details for 49 Bell Canyon Dr
This 6-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Estates neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 4,008 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 804-544-09. Highlights include panoramic and canyon views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 10,149-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
- $2,710,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 4,008 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 10,149 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1994
- MLS® Number
- OC26074557
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $320 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26074557
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,008
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,150
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.233
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Canyon, Golf Course, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $320
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dove Canyon Master Association
- Parcel Number
- 80454409
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Wired For Sound, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Hot Water Circulator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Solar Screens
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition, See Remarks, Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Heated, Infinity, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Salt Water, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, Private, Solar Heat
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Estates (DCE)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 49 Bell Canyon Dr
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Sold | $2,710,000 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000 |
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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.
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Schools
Schools for 49 Bell Canyon Dr
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Tijeras Creek
- Middle
- Las Flores
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Cindy Beth Gildersleeve of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated May 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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