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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold

49 Bell Canyon Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679

  • 6 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 4,008 sq ft
  • 10,149 sq ft lot
  • Built 1994
$2,710,000

MLS# OC26074557

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

DateEventPriceNote
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.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

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40 San Mateo Sep 22, 2026 $1,500,000 2,459 $610 9

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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