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31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACESan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Single-level living with main-floor primary bedroom suite. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Belford Terrace, this beautifully-refreshed and meticulously-maintained residence lives like a modern single-level home, featuring a spacious main-floor primary suite and expansive everyday living spaces all on the ground level. Set on a generous lot with mountain and equestrian valley views, the home offers an exceptional blend of privacy, comfort, and value with no HOA, Mello Roos or private transfer tax. Fresh neutral interiors, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and three fireplaces create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout. The spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and separate privacy rooms for the soaking tub, shower, and water closet. Designed for both entertaining and daily living, the home also offers formal living and dining spaces, an oversized family room with wet bar and extensive storage, and a bright white kitchen with updated black accents and sunny breakfast nook. Upstairs includes three spacious bedrooms, a large bonus room with panoramic hillside views, and flexible potential for a secondary bedroom suite or media retreat. Complete with a 3-car garage, oversized driveway, large surrounding yard, and access to top schools, trails, and equestrian amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own in one of San Juan Capistrano’s most sought-after communities where pride of ownership and estate-level values have continued to rise.
| 3 weeks ago | Status changed to Active Under Contract | |
| 3 weeks ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| 3 months ago | Price changed to $1,899,999 | |
| 4 months ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Property Details for 31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Belford Terrace neighborhood of San Juan Capistrano in Orange County. It offers 2,978 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,899,999, about $638 per square foot. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 650-191-22. Highlights include city lights and hill views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 0.25-acre lot, central air, and craftsman architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE was listed for sale on May 13, 2026 (124 days ago) at $1,950,000. The price has since been reduced to $1,899,999.
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.
In San Juan Capistrano, 57 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,950,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 24 days on market before going under contract.
Estimated monthly payment
6.71% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.71% (week of Sep 3, 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 San Juan Capistrano rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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