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31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE sold on October 16, 2026 for $1,850,000, 2.6% below the $1,899,999 asking price after 103 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,950,000. The details are below for reference.
31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,978 sq ft
- 0.25-acre lot
- Built 1980
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$1,850,000
The home
About 31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE
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.
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 has 2,978 square feet of living space on a 0.25-acre lot. 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, central air, a turnkey home, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26094817
- Year Built
- 1980
- Builder
- Mauer Elliott
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,978
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,002
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2526
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- View
- City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Meadow, Mountains, Valley, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 65019122
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Bar, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Living Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Other, Primary Bedroom, Attic, Laundry, Bonus Room, Great Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Roof
- Fiberglass
- Construction
- Board And Batten Siding, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, On Street
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- East
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Belford Terrace (BT)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stables, Sidewalks, Valley, Park
The record
Property History for 31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,850,000 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,899,999 | From $1,950,000 |
| May 13, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| May 13, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0444J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 186 of 186 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 50 of 186. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 65 of 186.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320613005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (EVgo, 8 DC fast ports). 51 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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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
- 246
- Median price
- $1,950,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $741
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 31171 SANTA MARGARITA PLACE
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Ambuehl
- Middle
- Marco Forester
- High
- San Juan Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listing information updated Oct 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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