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23 Golf Ridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679

  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,063 sq ft
  • 5,208 sq ft lot
  • Built 1995

MLS# OC26205869 · Listed Sep 24, 2026 · Price cut $51,000 on Oct 26 · 43 Days On Site

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The home

About 23 Golf Ridge

Welcome to 23 Golf Ridge, a beautiful executive pool home in the prestigious, guard-gated community of Dove Canyon in South Orange County. Ideally positioned on the 6th tee box with picturesque views toward the 5th hole, this exceptional 5-bedroom, 4-bath residence offers panoramic views, space, upgrades, and indoor-outdoor living.

A charming front porch welcomes you into a light-filled interior featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, crown molding, and captivating golf course views. The spacious kitchen has been beautifully upgraded and features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and an oversized center island with plenty of room for family and friends to gather. The kitchen opens to an expansive family room where a beautiful fireplace, built-in bookcases, and generous storage create an inviting space.

The highly desirable floor plan includes a MAIN-FLOOR BEDROOM and upgraded FULL BATH, ideal for guests, extended family, or a private home office.

Step outside to your private resort-style backyard overlooking the golf course. Enjoy a sparkling pool and spa, BUILT-IN BBQ, multiple seating and entertaining areas, expansive golf course views, and beautiful sunsets—the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing at the end of the day.

Upstairs, the spacious primary suite captures inspiring golf course views and features a private balcony and beautifully upgraded primary bathroom. Three additional bedrooms complete the upper level, including one secondary bedroom with its own upgraded private bathroom, while the remaining two bedrooms share an upgraded Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

Additional highlights include a FULLY OWNED SOLAR SYSTEM, extensive hardwood flooring, crown molding, plantation shutters, abundant natural light, and a three-car direct-access garage with built-in cabinets. This beautifully maintained home is turnkey and ready to enjoy.

Dove Canyon residents enjoy exceptional community amenities including a 24-hour guard-gated entrance, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, community pool, sport court, children’s play areas, and scenic hiking, biking, and nature trails. Located within the highly regarded Saddleback Valley Unified School District, 23 Golf Ridge offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy resort-style pool living, golf course views, beautiful sunsets, and the highly sought-after Dove Canyon lifestyle.

Property details for 23 Golf Ridge

This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Laurels neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It has 3,063 square feet of living space on a 5,208-square-foot lot and is listed at $1,999,000, about $653 per square foot. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 804-781-32. Highlights include panoramic and golf course views, a private pool and a community spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26205869
Year Built
1995
Living Area (sq ft)
3,063
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,208
Lot Size (acres)
0.1196
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Golf Course, Neighborhood, Panoramic
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$320
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Dove Canyon
Parcel Number
80478132
On Market Date
2026-09-24
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Solar
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Electric, Gas
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters, Roller Shields, Screens
Rooms
Entry Foyer, Living Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Other, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry, Office

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Awnings
Roof
Spanish Tile
Construction
Drywall, Stucco
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot Over40000 Sqft, No Landscaping, On Golf Course, Rectangular Lot
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Stone
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Side By Side, Storage
Fencing
Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
Pool Features
Community, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private, Tile, Association
Spa
Association, Community, Heated, In Ground, Permits
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Faces
Northeast
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Laurels (DLAU)
Community Features
Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Horse Trails, Management, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Rated Drywall, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 23 Golf Ridge

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 26, 2026 Price reduced $1,999,000 From $2,050,000
Sep 24, 2026 Status changed to Active From Hold
Sep 24, 2026 Status changed to Hold From Active
Sep 24, 2026 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Sep 24, 2026 Listed for sale $2,050,000
Apr 14, 2022 Sold $1,710,000 Bullock Russell RE Services
Mar 20, 2014 Sold $935,000 Realty One Group, Inc

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23 Golf Ridge

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 06059C0339J 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, Santiago Peak quadrangle, released December 20, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Santiago Peak quadrangle, released December 20, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 73 of 73 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 73 of 73. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 71 of 73.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320432012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.5 miles away (1 Level 2 port). 26 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

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.18% · 30-yr fixed
$
$15,557/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $199,900 down
Principal & interest$12,188
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$750
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,716
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$583
HOA from listing$320
$13,453/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $399,800 down
Principal & interest$10,834
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,716
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$583
HOA from listing$320
$12,098/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $599,700 down
Principal & interest$9,479
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,716
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$583
HOA from listing$320
Estimated carrying cost
$2,619/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,716
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$583
HOA from listing$320

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.18% (week of Nov 5, 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
250
Median price
$1,325,000
Median days on market
15
Median per sq ft
$635

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

At $653 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $635 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
20811 Shadow Rock Oct 30, 2026 $1,521,500 2,267 $671 36
21151 Wood Hollow Lane Oct 30, 2026 $1,375,000 2,389 $576 40
30 San Bonifacio Oct 30, 2026 $1,025,000 1,593 $643 8
17 Via Belmonte Oct 28, 2026 $2,525,000 3,775 $669 18
20752 Raintree Oct 27, 2026 $1,595,000 2,267 $704 14

Schools

Schools for 23 Golf Ridge

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Robinson Ranch
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita
High
Mission Viejo
District
Saddleback Valley Unified

Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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Listed by Shawn Faramarzi of Bullock Russell RE Services

Listing information updated Nov 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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