71 Golf Ridge Drive
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
Listing broker / agent: Bullock Russell RE Services · Flo Bullock · 949-285-6234 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26012929 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 17:34 UTC
About this property
Stunning Pool Home with Golf Course & Mountain Views! This meticulously maintained 4-bedroom plus an office and bonus room, 4.5-bathroom residence offers an exceptional lifestyle. The retreat can be converted into a fifth bedroom for added convenience. Enter to discover a bright and airy formal living and dining area with soaring ceilings and picturesque windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry, double ovens, center island with wine fridge, and breakfast bar overlooking the sparkling pool. The adjacent family room features a fireplace and built-in entertainment center. The main-level is complete with a bedroom with ensuite bath, powder room, laundry room, and 3-car garage for added convenience. Upstairs, find a grand primary suite with an office, balcony, and luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, dual sinks, and dual-access walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a bonus room complete the upper level. The entertainer's backyard is a true oasis with a pool, spa, comfortable seating, built-in BBQ with bar, and kegerator. Enjoy scenic golf course and mountain views from this desirable property. Property has Leased Solar. Located within a prestigious 24-hour guard-gated community, and as a resident of Dove Canyon, you’ll enjoy access to a Jr. Olympic pool, tennis courts, pickleball court, sport court, playground, and scenic trails with access to hiking, biking and horse trails. You will also have the option to join Dove Canyon Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design with dining, wine room, gym and more.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26012929
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 3,376 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1171 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1996
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 271
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, Heated, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Lawn, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- Canyon, Golf Course, Mountains, Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Gutters, Lake, Near National Forest, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $320.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.5 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.7 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.8 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.3 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 2.4 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 3.1 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 3.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,848,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,050,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,875,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 11:30 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:40 | $1,848,000 |
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