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listing_id: CROC26094817
status: Active
price: 1950000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2978
sqft_lot: 8800
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1980
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "31171 Santa Margarita Place"
city: San Juan Capistrano
state: CA
zip: 92675
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.5099373
lng: -117.6485179
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Jennifer Nunnikhoven"
list_office: "Berkshire Hathaway HomeService"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 01239377
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-05-13
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | San Juan Capistrano | 92675 | 31171 Santa Margarita Place

31171 Santa Margarita Place, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

MLS: CROC26094817 | Status: Active | Price: $1,950,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 /1 2,978 8,800 1980

Remarks

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Belford Terrace, this beautifully refreshed residence lives like a modern single-level home with 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. Fresh neutral interiors, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and three elegant marble 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 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 Jua

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26094817
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining "L"
Family Room Other
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Other, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Capistrano Unified
High School District Capistrano Unified
Water Other
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Jennifer Nunnikhoven
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
License #: 01239377
Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Harold Ambuehl Elementary School public K-5 0.48 mi 7
Bridges Community Day School public 7-12 0.87 mi N/A
San Juan Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 7
Capistrano Union High School public 9-12 0.94 mi 2
San Juan Hills High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 9
Kinoshita Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 4
George White Elementary School public K-5 2.20 mi 10
Capistrano Home School public K-8 2.23 mi 9
California Preparatory Academy public 9-12 2.23 mi 8
Del Obispo Elementary School public K-5 2.33 mi 7
Marco Forster Middle School public 6-8 2.33 mi 8
College and Career Advantage public 8-12 2.42 mi N/A
Oso Grande Elementary School public K-5 2.44 mi 9
Capistrano Valley High School public 9-12 2.51 mi 9
Hidden Hills Elementary School public K-5 2.77 mi 5
Niguel Hills Middle School public 6-8 3.10 mi 8
Ladera Ranch Elementary School public K-5 3.16 mi 9
Ladera Ranch Middle School public 6-8 3.16 mi 9
Truman Benedict Elementary School public K-5 3.27 mi 10
Bernice Ayer Middle School public 6-8 3.28 mi 10

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11 Patina Ln $2,250,000 4 3/1 3,071 Active
9 Waltham $2,288,888 4 3/1 3,670 Active
27971 via De Costa $1,639,000 4 3 2,204 Active
30 Lucido $1,900,000 4 3 2,625 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 13, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jennifer Nunnikhoven.