714-914-4996

31226 Belford Drive,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

$1,700,000

Belford Terrace area • 0.4 mi to St. Margaret’s Episcopal School • Owned solar • Cathedral ceilings • Skylights • Major primary bath remodel • Large office/Den • Synthetic turf yards • Three-car garage Set on a 10,500 sq ft lot in the Belford Terrace area of San Juan Capistrano, 31226 Belford Dr. offers 2,851 sq ft of thoughtfully upgraded living space with a focus on light, scale, and long-term efficiency. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, crown molding, recessed lighting, and double-pane windows create a bright interior, while two marble fireplaces provide architectural anchors in the living and family rooms. The expansive downstairs office delivers privacy and flexibility, making it suitable for a variety of uses. The kitchen is outfitted with extensive cabinetry featuring pull-out drawers, Pergo flooring, a Bosch dishwasher, Jenn-Air microwave, oven and stove and generous storage. Plantation shutters, custom blinds, and ceiling fans are integrated throughout the home. Den could be converted back to a fourth bedroom suite... and an added plus it is downstairs. Perfect for a parent or grandparent. The primary suite is designed for comfort and scale, featuring vaulted ceilings, a reading area, enjoy the privacy and comport on the balcony, walk-in closet, and a spacious four-fixture bath with a separate tub and shower. A major primary bath remodel and extended den remodel enhance both function and layout. Additional skylights in the primary bath further elevate natural light. Recent and notable upgrades include an owned solar system, relined interior plumbing with fiberglass-coated pipes, a brand new hot water heater installed September 2025, a Southland security system, and an updated concrete driveway. Stonework enhances the front yard, adding curb appeal and durability. Outdoor spaces are designed for easy maintenance, with synthetic turf in both the front and rear yards and a drip irrigation system. The rear patio is offered fully furnished. A three-car garage provides additional functionality with a workbench, utility sink, and extra storage. Conveniently located approximately 0.4 miles from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, close to additional public and private schools, shopping, dining, parks, and recreation, and approximately 0.5 miles to freeway access. No HOA and no Mello-Roos.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC25257990

Price:
$1,700,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$596.00

Address:
31226 Belford Drive ,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

MLS Area:
OR - Ortega/Orange County

Subdivision:
Belford Terrace (BT)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
8

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,851 sq ft

Lot Size:
10,500 sq ft

Year Built:
1981

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom

Eating Area:
Family Kitchen, In Living Room

Laundry:
Individual Room, Washer Hookup, Washer Included

Entry Location:
Front Door

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room, Gas, Raised Hearth

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Carpet

Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Interior Features:
Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan

Security:
Security Lights

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
3 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Site, Private, Street

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$0.00 /

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:
AMBUEH

Middle:
MARFOR2

High:
SAJUHI

Exterior Features

Pool:
None

Spa:

Patio:
Concrete, Deck

View:
None

Construction:

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:

Windows:
Blinds, Custom Covering, Screens

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Near Public Transit

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Gutters

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:

Direction Faces:
South

Listed by:
Next Home First Choice Realty , David Kline Lovett , 00831621

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
1/31/2026 10:11 AM

31226 Belford Drive,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675