41 Wakonda
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
Listing broker / agent: Hearthstone Homes · Stacey Torres · 909-641-2526 · CRMLS
MLS # SW26217074 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 13:51 UTC
About this property
Resort-style living in the prestigious guard-gated community of Dove Canyon! Tucked at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this freshly painted 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with a NEW HVAC system offers an exceptional blend of comfort, luxury and indoor-outdoor living, highlighted by a spectacular backyard retreat. Bi-fold doors and expansive picture windows open to an entertainer's paradise featuring a PebbleTec pool, oversized infinity spa with glass tile, dramatic water and fire features, and solar pool heating for extended year-round enjoyment. The outdoor kitchen features gas and charcoal BBQs, side burners, two outdoor refrigerators, sink, stainless-steel storage and generous counter space. A pergola and outdoor media area creates the perfect setting for dining and entertaining. A three-hole putting green, raised garden beds and gathering spaces complete this resort-style backyard. Inside, soaring two-story ceilings and abundant natural light welcome you through the newer front door. The updated kitchen features a large center island, white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances including a Dacor oversized refrigerator, bar and island seating, and a seamless connection to the backyard. The versatile floor plan includes a main-level bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living or a home office. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private retreat, fireplace, custom window treatments, walk-in closet, dual vanities, soaking tub and walk-in shower with dual shower heads. Two additional bedrooms are generously sized, including one with French doors opening to a covered balcony with Saddleback Mountain views. Additional highlights include a custom bar with wine refrigerator, three fireplaces, newer windows and front door, custom window treatments, ceiling fans, three-car garage and additional upgrades. Residents of Dove Canyon enjoy a 24-hour guard-gated entrance, Jr. Olympic-size pool and spa, four lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, picnic areas, community events and miles of hiking and biking trails. Optional membership to Dove Canyon Golf Club provides access to the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and additional golf and social amenities. NO MELLO-ROOS completes this opportunity to own an upgraded home with an extraordinary resort-style backyard in one of Dove Canyon's desirable settings.
Property details
- MLS number
- SW26217074
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 3,000 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1343 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1991
- Stories
- 2
More property detailsCollapse
Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1991
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Association amenities
- Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $300.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.2 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.2 mi |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.5 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 2.1 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.6 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.6 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.
Check the California School Directory ↗Price and tax history
Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,625,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,625,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 22:14 | $1,625,000 |
MLS values are reported for this listing, not prior sales. Observation dates show when our importer saw an asking price, not when the MLS changed it. Up to 24 observations are retained; changes between refreshes may be missed. This is not a complete price or sales history.
Property taxes
Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.
Source: MLS feed. Only supplied tax years are shown, up to 10 years; this is not a county tax archive. Amounts may be corrected and taxes may change after purchase. Verify assessments and current taxes with the county. These values do not automatically fill the payment calculator.
Market trends in Rancho Santa Margarita
Active residential homes for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
23 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 15:10 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
Payment calculator
Explore a fixed-rate loan scenario. The price comes from this listing; a 20% down payment and 30-year term are starting assumptions, not requirements. Enter your own interest rate—not APR—and estimated costs.
Illustration only—not a rate quote, preapproval, lending offer or affordability determination. Assumes equal monthly payments on a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan; no adjustable rates, interest-only periods or balloon payments. Excludes closing costs, utilities, maintenance, special assessments and other unentered costs. Actual payments and escrow can differ. Review a Loan Estimate with your lender.
Understanding homeownership costs — CFPB ↗