About Capistrano Beach
Capistrano Beach is a residential community in Dana Point, in the heart of South Orange County (ZIP 92624). Based on CRMLS closed-sale records, homes here were built primarily between 1928 and 2020, ranging from approximately 631 to 5,300 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area CB – Capistrano Beach.
Over the trailing twelve months, 56 detached single-family homes closed in Capistrano Beach, at a median sale price of $2,212,500. In the current reporting period (January–May 2026), the median sale price was $2,390,735 across 24 closed sales, with homes averaging 53 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 96.2%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Capistrano Beach. The Bullock Russell team tracks this market closely and can provide current comparable sales and a tailored valuation for any address. Served by Capistrano Unified.
Quick Facts
- Subdivisions6+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1928 – 2020
- Home Sizes631–5,300 sf
- Pool Homes~8% of sales
- CityDana Point
- ZIP Code92624
- MLS AreaCB – Capistrano Beach
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Market Narrative
Capistrano Beach recorded 24 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (-27.3% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $2,390,735 (+13.6% year over year). Homes averaged 53 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.2%. As always, results vary by tract, view, and condition — accurate pricing remains the single biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Detailed Statistics
Detached Single-Family Residences — Jan–May 2026 vs. Jan–May 2025
| Metric | Jan–May 2026 | Jan–May 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 24 | 33 | -9 | -27.3% |
| Average Sale Price | $3,113,624 | $2,723,497 | +$390,127 | +14.3% |
| Median Sale Price | $2,390,735 | $2,105,000 | +$285,735 | +13.6% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $1,218 | $1,068 | +$150 | +14.0% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $1,022 | $999 | +$23 | +2.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 53 | 50 | +3 | +6.0% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 96.2% | 98.2% | -2.0 | -2.0pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 29.2% | 27.3% | +1.9 | +1.9pp |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 5 closed sales this period, median $1,640,000. Figures above are detached single-family residences.
Market Trends
Price, price/sf, days-on-market, and sale-to-list trend lines use a 3-month rolling window ending on each labeled month, smoothing low-volume months for cleaner directional signals. Monthly sales and new listings are raw monthly counts. The annual chart shows total closed sales per calendar year (2026 is year-to-date through May; CRMLS history in this dataset begins in 2024).
Median Sale Price
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Avg Days on Market
Monthly Closed Sales
New Listings Per Month
Sale-to-List Price Ratio
Closed Sales by Year
Price Range Distribution
Trailing 12 months through May 2026 · 56 closed detached sales
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other (OTHR) | 18 | $1,677,500 |
| Palisades (PS) | 10 | $1,792,500 |
| Beach Road Custom (BR) | 8 | $5,300,000 |
| Capistrano Bluffs (CS) | 4 | $5,029,188 |
| Capistrano Bluffs By Sea (CB) | 4 | $2,090,815 |
| Capistrano Heights (CPH) | 2 | $1,157,500 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
Top Producing Agents
Complete calendar years 2024–2025 · Source: CRMLS · BR = Bullock Russell agent · BR agents receive priority on ties. (This CRMLS dataset begins in 2024; deeper history will be added as earlier data is compiled.)
Top Listing Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Tyler Bowman | Engel & Volkers Dana Point | 4 |
| Doug Echelberger | Inhabit Real Estate | 3 |
| Jonelle Bechard | Compass | 2 |
| 2024 | ||
| Doug Echelberger | Inhabit Real Estate | 5 |
| Susan Amburn | Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty | 3 |
| Tyler Bowman | Compass | 2 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Joe Deperine | Christie's International R.E. Southern California | 2 |
| Christine Stonger | Redfin | 2 |
| Kurtis Pinedo BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
| 2024 | ||
| Bruce Revilla | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | 3 |
| Alice Hunter | The DeBlis Group, Inc | 2 |
| Simon Guy | Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty | 2 |
Data sourced from CRMLS. Rankings reflect MLS-recorded transaction sides only. Agents attributed to current brokerage per most recent transaction in dataset. Placeholder/unidentified MLS IDs excluded.
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