Dana Point, CA 92624 · Coastal · Dana Point · SFR + Attached · Market Report
Coastal Neighborhood · Dana Point · 92624
Data Period: January 1 – April 30, 2026 | Source: CRMLS
Community Overview
Capistrano Beach — known locally as Capo Beach — is Dana Point's southernmost coastal neighborhood, bordered by Doheny State Beach to the north and San Clemente to the south along Pacific Coast Highway. The neighborhood covers approximately 2.1 square miles and is one of the few remaining "true beach town" enclaves in South Orange County, with a residential character largely free of the tourist density that defines some other coastal communities.
The housing stock in Capistrano Beach is notably varied: Beach Road offers a rare collection of over 185 oceanfront homes directly on the sand, while Palisades sub-area homes sit on elevated bluffs with ocean views ranging from partial to panoramic. Inland streets feature a mix of classic beach cottages (some dating to the 1920s), mid-century homes, and more recently built residences. This range within a compact geography means that pricing variation is significant — both elevation and ocean proximity have outsized influence on value.
Capistrano Beach is geographically favored for commuters: a dedicated I-5 on-ramp within the neighborhood provides direct freeway access, making this one of the few coastal communities in South OC that doesn't require adding significant drive time to reach the freeway. Dana Point Harbor — with its restaurants, shops, whale watching, and boat launches — is minutes to the north.
The neighborhood is served by Capistrano Unified School District. With only a limited inventory of true oceanfront and ocean-view properties, Capistrano Beach's market can be significantly influenced by individual high-value sales. The SFR market here includes attached and detached property types and includes duplex and small multi-unit properties.
Data scope: Covers MLS Area CB – Capistrano Beach.
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Location & Commute
Market Snapshot — Single-Family Homes
Capistrano Beach posted 20 single-family home sales in January through April 2026 at a median of $2,500,000 — up 19% from $2,100,000 in the same period last year, though with only 20 sales the comparison should be interpreted carefully. The range was wide — from $1,225,000 to $8,550,000 — reflecting the dramatic variation between inland cottages and oceanfront Beach Road estates. Days on market averaged a notably extended 76.5 days, consistent with a market where unique properties require patient buyers. The 95.5% sale-to-list ratio is the lowest across the communities in this report, reflecting active negotiation at the upper price tiers.
Detailed Statistics
SFR = Single-family residences. Attached = Condominiums and townhomes. PPSF recalculated from close price ÷ living area. Outliers removed per data methodology. Covers MLS Area CB – Capistrano Beach.
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Market Trends — Single-Family Homes
Price, price/SF, DOM, and SP/LP charts use a 3-month rolling window ending on the labeled month. Monthly counts are raw (unsmoothed). Single-family residences. Source: CRMLS.
3-month rolling median
3-month rolling median
3-month rolling average
Raw monthly count
Raw monthly count · On Market Date
3-month rolling avg · Y-axis min 94%
Price Range Distribution — Single-Family Homes
Attached Market — Price Range Distribution
Property Segments
| Segment | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| With Pool | — | — |
| Without Pool | — | — |
Based on trailing 12 months of closed SFR sales.
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Capistrano Beach Specialists
Bobbi Vanderwork specializes in Capistrano Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, and the Dana Point coastal market. Her deep knowledge of coastal and hillside properties helps clients navigate with confidence.
Darla Gorton serves Capistrano Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Rancho Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and surrounding South OC communities. Her broad expertise and strong client relationships make her a versatile specialist.
Gaetano LoGrande is Bullock Russell's premier coastal specialist, serving Lantern Village, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, and beyond. His depth across coastal market dynamics helps clients achieve exceptional results.
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