Closed Sales — Detached
98
↓ -14 vs prior yr (-12.5%)
About Dana Point
Dana Point is a residential community in Dana Point, in the heart of South Orange County (ZIP 92629). Based on CRMLS closed-sale records, homes here were built primarily between 1928 and 2026, ranging from approximately 578 to 13,777 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area Dana Point (DH, DO, MB, LT, CB).
Over the trailing twelve months, 236 detached single-family homes closed in Dana Point, at a median sale price of $2,597,500. In the current reporting period (January–May 2026), the median sale price was $2,978,000 across 98 closed sales, with homes averaging 51 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Dana Point. 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
- Subdivisions12+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1928 – 2026
- Home Sizes578–13,777 sf
- Pool Homes~12% of sales
- CityDana Point
- ZIP Code92629
- MLS AreaDana Point (DH, DO, MB, LT, CB)
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$2,978,000
↑ +$763,000 vs prior yr (+34.4%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$1,420
↑ +$210 vs prior yr (+17.4%)
Avg Days on Market
51
↓ -1 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
98.2%
↑ from 97.7% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
27.6%
↓ from 31.2% prior yr
Market Narrative
Dana Point recorded 98 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (-12.5% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $2,978,000 (+34.4% year over year). Homes averaged 51 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%. 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 | 98 | 112 | -14 | -12.5% |
| Average Sale Price | $4,399,914 | $3,611,061 | +$788,853 | +21.8% |
| Median Sale Price | $2,978,000 | $2,215,000 | +$763,000 | +34.4% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $1,420 | $1,210 | +$210 | +17.4% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $1,192 | $1,060 | +$132 | +12.5% |
| Avg Days on Market | 51 | 52 | -1 | -1.9% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 98.2% | 97.7% | +0.5 | +0.5pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 27.6% | 31.2% | -3.6 | -3.6pp |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 58 closed sales this period, median $1,177,500. 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 · 236 closed detached sales
$935K – $4.81M180 sales76%
$4.81M – $8.68M32 sales14%
$8.68M – $12.55M12 sales5%
$12.55M – $16.43M8 sales3%
$16.43M – $20.30M4 sales2%
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Pool Homes (54)
$4,942,500
vs
Non-Pool (182)
$2,380,000
Pool homes command a $2,562,500 premium (+107.7%)
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (213)
$2,800,000
vs
Non-View (23)
$1,750,000
View homes command a $1,050,000 premium (+60.0%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other (OTHR) | 25 | $1,680,000 |
| Monarch Bay Terrace (MBT) | 23 | $5,350,000 |
| Palisades (PS) | 10 | $1,792,500 |
| Waterford Pointe (WP) | 10 | $1,555,000 |
| Dana Knolls (DK) | 10 | $1,875,000 |
| Monarch Bay (MB) | 9 | $10,500,000 |
| Beach Road Custom (BR) | 8 | $5,300,000 |
| The Strand at Headlands (STRN) | 8 | $15,200,000 |
| Lantern Village South (LDS) | 7 | $1,900,000 |
| Lantern Village Central (LDC) | 7 | $2,325,000 |
| Niguel Shores Custom (NSC) | 5 | $3,250,000 |
| Corniche Sur Mer Phase I (CSM) | 5 | $2,600,000 |
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 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 20 |
| Kathryn Samuel | First Team Real Estate | 13 |
| Bob Wolff | Harcourts Prime Properties | 8 |
| 2024 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 11 |
| Kathryn Samuel | First Team Real Estate | 10 |
| Jared Audisio | United Realty Center Inc | 7 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 6 |
| Bob Wolff | Harcourts Prime Properties | 5 |
| Holly McKhann | First Team Real Estate | 4 |
| 2024 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 4 |
| Kathryn Samuel | First Team Real Estate | 4 |
| Ronald Pickett | Coldwell Banker Realty | 4 |
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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Meet our Dana Point Specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Dana Point was $2,978,000 for January–May 2026, based on 98 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Dana Point averaged 51 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 98.2%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Over the trailing 12 months, pool homes in Dana Point had a median sale price of $4,942,500 versus $2,380,000 for non-pool homes — a premium of $2,562,500 (107.7%). Source: CRMLS, compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Dana Point and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Dana Point is in Dana Point, California, ZIP code 92629, in South Orange County. It is served by Capistrano Unified.
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