Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 · City · 92677 · Market Report
City · South Orange County · 92677
Data Period: January 1 – April 30, 2026 | Source: CRMLS
Community Overview
Laguna Niguel is a planned city of approximately 67,000 residents on the hillsides of South Orange County between Dana Point, Laguna Beach, and Laguna Hills. Incorporated in 1989, it is one of the region's most consistently desirable residential markets — offering a combination of hillside views, established neighborhoods, coastal proximity, and a stable HOA infrastructure that has maintained community quality over multiple real estate cycles.
The city is divided into four MLS areas: Salt Creek (northwest, including master-planned Salt Creek Ranch), Lake Area (central, surrounding Laguna Niguel Lake — a private residents-only amenity), Sea Country (southwest, adjacent to Dana Point and offering the closest proximity to the coast), and Summit (southeast, with elevated hilltop positions and some of the city's highest-priced properties).
Laguna Niguel Lake is a defining community feature — a private recreational lake accessible to residents of surrounding neighborhoods for fishing and non-motorized watercraft use. Residents near the lake consistently pay a premium for lake-view and lake-access positions. Beyond the lake, the city's hillside positioning means that view orientation is a meaningful value driver throughout all four MLS areas.
The city is served by Capistrano Unified School District. The 73 Toll Road and Crown Valley Parkway provide major access routes, placing John Wayne Airport approximately 20 minutes away and Dana Point within 10–15 minutes.
Data scope: Covers all Laguna Niguel MLS areas: Salt Creek (LNSLT), Lake Area (LNLAK), Sea Country (LNSEA), and Summit (LNSMT).
Community Amenities
Location & Commute
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · Compared to January–April 2025
Laguna Niguel posted 138 detached home sales in January through April 2026 at a median of $1,750,000 — up 11.8% from the $1,565,000 recorded in the same period last year, one of the stronger year-over-year gains in this report. The attached market contributed 83 closings. Days on market averaged 38.7 days and the 99.8% sale-to-list ratio points to a healthy, competitive market where demand is outpacing available inventory. The trailing 12-month detached median of $1,725,000 confirms that Laguna Niguel has established itself firmly in the premium tier of South OC's city-level markets.
Detailed Statistics
Detached = single-family residences. Attached = condominiums and townhomes. PPSF recalculated from close price ÷ living area. Outliers removed. Covers all Laguna Niguel MLS areas: Salt Creek (LNSLT), Lake Area (LNLAK), Sea Country (LNSEA), and Summit (LNSMT).
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Market Trends — Detached Homes
Price, price/SF, DOM, and SP/LP charts use a 3-month rolling window. Monthly counts are raw. Detached homes only. Source: CRMLS.
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3-month rolling avg · Y-axis min 94%
Price Range Distribution — Detached Homes
Attached Market — Price Range Distribution
Property Segments
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Laguna Niguel Specialists
Anthony Zueck serves Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo at Bullock Russell. His broad expertise across South OC's hillside and mid-county communities helps clients navigate with confidence.
Jeffrey Bullock serves Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach at Bullock Russell, bringing focused expertise in South OC's coastal and hillside premium markets.
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