Closed Sales — Detached
10
↓ −14 vs prior yr (−58.3%)
About Lantern Village
Lantern Village 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 2025, ranging from approximately 701 to 6,469 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area LT – Lantern Village.
Over the trailing twelve months, 26 detached single-family homes closed in Lantern Village, at a median sale price of $2,390,000. In the current reporting period (January–June 2026), the median sale price was $1,914,500 across 10 closed sales, with homes averaging 42 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 100.0%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Lantern Village. 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
- Subdivisions3+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1928 – 2025
- Home Sizes701–6,469 sf
- Pool Homes~4% of sales
- CityDana Point
- ZIP Code92629
- MLS AreaLT – Lantern Village
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – June 2026 compared to January – June 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,914,500
↓ −$440,500 vs prior yr (−18.7%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$1262
↑ +$151 vs prior yr (+13.6%)
Avg Days on Market
42
↓ −5 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
100.0%
↑ from 98.1% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
30.0%
↓ from 33.3% prior yr (fewer reductions)
Market Narrative
Lantern Village recorded 10 closed detached-home sales between January and June 2026 (-58.3% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,914,500 (-18.7% year over year). Homes averaged 42 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.0%. 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–Jun 2026 vs. Jan–Jun 2025
| Metric | Jan–Jun 2026 | Jan–Jun 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 10 | 24 | −14 | −58.3% |
| Average Sale Price | $2,293,062 | $2,762,701 | −$469,639 | −17.0% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,914,500 | $2,355,000 | −$440,500 | −18.7% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $1262 | $1111 | +$151 | +13.6% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $1320 | $1125 | +$195 | +17.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 42 | 47 | −5 | −10.6% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 100.0% | 98.1% | +1.9pp | +1.9% |
| Price Reduction Rate | 30.0% | 33.3% | −3.3pp | Fewer reductions |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 7 closed sales this period, median $1,500,000. 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 June; 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 June 2026 · 20 closed detached sales
$0.94M – $2.91M16 sales80%
$2.91M – $4.89M3 sales15%
$4.89M – $6.87M0 sales0%
$6.87M – $8.84M0 sales0%
$8.84M – $10.82M1 sales5%
Property Segments
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (18)
$2,327,500
vs
Non-View (2)
$1,440,000
View homes command a $887,500 premium (+61.6%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern Village South (LDS) | 7 | $1,929,000 |
| Lantern Village Central (LDC) | 5 | $1,865,000 |
| Other (OTHR) | 4 | $1,475,000 |
| Other | 3 | $2,888,000 |
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 | 8 |
| Tony Maniaci | Engel & Volkers Dana Point | 2 |
| Mike Lovullo | Lantern Bay Realty | 2 |
| 2024 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 8 |
| Tyler Bowman | Compass | 1 |
| Karen Mahoney | Coldwell Banker Realty | 1 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 2 |
| Paulo Prietto | Compass | 2 |
| Cadee Bartolone BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
| 2024 | ||
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 2 |
| Trina Olsen BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
| Gaetano LoGrande BR | Bullock Russell RE Services | 1 |
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 Lantern Village Specialists
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Gaetano LoGrande
Realtor®
Gaetano LoGrande is a coastal South Orange County specialist serving Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, and the surrounding communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Lantern Village was $1,914,500 for January–June 2026, based on 10 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–June 2026, homes in Lantern Village averaged 42 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 100.0%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Lantern Village and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Lantern Village is in Dana Point, California, ZIP code 92629, in South Orange County. It is served by Capistrano Unified.
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