Closed Sales — Detached
11
↓ -11 vs prior yr (-50.0%)
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–May 2026), the median sale price was $2,715,000 across 11 closed sales, with homes averaging 45 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 – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$2,715,000
↑ +$390,000 vs prior yr (+16.8%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$1,325
↑ +$169 vs prior yr (+14.6%)
Avg Days on Market
45
↓ -9 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
100.0%
↑ from 97.9% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
36.4%
↑ from 27.3% prior yr
Market Narrative
Lantern Village recorded 11 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (-50.0% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $2,715,000 (+16.8% year over year). Homes averaged 45 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–May 2026 vs. Jan–May 2025
| Metric | Jan–May 2026 | Jan–May 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 11 | 22 | -11 | -50.0% |
| Average Sale Price | $2,768,875 | $3,340,155 | −$571,280 | -17.1% |
| Median Sale Price | $2,715,000 | $2,325,000 | +$390,000 | +16.8% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $1,325 | $1,156 | +$169 | +14.6% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $1,333 | $1,193 | +$140 | +11.7% |
| Avg Days on Market | 45 | 54 | -9 | -16.7% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 100.0% | 97.9% | +2.1 | +2.1pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 36.4% | 27.3% | +9.1 | +9.1pp |
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 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 · 26 closed detached sales
$935K – $3.18M20 sales77%
$3.18M – $5.42M3 sales12%
$5.42M – $7.66M1 sales4%
$9.91M – $12.15M2 sales8%
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Pool Homes (2)
$7,291,125
vs
Non-Pool (24)
$2,355,000
Pool homes command a $4,936,125 premium (+209.6%)
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (24)
$2,455,000
vs
Non-View (2)
$1,440,000
View homes command a $1,015,000 premium (+70.5%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern Village South (LDS) | 7 | $1,900,000 |
| Lantern Village Central (LDC) | 7 | $2,325,000 |
| Other (OTHR) | 5 | $1,550,000 |
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 $2,715,000 for January–May 2026, based on 11 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Lantern Village averaged 45 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.
Over the trailing 12 months, pool homes in Lantern Village had a median sale price of $7,291,125 versus $2,355,000 for non-pool homes — a premium of $4,936,125 (209.6%). Source: CRMLS, compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
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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