San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 · Historic City · Mission · Market Report
Historic Mission City · South Orange County · 92675
Data Period: January 1 – April 30, 2026 | Source: CRMLS
Community Overview
San Juan Capistrano is one of South Orange County's most historically significant and architecturally distinctive cities — home to Mission San Juan Capistrano, founded in 1776, and a downtown historic district that preserves the city's Spanish Colonial and early California heritage. With approximately 36,000 residents, SJC occupies a strategic location at the convergence of the I-5 and Ortega Highway (Highway 74) corridors, offering access to both coastal and inland South OC.
The city's real estate market reflects its diverse geography. The Del Obispo and San Juan South areas along the coast-adjacent PCH corridor include a range of properties from condominiums to detached homes. The Ortega and Mission areas encompass the older, established neighborhoods near downtown, including historic equestrian properties and custom homes with agricultural roots. San Juan North extends toward the foothills, offering hillside single-family homes with views and larger lot configurations.
San Juan Capistrano has a meaningful equestrian tradition that distinguishes it from neighboring cities. Zoning in portions of the city permits horses, and the community actively supports equestrian use through dedicated trails and facilities. Buyers seeking rural or semi-rural residential options will find more of them here than in any other South OC city.
The city is served by Capistrano Unified School District.
Data scope: Covers all San Juan Capistrano MLS areas: Ortega/OC (OR), Del Obispo (DO), San Juan North (JN), San Juan South (JS), Mission Area (MA), and others.
Community Amenities
Location & Commute
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · Compared to January–April 2025
San Juan Capistrano recorded 69 detached home sales in January through April 2026 at a median of $2,010,000 — essentially flat with the $2,025,000 recorded in the same period last year. The attached market contributed 25 closings. Days on market averaged 54.6 days, up from 34.0 days a year ago, and the 97.8% sale-to-list ratio is consistent with a market where correctly priced homes close efficiently but sellers are absorbing modest negotiation. The city's wide price range — from equestrian properties to downtown condominiums — means that any single market figure provides limited context without neighborhood-level analysis.
Detailed Statistics
Detached = single-family residences. Attached = condominiums and townhomes. PPSF recalculated from close price ÷ living area. Outliers removed. Covers all San Juan Capistrano MLS areas: Ortega/OC (OR), Del Obispo (DO), San Juan North (JN), San Juan South (JS), Mission Area (MA), and others.
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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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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.
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