Closed Sales — Detached
2
↑ +1 vs prior yr (+100.0%)
About Walden
Walden is a small gated community in Rancho Santa Margarita (ZIP 92679), set adjacent to O'Neill Regional Park and the Tijeras Creek Golf Course. Built primarily in the 1990s, it is made up of single-family custom and semi-custom homes, many with lake, pond, or park views.
Walden is a low-turnover community — typically only a handful of homes sell each year — so individual sales can move the headline numbers substantially. The figures below should be read with that low-volume caveat in mind. The community is served by the Capistrano Unified School District.
Quick Facts
- SecurityGated community
- Built~1990s
- Home TypesSingle-family, custom & semi-custom
- SettingAdjacent to O'Neill Regional Park & Tijeras Creek Golf
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- ZIP Code92679
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Community Amenities
Gated Community
Private, gated single-family neighborhood.
O'Neill Regional Park
Set adjacent to O'Neill Regional Park open space.
Tijeras Creek Golf
Bordering the Tijeras Creek Golf Course.
Lake & Pond Views
Many homes enjoy lake, pond, or park views.
Location & Commute
~10 min
To RSM Town Center
Via Antonio Pkwy
~25 min
To Irvine
Via 241 Toll Road
~30 min
To the Coast
Via 241 / Ortega Hwy
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,727,500
↓ −$472,500 vs prior yr (-21.5%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$530
↓ −$59 vs prior yr (-10.0%)
Avg Days on Market
10
↑ +3 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
94.9%
↓ from 100.1% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
0.0%
↑ from 0.0% prior yr
Market Narrative
Walden recorded 2 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (+100.0% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,727,500 (-21.5% year over year). Homes averaged 10 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.9%. 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 | 2 | 1 | +1 | +100.0% |
| Average Sale Price | $1,727,500 | $2,200,000 | −$472,500 | -21.5% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,727,500 | $2,200,000 | −$472,500 | -21.5% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $530 | $589 | −$59 | -10.0% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $530 | $589 | −$59 | -10.0% |
| Avg Days on Market | 10 | 7 | +3 | +42.9% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 94.9% | 100.1% | -5.2 | -5.2pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0 | +0.0pp |
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 · 3 closed detached sales
$1.54M – $1.64M1 sales33%
$1.91M – $2M2 sales67%
Property Segments
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Walden (WAL) | 3 | $1,910,000 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
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Meet our Walden Specialists
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Julie Schnieders
Realtor® · Schnieders Group · DRE# 01384831
Julie Schnieders has been a South Orange County resident for over 30 years and a licensed Realtor® for 24 years. She has been the #1 listing agent in Robinson Ranch in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2025, and works alongside her husband, Greg Schnieders, as the Schnieders Group.
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Greg Schnieders
Realtor® · Schnieders Group · DRE# 01869565
Greg Schnieders partners with his wife, Julie Schnieders, as the Schnieders Group. A South Orange County resident of more than 30 years, Greg is active in the Saddleback Valley school system and the local community and brings deep neighborhood knowledge to every transaction.
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Susan Stoker
Realtor® · The Stoker Group · DRE# 01738521
Susan Stoker has more than 15 years in Orange County real estate and leads The Stoker Group, a family business. A long-time OC resident, she brings local expertise across the Foothill Ranch and Lake Forest area.
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Brock Stoker
Realtor® · The Stoker Group · DRE# 02042566
Brock Stoker, an SDSU business graduate, specializes in buyer representation and negotiations as part of The Stoker Group family team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Walden was $1,727,500 for January–May 2026, based on 2 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Walden averaged 10 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 94.9%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Walden and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Walden is in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, ZIP code 92679, in South Orange County. It is served by Capistrano Unified.
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