Dana Point Real Estate

Winter 2025 Dana Point Real Estate Market Update

January 21st, 2025

2024 has officially concluded and it’s time for a real estate market update for Dana Point. We have seen property values here in Dana Point continue to have a steady rise over the past year which is great news for homeowners. Interest rates have been stubborn and have returned to levels just above 7%. Despite higher interest rates, homes in Dana Point have continued to be sold at a quick pace with the median days on market being on 16 days for the past 3 months. The median sales price also continues to rise as we get closer and closer to the $2 million mark here in Dana Point. The top end of the Dana Point market continues to be hot with the highest sale in the past 3 months at 13 Breaks Isle in beautiful the Niguel Shores neighborhood with an almost $10 million price tag! Expect housing demand to increase substantially in the next 4 weeks then staying at high levels through spring. If you’re thinking about selling your home, now is the time to start ironing out the details because the part of the year with the highest buyer demand is coming soon!

Let’s take a look at the data from the past 3 months.

Current Median Sales Price in Dana Point
$1735,000 (+6.8% increase YOY)

Median Price Breakdown by Neighborhood:
Lantern District:
$1,800,000
Monarch Beach:
$2,602,500
Dana Hills/Del Obispo:
$1,260,000
Capistrano Beach:
$1,760,000

Highest Priced Home Sale (past 3 months):
13 Breakers Isle
$9,651,500
3,820 Sq Ft, 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom

Time on Market
16 days

Active Inventory
99 homes

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home here in Dana Point, feel free to reach out to DP Unplugged Founder and Real Estate Broker Erik Pedersen-Jauch. My deep ties to the community, knowledge and expertise will help guide you through your real estate transaction!

Erik Pedersen-Jauch
Real Estate Broker | DRE #01981918
Eriksen Properties
(949)683-3221
erikpedersenjauch@gmail.com

Past Dana Point Real Estate Market Updates

Winter 2024

Summer 2023

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  • Each neighborhood in Dana Point has a distinct vibe and feeling, so it depends on what you’re looking for. The Lantern District would be good if you’re looking for no HOA’s, walkable to downtown shopping, and has a classic Dana Point feel. Capistrano Beach (Capo Beach) might work if you want that same classic Dana Point feel, but a little more separated from the rest of the city. Monarch Beach would be a good fit if you’re looking for upscale luxury near the water. Dana Hills/Del Obispo is the more master-planned suburban communities are in Dana Point.

  • Monarch Beach is currently the most expensive neighborhood in Dana Point. Home to luxury communities such as Ritz Cove, Niguel Shores, The Strand, Monarch Beach is a prime destination for upscale luxury oceanfront living.

  • Downtown Dana Point is located in the Lantern District neighborhood. Along Pacific Coast Highway & Del Prado you’ll find numerous shops, restaurants, and things to do. Keep in mind, while the homes in the Lantern District are closest to downtown Dana Point, Dana Point is a hilly city so walking to and from these places could be a bit of work!

  • Elementary Schools

    RH Dana - Located on La Cresta in the Lantern District
    Palisades - Located on Via Sacramento in Capo beach
    Del Obispo - Located on Camino Del Avion, at the border of Dana Point & San Juan Capistrano

    Middle Schools

    Marco Forster - Located on Camino Del Avion, at the border of Dana Point & San Juan Capistrano

    High Schools

    Dana Hills High School - Located on Golden Lantern in the Dana Hills area of Dana Point, across the street from City Hall

  • Being in such a naturally beautiful area, one of the main things people look for are great views. Here are some of our favorites:

    Blue Lantern
    Crystal Lantern
    Scenic Drive
    Beach Road
    Calle La Primavera
    Carribean Dr
    Ritz Cove Dr
    Green Lantern
    Chula Vista

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