Dana Point Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Dana Point, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 36
- Median Sale Price: $1,800,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,956,219
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,224
- Average Days on Market: 99
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Dana Point moved 24.6% down (from $2,386,470 to $1,800,000). The number of homes sold was 16.3% down compared to the prior month (43 vs. 36). Average days on market shifted 37.5% up (72 days to 99 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.9% up (from $1,700,000 to $1,800,000). Sales volume is 7.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Dana Point's housing market is showing signs of seasonal softness mixed with some longer-term headwinds. April's median price dropped sharply from March at $1.8 million, and sales fell to just 36 homes—a concerning 16 percent decline month-over-month. More telling is the jump in days on market from 72 to 99 days, suggesting homes are sitting longer before finding buyers. That said, the sale-to-list ratio of 99.1 percent indicates sellers aren't caving on prices yet, which is a small positive.
The year-over-year data tells a more nuanced story. While median prices are up nearly 6 percent compared to April 2025, the 7.7 percent drop in sales volume suggests fewer qualified buyers are willing to bite at current price levels. With 126 active listings and many sitting over 100 days, inventory is creeping up—a shift after years of tight supply. This is classic spring market behavior where new listings hit the market but buyer demand hasn't fully materialized, possibly due to persistent mortgage rates.
For buyers, this slower pace offers a rare window to negotiate. For sellers, it's a reality check that Dana Point's luxury coastal homes aren't immune to market cycles.
Dana Point Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92629 | 31 | $1,785,000 | $1,225 | 91 |
| 92624 | 5 | $2,225,000 | $1,217 | 159 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 19 | $2,888,000 | $1,427 |
| CONDOS | 11 | $1,200,000 | $1,047 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $1,093,500 | $745 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,977,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 35 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 126 active listings in Dana Point with a median asking price of $2,370,000 and an average of 104 days on market.
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