San Juan Capistrano Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the San Juan Capistrano, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 42
- Median Sale Price: $1,349,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,796,420
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $656
- Average Days on Market: 68
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in San Juan Capistrano moved 5.6% down (from $1,430,000 to $1,349,500). The number of homes sold was 2.4% up compared to the prior month (41 vs. 42). Average days on market shifted 13.3% up (60 days to 68 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 38.9% up (from $971,250 to $1,349,500). Sales volume is 162.5% up year-over-year.
What This Means
San Juan Capistrano's real estate market is showing signs of maturation after a strong first half of 2026. While sales volume ticked up slightly to 42 homes, the median price dipped 5.6% month-over-month to $1,349,500, suggesting we may have hit a local peak. More tellingly, homes are now sitting on the market for an average of 68 days, up from 60 days in June. This slowdown is fairly typical for summer coastal markets, where buyer activity often cools after the spring rush, though the uptick in DOM is worth monitoring.
The year-over-year numbers remain impressive, with median prices up nearly 39% compared to July 2025, though it's worth noting that prior data collection issues may inflate volume comparisons. The current inventory of 132 active listings represents a reasonably balanced market, yet listing prices remain elevated at a $1.54 million median, creating some disconnect with actual sale prices. The 97.8% sale-to-list ratio suggests sellers have largely adjusted expectations, though buyers are benefiting from slightly more negotiating room than earlier this year.
San Juan Capistrano Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92675 | 42 | $1,349,500 | $656 | 68 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 22 | $1,990,000 | $751 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $1,060,000 | $601 |
| CONDO | 5 | $435,000 | $519 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $2,625,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 2 | $370,000 | $257 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $750,000 | $626 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 7 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 32 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 132 active listings in San Juan Capistrano with a median asking price of $1,539,499 and an average of 81 days on market.
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