Dana Point Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Dana Point, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 43
Median Sale Price: $2,386,470
Average Sale Price: $3,195,790
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,207
Average Days on Market: 72
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.0%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Dana Point moved 16.4% up (from $2,050,000 to $2,386,470). The number of homes sold was 65.4% up compared to the prior month (26 vs. 43). Average days on market shifted 37.9% down (116 days to 72 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 39.6% up (from $1,710,000 to $2,386,470). Sales volume is 4.4% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Dana Point's real estate market is firing on all cylinders this March, showing genuine momentum that extends well beyond typical spring seasonality. The surge in sales volume—jumping 65% month-over-month to 43 homes sold—combined with median prices climbing 16.4% since February suggests buyers are finally stepping off the sidelines. Even more telling is the compression in days on market, dropping from 116 to just 72 days. That's a dramatic shift indicating properties are moving faster, which typically signals seller confidence and renewed buyer urgency.

The year-over-year price appreciation of nearly 40% is the real headline here. Dana Point's median price has rocketed from $1.71 million to $2.39 million in just twelve months, a trajectory that reflects both the area's enduring coastal appeal and what may be pent-up demand from earlier in 2025. The sale-to-list ratio holding steady at 98% reinforces that sellers aren't overpricing—properties are essentially selling at asking, which is rare in most markets.

The one cautionary note: inventory remains relatively light at 107 active listings, and those properties are sitting longer (averaging 120 days) before finding buyers. This supply-demand imbalance could sustain upward price pressure, but it's worth watching whether late spring brings fresh inventory to the market.

Dana Point Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
92629	31	$2,200,000	$1,273	57
92624	12	$2,493,235	$1,049	117

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	33	$3,068,000	$1,290
CONDOS	8	$1,197,500	$866
LAND	2	$930,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$500K - $749K	2
$750K+	41

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 107 active listings in Dana Point with a median asking price of $2,400,000 and an average of 120 days on market.

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