Dana Point Single-Family Housing Market Update – January & 12-Month Trends

The City of Dana Point opened 2025 with notable shifts in single-family housing activity. January year-over-year data shows sharp increases in new listings and closed sales, while the 12-month trends reflect rising transaction volume, longer marketing times, and continued price strength in this coastal market.

New Listings: Significant Increase in Supply

Dana Point experienced a strong rise in new listings in January:

• 28 new listings in 2024 → 49 in 2025 (+75.0%)

Over the last 12 months, new listings increased from 338 to 415 (+22.8%), indicating more homeowners entering the market compared to the prior year.

Pending & Closed Sales: Mixed Monthly Results, Strong Annual Gains

Pending sales declined month-over-month:

• 14 → 10 pendings (–28.6%)

However, the 12-month trend shows improvement:

• 236 → 258 pendings (+9.3%)

Closed sales rose sharply in January:

• 6 → 20 closings (+233.3%)

Over the past 12 months, closed sales increased from 238 to 266 (+11.8%), reflecting higher overall transaction volume year-over-year.

Days on Market: Longer Selling Timelines

Homes in Dana Point took longer to sell in January:

• 43 → 69 days (+60.5%)

On a 12-month basis, Days on Market increased slightly:

• 45 → 46 days (+2.2%)

This suggests buyers are taking more time to evaluate properties, even as sales volume increases.

Home Prices: Strong Median Growth, Mixed Average Pricing

Pricing data shows significant movement:

Median Sales Price

• January: $1,707,500 → $2,518,750 (+47.5%)

• 12-month: $1,855,000 → $2,000,000 (+7.8%)

Average Sales Price

• January: $1,732,500 → $3,540,925 (+104.4%)

• 12-month: $3,184,669 → $2,749,263 (–13.7%)

The divergence between median and average prices reflects changes in the mix of homes sold rather than uniform price movement across all properties.

List-to-Sale Price Ratios

• January: 95.5% → 94.7% (–0.8%)

• 12-month: 96.1% → 96.3% (+0.2%)

These figures indicate stable pricing outcomes relative to list price.

Inventory & Supply

Inventory increased year-over-year:

• 79 → 97 homes for sale (+22.8%)

Months of supply also rose:

• 4.0 → 4.5 months (+12.5%)

This places Dana Point closer to a balanced market compared to many other Orange County cities.

Summary

Dana Point’s single-family market shows increased listing activity, higher annual sales volume, longer days on market, and continued price strength. Rising inventory and months of supply suggest improving options for buyers, while sellers are still achieving solid pricing results in a competitive coastal market.