Dana Point Homes for Sale - Real Estate Market Report for August 2012

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Dana Point Homes for Sale – What Happened in the Dana Point Real Estate Market in August 2012.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Dana Point real estate market, having the latest market information will assist you in making informed decisions related to Dana Point Homes for Sale. Dana Point is a beautiful coastal community, and home prices can vary from one area to the next. This market report includes the areas of Monarch Beach and Capistrano Beach which are distinct neighborhoods in Dana Point. It’s important to work with a local realtor who knows the market inside and out.

 

The Dana Point real estate market posted excellent results in August 2012 with 58 closed sales vs. 39 closed sales in August 2011 - a 49% increase! Demand for Dana Point housing remains strong - as of September 26, 2012, 48% of the 282 available listings in Dana Point are currently in escrow. At the current sales pace, there is just under a 3 month supply of homes (147 active Dana Point MLS listings).

 

  • For the month of August 2012 58 homes in Dana Point sold at an average final selling price of $791,203.

 

  • The average original asking price of these homes was $837,799 – selling at 96% of list price.

 

  • The range of final selling prices was from a low of $181,300 for a 1 bedroom bank owned condo in the Monarch Hill Condos tract to a high of $3,525,000 for a 6 bedroom 4016 square foot ocean view home in the Niguel Shores Custom neighborhood (includes attached and detached homes).

 

  • Of the 58 homes that sold, 44 were standard equity sales and 11 were distressed sales – either short sales or bank owned foreclosures.

 

  • August 2012 sold homes were on the market an average of 106 days, up slightly from 104 days in August 2011.

 

If you are looking to buy or sell Dana Point real estate it's important to be informed. Call us anytime at 949-500-0484 with any questions on buying or selling Dana Point homes.

 

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Comments (6)

Will Handley
Progressive Inspection Service - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Certified Master Inspection Services

Great post David. I've loved working and living in Dana Point, CA for several years now. It's a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family or just enjoy life. Check out the harbor and bluff areas, the view is amazing. We're entering the fall sunset season and its the best!

Sep 26, 2012 11:59 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

David you certainly know the Dana Point real estate market and your knowledge beams in your report.

Sep 26, 2012 12:12 PM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Good Evening David:

Excellent Report on Dana Point.  You are serving your community well

Sep 26, 2012 03:02 PM
David Grbich
Realty One Group - www.FindCARealEstate.com - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Orange County Real Estate - 949-500-0484

Hi Bill - Thanks for the comment - Dana Point is a great area - I live in San Juan (Marbella) and spend a great deal of time in Dana Point - love the Harbor and Salt Creek Beach!! Regards Dave

 

Hi John - Dana Point is one of the key communities that I serve and is a wonderful area! Regards Dave

 

HI Lloyd - Dana Point home sales continue to recover well and the area has little distressed property. Regards Dave

Sep 27, 2012 12:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dave, Dana Point is sporting strong sales, and expect today would be an increase over August 2012!   You know your market!

Apr 10, 2013 12:55 AM
David Grbich
Realty One Group - www.FindCARealEstate.com - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Orange County Real Estate - 949-500-0484

Hi Joan - Dana Point Real Estate sales are much like all of Orange County with a very strong seller's market and low inventories. Great time to sell a home in Dana Point! Regards Dave

Apr 10, 2013 10:24 AM

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