Sold in South OC: October 2026 Real Estate Sales Report for San Clemente, Dana Point & San Juan Capistrano

Aerial view of the San Clemente Pier and South Orange County coastline at sunset

📅 Report period: October 2026
📍 Coverage: San Clemente, Dana Point, and San Juan Capistrano
🏢 Prepared by: Walker Real Estate Group / Search SoCal Property

📊 October 2026 at a glance

October’s city snapshots show median sold prices of $2,112,500 in San Clemente, $2,415,000 in Dana Point, and $1,825,000 in San Juan Capistrano. Active listings ranged from 125 to 195 across the three cities.

Countywide, Orange County’s expected market time reached 118 days in the October 12 report, while a separate Southern California weekly update put that region’s expected market time at 149 days. These figures use different reporting areas and should not be combined. 📈

Meta and source notes

City-level figures below are from Realtor.com October 2026 data. County indicators are from the Orange County Housing Report dated October 12, 2026. Southern California weekly figures and Freddie Mac mortgage rates are presented separately.

📊 Countywide indicators

Orange County Housing Report, October 12, 2026

  • 4,924 active listings, down 28 homes (0.6%) over two weeks and 9% year over year.
  • Inventory was 28% below the 2017–2019 pre-COVID average.
  • 1,249 pending sales over the prior month, down 100 (7%) over two weeks and 21% year over year. The report described this as the lowest October reading since 2007.
  • Expected market time rose from 110 to 118 days, the highest since April 2020.
  • Detached homes: 105 days expected market time. Condos and townhomes: 139 days.
  • Luxury homes above $2.5 million: 952 active listings, 156 pending sales, and 183 days expected market time.
  • August closed sales: 1,755 residential resales, down 6% from August 2025. County sales-to-list ratio: 99.5%. Distressed homes, including short sales and foreclosures, were 0.3% of listings.

Southern California weekly update, October 23, 2026

Mortgage rates offered some relief but remained above 7.25%. In this separate regional weekly view, supply rose 1% and demand fell 3% over the week, pushing expected market time up five days to 149 days. The slowest market since tracking began in 2012.

Mortgage rate reference: Freddie Mac PMMS, October 22, 2026

The national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.32%, down from 7.40% the prior week. The Orange County report also noted that rates had risen from 6.75% to 7.5% over the six weeks ending in late September.

For context on purchasing power, the report’s example showed that a buyer targeting a $6,000 monthly principal-and-interest payment with 20% down could afford a $1,251,250 home at 6%, compared with $1,072,500 at 7.5%. A difference of $178,750.

🏘️ San Clemente real estate market

October status

  • Median listing price: $2,298,750
  • Median sold price: $2,112,500, up 19.0% from September’s $1,775,000
  • Active listings: 195, down 5.8% from 207
  • Median days on market: 52, down from 57
  • Sale-to-list ratio: 100%
  • Median listing price rose 14.9% from $1,999,999 in September.

San Clemente coastline and pier

San Clemente by community and ZIP

Community or area Median listing price Median days on market
Talega $1,886,950 43 days
Forster Ranch $1,939,499 37 days
Rancho San Clemente $1,089,000 38 days
Marblehead Inland $2,047,500 82 days
ZIP 92672 $2,485,750 52 days
ZIP 92673 $2,062,500 51 days

Marblehead and Rancho San Clemente

Marblehead Inland’s October snapshot shows a $2,047,500 median listing price and 82 days on market. Rancho San Clemente’s median listing price was $1,089,000, with 38 days on market. These are community-level listing indicators, not sold-price estimates. 🏡

San Clemente community search areas

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🌊 Dana Point real estate market

October status

  • Median listing price: $2,464,900
  • Median sold price: $2,415,000, up 23.8% from September’s $1,950,000
  • Active listings: 137, down 2.1% from 140
  • Sale-to-list ratio: 98%
  • Median listing price rose 3.9% from $2,372,500 in September.

Realtor.com did not publish an October citywide median days-on-market figure for Dana Point. No citywide estimate is substituted here.

Community or area Median listing price Median days on market
ZIP 92629 $2,438,750 55 days
Capistrano Beach $2,499,750 67 days
Lantern Village $2,197,500 96 days
Dana Point Headlands $8,995,000 43 days
Niguel Shores $2,950,000 58 days

🐎 San Juan Capistrano real estate market

October status

  • Median listing price: $1,891,500, up 17.6% from September’s $1.609 million
  • Median sold price: $1,825,000, up 58.0% from September’s $1.155 million
  • Active listings: 125, down 3.1% from 129
  • Median days on market: 57, down from 58
  • Sale-to-list ratio: 99%
  • ZIP 92675 median listing price: $1,891,500
  • Marbella median listing price: $2,417,000

The sharp change in the sold median reflects a mix shift, not a value collapse. ZIP 92675 includes entry-level condos, 55+ attached homes, and gated estates. When the types of homes closing change, the median can move substantially. Marbella days on market are not included because sources conflicted.

⚖️ Buyer takeaways

Countywide, pending demand declined while expected market time increased. That can give you more time to compare homes, but prices and negotiation conditions still vary by city, property, and community. Higher mortgage rates also affect monthly payment and purchasing power.

Buyer action checklist ✅

  • Search by location, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, and property type.
  • Compare active homes with recently sold properties.
  • Review financing terms using current lender guidance.
  • Ask for details on homes that fit your criteria.
  • Consider market time and sale-to-list figures alongside price.

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🏷️ Seller takeaways

The October city snapshots show different price and market-time patterns across South OC. A useful pricing plan starts with nearby competition and recent comparable sales, then considers your home’s condition, location, layout, and features. Current financing conditions may also influence the buyers comparing your property.

A property-specific valuation can help you assess next steps before preparing, marketing, or listing your home. 📍

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❓ October 2026 South OC real estate FAQs

What is the median home sale price in San Clemente in October 2026?

The Realtor.com October city snapshot shows a median sold price of $2,112,500.

How long does it take to sell a home in South Orange County right now?

Realtor.com reports median market time of 52 days in San Clemente and 57 days in San Juan Capistrano. It did not publish a Dana Point citywide October figure. Separately, the Orange County Housing Report showed 118 days of expected market time, while the October 23 Southern California weekly update showed 149 days for that broader region. These measures cover different areas and use different reporting methods.

What are mortgage rates in late October 2026?

Freddie Mac reported a 7.32% average for a 30-year fixed mortgage on October 22, down from 7.40% the prior week. Your actual rate and loan terms depend on your situation and lender.

Is Orange County a buyer’s or seller’s market in October 2026?

The indicators point to a selective market, rather than a simple citywide label. County expected market time increased, and pending sales declined year over year. At the same time, inventory remained below its pre-COVID average and the county sales-to-list ratio was 99.5%.

Why did San Juan Capistrano’s median sold price jump so much in one month?

The median moved with the mix of homes that sold. ZIP 92675 includes entry-level condos, 55+ attached homes, and gated estates, so different closing mixes can shift the median without indicating a broad change in underlying values.

📌 About this data

City statistics are from Realtor.com October 2026 market data. Community and ZIP figures are median listing prices and median days on market where reported; they are not sold-price measures. Citywide metrics and community-level figures should not be treated as directly interchangeable.

Countywide indicators are from the Orange County Housing Report, dated October 12, 2026. The Southern California weekly update dated October 23 is a separate regional data set. Mortgage-rate figures are from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

For property-specific guidance, Walker Real Estate Group / Search SoCal Property is available to help you review homes, recent sales, and valuation options throughout the process. 📞