Master-planned South Orange County hillside city of roughly 65,000 residents across 14.8 square miles. Not on the coast, but the ocean is a five-minute drive down Crown Valley Parkway to Salt Creek and Dana Point Harbor.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $1,400,000 | Redfin, Aug 2026 (3-mo) |
| Year-over-year price change | -1.8% | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Median $/sqft (sold) | $713 | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,485,606 (+4.8% YoY) | Zillow, Aug 2026 |
| Median days on market | 43 days | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Homes sold (last 3 months) | 199 | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 99.2% | Redfin, Aug 2026 |
Market data last updated: September 2026. Redfin figures are trailing 3-month medians through August 2026. Zillow ZHVI is a smoothed home-value index updated August 31, 2026. The two methodologies differ and can produce different figures. Contact Tim for a CRMLS-verified comparative market analysis. Sources: Redfin (redfin.com/city/9965/CA/Laguna-Niguel/housing-market), Zillow (zillow.com/home-values/25459/laguna-niguel-ca/).
Closest to the ocean, on the ridge above Salt Creek and Monarch Beach. Ocean and canyon views, higher price points.
Gated communities off Golden Lantern with large lots, view homes, and Ocean Ranch Village shopping.
Central, established neighborhoods from the 1970s and 1980s with larger single-story inventory and mature trees.
Family-oriented tracts near Laguna Niguel Regional Park with community pools and trail access.
Hilltop community with view homes and a private tennis club, near the Aliso Viejo border.
Laguna Niguel is served by Capistrano Unified SD.
School district information is provided for identification only. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, real estate professionals do not rank or characterize schools.
Hillside views, gated enclaves, and five minutes to the sand without coastal pricing. Tim helps you weigh each neighborhood.