LAGUNA NIGUEL MARKET REPORT · AUGUST 2026
Laguna Niguel's Detached 4-Bedroom+ Homes Are Taking Much Longer to Sell
Detached 4-bedroom+ single-family homes, August 2026
Laguna Niguel's detached 4-bedroom+ segment slowed down noticeably in August. Days on market stretched out significantly, closed sales eased, and while pricing held up well, the pace of this market looks meaningfully different than earlier in the summer.
Fewer New Listings, But Inventory Held Steady
New listings dropped sharply, down 39.4% to 20 — a real pullback in new supply. Active listings held almost flat at 71 (-1.4%), meaning the drop in new listings didn't shrink what's actually available. Pending sales eased 15.4% to 11, and closed sales fell 28.6% to 15. Months of supply tightened slightly to 3.6, down 10% — still in a moderately tight range, though the underlying pace tells a slower story.
Slower Pace, Firm Pricing
Median days on market jumped to 43, up 34.4%, and average days on market climbed even further to 58, up 48.7% — both a significant slowdown from the fast-moving pace this segment has shown in prior months. Despite that, price-to-list ratios stayed strong: median sale-to-last-list came in at 99.2% (+0.1%) and average at 98.9% (+0.6%). Against original list price, sellers closed at 97.1% median (+2.6%) and 95.4% average (+0.2%) — homes are still selling close to what sellers originally asked, even with the longer timelines.
Price per square foot ticked up modestly: median up 4.3% to $842, average up 1.2% to $850. Median sale price rose to $2,625,500 (+11.7%), while average sale price climbed to $3,016,267 (+5.2%) — the average landing meaningfully above the median, likely reflecting one or two larger, higher-value homes among this month's 15 closings pulling the average up.
What This Means for You
FOR BUYERS
This is a more patient market than earlier this summer. Homes are taking six weeks or more to sell at the median, giving you real time to evaluate options without the pressure of a bidding war — though sellers are still holding firm on price.
FOR SELLERS
Pricing accurately matters more now. Homes are still closing near full asking price, but the extended time on market means overpriced listings will sit noticeably longer than they would have a few months ago. Patience and strong presentation are key.
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Curious About a Different Area or Property Type?
This report covers Laguna Niguel's detached 4-bedroom+ homes specifically, but I track this data across Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, and Irvine too — other bedroom counts and property types included. If you want the numbers for your specific neighborhood or segment, just reach out and I'll walk you through it.
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