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What Dana Point City Hall is deciding about homes and land, this week's market, and guides written for Dana Point owners and buyers.
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Your next 30 days in Dana Point
The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar
Dates from the county and city; check the source before you rely on one.
The desk note
A closer look at the stories shaping Dana Point neighborhoods this week.
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As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Dana Point imagery, not the addresses listed.
Latest briefs
Quick reads on Dana Point real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
3 Dana Point homes back on the market after being under contract
3 homes in Dana Point came back on the market this week after being under contract. This week in Dana Point: 4 new listings, 8 price cuts, 7 closed sales and 11 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Biggest Dana Point price cut this week: $798,001 on 34541 Camino Capistrano
The asking price on 34541 Camino Capistrano dropped from $7,798,000 to $6,999,999. This week in Dana Point: 4 new listings, 7 price cuts, 9 closed sales and 12 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Dana Point weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Dana Point saw 13 price cuts, 9 new listings and 19 status changes this week — up from 38 last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 22, 2026
Dana Point weekly desk note — week of September 21, 2026
Dana Point saw 6 price cuts, 17 new listings and 15 status changes this week — down from 42 last week, as of September 27, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 17, 2026
Dana Point weekly desk note — week of September 14, 2026
Dana Point saw 8 price cuts, 9 new listings and 25 status changes this week — up from 36 last week, as of September 20, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 7, 2026
Dana Point weekly desk note — week of September 7, 2026
Dana Point saw 13 price cuts, 1 new listing and 22 status changes this week, as of September 11, 2026.
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Written for Dana Point specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For buyers · For sellersHow Does Dana Point's Coastal Bluff Setback Rule Work?Dana Point's bluff rule sets a 25-foot floor, applies a 50-year erosion test, and requires geotechnical review for development near bluffs.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For investorsDoes a Dana Point short-term rental permit transfer when you buy the home?A Dana Point short-term rental permit expires when title transfers. Check the Coastal Zone, permit category, waitlist and HOA rules before buying.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Dana Point is moving, not what your house is worth.
Price my file →Nov 2025–Nov 2026 against Nov 2024–Nov 2025, as of November 8, 2026.
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