Preview Orange County Real Estate Blog - May, 2026

Two Laguna Beach Listings Worth a Closer Look: On the Sand and Above the Village

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Listing Spotlight — Laguna Beach

Two Laguna Beach Listings Worth a Closer Look: On the Sand and Above the Village

What luxury homes are for sale in Laguna Beach right now? The Aaronson Group represents two distinct Laguna Beach listings: 1585 S. Coast Hwy #47, a remodeled oceanfront condo on the sand at $3,495,000, and 2155 Temple Hills Drive, a view estate with approved plans to build at $6,500,000.

Laguna Beach rarely offers two properties this different at the same time. One sits directly on the sand inside a private gated community in the heart of the village. The other crowns one of the city’s most coveted hillsides, paired with Design Review Board approved…

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Represented by The Aaronson Group-801 S. Fairmont Way, Orange CA | Just Closed $1,580,000

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Just Closed — Orange, CA

801 S. Fairmont Way Closed in 30 Days: A Faster-Than-Average Result in Orange

What just sold at 801 S. Fairmont Way in Orange, CA? A 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-level remodel closed for $1,580,000 on a list-to-close timeline of exactly 30 days. Represented by The Aaronson Group as listing agent.

The Aaronson Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of 801 S. Fairmont Way, a meticulously remodeled single-level residence in the Fairmont neighborhood of Orange. From the day the property went live on the MLS to the day escrow closed, the entire transaction took exactly one month, a meaningful outperformance against current market…

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Price Adjustment and Open House-1930 Whitman Drive | Placentia

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
New Price & Open House — Placentia

1930 Whitman Drive, Placentia: New Price of $1,400,000 and Open House Saturday, May 30

Looking for a fully renovated single-story home in Placentia? 1930 Whitman Drive is now offered at $1,400,000, with a public Open House Saturday, May 30 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM.

This is the rare opportunity to walk into a truly turnkey, designer-finished home in one of North Orange County’s most established neighborhoods, at a sharpened price point. The Aaronson Group invites you to tour 1930 Whitman Drive in person this Saturday and see why this property has been one of the most talked-about listings in the 92870 ZIP code.

Below you’ll find…

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Why Newport Coast Continues to Outperform: A Look at Luxury Home Values in 2026

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC

Newport Coast Market Report

Why Newport Coast Continues to Outperform: A Look at Luxury Home Values in 2026

Newport Coast has spent two decades establishing itself as one of the most resilient luxury submarkets in California. In 2026, that resilience is showing up in the numbers. While much of Orange County is moving through a normalization cycle, the gated enclaves above the Pacific, Pelican Hill, Pelican Crest, Crystal Cove, and Pelican Ridge, are holding values, attracting cash buyers, and setting new ceilings on view-corridor estates.

Here is what is driving the outperformance, and what sellers and buyers should understand heading into the second half of the year.

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Represented by The Aaronson Group-A Renovated Single-Story in Casta del Sol

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Featured Listing — Mission Viejo

28265 Las Casas, Mission Viejo: A Renovated Single-Story in Casta del Sol

What is 28265 Las Casas in Mission Viejo? A recently renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,439-square-foot single-story home inside Casta del Sol, the guard-gated 55+ resort community in Mission Viejo, listed at $1,050,000.

Casta del Sol is one of South Orange County’s most established active-adult communities, and turnkey homes in this enclave move quickly. 28265 Las Casas is a clean, single-level floor plan that has been thoughtfully updated and sits in a setting designed around ease, privacy, and amenities. Exactly what buyers in this segment ask for first.

If…

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1025 Via Presa: A Turnkey Vilamoura Condo with a $26,000 Seller-Paid Upgrade Package

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
New Listing — San Clemente

1025 Via Presa: A Move-In-Ready Condo in Vilamoura, San Clemente

What is 1025 Via Presa? 1025 Via Presa is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 1,555 square foot condominium in the Vilamoura community of Rancho San Clemente, listed at $965,000 with the seller paying a $26,000 association assessment for a new roof and complete in-unit sprinkler overhaul.

San Clemente continues to draw buyers looking for coastal Orange County living without Newport or Laguna pricing. 1025 Via Presa is a clear example of that value: a turnkey three-bedroom condominium in the Vilamoura community of Rancho San Clemente, priced under one million dollars in one of the…

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Laguna Beach Luxury Market Forecast: Where Are Prices Heading

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Market Forecast — Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Luxury Market Forecast: Where Are Prices Heading?

Where are Laguna Beach luxury home prices heading in 2026? Laguna Beach is in a slight seller’s market with a median list price of $5,495,000, 140 active listings, and upward pricing pressure as sales continue to outpace supply.

If you own a home in Laguna Beach, the question right now isn’t whether the market is moving. It is. The question is which direction, how fast, and what that means for your decision to list, hold, or buy.

As of this week, the Altos Research Market Action Index for Laguna Beach sits at 30, up from 29 last month. That keeps the city in slight…

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Where Do CEOs and Professional Athletes Buy in South Orange County?

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Ultra-Luxury Buyers — South Orange County

Where Do CEOs and Professional Athletes Buy in South Orange County?

Where do CEOs and professional athletes buy in South Orange County? Most concentrate in seven guard-gated coastal enclaves: Pelican Crest and Pelican Hill, Crystal Cove, Shady Canyon, Emerald Bay, Monarch Bay, The Strand at Headlands, and Three Arch Bay.

South Orange County’s ultra-luxury market is defined less by price point and more by what those prices buy: privacy, guard-gated entries, ocean frontage, and the ability to move through daily life without being seen. For chief executives, founders, professional athletes, and entertainment principals,…

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Corona Del Mar Living: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Buyer’s Guide

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Neighborhood Guide — Corona Del Mar

Corona Del Mar Living: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Buyer’s Guide

What are the best neighborhoods in Corona Del Mar? Corona Del Mar’s most sought-after neighborhoods include Shore Cliffs, Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands, Irvine Terrace, Harbor View Hills and Spyglass, and Corona Highlands — each with a distinct character, price point, and lifestyle.

Corona Del Mar (CdM) is one of the most desirable coastal enclaves in Newport Beach and all of Orange County. Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the back bay, it offers a rare combination of walkable village charm, oceanfront estates, and gated luxury communities — all within…

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Is Emerald Bay Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive for Luxury Homebuyers

The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC
Buyer Strategy — Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Is Emerald Bay Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive for Luxury Homebuyers

Is the Emerald Bay premium worth it? Yes, for buyers who value private-beach access, 24/7 guard-gated security, and one of the most supply-constrained enclaves in Laguna Beach. The premium is real, but so is the scarcity behind it.

Few zip codes in coastal Orange County draw a harder line between “close to the ocean” and “inside the gate.” Emerald Bay, the 500-home guard-gated community on the north end of Laguna Beach, sits firmly on the inside. Buyers comparing it to Three Arch Bay, Irvine Cove, or even Monarch Beach almost always arrive at the same…

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