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78 Dawnwood sold on October 21, 2025 for $1,399,000, at the asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

78 Dawnwood, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,900 sq ft
- 6,499 sq ft lot
- Built 1999
Subdivision Whispering Creek
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,644,000
The home
About 78 Dawnwood
Enjoy the Ladera Ranch lifestyle in this Traditional Craftsman home, located on a unique 6,500 sq. ft. lot in Oak Knoll Village - walking distance to some of the community’s most popular amenities. Exceptionally cared for, this residence features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a versatile 4th room: main-floor flex room - perfect as a home office, guest area, or additional family space. This 6,500 sq. ft. corner lot offers privacy, multiple outdoor spaces, and the potential for future additions, with plans outlining options to add just over 800 sq. ft. of living space. Exterior highlights include a welcoming wraparound porch - overlooking a front yard that extends around the side of the home, plus an extra-long driveway with a gated porte-cochere that doubles as secure additional outdoor space, and a low maintenance backyard featuring a built-in BBQ island, turf and privacy hedges. With three access points from the main living area, the indoor-outdoor flow is seamless. Interior finishes include wood floors, new carpet, fresh paint and premium window treatments including: Hunter Douglas Plantation Shutters and Honeycomb Shades. The kitchen provides generous cabinet space, a central island with seating, and under-cabinet lighting. All three bedrooms, along with a laundry room are situated upstairs. The primary suite features a walk-in closet with a custom California Closet system and a true master bathroom with dual vanities, a make-up station, private washroom, and separate tub and shower. The secondary bedrooms, also with built-in closet systems, share a beautifully remodeled Jack and Jill bathroom with quartz counters, a hexagon tile backsplash, new dual vanity, and a new tub with tiled shower. All bathroom fixtures, faucets and appliances are Kohler. Systems Updates include: whole house repipe (copper), tankless water heater, and all electrical outlets updated throughout the home. Best of all is how many amenities are within easy walking distance from this home including: Oak Knoll Clubhouse with 2 pools, a splashpad, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas (recently renovated), Dawnwood Park, Cox Sports Park, Scenic Trails, and the Community Farm (in development). With access to top-rated schools, unmatched amenities, and many annual community events you'll love life in Ladera Ranch. HOA Dues include high speed internet.
Property details for 78 Dawnwood
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Whispering Creek neighborhood of Ladera Ranch in Orange County. It offers 1,900 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1999. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 759-231-53. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,499-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,399,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,900 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,499 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1999
- MLS® Number
- OC25219209
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $231 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25219209
- Year Built
- 1999
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,900
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1492
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $231
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- LARMAC
- Parcel Number
- 75923153
- On Market Date
- 2025-09-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Construction
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Close To Clubhouse, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, See Remarks, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Whispering Creek (WHSC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 78 Dawnwood
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Sold | $1,399,000 | |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About Ladera Ranch
Ladera Ranch is a master-planned community in Orange County, bordered by Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, and Rancho Santa Margarita, built from 1999 on the former Rancho Mission Viejo cattle ranch. Its nine villages, including Avendale, Terramor, and gated Covenant Hills, sit within Capistrano Unified School District, linked by parks and trails reaching toward Doheny Beach.
Whispering Creek home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $1,644,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $682
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Whispering Creek sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Dawnwood | Aug 21, 2026 | $1,499,000 | 2,012 | $745 | 71 |
| 74 Dawnwood | Apr 29, 2026 | $1,650,000 | 2,419 | $682 | 1 |
| 8 Claymont Drive | Apr 10, 2026 | $1,660,000 | 2,700 | $615 | 27 |
| 7 Laurelhurst | Mar 6, 2026 | $1,644,000 | 2,419 | $680 | 12 |
| 78 Dawnwood | Oct 21, 2025 | $1,399,000 | 1,900 | $736 | 9 |
Schools
Schools for 78 Dawnwood
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Chapparal
- Middle
- Ladera Ranch
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Marina Macartney of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Nov 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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