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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.

Single Family ResidenceSold

78 Dawnwood, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,900 sq ft
  • 6,499 sq ft lot
  • Built 1999
$1,399,000

MLS# OC25219209

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

DateEventPriceNote
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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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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