$1,174,990
3Beds3Baths1,727SqFt
25742 Shell Drive 189Dana Point, CA 92629Marlborough Seaside Villa
26972 Mill Pond Road, Dana Point, CA 92624
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,763 sq ft
- Built 1976
$1,175,000
Subdivision Mill Pond
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The home
About 26972 Mill Pond Road
Hidden behind the gates of Mill Pond in Capistrano Beach, this beautifully updated three bedroom home offers a setting that feels worlds away, yet is just minutes from the ocean. Mature trees, lush landscaping, winding pathways, ponds, streams, and waterfalls create a peaceful, private community unlike anything else in the area. Positioned directly above the pond, the home enjoys beautiful water and garden views. Open the doors from the living room and hear the waterfall; step outside and enjoy the tranquil pond below. Soaring ceilings, a fireplace, large glass doors and a beautifully remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops create bright, inviting living spaces designed for both living and entertaining. Mill Pond offers the ease of a lock and leave lifestyle while also being ideal for families, with three bedrooms, a gated community, pool and beautiful outdoor spaces just beyond your door. Pines Park, Capistrano Beach, Doheny State Beach, and Dana Point Harbor are all nearby. Offering surfing, boating, biking, dining, and some of Southern California's best coastal living.
Property details for 26972 Mill Pond Road
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Mill Pond neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It offers 1,763 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,175,000, about $666 per square foot. The home was built in 1976. Highlights include water views, a community pool, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air. 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
- $1,175,000
- Days On Site
- New Today
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,763 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1976
- MLS® Number
- OC26206765
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $715 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- OC26206765
- Year Built
- 1976
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,763
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Pond, Water
- HOA Dues
- $715
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Old Mill Ponds HOA
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Garden Windows, Tinted Windows
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Other, Primary Bedroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Office, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt, Concrete, Flat, Shingle
- Construction
- Frame, Shingle Siding, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Patio, Tile, Wood
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Northeast
- Units
- 58
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mill Pond (MP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Pool, Pets Allowed, Water
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Rated Drywall, Security Gate, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 26972 Mill Pond Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,175,000 | From $1,200,000 |
Price and status changes recorded since Sep 29, 2026.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
6.95% · 30-yr fixed$
$9,674/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $117,500 down
Principal & interest$7,000
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$441
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,175
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$343
HOA from listing$715
$8,455/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $235,000 down
Principal & interest$6,222
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,175
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$343
HOA from listing$715
$7,678/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $352,500 down
Principal & interest$5,445
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,175
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$343
HOA from listing$715
Estimated carrying cost
$2,233/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$1,175
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$343
HOA from listing$715
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.95% (week of Sep 17, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Dana Point rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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The neighborhood
About Dana Point
Dana Point sits on the Pacific coast in south Orange County, between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, anchored by Dana Point Harbor and bluff-top headlands above Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Strands Beach. Its Lantern District carries street names like Blue Lantern and Violet Lantern, within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Dana Point home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 23
- Median price
- $1,275,000
- Median days on market
- 57
- Median per sq ft
- $830
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Sep 23, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Dana Point sales
At $666 per square foot, this home's asking price is 20% below the Dana Point median of $830 for townhomes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Dana Point sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33681 Crossjack Dr | Aug 7, 2026 | $2,500,000 | 1,262 | $1,981 | 0 |
| 33891 Calle La Primavera | May 12, 2026 | $1,674,000 | 2,277 | $735 | 57 |
| 33601 Via Corvalian | May 5, 2026 | $1,575,000 | 1,422 | $1,108 | 19 |
| 34300 Lantern Bay 19 | May 4, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 3,133 | $1,021 | 32 |
| 32332 Calle Linda | Apr 30, 2026 | $1,079,000 | 1,478 | $730 | 172 |
Schools
School District for 26972 Mill Pond Road
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the Capistrano Unified.
Living in Dana Point covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Location
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Listing information updated Sep 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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