Monarch Bay, Dana Point, CA

Monarch Bay — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Monarch Bay, Dana Point, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Monarch Bay, Dana Point (2026)

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Monarch Bay Neighborhood Overview

Monarch Bay is a prime coastal neighborhood in Dana Point, California, situated within the 92629 ZIP code. The area is characterized by a strong homeownership base, with 63.6% of housing units owner-occupied, complemented by a 36.4% renter-occupied rate. The local housing market is firmly in the prime tier, reflecting its desirability and established character.

The housing market snapshot reveals a high-value environment, with a median home value of $1,158,200. Homes average 1,325 square feet in size. Recent mortgage data shows robust activity with 646 total loan originations, overwhelmingly dominated by 622 conventional loans, indicating a market with significant equity and traditional financing. This is supported by a median household income of $119,368, which aligns with the premium cost of housing. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,662 per month.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 24 neighborhoods in Dana Point.

Monarch Bay Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.2M
Median Gross Rent$3K/mo
Median Household Income$119K
Homeownership Rate63.6%
Renter-Occupied36.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate7.1%
Market TypeBuyer's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code92629
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations646
VA Loan Originations8
VA Loan Share1.2%
Average VA Loan Amount$883K
Conventional Loan Originations622
FHA Loan Originations16

Top Real Estate Agents in Monarch Bay, Dana Point

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

8 agents met the full merit gate for Monarch Bay, Dana Point, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Alana Danielle Smith Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 433-1977

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://propertiesinorangecounty.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/DanieleSmithRealtor

Why selected: Selected for her active role in the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce and community development. She also demonstrates strong performance and holds multiple credentials including GREEN and Luxury Property Specialist.

Community & Leadership

member at San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce[6]

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-star rating across 55 reviews

11+ Years Experience

11+ Years Real Estate Experience

55 Five-Star Reviews

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)

International President's Circle Team

Coldwell Banker 30 Under 30 Recognition

Perfect 5-Star Rating

55 Client Reviews

Fortune 500 Company Background

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes, GREEN certified, Luxury Property Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, At Home With Diversity, residential sales, auction experience, GREEN, luxury properties, buyer representation, buyers representation, green real estate, diversity initiatives, auction sales background, market analysis, transaction management, diverse clientele, auction properties[4]

Cities Served

Capistrano Beach

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Beth S Faskowitz Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 510-3267

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://searchorangecountyhouses.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/stevenfaskowitz

Why selected: Selected for her career and strong community involvement, Beth S Faskowitz demonstrates consistent performance and 11 recent transactions.

Community & Leadership

No documented community involvement at <UNKNOWN>[6]

Notable Achievements

31-Year Real Estate Career

123 Total Transactions

Ideal 5-Star Rating

Multi-Award-Winning Recognition

High-Value Transaction Range

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Senior Communities[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Heather Lynn Liwski Listed

5.0 stars 29+ verified reviews License: 2104940 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 6+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 374-8844

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://heathersellscali.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/HeatherLiwski

Why selected: Selected for her exceptional community leadership, spearheading major school fundraising initiatives. This is combined with her strong academic background from USC and a proven career in high-level sales and marketing negotiations.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Investment Properties, Rentals[4]

Cities Served

Capistrano Beach

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Adrian R Hernandez Listed

5.0 stars 28+ verified reviews License: 2275140 Berkshire Hathaway Lifestyle Properties 14+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 877-2174

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sochomesforsale.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/TheMatthewsGroup

Why selected: Selected for his community commitment and leadership within The Matthews Group. He demonstrates strong performance and extensive expertise in residential and investment transactions.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at South Orange County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]

Verified Specialties

Relocation, residential sales, investment properties, buying, selling, marketing[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aaron Steven Guzman Listed

Contact

Phone: (562) 556-0944

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Aaron%20Guzman

Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community engagement and leadership, Aaron Steven Guzman is also distinguished by his and unique sociology background, which informs his client-focused approach.

Community & Leadership

Committee Member at California Association of Realtors[6]

Volunteer at Local Homelessness Prevention Non-Profit[6]

Mentor at Compass New Agent Program[6]

Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Notable Achievements

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Five-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, diverse communities, client psychology, market understanding[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Anthony Michael Maniaci Listed

5.0 stars 27+ verified reviews License: 1731183 Engel & Völkers - Dana Point, CA 19+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 558-7878

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.tonymaniaci.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Tony%20Maniaci%20REALTOR

Why selected: Selected for his career and, achieving multi-million dollar sales. His client-focused approach and professional integrity establish him as a trusted luxury market advisor.

Notable Achievements

18 Years Real Estate Experience

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Multi-Million Dollar Annual Sales

Verified Specialties

luxury markets, high-value transactions, complex negotiations, luxury real estate, multi-million dollar transactions[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Anthony Blake Logrande Listed

5.0 stars 26+ verified reviews License: 2223536 Bullock Russell Real Estate Services 16+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (949) 973-6914

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gaetano.team/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/GaetanoLoGrande

Why selected: Selected for his 15+ year tenure, and strong repeat/referral business. His deep market expertise and commitment to strategic client guidance distinguish him in the Vancouver market.

Notable Achievements

15+ Years Real Estate Experience

26 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, buyer representation, seller representation, market expertise[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Gloria Smith Andren Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 433-1977

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.johannavoytish.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/jvoytish

Why selected: Selected for and dedicated client support, Gloria Smith Andren stands out in Dana Point. Her comprehensive expertise ensures professional and informed transactions for every client.

Verified Specialties

Relocation[4]

Cities Served

Dana Point

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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