44 Dawnwood
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Listing broker / agent: Ladera Realty · Tim Wolter · 949-338-3767 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26225346 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:47 UTC
About this property
Beautifully Renovated Detached Home in the Heart of Ladera Ranch! Offering approximately 1,776 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence combines stylish upgrades, a functional floor plan, and the highly desirable features of a private driveway, attached two-car garage, and inviting backyard. The beautifully updated interior features newer flooring, remodeled bathrooms, and a stunning kitchen complete with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and modern finishes. Home has been repiped too! The spacious primary suite offers a generous walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled bathroom featuring quartz countertops, updated flooring, and a stylishly renovated shower. Two additional full bedrooms and a convenient upstairs laundry room complete the well-designed second level. Step outside to a beautifully improved, low-maintenance backyard featuring synthetic turf, decorative hardscape, and a spacious concrete patio, perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Enjoy the privacy and convenience of detached living, along with the added benefit of your own driveway and direct-access two-car garage. Ideally located near Ladera Ranch's exceptional amenities, including community pools, parks, scenic walking trails, playgrounds, and highly regarded schools. Beautifully updated, move-in ready, and offering an outstanding combination of space, comfort, and location!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26225346
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,776 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0712 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 2000
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 12
Building
- Year built
- 2000
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Appraiser
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Eat In Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Park Greenbelt
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $241.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Chaparral
- Middle / junior school
- Ladera Ranch
- High school
- Tesoro
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Ladera Ranch | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Carl Hankey Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Carl Hankey Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Bathgate Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Ladera Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Ladera Ranch | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Ladera Ranch Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Ladera Ranch | 6–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Viejo Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,279,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,279,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,279,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 14:08 | $1,279,900 |
| Oct 30, 2026 21:26 | $1,279,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Ladera Ranch
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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