Wagon Wheel is a peaceful hillside community in Trabuco Canyon featuring five single-family home neighborhoods and one condominium community. Surrounded by scenic open space, parks, and nearby hiking trails, the community offers a variety of floor plans ranging from entry-level condominiums to spacious executive homes, including the gated neighborhood of Stonecliffe. With no through traffic, highly regarded Capistrano Unified School District schools, convenient access to the 241 Toll Road, and a quiet residential setting, Wagon Wheel continues to be one of South Orange County's most desirable places to call home.
Single-Family Homes — Trailing 12 Months (as of July 11, 2026)
Median Sale Price: $1,330,000 (↓ 2.56% year-over-year)
Median Days on Market: 34 days
Based on 28 closed sales
Single-family homes in Wagon Wheel reflect the broader Orange County plateau market — values have eased slightly, down 2.56% year-over-year, while days on market have lengthened to 34, signaling a market where buyers have more room to negotiate than in recent years. With only 4 active listings and 1 home in escrow, inventory remains thin, and well-priced homes still find buyers.
Condominiums — Trailing 12 Months (as of July 11, 2026)
Median Sale Price: $642,500 (↑ 3.42% year-over-year)
Median Days on Market: 14 days
Based on 12 closed sales
Wagon Wheel's condo market — anchored by the Dakota neighborhood — has moved in the opposite direction of the single-family segment, with the median up 3.42% year-over-year. At just 14 days on market, condos here are selling noticeably faster than the single-family homes in the community, pointing to strong demand for the more accessible price point.
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CRMLS Data as of July 11, 2026. Market statistics reflect closed sales for the trailing 12-month period compared to the prior 12-month period.
Steven Thomas, Reports on Housing
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Built by Kaufman & Broad, California Crosswinds features 125 detached homes ranging from approximately 1,487 to 1,963 square feet. The neighborhood is known for its efficient family-friendly floor plans, dramatic vaulted ceilings, covered front porches, and comfortable living spaces. Floor plans offer three to four bedrooms, with many homes featuring fireplaces, breakfast nooks, kitchen islands, and private backyards.
California Landmark, built by Kaufman & Broad, is the largest single-family neighborhood in Wagon Wheel with 191 detached homes. Seven floor plans range from approximately 1,777 to 2,566 square feet, offering three- to five-bedroom layouts designed for growing households. Many homes feature family rooms, breakfast nooks, fireplaces, and three-car garages, while select Sheridan models offered buyers the choice of either a fifth bedroom or an expanded primary suite, providing flexibility that remains desirable today.
California Laredo represents Wagon Wheel's premier collection of larger homes. Built by Kaufman & Broad, the neighborhood includes 100 detached homes ranging from approximately 1,783 to 2,841 square feet. Every home includes a three-car garage, while most floor plans offer four or five bedrooms. The rare single-story Hollyhock model—only five were built—is one of Wagon Wheel's most sought-after floor plans.
California Silverado consists of 148 detached homes built by Kaufman & Broad, with floor plans ranging from approximately 1,356 to 1,893 square feet. Offering three thoughtfully designed floor plans, California Silverado is known for making excellent use of space while maintaining the feel of a detached home. Many residences feature vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, breakfast nooks, kitchen islands, covered porches, and private backyards.
Stonecliffe is Wagon Wheel's only gated neighborhood, built by Western Pacific Housing. The community features 145 detached homes ranging from approximately 2,111 to 3,219 square feet and offers a private community pool and spa. Homes include three-car garages and spacious four- to seven-bedroom floor plans, including one of Wagon Wheel's largest and most distinctive models.
Dakota is Wagon Wheel's only condominium neighborhood, featuring 209 attached homes built by Western Pacific Housing. The four floor plans range from approximately 835 to 1,117 square feet, with all residences offering two bedrooms. Designed with Spanish-inspired architecture, many homes feature private balconies or enclosed rear yards, gas fireplaces, central air conditioning, and individual laundry areas. Residents enjoy a community pool and spa, while select Aspen and Taos floor plans include direct-access two-car garages—a feature rarely found in condominium communities of this size.
Wagon Wheel is served by the Capistrano Unified School District. Depending on the home's location, students typically attend Wagon Wheel Elementary School or Las Flores TK-8 School before continuing to Tesoro High School. School attendance boundaries are subject to change, so buyers should verify current assignments directly with the district.
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3,106 people live in Wagon Wheel, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $77,044. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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