Casa Grande Hits the Market at $150 Million, a New High for Orange County, California

A magnificent and rare estate in the heart of San Juan Capistrano has just come on the market for $150 million, making it the most expensive property ever to be listed in Orange County. Dubbed Casa Grande , the offering includes 42 acres of property, permitted plans for a 38,000-square-foot main residence, guest homes, barn and stables, and a distillery, and working agricultural operations. Douglas Elliman agents John Stanaland , Bradley Feldman and David Stoll represent the listing. Accessible via a private drive through the exclusive Marbella Country Club, Casa Grande can accommodate stabling for up to 10 horses and offers direct access to the city’s extensive riding trails. In addition to a working avocado farm and citrus grove, agave plants are plentiful on the property, with an anticipated yield of 170 tons of valuable product for the booming agave spirits market. (While the future residences will fall under Proposition 13, the agribusiness is taxed under the Williamson Act, offering significant tax benefits.) Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. Photo by Brandon Beechler. In addition to dual access entitlements for the business and residence, the estate benefits from valuable development concessions, streamlining the construction process for the primary residence, guest homes, employee quarters and recreational facilities. An existing structure spanning 21,000 square feet includes three apartments, offices and ample storage and warehouse space. Just 20 minutes from John Wayne International Airport and a five-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor, Casa Grande affords direct global access. Even closer to home, reserve the option to join the country club and its award-winning championship golf course crafted by elite design duo Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf. Market analysis of real estate from Ventura to San Diego affirms the rare value of Casa Grande. No other estate matches its combination of equestrian lifestyle, agricultural business, 360-degree views, and approved plans for multiple compounds. The sellers have fought tirelessly to protect the scope of development opportunities, creating a precise and protected roadmap for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own what will be the crown jewel of Southern California.