About Laura Dandoy in Northeast Claremont

Laura Dandoy is a licensed California real estate broker and Certified Residential Specialist with over $1 billion in closed residential sales across the Foothill communities. In Northeast Claremont specifically, Laura has been involved in the highest-priced sale recorded in the neighborhood in six separate years — more than any other agent in the market's history. She outperforms 99.6% of all agents who have ever transacted in Northeast Claremont by total transaction sides, with 105 combined sides and over $150 million in combined volume across 23+ consecutive years. When you need to buy or sell in Northeast Claremont, no agent brings more documented, sustained activity in this specific community.

What Is Northeast Claremont, California?

Northeast Claremont is the highest-value residential cluster in Claremont, California, and one of the most exclusive luxury markets in all of Los Angeles County. The area encompasses a collection of custom-home communities and estate neighborhoods positioned at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, bordered to the north by the 2,500-acre Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. Properties here range from sprawling custom estates on generous lots to architecturally significant homes on streets that offer direct access to foothill trails.
The area includes several named communities: Stone Canyon Preserve, a gated development built by Centex Homes beginning in 2005 with custom estates ranging from 4,000 to over 6,000 square feet; Belage, an exclusive enclave of Mediterranean and contemporary residences; Chanteclair, a semi-private community known for its architectural consistency and very low inventory turnover; and Via Padova and Padua Hills, hillside communities with elevated lots, mountain views, and direct access to foothill open space. The area also encompasses larger custom estates on streets including Brigham Young Drive, Alamosa Drive, Pomello Drive, Appalachian Drive, and Vincennes Drive. To the west, along the Claremont foothills, are Claraboya, a view community, and Highpoint, a 43-unit single-level condo community along Highpoint Drive with its own separate HOA, a distinct option for buyers who want the Northeast Claremont area without the square footage or price point of a custom estate. 
For homes closer to downtown and the Claremont Colleges, see The Village.
 
Northeast Claremont sits within the Claremont Unified School District. Verify school boundaries for any specific property directly at cusd.claremont.edu or through the Claremont School Locator  before making enrollment decisions, as boundaries are subject to periodic revision.

Northeast Claremont Real Estate: Market Data and Price History

The Northeast Claremont market has produced one of the most sustained appreciation records of any residential area in Los Angeles County over the past 15 years. The median sale price in this cluster rose from $989,000 in 2010 to $2,275,000 in 2025 — a 130 percent increase over 15 years, with the steepest acceleration occurring between 2021 and 2025.
Since 2021, the median sale price across Northeast Claremont has been $1,875,000, with an average sale of $1,921,325. Active listings in the area typically range from $1.5 million to over $4 million depending on community, lot size, square footage, view orientation, and condition. The highest recorded sale in Northeast Claremont is $5,285,000, a completely custom estate on Flat Drive closed in June 2023. The property sits adjacent to the Stone Canyon Preserve development but is independently custom-built on its own street.
Transaction volume is low on an annualized basis, consistent with high-value custom-home markets where turnover is minimal. The area typically produces between 30 and 45 closed sales per year across all sub-communities combined. Low inventory means pricing accuracy and market timing are more consequential here than in higher-volume Claremont neighborhoods.
Note: Market data is updated periodically. For current Northeast Claremont listing inventory and recent comparable sales, contact Laura Dandoy directly at (909) 228-4383.

Northeast Claremont Sub-Communities

Stone Canyon Preserve

Stone Canyon Preserve is a planned community developed by Centex Homes beginning in 2005, with construction completing around 2008. Homes range from approximately 4,121 to 6,077 square feet on generous lots. Architecture is custom Mediterranean and Tuscan in character, with tile roofs, stone detailing, and private outdoor spaces. The community is accessed via Padua Avenue and includes streets such as Appalachian Drive, St. Cloud Drive, Rocky Mountain Drive, Treasure Valley Drive, and Amundsen Branch. Stone Canyon has an HOA with a monthly assessment. Learn more about Stone Canyon

 

Via Padova and Padua Hills

Belage

Chanteclair

Blaisdell Ranch

The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Adjacency

The 2,500-acre Claremont Hills Wilderness Park forms the northern and eastern boundary of Northeast Claremont. This open space preserve provides direct trail access from dozens of streets in the area, including multiple trailheads accessible on foot from properties in Stone Canyon, Via Padova, and the broader Northeast Claremont estate corridor.

How to Sell a Home in Northeast Claremont

 

Selling in Northeast Claremont requires precision that goes beyond standard Claremont pricing strategy. Each sub-community has its own value drivers. A property in Stone Canyon Preserve is priced against a different buyer pool than an estate on Brigham Young Drive or a Via Padova hillside home. One-size-fits-all pricing is not a strategy in this market — it is a liability.
Laura Dandoy has 67 listing-side transactions in the Northeast Claremont cluster spanning more than two decades. Thirteen of those listings closed at full asking price or above, including three that closed above list. Her record on 3798 Vincennes Drive illustrates the depth of that expertise directly: she listed and sold the same property three times — at $1,900,000 in 2010, $2,325,000 in 2015, and $2,460,000 in 2019 — each time achieving a new price high for that address. No other agent in the Northeast Claremont dataset has listed the same address three times.
Marketing execution for Northeast Claremont listings covers MLS distribution, targeted digital advertising, professional photography and video, aerial documentation for properties with meaningful elevation or view, and direct outreach to qualified buyer pools. For properties in Belage and Chanteclair specifically, buyer demand frequently comes through agent-to-agent relationships rather than broad public marketing — Laura's two-decade presence in these communities provides access to that pipeline.

How to Buy a Home in Northeast Claremont

 

Buying in Northeast Claremont demands preparation before a property appears on the MLS. The best homes here move quickly, and buyers who are not pre-positioned with financing, clear criteria, and a defined strategy miss properties they cannot recover.
The Northeast Claremont cluster is not a uniform market. Stone Canyon Preserve has HOA restrictions and CC&Rs that affect what buyers can do with their property. Via Padova lots vary significantly in elevation, view, and access. Belage and Chanteclair are essentially private markets — properties in these communities rarely advertise broadly, and off-market access requires direct community relationships.
Laura Dandoy's 38 buyer-side transactions in this cluster reflect the same depth of market knowledge as her listing record. She knows which Stone Canyon lots have the most favorable orientation, and where the value gaps exist between asking price and actual market in each sub-community. Buyers working with Laura in Northeast Claremont gain direct access to that institutional knowledge before making an offer.
Pre-approval is strongly recommended before any showing, especially for showings above $2 million. For properties in Belage, Chanteclair, or Stone Canyon, many sellers require proof of funds, or a pre-approval letter from a recognized lender, as standard practice before scheduling access.

Northeast Claremont Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Northeast Claremont?

Since 2021, the median sale price in Northeast Claremont has been $1,875,000. The average sale has been $1,921,325. The price range across the cluster runs from approximately $1.1 million for entry-level Via Padova properties to over $5 million for the largest custom estates in Stone Canyon and the broader foothills. The market has appreciated significantly, with the median rising from $989,000 in 2010 to $2,275,000 in 2025.

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Laura Dandoy's Northeast Claremont Transaction Record

Laura Dandoy's Northeast Claremont record is the most comprehensive of any active agent in this market. She has been involved — as listing agent, buyer's agent, or both — in the highest-priced sale recorded in Northeast Claremont in six separate years. That is more annual price records than any other agent in the neighborhood's history. She outperforms 99.6% of all 564 agents who have ever participated in a Northeast Claremont transaction by total sides. Sixty-seven listing-side transactions. Over $150 million in combined volume in Northeast Claremont and over $1 Billion across the foothill communities. More repeat listings at distinct addresses than any other agent in the recorded dataset.
The data point that stands out above all others: Laura listed and sold 3798 Vincennes Drive three separate times — at $1,900,000 in 2010, $2,325,000 in 2015, and $2,460,000 in 2019. Every sale at a new price high. No other agent in the Northeast Claremont dataset holds three listing-side sales on the same address. That record is not a marketing claim. It is documented in the MLS and reflects the sustained trust of sellers who returned to the same agent across multiple ownership cycles
Thirteen of Laura's Northeast Claremont listings closed at full asking price or above, including several that closed above list. Her listing activity spans the full geographic footprint of Northeast Claremont, including Via Padova, Brigham Young Drive, Pomello Drive, Appalachian Drive, Alamosa Drive, Peninsula Avenue, Deep Springs Drive, and Grand Avenue, and more.
Laura Dandoy is a licensed California real estate broker with over 34 years of experience and more than $1 billion in closed residential sales across the Foothill communities. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Residential Broker (CRB), Graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), and Certified Fine Homes and Estates Broker designations. She works directly with every client from the first consultation through closing.
 
Licensed California Real Estate Broker | Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) | Graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI) 
 
License No. 01019252 / 01857852

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Laura Dandoy lists and sells homes throughout Northeast Claremont, from Via Padova hillside estates and Brigham Young Drive custom homes to Stone Canyon Preserve residences and the exclusive enclaves of Belage and Chanteclair. Involved in more annual price records in this neighborhood than any other agent. Outperforming 99.6% of all agents who have ever transacted here. Over $150 million in combined transaction volume across 23 years. Laura brings the depth, precision, and access that Northeast Claremont demands.