The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
26
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 578 Rancho Mission Viejo-area agents
$41.5M
closed sales volume
$1.5M median sale price
100.9%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 1.8 pts above the area average
8%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 38%
Deneka Waddell is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02121480) with Compass in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, with 26 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,495,000 and an average 15 days on market on listings (17 days faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in Rancho Mission Viejo than 99% of the 578 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Deneka

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Deneka Waddell is a REALTOR® with DRE# 02121480 affiliated with Compass, serving as a longtime Southern California resident with deep local market expertise. She specializes in master-planned communities and exclusive off-market listings, known for her availability, quick communication, and dedication to client education.

Buyer's AgentListing AgentRelocationMaster-planned communitiesExclusive off-market listings

Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

8 2023 6 2024 8 2025 13 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Deneka's transactions vs the Rancho Mission Viejo market

$995K $1.5M $1.7M mkt $1.1M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Deneka represents

35 total closed sides, 2023–2026

16 seller-side (46%) 19 buyer-side (54%) + 35 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
15
17 days faster than the market median
Active listings now
1
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
35
incl. 35 leases

Where Deneka sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

#1 of 60 agents
92694
Rancho Mission Viejo
Sales21
Median price$1.6M
DOM vs ZIP median15 vs 22
92223
Beaumont
Sales1
Median price$533K
92009
Carlsbad
Sales1
Median price$798K
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92399 Yucaipa 1 $1.0M
92629 Dana Point 1 $650K
92692 Mission Viejo 1 $750K

2 more ZIPs with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask Deneka in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your typical sale is $1.5M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  2. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Rancho Mission Viejo agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Deneka Waddell 26 $1.5M 15 100.9% 8%
Susan Koss-Vetter 5 $1.6M
Robert Pellkofer 16 $1.6M 39 98.0% 40%
Diana Maldonado 128 $1.4M 52 97.8% 25%
Trevor Phelps 22 $1.4M 33 100.4% 36%
Christen Hoselton 14 $1.7M 13 100.7% 25%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Deneka Waddell sold?

Deneka Waddell has 35 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 26 in the last 24 months (16 representing sellers, 19 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Deneka Waddell work in?

Deneka Waddell's closed sales have a median price of $1,495,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $995,000 and $1,657,500.

Is Deneka Waddell's license active?

Deneka Waddell holds an active California DRE license (#02121480). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

Deneka WaddellCompass · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Deneka's career may predate it