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The Apodaca Group - CA

Leigh Apodaca REALTOR® | DRE# 01454272

Revenue

  • RealTrends Verified — 3 consecutive years

  • 2026 Sales Volume — Nearly $40M in closed sales

  • Proven Performance — Consistent, award-recognized results

Specialties

  • Buyer Representation

  • Seller Representation

  • Luxury Residential Sales

  • VA Transactions & Military Relocation

  • 1031 Exchange Specialist

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Leadership — University of Oklahoma

  • Strategic Marketing — University of Southern California (USC)

  • U.S. Air Force — Flight Engineer, 28 years

  • California Highway Patrol (CHP) — Retired Lieutenant

About The Apodaca Group - CA

The Apodaca Group

Reputation. Integrity. Trust. Excellence.

The Apodaca Group is a husband-and-wife real estate team with Compass specializing in Coronado and the greater San Diego residential real estate market. As full-time Coronado residents, Phil and Leigh Apodaca bring a strong local presence, firsthand market knowledge, and a deep understanding of the communities they serve.

Their business is built on four principles: Reputation, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence. These values guide every client relationship and every transaction. Phil and Leigh believe exceptional real estate service is built on honest advice, clear communication, strategic thinking, and doing what is best for the client.

The team specializes in residential home sales, luxury properties, investment properties, and 1031 Exchanges throughout Coronado and the San Diego market. Whether helping a longtime homeowner sell, assisting a buyer in finding the right Coronado property, or helping an investor transition from one qualifying property to another, The Apodaca Group provides thoughtful, strategic representation from beginning to end.

For sellers, the team combines local market expertise with the resources of Compass to strategically prepare, position, and market each property. Through Compass Concierge, eligible homeowners may access services designed to prepare a property for market—including improvements, repairs, staging, and other enhancements—with the goal of maximizing presentation and marketability.

The Apodaca Group also provides specialized guidance for homeowners and investors navigating 1031 Exchanges, helping clients understand the real estate side of the process while coordinating with qualified tax, legal, and financial professionals. Their experience with investment properties allows them to help clients evaluate timing, replacement-property strategies, and the broader implications of a real estate transition.

Understanding that selling or purchasing a home involves more than the transaction itself, Phil and Leigh help clients identify important considerations surrounding California property-tax rules, Proposition 13, potential property-tax transfers, and other financial considerations. They work alongside each client's trusted advisors to help ensure important questions are addressed before decisions are made.

Phil brings 28 years of U.S. Air Force military service to his real estate career, along with the discipline, leadership, accountability, and attention to detail developed throughout his service. Leigh leads the team's marketing and operations, bringing a sophisticated approach to property positioning, communication, and the overall client experience.

Recognized by RealTrends Verified among the Top 1.5% of Small Real Estate Teams Nationwide, The Apodaca Group combines the reach, technology, and resources of Compass with the personalized service of a boutique residential team.

Today, their focus is clear: serving Coronado and the greater San Diego residential real estate market with a commitment to Reputation, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence.

The Apodaca Group
Reputation. Integrity. Trust. Excellence.

Team Agents

The Apodaca Group - CA’s Listings

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Listed By Compass

$595,000

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
14.69
Acres

The Apodaca Group - CA’s Transactions

Past Sales
$2,700,000 | 2090 Tustin Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660

$2,700,000

5
Bedrooms
2,658
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and mountain

$2,400,000

4
Bedrooms
4,484
Square Feet
4.56
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and a garage

$2,150,000

4
Bedrooms
4,251
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

$2,060,000

4
Bedrooms
2,657
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,974,750 | 301 44th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

$1,974,750

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$1,900,000 | 187 Rockledge Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$1,900,000

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,513
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$1,875,000 | 25072 Buckskin Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

$1,875,000

4
Bedrooms
3,242
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and trees

$1,752,500

3
Bedrooms
2,091
Square Feet
$1,750,000 | 31923 Virginia Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$1,750,000

4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2,400
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$1,725,000 | 24102 Lapwing Lane, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$1,725,000

4
Bedrooms
2,863
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$1,715,000 | 24182 Paseo Del Campo, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$1,715,000

7
Bedrooms
3,265
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,700,000 | 41 Blue Lagoon, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$1,700,000

3
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
$1,669,500 | Undisclosed Address, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$1,669,500

4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2,400
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$1,520,000 | 625 Avenida Acapulco, San Clemente, CA 92672

$1,520,000

3
Bedrooms
2,967
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house

$1,500,000

4
Bedrooms
2,388
Square Feet
$1,475,000 | 132 Esplanade, San Clemente, CA 92672

$1,475,000

3
Bedrooms
1,975
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,420,000 | 2117 Avenida Platanar, San Clemente, CA 92673

$1,420,000

4
Bedrooms
2,353
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
$1,319,000 | 30951 Via Bravo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

$1,319,000

4
Bedrooms
3,423
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
Past Rentals
a front view of a house having yard

$8,200

4
Bedrooms
1,737
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a view of a house with yard and tree s

$7,700

4
Bedrooms
1,737
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$7,500

4
Bedrooms
2,863
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$7,300

4
Bedrooms
2,763
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$7,000 | 2616 North Poinsettia Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

$7,000

4
Bedrooms
1,737
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$7,000 | 24102 Lapwing Lane, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$7,000

4
Bedrooms
2,863
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$6,200

5
Bedrooms
2,831
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a view of a house with a large space of a house

$6,000

3
Bedrooms
1,157
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
an aerial view of a houses with a yard

$5,800

2
Bedrooms
1,671
Square Feet
$4,700 | 24342 Olivera Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

$4,700

3
Bedrooms
1,360
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
an aerial view of a city

$3,500

2
Bedrooms
900
Square Feet
$3,250 | 28034-331 Cayman, Unit 331, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

$3,250

3
Bedrooms
1,429
Square Feet
0.02
Acres

$3,250

3
Bedrooms
1,429
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a front view of a house with a tree

$3,200

2
Bedrooms
1,135
Square Feet