Dawn Leahy has built her San Diego real estate career on a deep understanding of architecture, strategic positioning, and a commitment to delivering results at the highest level. With more than 25 years of experience, she is a Broker Associate with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, specializing in luxury, historic, and architecturally significant homes throughout San Diego’s coastal and central neighborhoods.
Her approach is both highly strategic and deeply hands-on, grounded in a clear understanding of her clients’ priorities. From initial pricing and preparation through negotiations and closing, Dawn manages each phase of a transaction with precision and intent—ensuring her clients are not only well represented, but positioned for a successful outcome in competitive and nuanced situations.
Dawn’s background in construction, lending, and neighborhood-specific market dynamics provides a meaningful advantage, allowing her to anticipate challenges, navigate complexity, and guide decisions with clarity and confidence. She is known among clients and colleagues alike for her disciplined execution, strong negotiation skill, and ability to bring transactions together when it matters most.
Her work is centered in Point Loma, Sunset Cliffs, La Playa, Ocean Beach, Mission Hills, Kensington, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Pacific Beach, Crown Point, Del Mar, and Downtown San Diego, while also representing clients throughout San Diego County. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation and is an Architectural Specialist—credentials that reflect advanced training and extensive experience.
From Mills Act historic residences to luxury coastal properties, Dawn brings a clear point of view, a refined process, and a level of involvement that extends well beyond the expected. Supported by the global reach of Sotheby’s International Realty, she delivers exceptional marketing paired with a highly personalized approach—tailored to each client and each property.
