Archive for December, 2007
December 31, 2007
According to a report from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), home sales decreased 36.2 percent in November in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 11.9 percent. As 2008 approaches let’s hope the New Year will bring more prosperity to the housing market. In the meantime here are a few reductions for the last day of 2007. Also, thanks to the Times Square Alliance’s (which has been organizing the famous NY ball drop since the early 1900s) Web site for the photo above:
34436 Camino El Molino: In Dana Point – The list price was $1,099,000 and changed to $999,999.
23791 Crown Rdg.: In Laguna Niguel — The list price was $775,000 and changed to $725,000.
34586 Calle Naranja: In Dana Point — The list price was $699,900″ and changed to $664,900.
December 30, 2007
With 2007 quickly ticking away and 2008 just around the corner, prices have also come down and that’s a good thing for the buyer. But what do you get in Aliso Viejo for under $400K? A nice condo.
11 Rainwood: 2 br/2 baths, 1200+ sq. feet for $349,999; or $287 per sq. foot. Has two levels and dramatic vaulted ceilings.
82 Sandpiper Ln. : 2 br/1.75 baths, 800+sq. feet for $298,900; or $351 per sq. foot. Upper level unit, close to 73 Toll Road.
35 Fulmar Ln.: 2 br/2.5 baths, 1,100+ sq. feet for $375,000; or $320 per sq. foot. Desirable two-level floor plan in popular Seacove Place community.
December 29, 2007
Yep, you read it right here on this ‘ol blog: home sales are slower than molasses (photo courtesy Oregon State Univ Edu.) but that doesn’t stop new home builders from taking advantage of homeseekers. Three new homes, on the same street of Saratoga in the new beach community of Saratoga Cove in Dana Point are up for sale and all have a price tag of well over $1 Million:
27516 Saratoga Via $1.7+ Million; 5 br/5 baths, single-family residence, newly constructed home on quiet cul-de-sac.
27522 Saratoga Via $1.6+ Million; $1.7+ Million; 4 br/5 baths, single-family residence, newly constructed home on quiet cul-de-sac.
27532 Saratoga Via $1.6+ Million; 4 br/5 baths, single-family residence, newly constructed home on quiet cul-de-sac.
December 29, 2007
Let’s check out some of the past sales in Central Mission Viejo. These center around the intersection of Felipe and Oso. These include two neighborhoods in the area. Apparently on the East Side there was no need to report the square footage and rooms on the properties.
27702 BAHAMONDE
4 beds / 2.5 baths
2,510 Sq Ft
Sold For: $715,000
Closed On: 11.09.07
25942 MONTE CARLO WAY
No beds / baths listed
No Sq Ft Listed
Sold For: $855,000
Closed On: 101.10.07
27811 MALAGA LN
No beds / baths listed
No Sq Ft Listed
Sold For: $625,000
Closed On: 11.20.07
25856 MAJORCA WAY
No beds / baths listed
No Sq Ft Listed
Sold For: $610,000
Closed On: 11.9.07
December 29, 2007
Quite a few homes in the Newport Beach area have been sold in the past few months. No doubt many have been foreclosures and others a combination of reasons. The prices that the homes are going for certainly aren’t at discount prices and even if they were, they still would not be very affordable. Although one of the best places to live in Southern California, many people are opting for other pastures…but I am sure they are less green. Don’t forget the pets.
3812 River Ave: 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,162 SQ. FT. Sold for $1,930,000, Sold for
121 36th St: 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 788 SQ. FT. Sold for $1,690,000
303 Via Lido Nordo: 4 Beds, 2 baths, 1,878 SQ FT. Sold for $3,125,000
3314 Oceanfront: 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 991 SQ. FT. Sold for $3,250,000
128 35th St: Beds and Baths not listed, 1,153 SQ. FT. Sold for $1,265,000
2227 Cliff Dr: 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 3,066 SQ. FT. $4,996,000
321 Fullerton Ave: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,903 SQ. FT. Sold for 2,920,000
December 29, 2007
With all the bad news we keep reading in the papers about home sales in Santa Ana, it’s hard to believe that houses are actually selling in the city of woe, a.k.a. Santa Ana. Well, places are selling! Check out the stats on these past sales. Not so bad, huh? No short sales or anything!
905 Westwood Ave, Santa Ana 92703
2 bed/2 bath; 1,334 sq ft
Sold price: $640,000; Sold date: 11/14/07
Details: Built in 1953.
946 W Camile St, Santa Ana 92703
2 bed/1 bath; 1,040 sq ft
Sold price: $620,000; Sold date: 11/21/07
Details: Built in 1922.
724 S Oak St, Santa Ana 92701
2 bed/1 bath; 1,043 sq ft
Sold price: $605,000; Sold date: 11/9/07
Details: Built in 1923.
December 28, 2007
I’m writing from the land where it’s about as cold as the So Cal Real Estate market. Though I’ve searched high and low and scoured sources near and far, much to my dismay without my LA Times in hand there aren’t many open houses to report to you! But, I will share what small morsels of info I have found with you!
27405 Padilla
3 beds / 2 baths
1,372 Sq Ft
Listed at: $525,000
Open: Sat & Sun 1-4
27971 Sheffield
3 beds / 1.5 baths
1,965 Sq Ft
Listed at: $639,900
Open: Sat & Sun 1-4
December 28, 2007
Well, the tree has probably been taken down, and the gifts you didn’t like return, so what else is there to do this weekend? How about heading to the last of the 2007 open house weekends ASAP? Here are a few up for sale in Dana Point, and the good news is that all four are in the same community of Capistrano Beach:
35416 Via De Daum Price Tag: $1.8+ Million; 5 br/4 baths, 4,100 sq. feet, builder’s close-out, single-family residence, ocean view home. If you bought this house the payments would be $9,500+ per month. Open Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 12-4.
35414 Via De Daum Price Tag: $1.6+Million, 5 br/4 baths, 3,800 sq. feet, builder’s close-out, single-family residence, ocean view home. If you bought this house the payments would be $8,500+ per month. Open Saturday 12-3 and Sunday 12-4.
27584 Vista De Dons Price Tag: $1.7+Million, 5 br/4 baths, 4,100 sq. feet, builder’s close-out, single-family residence, ocean view home. If you bought this house the payments would be $9,000+ per month. Open Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 12-4.
27568 Vista De Dons Price Tag: $1.5+ Million, 4 br/4 baths, 3,500+ sq. feet, builder’s close-out, single-family residence, ocean view home. If you bought this house the payments would be $8,000+ per month. Open Saturday 12-3 and Sunday 12-4.
December 28, 2007
Just a few more days until the new year is here. For many this means leaving things in the past, including houses. Out with old, in with the new, as the saying goes. Once again it is applicable to the real estate market as well. For many in Huntington Beach, their 2008 will be found elsewhere. As I have often said, I am not for sure how you top Huntington Beach, but it seems like a few have found a way. What one has lost, another has gained. Looking at these few past sales will also help us gage the 2008 market in the immediate and surrounding areas.
8191 Kingsdale Dr: 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,844 SQ. FT. Sold for $800,000
8371 Deepcliff Dr: 5 Beds, 3 Baths, $2,269, Sold for $950,000
1918 Pine St: Beds and Baths, not listed, SQ. FT. not listed, Sold for $925,000
1917 Pine St: 4 beds, 4 Baths, 3,314 SQ. FT. Sold for 1,015,000
318 W. Springfield Ave: 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,738 SQ. FT. Sold for $1,050,000
December 28, 2007
Below $500,000
2602 West Lingan Ln, Santa Ana 92704; 3 bed/1 bath; 1,500 sq ft; Open Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm
11021 Alderman Ave #2, Tustin 92782; 2 bed/2 bath; 1,053 sq ft; $479,900; Open Saturday 12pm-4pm
$500,000 to $750,000
1006 West Curie Ave, Santa Ana 92707; 4 bed/2 bath; 1,364 sq ft; $520,000; Open Sunday 12pm-4pm
2549 North Valencia Ave, Santa Ana 92706; 2 bed/1 bath; 1,145 sq ft; $525,000; Open Sunday 1pm-4pm
350 South Merelet Ln, Orange 92869; 4 bed/3 bath; 2,583 sq ft; $749,000; Open Sunday 12pm-4pm
$750,000 to $1,000,000
6723 East Bonita Ct, Orange 92867; 4 bed/3 bath; 2,588 sq ft; $824,900; Open Sunday 1pm-4pm
