Archive for December, 2007
December 28, 2007
Flex your dollar by buying a “bang for your buck” property. Currently, prices per square foot are $369 in Orange, $396 in Santa Ana, and $368 in Tustin (per AltosResearch). All are a little down from the last time I checked, as predicted with the continued fall of the market. To maximize space for your money (or to “flex” your dollar), seek out properties with low prices per square foot. Below are my top picks for this week’s bang for your buck.
Houses
680 North Gravier St, Orange 92869; 4 bed/2.5 bath; 2,865 sq ft; listed for $650,000; $227 per sq ft
518 South Birch St, Santa Ana 92701; 4 bed/1 bath; 2,223 sq ft; listed for $480,000; $216 per sq ft
1872 Hampshire Rd, Tustin 92780; 4 bed/2.5 bath; 2,243 sq ft; listed for $640,000; $285 per sq ft
Condos
400 South Flower St #99, Orange 92868; 3 bed/2.5 bath; 1,602 sq ft; listed for $379,900; $237 per sq ft
1021 West Bishop St #213, Santa Ana 92703; 3 bed/2 bath; 1,248 sq ft; listed for $200,000; $160 sq ft
14802 Newport #11c Ave, Tustin 92780; 3 bed/2 bath; 1,369 sq ft; listed for $365,000; $267 per sq ft
December 27, 2007
Read all about it: Like Dorothy’s house in the Wizard of OZ, homes prices on the West Coast are falling rapidly, so says the Web site efinance.com. In fact, the report states that ”home price correction is in full swing, according to a newly released home price index. Major cities in California, Florida, Nevada and Arizona have experienced severe double-digit price declines in the last 12 months and other U.S. cities aren’t far behind.”
Here are a few homes locally that have recently dropped their price tags:
23551 Belmar Dr. In Laguna Niguel: The list price was “$849,000″ and changed to “$790,000.” Home has 4 br/2 baths, 1,700+ sq. foot, single-family residence.
23481 Belmar Dr. In Laguna Niguel: The list price was “$524,900″ and changed to “$499,900.” Home has 4 br/2 baths, 1,400+ sq. foot, single-family residence.
34436 Camino El Molino In Dana Point: The list price was “$1,099,000″ and changed to “$999,999.” Home has 3 br/3 baths, 3,000 sq. foot, two-level, single-family residence.
December 27, 2007
Along with everyone else on holiday markdown, here’s this week’s properties that have been reduced. Happy shopping!
2620 North Tustin Ave #A, Santa Ana 92705; 3 bed/2 bath; 1,459 sq ft; $260,000 reduced to $200,000
2521 West Sunflower Ave #K3, Santa Ana 92704; 2 bed/2 bath; 875 sq ft; $290,000 reduced to $255,000
1192 Mitchell Ave #22, Tustin 92780; 3 bed/2.5 bath; 1,253 sq ft; $430,000 reduced to $415,500
2377 Paseo Circulo, Tustin 92782; 2 bed/2.5 bath; 1,305 sq ft; $474,880 reduced to $449,880
610 East Borchard Ave, Santa Ana 92707; 3 bed/2 bath; 1,344 sq ft; $497,900 reduced to $477,900
December 27, 2007
If you’re in the market for a smaller place check out what’s been selling in the Aventura neighborhood. They don’t offer a ton of space, but they don’t sport a big price tag either!
26202 SANZ APT A
1 bed / 1.5 baths
642 Sq Ft
Sold For: $250,000
Closed On: 11.26.07
23335 LA CRESCENTA APT B
2 beds / 2 baths
693 Sq Ft
Sold For: Error listed
Closed On: 11.9.07
26152 LOS VIVEROS #237
1 bed / 1 bath
603 Sq Ft
Sold For: $207,000
Closed On: 10.29.07
23311 LA GLORIETA #99
2 beds /1 bath
786 Sq Ft
Sold For: $262,000
Closed On: 11.27.07
December 26, 2007
OK, so the sweater you received from your hubby didn’t quite cut your ultimate holiday gift wish, so how about a new house instead? Here are some new finds in Laguna Niguel that might make you smile even though Xmas is gone:
Laguna Niguel:
173 Pearl: $325,000; 2 br/2 baths, condo, 900+ sq. feet, one-level in Crystal Cay community.
23551 Belmar Dr.: $790,000; 4 br/2 baths, 1,700+ sq. feet, single-family residence, one-level, “owner wants it sold!”
14 Montpellier: $875,000; 3 br/2 baths, 2,100+ sq. feet, condo, two-levels, ocean-view, on quiet cul-de-sac.
23032 Maraleste Rd.: $799,000; 3 br/ 2 baths, 1,600+ sq. feet, single-family residence, one-level, “great deal on pre-foreclosure.”
83 Chandon Ln.: $472,900; 2 br/ 2 baths, 1,300 sq. feet, single-family residence, two-levels, trees/woods views.
December 26, 2007
Being a holiday week and all there were few, very few, brave enough to make a move in their home seller process this week. In fact, there were so few that I am putting Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills price reductions together at this time!
27922 Sheffield
3 beds / 2.5 baths
1,965 Sq Ft
Previously Listed: $739,000
Currently Listed: $724,900
Reduction: $ 14,100
25271 Bentley LN
3 beds / 2 baths
1,520 Sq Ft
Previously Listed: $650,000
Currently Listed: $595,000
Reduction: $55,000
36 Amato
5 beds / 3 baths
2,550 Sq Ft
Previously Listed: $799,000
Currently Listed: $775,000
Reduction: $24,000
December 26, 2007
T’was the day after Christmas
And the mavens were in a pickle
Since the real estate updates
Slowed down to a trickle.
The buyers were busy
Flooding to the stores
Hoping and wishing
Home prices would drop a bit more.
The sellers were frantic
Restoring their abodes
Hoping buyers will trek
To their Open House from the roads.
While the market was slow
There are still a few things to report
So while info might be scarce
Keep reading like a good sport!
December 24, 2007
My husband asked me what would be the perfect gift for Christmas and I told him, “A nice house in Tustin!” However, I don’t think I’ll be getting a house for Christmas (even though I have been a good girl!). Home prices are just still too much.
The best place for people like us to look is at the sold stats. Houses are listed for one price, but how much do you really need to bring it home? Just for that reason, I’ve collected the information on the following homes that recently sold in Tustin.
10778 Churchill Pl, Tustin 92782
3 bed/2.5 bath; 1,900 sq ft
List price: $749,800
Sold price: $705,000; Sold date: 11/16/07
Details: Last sale in 1997 for $250,000. Built in 1994.
14781 Livingston St, Tustin 92780
4 bed/2 bath; 1,340 sq ft
List price: $599,900 reduced to $569,000
Sold price: $530,000; Sold date: 11/9/07
Details: Built in 1955.
17402 Parker Dr, Tustin 92780
4 bed/2.5 bath; 2,266 sq ft
Sold price: $855,000; Sold date: 11/5/07
Details: Built in 1965.
December 23, 2007
As I’ve mentioned over and over again, sales have been slow going in the OC as of late and Laguna Niguel is no exception. A recent check on Redfin showed these sold homes in November/December:
23637 Kingdom Ct. #89 Sold Dec. 4 for $310,120; 2 br/1.5 baths, 1,200+ sq. feet. Last sold for $412,000 in 2005.
30522 Via Estoril Sold Nov. 30 for $905,000; 3 br/3 baths, 2,800+ sq. feet. Last sold in May for $171,000+.
29822 White Otter Ln. Sold Nov. 29 for $680,000; 3 br/2 baths, 2,100+ sq. feet. Last sold for $717,000+ in 2005.
7 Andorra Sold Nov. 6 for $725,000; no room/sq. feet info available. Last sold for $230,000 in 1993.
12 Son Morell Sold Nov. 5 for $545,000; 2 br/2 baths, 1,100+ sq. feet. Last sold for $610,000 in 2004.
December 22, 2007
Looks like the number 6 (photo courtesy of yahoo.com) is a popular number in Dana Point when it comes to home prices. Yep, there are quite a few that fall into the $600,000 range that are either new on the market or that have recently been reduced.
FYI: Did you know that the number 6 is considered the smallest perfect number by mathematicians?
Here are some homes to check out:
34109 Violet Lantern Unit #5; $649,000, 2 br/2 baths, 1,300+ sq. foot condo in uptown Dana Point.
34828 Calle Del Sol $695,000; 2 br/2 baths, 800+ sq. foot single-family residence, considered a charmer built in 1947.
34586 Calle Naranja The list price was “$699,900″ and changed to “$664,900.” Single-family residence, 4 br/3 baths, 2,400+ sq. feet, Cape Cod style.
