Archive for the ‘Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel’ Category
January 10, 2008
Last month in between holiday shopping and eating everything but the kitchen sink, homebuyers were out and about — and they spent big bucks on homes in Dana Point.
The average median home price in this nautical city according to Altosresearch.com is $1.2+ Million. Yes, I know it’s hard to believe in this poor market, but it seems that setting down roots in DP is a must on OC buyers’ lists.
Sold in Dana Point:
34121 Amber Lantern Sold on Dec. 12 for $1,015,000 Million, residential home, 1,900+ sq. feet; last sold in 1998 for $345,000 — that’s an appreciation of 11.7/yr percent.
33715 Halyard Dr. Sold on Dec. 13 for $1.3 Million, residential home, 1,500+ sq. feet, no previous sales listed.
57 Palm Beach Ct. Sold on Dec. 18 for $1.2 Million, residential home, 1,500+ sq. feet, last sold in 2002 for $447,000 that’s an appreciation of 19.1/yr percent.
January 8, 2008
The average median home believe it or not in Laguna Niguel according to AltosResearch.com is $946,611 and is staying on the market for close to 100 days. This info. leaves little doubt that it’s a buyer’s market out there.
My own research shows that home prices are falling again and again. But are they really? Or are they just priced more realistically now that the bottom of the real estate market has fallen?
Price Cuts:
30831 Palmetto Pl. This 5 br/3 baths, 3,000+ sq. foot, single-family residence has been reduced from $1,075,000 to $975,000.
30882 Colonial Pl. This 4.br/3.5 baths, 2,600+ sq. foot. single-family residence has been reduced from $1,195,000 to $1,149,500.
23872 Windmill Ln. This 4 br/2 bath, 2,300+ sq. foot, single-family residence has been reduced from $879,000 to $849,000.
24262 Las Naranjas Dr. This 3 br/2 bath, 1,400 sq. foot, single-famiy residence has been reduced from $799,900 and changed to $774,900.
January 6, 2008
The start of The Year New Year has begun with a bang! In real estate anyway. There’s some interesting homes on the market in Aliso Viejo, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel ranging from a simple condo to a multi-million dollar pad on the golf course. Fore anyone? Here’s a few that caught my eye, maybe they will catch yours too.
Aliso Viejo:
3 Hillrose Quaint, 2br/1 bath, lower level condo, contemporary style with fireplace in living room. Offered at $335,000.
Dana Point:
24582 West Del Prado Ave. #224 Beautiful 2 br/2.5 baths, two-level condo in popular Lantern Village community with ocean views. Offered at $799,000.
Laguna Niguel:
24062 Hillhurst Dr. Tuscany Style one-level single-family residence, 4 br/2.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, sits on El Niguel Golf Course. Offered at $1.5 Million.
January 3, 2008
OK, call me silly, but why would someone spend $1 million or more on a fixer-upper? Well, there are four of them on the market in Dana Point ranging from $1.2 Million to $9.8 Million. If I had that kind of bankroll, I’d want to buy a house that was fully intact and turn-key no less, but hey, that’s me. Take a look at these fixer-uppers and if you have the funds and you are a “Do-It-Yourselfer,” all the more power to you — go ahead, grab your tool belt! But then again, if you have that much money to buy such an animal, you don’t do it yourself, right?
33911 Zarzito: Fixer-upper on Redfin for 139 days and listed for $1.2 Million. A single-family residence with 3 br/2 baths, 2,400+ sq. feet, built in 1977 and considered “a diamond in the rough.” That’s some expensive rock!
35412 Camino Capistrano: Fixer-upper on Redfin for 189 days and listed for $1.75+ Million. A single-family residence built in 1951 with 2 br/1 bath, 1,200+ sq. feet, “sold as-is” and considered “a great opportunity to remodel or rebuild.” For that kind of moolah, it would be a good idea to add an additional bathroom or maybe two!
34693 Camino Capistrano: Fixer-upper on Redfin for 106 days and listed for $1.95 Million. A single-family, single-level residence built in 1956, 1,600+ sq. feet. With 3 br/2 baths, it has “extreme remodel potential.” Quick, call the Home Depot design team!
35481 Beach Rd.: Fixer-upper on Redfin for 302 days and listed for $9.8 Million. “Fabulous opportunity to construct your oceanfront estate on coveted Beach Road! Rarely offered double lot of 10,354′ with 74′ sandy beach frontage. Currently has existing family compound. Approved plans by renowned Chris Abel for a 6,432′ home which includes 5 br/5.5 ba. , four car garage & on-site parking for 12 cars. This site consists of 2 legal lots which can be developed separately.” Calling all A-List celebrities!
January 2, 2008
There’s a lot of change taking place on Ana Maria Lane located in the lovely Kite Hill subdivision in Laguna Niguel, which is north of Crown Valley and east of Niguel Road. Yes, in between one home that has just been listed and totally remodeled there are two others that have recently dropped their price tags. This is a great community with lots of trees, excellent schools and of course, Kite Hill, where people do actually fly kites. Also, there’s no HOA or Mello Roos!
29671 Ana Maria Ln. New listing for $899,000; two-levels, single-family home, 4 br/2.5 baths, more than 2,700 sq. feet and totally remodeled from top to bottom.
29441 Ana Maria Ln. Recently reduced from $1,100,000 to $999,000; two-levels, single-family residence, 4 br/3 baths, more than 3,300 sq. feet, resort-like backyard with pool, spa and large enough for a family soccer game.
29792 Ana Maria Ln. Recently reduced from $774,900 to $749,900; one-level, single-family residence, 3 br/3 baths, more than 2,000 sq. feet, huge corner lot, wheelchair accessible, fixer-upper that needs some TLC.
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 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 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.
