Laguna Beach Real Estate

Every week, Hillary Caston and her team at The Coastal Property Experts look for homes for sale that are of interest. Take a look at the Picks for 7-29-10. To see the full MLS listing information on any of these properties, go to: http://www.thecoastalpropertyexperts.com/Market-Snapshot-Report.php

This week, we highlight 6 homes: 2 Homes for sale in Laguna Beach, 2 Homes for sale in Laguna Niguel, and 2 Homes for sale in Dana Point.

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33932 Barcelona Pl, Dana Point, CA

Priced at $1,849,000

$307.81/Sq.Ft.

The layout of this home is a little “unique”; however, the extras on this Dana Point home for sale are incredible: gameroom,

Guest/Maid quarters, Photo Lab/Dark Room/ Wine Cellar

Workshop, Media/Music Room/Game Room, Unfinished

Basement, Exercise Room, Au Pair Suite, Pool&Spa,

4-car garage (which can fit an RV)  and more!

The home is 6007 SqFt and sits on a 9500 SqFt Lot.

 

 

 

32512 Azores Rd, Dana Point, CA

Priced at $1,699,000

$536.47/Sq.Ft.

Single Level Custom home in Monarch Bay Terrace.

More than 1/3 acre lot size with a 3167 SqFt Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

715 Marlin, Laguna Beach, CA

 

Prices at $2,130,000

$495.35/Sq.Ft.

4300 Sq. Ft. on a 9000 Sq. Ft. Lot

Ocean Views and a Master with Fireplace

 

 

 

 

 

232 Chiquita St., Laguna Beach, CA

 

 

Short Sale Priced at $1,200,000

$571.43/Sq.Ft.

Ocean view remodel with 3 Beds/4 Baths

2100 Sq. Ft. on an R2 lot that has a 1/1 rear unit that currently rents for $1400/mo

 

 

 

 

 

31941 E. Nine Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

 

 

Priced at $1,050,000

$ 368.42/Sq.Ft.

Gated community of Links Pointe with views of El Niguel Country Club Golf Course

4Beds/3Baths/2850 Sq. Ft. on a 7560 Sq.Ft.Lot

 

 

 

 

 

14 Palisades, Laguna Niguel, CA

 

 

Priced at $1,195,000

$ 497.92/Sq.Ft.

Ocean views on a single loaded cul-de-sac

4 Beds/3 Baths / 2400 Sq. Ft.

Will Short Sale and REO Laguna Beach Homes for Sale keep pace with National Numbers?

In their first U.S. Foreclosure Sales Report, RealtyTrac reported that 31% of all residential home sales in the first quarter of 2010 were in some phase of the foreclosure process. These include homes for sale in default, where an NOD had been filed by the lender, or those that were already taken back by the bank and labeled “REO” or Real Estate Owned.

In comparison, the percentage of homes sold in the first quarter of 2009 that were in the foreclosure process sat at 37%. More than 1.2 million U.S. properties that sold in 2009 were in some stage of the foreclosure process.

On average, buyers who purchased a home for sale in a foreclosed status paid 27% below the average sale price of properties that were not in a distressed status.

The report noted that “Discounts on REOs are larger than discounts on pre-foreclosures, although discounts on pre-foreclosures appear to be trending higher as short sales become more common.”

There are a couple of points to keep in mind as you look at these numbers:

• The statistics reflect a large area: the entire country or an entire state. They are not broken down by County or City.
• In California, for example, the number of distressed properties in the Inland Empire where there was a large amount of investment owned properties, was higher than in some of the coastal areas such as Laguna Beach.
• In areas where there was a high percentage of vacant, REO homes and those in foreclosure, the banks may have been more motivated to close the sale on the property so that their exposure in the area was lessened.
• It may have been more financially beneficial to use the government TARP money to make deals in these higher-risk areas.
• The number of REOs may decrease in future reports. Lenders have indicated that they are more inclined to work with a short-sale home for sale  situation than to take on all the added costs involved in an REO, such as attorney fees.
• Sellers of non-distressed properties are becoming more educated about their need to price their homes according to where the market is today, not what it was a couple of years ago. Many realize that they are competing with distressed properties for buyer’s money. So, keep your eyes on both “regular” and distressed properties. After all, a good price is a good price, no matter what the situation of the seller!

 Read the full report:

In another, related report, the top 50 cities were listed that had the greatest price reductions…Orange County Homes and Laguna Beach Real Estate were not on that list! On average the top 50 areas included saw average reductions from 7%-26%. The city with the most drastic reductions, which is really no surprise, was Detroit. No ocean view there!

One note to keep in mind as you look at price reductions. There are always 2 reasons for the price reductions. 1) Economically, the market has determined that the home is worth less than what seller has priced it at and 2) The seller decided to initially price the home at a higher rate than what the current market deemed appropriate – this is more a case of seller denial of current market conditions rather than an indication of overall market conditions.

It’s a very slight difference in perception, so just be sure that you don’t simply get caught up in the statistics and numbers. They can be used as a guide, but in the end, what you determine to be the perfect home and the perfect price is up to you.

As always, I invite you to allow me help you with any questions that you have. Those that have worked with me know that I’m a no B.S. straight shooter. If a home that you are interested in is overpriced – I will tell you. Similarly, if a great deal is out there I will enthusiastically share it with you!

Just Contact Me!

Until next time…

I wanted to share with you two things about the Laguna Beach Real Estate Market:

1) Information on 8 Home for Sale in Laguna Beach that have had significant price reductions since they were first listed. Many of these are priced under $1 Million which can be considered a fabulous deal for this coastal beach community in Orange County.

2) From our archives of information, we pulled up an article from 2008 discussing what real estate REO and Short Sale investors were looking for at that time…what they considered to be a bargain when buying a home for sale.

Price Reductions: If you would like to see details on any of these Laguna Beach Homes for Sale, click through to the website.

MLS#	Address	New Price	Price/Sq.Ft.	$ Reduced from Original Price
S617864	1225 Victory Walk	$   899,000	473.16	$   30,000
L30837	1035 Catalina	$   800,000	N/A	$ 456,000
S479245	174 Cliff Dr, #C	$   875,000	1166.67	$ 325,000
L33046	3044 Cresta	$   899,900	359.96	$ 200,100
S616395	490 Thalia	$   999,000	1585.71	$ 351,000
S608923	28802 Alta Laguna	$   999,000	454.70	$ 201,000
L30836	1224 Morningside	$1,295,000	431.67	$ 450,000
L31158	1020 La Mirada	$1,650,000	690.67	$ 345,000

Discover What Some Real Estate Investors Consider to be a Bargain:

I have often mentioned that we are seeing prices in Laguna Beach that haven’t been seen since 2002 – this is good news for buyers. Add to that, historically low interest rates and you should keep your eyes open for your next home.

I ran across an interesting article that appeared in Investor’s Business Daily in July, 2008. The article was titled “Investors Hunt for Bank-Owned Property Bargains in Packs”. The article explained how investors were pooling their money to buy defaulted loans in bulk directly from the banks rather than trying to negotiate properties just one a time, a process which they felt was too pricey, and too slow.

The interesting thing was what these investors were looking for in regards to price rollbacks. It stated, “Some want only homes with prices cut to 2001 sales values…People who have cash positions now are going to do very well….”

So where are these investors looking? “Some investors say a key to this type of purchase is focusing on spots with strong rental markets. Some buy strictly in the Sun Belt – Texas, Florida, California – citing the region’s long-term desirability”

Location is always important in real estate. You may be able to get a lot of house in a place such as the Inland Empire; however, the better value may be near the coast.

In the past, the entry level cost of a home in this area has pushed people further inland for a home purchase. What was true in the past may not be true today if you are paying attention to the prices.

Keep your eyes open for your opportunity and if our team can be of assistance to you, give us a call.

New Laguna Beach Home for Sale since July 1, 2010

Here are just a few homes new to the Laguna Beach Real Estate market since the beginning of the month. Do any of these spark your interest?  2 Emerald Bay Beauties, a Plantation inspired REO in “The Loop”, and an Ocean Close lot with approved plans for a Gregg Abel cottage reminiscent of “Old Laguna”.

Click here now to see all the details for these homes!

21056 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach:

Listed at $969,000

Large, 13,740 Sq. Ft. Lot, with main house and studio apartment

 

 

 

 

 

200 Fern St., Laguna Beach:

 

 

 Listed at $899,000

Secluded lot with plans in Woods Cove

 

 

 

 

1316 Cerritos Drive, Laguna Beach:

 

 

 Listed at $1,149,000

4 Bedroom Temple Hills Home

 

 

 

 

3035 Bern Drive, Laguna Beach:

 

 

 Listed at $1,329,000

Single Story pool home with views on a 28,350 sq. ft. lot

 

 

974 Del Mar Avenue, Laguna Beach

 

 

Listed at $1,995,000

Panoramic Views from this 3300 Sq. Ft exquisite home

 

 

723 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

 

 

Listed at $3,995,000

Soft European influences adorn this 4 Bedroom home

 

 

73 Emerald Bay Drive, Laguna Beach

  

 

Listed at $10,995,000

5 Bedrooms / 7 Baths and prime Main Beach location

Newly constructed in 2008

 

 

 

31302 Monterey Street, Laguna Beach

 

 

REO Listed at $1,400,000

Period charm throughout this 2222 Sq. Ft. Home for Sale

As the week begins, I wanted to give you some information on a Laguna Beach Homes for Sale that is a Charming Storybook Castle. Will your purchase of this home give this Short Sale Property a happy ending? In addition, real estate investors may be interested in a duplex on the sand in Capo Beach and another Short Sale Home in Monarch Bay. Take a look:

If you would like a complete property profile, simple CONTACT US - be sure to reference the MLS# and we will email a complete Agent Report to you.

Duplex in Capistrano Beach

This could be an opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other. There have been over $220K in upgrades done to the upper level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLS# S621982

$4,399,000

8 Beds / 6Baths / 3491 Total Sq. Ft.

Duplex on the sand

 

Cape Cod Style Home in Monarch Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLS# S621806

$975,000 – $1,075,000

3 Beds / 4 Baths / 2302 Sq. Ft.

Just steps to the sand in Dana Point

 

Short Sale in Monarch Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLS# U10002765

4 Beds / 4 Baths / 3312 Sq. Ft.

Short Sale $1,950,000

Cape Cod Style Home and Guest Casista on 16,500 Sq. Ft. Lot

 

Short Sale in Laguna Beach:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLS# S621296

4 Beds / 3 Baths / 2898 Sq. Ft.

Short Sale $1,900,000

Historic Storybook Castle – zoned commercial, currently used as a residence. Enjoys Mills Act property tax reductions.

Please let me know if you need additional information on any of these properties. I would be happy to send you a property profile report.

This week we prepared a couple of highlight videos for you for the North Laguna Beach community of Emerald Bay. This is an area that I talked about a few weeks back in regards to some pretty hefty price reductions that we saw for these Laguna Beach Homes for Sale. See that Post.

Currently, there are 22 Homes available in the Emerald Bay community. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 7 completed home sales in this area.

Located just north of Laguna Beach, California, the premier community of Emerald Bay has evolved from what was once a quaint beach destination to being recognized as one of the most sought-after private communities in Orange County.

There are homes in Emerald Bay to fit most every taste. Premier properties can be found in styles such as French Provincial, Country French, Hawaiian Plantation, Tuscan, Mediterranean, Contemporary, English Manor, or Quintessential Laguna Beach Cottage.

Many of these homes for sale in Emerald Bay offer breathtaking views of the ocean, bay, Catalina Island, Sunsets, White Water, Canyon, Hills, Panoramic view. Imagine ending each day in an Emerald Bay home destination with the smell of Pacific Ocean breezes and the inspiring sights of another West Coast sunset.

This inclusive community has 524 single-family residences and is bordered with hillsides to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and naturally defined coastal promontories to the north and south. Residents enjoy a sense of intimacy and privacy in this seaside coastal retreat.

The community amenities enhance life in Emerald Bay. These include: 14 acres of private parks, a private beach, community center, the Al Simmons swimming pool complex, 6 well-maintained hard tennis courts, a tennis pro shop, beach volleyball courts, guard-gated entry and 24-hour security patrol. Community activities can also be enjoyed which include exercise classes, kid’s programs, concerts in the park and adult trips throughout the year.

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please contact me.

Until next time…

Be the first to get a peak at these Laguna Beach Homes for Sale  that have been listed since Monday:

Oh…by the way, will you please take our quick 1 Question Survey - do you like the music in this video?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

385 Flora, Laguna Beach

Listed for $1,875,000

Enjoy this fully remodeled Tuscan home in the village close to the beach and shopping. Features include gourmet kitchen, great room, library or office, 2 car garage is now a fifth bedroom. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

 

825 Buena Vista, Laguna Beach

Listed for $2,450,000

In the Village with amazing coastal white water views, Catalina and city lights! Stunning remodeled home features 3 or 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Prime location overlooking Laguna Village and coastline.  Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1402 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Priced at $3,995,000

Experience the Emerald Bay lifestyle while maintaining the ultimate in privacy from this beautiful remodeled ocean view home. Situated on an oversized lot (approx 10K sq. ft) and resting on one of Emerald Bay’s quiet, cul-de-sac streets. Read More… 

OK – We’re kidding about the tent sale, but with these kinds of bargains at the beach you are sure to “Drive Away” with the Laguna Beach Homes for Sale of your dreams!

If you want more information on Laguna Beach Homes for Sale, be sure to visit our website or call Hillary direct at 949-922-8490.

There are some great Laguna Beach Homes for Sale that are bank-owned or short sales. These may take a little patience to go through the short sale process and lender approvals on your bids; however, for some banks the wait times are decreasing. Short Sales homes for the coastal areas can be found on our website.

Until next time!

Hey There!

This is Hillary Caston from The Coastal Property Experts and I would like to talk with you about Laguna Beach Homes for Sale. There are some wonderful gated communities in North Laguna Beach; however, I would like to talk to you today about Emerald Bay.

There are currently 21 Laguna Beach Homes for Sale in the Emerald Bay community with 1 home currently in escrow. Year to date, there have been 7 homes that have closed escrow as of May 31, 2010. This is an exclusive gated neighborhood, much sought after by buyers interested in North Laguna. For those buyers looking to step into this area, home prices are becoming very attractive.

One specific home came onto the market for $12,300,000 and actually sold for a little less than $8 million. That is a savings of over $5 million dollars!

One Emerald Bay Laguna Beach Homes for Sale that is of interest is located on 80 Emerald Bay. This home has an assessed value of $3,289,500 and is currently for sale at a price of $1,995,000. It is a short sale.

This could be a future landmark estate, bringing in great value over the next 5-7 years. Plans for this home call for a 5488 square foot home on a corner beach side lot that will boast 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Designed by renowned architect James Conrad, the Santa Barbara-style residence will offer a versatile design with lifestyle amenities throughout.

Thanks for stopping by and please bookmark this page, share it with your friends. I look forward to sharing everything that is great about a Laguna Beach Lifestyle!

Normally, I would be writing about the great weather that we are enjoying on this Memorial Weekend, or information about Laguna Beach Homes for Sale. Instead, I thought that I would share some of the faces that once called Orange County home.

These are the faces, the names, but certainly not the full story of some of the men who have served our country in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These are fallen heroes; the men and women that joined the ranks of those that have served our country and died.

I can’t help but wonder…what were their dreams? Did they dream of owning a home in Laguna Beach, did they play along our beaches, did they enjoy the life that they had no matter how brief it was?

We at the Coastal Property Experts have sons who are the same age as many of these young men. So, we know that there are no words that would be adequate for the mothers and fathers of these men and women.

And, of their sacrifice, it seems to be expressed best by Lance Cpl Rick J Centanni, the 19 year old son of a Santa Ana Police Sergeant who was buried on March 24, 2010. The tattoo on his chest read, “For those I love I give my life”. 

So, to those featured below and all the others across our nation that have served and died…we remember, and say Thank You. To their families, we simply say that our heartfelt prayers and wishes go out to you on this Memorial Weekend. A full list can be found here.

Anaheim

Pfc. Raymond L. Henry

Hometown:Anaheim, California, U.S.

Age:21 years old

Died:April 25, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Mosul.

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Seaman Pablito Pena Briones Jr.

Hometown:Anaheim, California, U.S.

Age:22 years old

Died:December 28, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Navy

 

Pfc. Samuel S. Lee

Hometown:Anaheim, California, U.S.

Age:19 years old

Died:March 28, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, South Korea

Incident:Killed in a non-combat related incident in Ramadi.

Lance Cpl. Justin J. Swanson

Hometown:Anaheim, California, U.S.

Age:21 years old

Died:November 10, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Died while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

 Costa Mesa

Cpl. Jose A. Garibay

Hometown:Costa Mesa, California, U.S.

Age:21 years old

Died:March 23, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Incident:Killed during a battle in Nasiriyah. As many as 10 Marines may have been killed by friendly fire.
Cypress

Spec. Edgar P. Daclan Jr.

Hometown:Cypress, California, U.S.

Age:24 years old

Died:September 10, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany

Incident:Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his patrol in Balad.

Pfc. Bryce E. Gautier

Hometown:Cypress, California, U.S.

Age:22 years old

Died:April 10, 2009 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Incident: Killed when his military vehicle was struck by a suicide vehicle-borne makeshift bomb in Mosul, Iraq.

Fullerton

Sgt. Shin W. Kim

Hometown:Fullerton, California, U.S.

Age:23 years old

Died:June 28, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Incident: Killed when their unit was attacked by insurgents using makeshift bombs in Baghdad.

Pvt. Shane M. Stinson

Hometown:Fullerton, California, U.S.

Age:23 years old

Died:June 23, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Incident: Killed when their unit was attacked by insurgents using a makeshift bomb and small arms fire in Baghdad.
Garden Grove

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor

Hometown:Garden Grove, California, U.S.

Age:25 years old

Died:September 29, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Navy, Navy SEAL, assigned to West-Coast-based command

Incident:Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi.
Huntington Beach

Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Glimpse

Hometown:Huntington Beach, California, U.S.

Age:22 years old

Died:April 12, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Died as the result of a makeshift bomb explosion while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province.

Cpl. William C. James

Hometown:Huntington Beach, California, U.S.

Age:24 years old

Died:November 9, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Killed during the U.S. assault on Fallujah.
Irvine

2nd Lt. Mark J. Daily

Hometown:Irvine, California, U.S.

Age:23 years old

Died:January 15, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Tex.

Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Mosul.

Maj. Charles R. Soltes Jr.

Hometown:Irvine, California, U.S.

Age:36 years old

Died:October 13, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army Reserves

Lance Cpl. Michael S. Probst

Hometown:Irvine, California, U.S.

Age:26 years old

Died:February 14, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Incident:Killed by a makeshift bomb while conducting combat operations near Abu Ghraib.

Lt. Cmdr. Keith E. Taylor

Hometown:Irvine, California, U.S.

Age:47 years old

Died:January 29, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Navy Reserves, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, Iraq Detachment

Incident: Killed during a rocket attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
La Habra

Lance Cpl. Hugo R. Lopez

Hometown:La Habra, California, U.S.

Age:20 years old

Died:January 27, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines
Lake Forest

Spec. Matthew K.S. Swanson

Hometown:Lake Forest, California, U.S.

Age:20 years old

Died:August 8, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Army, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Incident:Died Aug. 8 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over July 19 in Logar province, Afghanistan.
Mission Viejo

Maj. Ricardo A. Crocker

Hometown:Mission Viejo, California, U.S.

Age:39 years old

Died:May 26, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marine Reserves, 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Incident:Killed by a rocket propelled grenade while conducting combat operations in Hadithah.

Spec. Quoc Binh Tran

Hometown:Mission Viejo, California, U.S.

Age:26 years old

Died:November 7, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army National Guard, 181st Support Battalion, Army National Guard, San Bernardino, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee

Hometown:Mission Viejo, California, U.S.

Age:21 years old

Died:April 14, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Incident:Died from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Anbar Province.

Orange

Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Bertolino

Hometown:Orange, California, U.S.

Age:40 years old

Died:November 29, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Incident:Killed when his convoy was hit by enemy fire in Haditha.

Pfc. Brandon A. Meyer

Hometown:Orange, California, U.S.

Age:20 years old

Died:January 28, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Incident: Killed when his unit encountered a makeshift bomb during convoy operations in Mosul.

Pfc. Sean Horn

Hometown:Orange, California, U.S.

Age:19 years old

Died:June 19, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Spec. Trevor A. Wine

Hometown:Orange, California, U.S.

Age:22 years old

Died:May 1, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 24th Quartermaster Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Incident:Died in Tikrit from injuries sustained on April 30 when his convoy was hit by a makeshift bomb.

Placentia

Pvt. Michael P. Bridges

Hometown:Placentia, California, U.S.

Age:23 years old

Died:November 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.

Incident:Died in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident.

 

Pfc. Jang H. Kim

Hometown:Placentia, California, U.S.

Age:20 years old

Died:November 13, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany

Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in

Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell

Hometown:Placentia, California, U.S.

Age:30 years old

Died:April 8, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Died during surgery after being shot in the neck in Anbar province.Baghdad.
San Clemente

Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan

Hometown:San Clemente, California, U.S.

Age:20 years old

Died:August 26, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Killed while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

 

Sgt. Eliu A. Miersandoval

Hometown:San Clemente, California, U.S.

Age:27 years old

Died:January 31, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, A Company, 4th Forward Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.

Incident:Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his convoy on the highway between Kirkuk and Tikrit.
San Juan Capistrano

Lance Cpl. Derek L. Gardner

Hometown:San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.

Age:20 years old

Died:September 6, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Killed in a car bomb attack near Fallujah.

Spec. Marques I. Knight

Hometown:San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.

Age:24 years old

Died:September 6, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.

Incident:Killed in Aliabad, Afghanistan, when he received small arms fire while on dismounted patrol.
Santa Ana

Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Ceniceros

Hometown:Santa Ana, California, U.S.

Age:23 years old

Died:June 26, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1 Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. San Sim

Hometown:Santa Ana, California, U.S.

Age:23 years old

Died:October 22, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Incident:Died Oct. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Cpl. Antonio Mendoza

Hometown:Santa Ana, California, U.S.

Age:21 years old

Died:June 3, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Died at Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio from injuries sustained on Feb. 22 while fighting enemy forces in Ramadi.

Pfc. Joel K. Brattain

Hometown:Santa Ana, California, U.S.

Age:21 years old

Died:March 13, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb struck their vehicle in Baghdad.
Westminster

Staff Sgt. Victor A. Rosales

Hometown:Westminster, California, U.S.

Age:29 years old

Died:April 13, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Army, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.

Incident:Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Najaf.
Yorba Linda

Staff Sgt. Faoa L. Apineru

Hometown:Yorba Linda, California, U.S.

Age:31 years old

Died:July 2, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit:Marines, Headquarters Company, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve

Incident:Died from wounds sustained while supporting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq.

Spec. Jonathan D. Welch

Hometown:Yorba Linda, California, U.S.

Age:19 years old

Died:August 31, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Army, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Incident:Died in Shuyene Sufia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with a makeshift bomb.

Lance Cpl. Rick J. Centanni

Hometown:Yorba Linda, California, U.S.

Age:19 years old

Died:March 24, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit:Marines, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4thMarine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident:Killed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while supporting combat operations.