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.

Today I want to share 2 videos with you that we did to highlight some Laguna Niguel Homes for sale. If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please visit us at:  http://www.TheCoastalPropertyExperts.com

You will need to scroll down a bit for the 2nd Real Estate Home Video, but you don’t want to miss this Short Sale that has been reduced almost $3Million!

 

Here are the Stats for Laguna Niguel:

Laguna Niguel Homes for Sale

Currently, the number of Active Homes for Sale = 297

97 (or 32%) of Active homes for sale are listed as REO or Short Sales

Laguna Niguel Closed Home Sales since 1/1/10

Total Homes closed in Laguna Niguel since 1/1/10 = 289

137 homes (or 47%) of these were REO or Short Sales

Average price of closed REO and Short Sale Homes = $435,612

93 homes (or 67%) of “Distressed” closed sales had a sales price of $500K or less

122 homes (or 89%) of “Distressed” closed sales had a sales price of $750K or less

This information on the closing price of closed “distressed” properties falls in line with the news that many homes in the market in the first quarter were in the price ranges that qualified for government incentives or FHA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac financing.

Special Feature Short Sale Property in Monarch Custom – Price Reduced!

This next home is priced well above Government spending limits; however I wanted to highlight it for you since it has received some recent price reductions that may be of interest to someone looking in this area. This is a gorgeous Short Sale property located in the Monarch Point Custom community:

Watch the Video Presentation

Location: 31951 Monarch Crest, Laguna Niguel

Originally Priced at $6,699,000

Now Priced at $3,895,000

MLS# U8005331

Location: 1818 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA  92651

Currently priced at $4,299,500

4200 Square Feet

4 bedroom / 5 bath

HUGE lot of approximately 21K Square Feet

Are you interested in a viewing appointment or more information? Contact us: 949-922-8490 Hillary Caston

OR visit the website www.TheCoastalPropertyExperts.com

Listed by John McMonigle of Coldwell Banker Previews International;

Loved by Hillary Caston of The Coastal Property Experts

Contact me and I’ll tell you what makes this home so great. Don’t settle – get the home you deserve!

Supported by a canyon and fronted with a southwest Pacific panorama, this Temple Hills home envelops a classic Laguna lifestyle. Encompassing a 21,000-plus sq foot estate-sized lot, the Cape Cod-style residence offers 4,200 sq. feet of living accommodating 3 bedrooms and 5 baths; inlaid wooden flooring, wainscot finishing, crown molding, built-ins and interior doors with custom casework. A chef s kitchen serves marble counters, upgraded appliances, an island and custom cabinetry; an adjoining Butler s pantry flows to banquet-style dining with a marble hearth and silk wall treatments. A second level master retreat delights with extended white water ocean views, private balcony and custom cabinetry; dual master baths present marble vanities and separate dressing/closets with attached office. An English garden with pool and spa offer year-round outdoor living and entertaining; formerly a tennis court, the space – with city approval – retains a hidden 8 foot fence for unrivaled privacy.

This is a beautiful, showpiece home for sale in Orange County. Laguna Beach real estate at its finest!

I wanted to share a personal story about my mom and Laguna Beach Real Estate. Seems like the two are not connected-right?

Well, read what was written and you will understand what I’m talking about. Please take time to leave a comment on the OC blog – I would appreciate you sharing your thoughts. http://southcoasthomes.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/06/would-you-let-your-mom-talk-to-your-client/

I am a firm believer that success in life, and in business, is achieved when you work as a team. More importantly, it is always important to show gratitude to the people in your life.

Because real estate is a business that deals with numbers, finances and investment, it is easy to focus just on that aspect rather than the human aspect that happens behind the scenes. Every deal has a story, every home has a story. Thank you for taking just a moment to link through to this story.