55+ Retirement Communities in San Clemente, CA.

by Vincent Bindi on October 4, 2007

Senior citizens have not had many housing options in San Clemente, until just recently with the development of Talega.   Now there are 3 newer developments in Talega for the active retiree, and 2 older communities for those over 55 year of age, that are located close to the beach.  The Talega 55+ communities are called: Waterleaf, Seagarden and Wavecrest and the two older beach close retirement communities are called Colony Cove and Bay Cliff Village, for a total of 250 housing units.  These communities require that at least one occupant is 55 years of age or older and are outlined below:

Waterleaf 55+ – Talega, San Clemente, CA.:

  • Type of Housing:  Single Family Detached, with homes ranging in size from 2,032 SqFt up to 2,503 SqFt and 2 car attached garages.
  • Number of Homes in this Retirement Community:  75
  • Prices currently Range from:  $650K to $1.5Million.
  • Year Built Range:  2001′ – 2003′
  • Home builder:  Standard Pacific Homes
  • Security:  Automatic Car Gate
  • Association Dues Range (subject to change):  $310 to $330
  • Association Amenities:  Amenities include Talega Gallery and encompass – Club House and Rec Facility, Gym/Exercise Room, swimming Pool and Spa, Sport Courts, Tennis, putting course and more.
  • General Location:  close to Avenue Pico and South Calle Alicante, and is adjacent to the Talega golf Course
  • Streets that comprise subdivision:  Camino Alenza, Camino Del Prado, Camino Botero, and Calle Galleria

Seagarden 55+ – Talega, San Clemente, CA.:

  • Type of Housing:  Attached Townhomes, with condos ranging in size from 1,578 Square Feet up to 2,045 Square Feet and 2 car attached garages.
  • Number of Homes in this Retirement Community:  41
  • Prices currently Range from:  $540,000 to $850,000.
  • Year Built Range:  2001′ – 2003′
  • Home builder:  Standard Pacific Homes
  • Security:  Automatic Car Gate
  • Association Dues Range (subject to change):  $350 to $380
  • Association Amenities:  Amenities include Talega Gallery and encompass – Club House and Rec Facility, Gym/Exercise Room, swimming Pool and Spa, Sport Courts, Putting Course, Tennis, and more.
  • General Location:  close to Avenue Pico and South Calle Alicante, and is adjacent to the Talega golf Course
  • Streets that comprise subdivision:  Corte Pinturas and Calle Galleria
Wavecrest 55+ - Talega, San Clemente, CA.:
  • Type of Housing:  Single Family Detached, with homes ranging in size from 1,747 SqFt up to 2,092 SqFt and 2 car attached garages.
  • Number of Homes in this Retirement Community:  70
  • Prices currently Range from:  the low $700K’s to the high $900K’s.
  • Year Built Range:  2002′ – 2003′
  • Home builder:  Standard Pacific Homes
  • Security:  Automatic Car Gate
  • Association Dues Range (subject to change):  $310 to $340
  • Association Amenities:  Amenities include Talega Gallery and encompass – Club House and Rec Facility, Gym/Exercise Room, swimming Pool and Spa, Sport Courts, Tennis, putting course and more.
  • General Location:  close to Avenue Pico and Camino La Pedriza, and is adjacent to the Talega golf Course
  • Streets that comprise subdivision:  Corte Sagrada, Corte De Vega, Corte Ladino and Corte Miro.
Bay Cliff Village 55+ – north San Clemente, CA.:
  • Type of Housing:  Single Family Detached, with homes ranging in size from 1,016 SqFt up to 1,266 SqFt and 2 car attached garages.
  • Number of Homes in this Retirement Community:  28
  • Prices currently Range from:  $420K to $550Ks.
  • Year Built Range:  1962′ – 1963′
  • Home builder:  Douglas Construction
  • Security:  Not Gated
  • Association Dues Range (subject to change):  $210 to $230
  • Association Amenities:  Club House and Rec Facility.  
  • General Location:  close to Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) and Camino Capistrano, and just 0.2 miles from the beaches and adjacent to Shorecliff Golf Course.  
  • Streets that comprise subdivision:  Monte Vista.
Colony Cove 55+ – north San Clemente, Ca.:
  • Type of Housing:  Single Family Detached, with homes ranging in size from 1,064 SqFt up to 1,260 SqFt and 1 car attached and detached garages.
  • Number of Homes in this Retirement Community:  approximately 50
  • Prices currently Range from:  $550K to $600K.
  • Year Built Range:  1964′ – 1967′
  • Security:  Not Gated
  • Association Dues Range (subject to change):  $230 to $255
  • Association Amenities:  Club House and Rec Facility and swimming Pool.  
  • General Location:  West of Hwy 5, and close to Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) and Camino San Clemente, and just 0.2 miles from the beaches.  
  • Streets that comprise subdivision:  Camino San Clemente. 

Housing is relatively expensive, but San Clemente CA. makes a great place for retirement.  San Clemente is southern most City in Orange County California, and is a coastal town just north of Camp Pendleton.  Due to it’s coastal location, the weather is very temperate year round, with average temperatures ranging from 60 degrees at night to 80 degrees in the day during summer months, and from averages of 55 degrees at night to 70 degrees during the day during the winter months.  Also, the annual rainfall is low as well as low humidity.

Another great benefit to retirement here is that San Clemente has a very low crime rate, and the air is very clean which is important if you enjoy outdoor activities.  With these 4 benefits of temperate year round weather, low annual rainfall, low crime and clean air, make San Clemente a fantastic location for active seniors. 

If you would like to view all 55+ retirement homes and condos for sale in San Clemente, please visit our website at San Clemente Viejo Real Estate and request a free and no obligation custom search of all 55+ retirement communities.  If you would like for us to show you the homes for sale in these communities, please feel free to call us at: 949-388-3396 or drop us an email at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com 

Bank Owned REO Property for Sale In Mission Viejo, CA.

by Vincent Bindi on October 4, 2007

There is a new listing as of October 3, 2007, of a Bank Owned REO single family home for sale in the Cortez tract of south Mission Viejo, CA.  This is not a Short Sale, for it went through the entire Foreclosures process, and is now owned by the Bank.

This fine home offers Great Value in Fantastic Neighborhood. It has many upgrades that were installed by the previous owner such as: heated in-ground Spa, swimming Pool with Slide and diving board, Travertine Tile floors, upgraded Kitchen Cabinets with Granite tops, Skylight, durable Concrete Tile Roof. 

The home includes 4 bedrooms and a Loft, 2.5 baths, 2,581 Square Feet of living area, and a 2 car attached garage on a full sized lot.  The Loft/Den/Office could easily be converted to a be 5th bedroom.  The home needs a little bit of TLC such as carpets, and maybe some painting, but that’s about it.  It is price to sell quickly for the Bank is not in the business of owning homes, and wants this off of their accounting books. The asking price is only $714,900.  For more details and photos, visit:  www.27702Bahamonde.com 

The home is in an Excellent location in South MV near shopping, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo Hospital, Freeways, Mission Viejo Country Club and Award Winning Schools. Dues include Lake MV membership, and there is NO Mello-Roos.

For a list of all homes for sale that are in Foreclosure, Bank Owned REO, or Short Sales, please visit our website at:  www.OCBargainHomes.com