Orange County Real Estate Blog» 2007

Laguna Niguel CA. 55+ Retirement Community

Vincent Bindi — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:31:00 +0000

There are numerous senior citizen residential ownership communities in south Orange County that offer a wide variety of styles, floor plan options and prices. There is only one such retirement housing community in Laguna Niguel, called Monarch Summit II. One of the desirable attributes is the community of Monarch Summit II is only 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean and sits on top of one of the highest hills in Laguna Niguel. Therefore about half of the homes offer some type of distant or panoramic view, and some of the homes offer majestic Ocean Views along will temperate Ocean breezes.

Monarch Summit II is located at at the top of Pacific Island Dr., and was developed in the early and mid 1970’s by builder Lan Ron. This community encompasses of about 180 attached single family homes, and incorporates 3 distinct floor plans as follows:

Plan A – 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,670 square feet
Plan B – 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,650 square feet
Plan A – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,400 square feet

All of the above floor plans are single story and come with a fireplace, and 2 car garage. Over the years, many of these homes have had some major renovations and many fine upgrades added to the homes. Monarch Summit II requires that at least one occupant is 55+ years of age or older. By the way, the community of Monarch Summit I was built around the same time by the same builder, but this community is not 55+ restricted.

The Home Owners Association (HOA) for Monarch Summit II is well managed and includes; Club House and Recreational Facility, swimming pool, spa. The monthly dues are reasonable at around the low $200 per month level at the time of this writing (subject to change), and include: Property Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Landscape Maintenance, Pool and Spa maintenance, Trash service.

The streets that comprise of Monarch Summit II are as follows: Cavallo Ln., Pardella Ln., Savona Pl., Abanita Way, Andara Rd., Arbella Rd., Camerona Rd., Campana Way, Casalero Dr., Dominita Rd., Latigo Dr., Mantanza Dr., Mariano Dr., Montalvo Rd., Monteago Rd., Palencia Ln., Talavera Dr., Tamora Dr., Tolana Dr., and Veranada Rd.

If you are planning on purchasing in a retirement community in the future, make sure you take advantage of the property Tax Saving laws called Prop 60 and Prop 90 if they apply to you. For a list of all retirement housing properties listed for sale in Laguna Niguel or elsewhere in south orange County, please visit our OC Just Listed home finder service and add a note that you are looking for just 55+ communities. Or feel free to call us anytime at: 949-388-3396, or drop us an email at: Info@OCRealtyGroup.com

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Ladera Ranch Short Sale Condo – Far Below Comps !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:11:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $499,000
Type: Attached Condo
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Living Area (SqFt): 1,800
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 2
Year Built: 2003
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Ladera Ranch
Tract: Atherton Glen
Street: Notchbrook Ln
School District: Capistrano Unified

Property Description: HIGHLY DESIRABLE TWO STORY END UNIT TOWNHOME AT ATHERTON GLEN IN LADERA RANCH W MOUNTAIN AND GREEN BELT VIEWS. LARGE BALCONY OFF MASTER AND 2ND BEDROOM. WALKING PATH TO LADERA SCHOOLS AND LIBRARY. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, PARKS AND LADERA FACILITIES.

Financing: Conventional financing with 10% or 20% down is available. Interest rates have recently dropped to 6.6% with No Points for Jumbo loans greater then $417,000. Seller needs to sell this Short Sale property quickly and is priced as such..

Contact: To view this Short Sale home, feel free to Call Us at: 949-388-3396, or email us at: Info@SearchOCHomes.com , or Text Message at: 949-283-4679. We’re easy to talk too. Let us negotiate a great price for you on this Short Sale property for sale in Orange County. Join our FREE and No Obligation Bank Foreclosure and Short Sale home finder service at: www.OCBargainHomes.com

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Ladera Ranch Short Sale Condo – Must Sell Now !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:07:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $399,999
Type: Attached Condo
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2.5 + Loft
Living Area (SqFt): 1,675
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 3
Year Built: 2001
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Ladera Ranch
Tract: HAldenhouse
Street: Granville St.
School District: Capistrano Unified

Property Description: UPGRADES THROUGHOUT. TRAVERTINE FLOORS. KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. LOFT CAN BE USED AS OFFICE OR CONVERTED TO A 3RD BEDROOM. GREAT QUIET LOCATION. LADERA RANCH AMENITIES.

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Laguna Hills Short Sale Detached Home – Sellers Loss, Your Gain !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:03:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $815,000
Type: Detached SFR
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Living Area (SqFt): 2,300
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1987
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Laguna Hills
Tract: Vista Firenza
Street: Vista Firenze
School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Property Description: SPACIOUS AND OPEN FLOORPLAN THAT INCLUDES A DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM AND BATHROOM. GREAT KITCHEN FOR ENTERTAINING WITH LARGE ISLAND, UPGRADED GRANITE COUNTERS, AND BREAKFAST NOOK. UPDATED FLOORING. PRIVATE, NICELY LANDSCAPED BACKYARD. WELL-MAINTAINED GATED COMMUNITY. PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM BOTH LEVELS. LOW TAX RATE.

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Irvine Short Sale Condo – Big Price Reduction !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:47:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $350,000
Type: Condo
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1.5
Living Area (SqFt): 975
No. of Garages: 1
Stories: 2
Year Built: 2006
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Irvine
Area: Woodbury
Tract: Garland Park
Street: Groveland
School District: Irvine Unified

Property Description: UPGRADES THROUGHOUT. THIS HOME INCLUDES SEPARATE ENTRANCES; 1 TO THE UPSTAIRS LOFT AND 1 FOR THE DOWNSTAIRS UNIT. KITCHEN WITH STONE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. HARDWOOD FLOORING AND PLANTATION SHUTTERS. WOODBURY AMENITIES. NEAR TOWN CENTER. GARAGE WITH EXTRA STORAGE SPACE.

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Garden Grove Short Sale Condo – Best Price in Town !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:43:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $349,000
Type: Attached Condo
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Living Area (SqFt): 1,198
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1975
Lot Size (SqFt): 2,513
City: Garden Grove
Area: West of Brookhurst
Street: Woodbrook Cir.
School District: Garden Grove Unified

Property Description: THREE BIG BEDROOMS AND TWO BATH TOWNHOME IN A FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD. ENCLOSED PATIO AND TWO CAR GARAGE WITH DIRECT ACCESS.

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Anaheim Short Sale Condo– Hot Buy !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:38:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $360,000
Type: Attached Condo
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Living Area (SqFt): 1,393
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1981
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Anaheim
Area: East of Harbor
Tract: Smoketree I
Street: S Cutty Way
School District: Garden Grove Unified

Property Description: TWO-STORY TOWNHOME IN SMOKETREE COMPLEX. ALL BEDROOMS ARE UPSTAIRS. FRESH PAINT. AMPLE PARKING FOR VISTORS. ASSOCIATION POOL, AND SPA AND TENNIS COURT.

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Orange Short Sale Detached Home – Incredible Price !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:19:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $639,000
Type: Detached SFR
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Living Area (SqFt): 1,459
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1962
Lot Size (SqFt): 8,300
City: Orange
Area: Orange Park Acres E
Street: S. Kathleen Ln.
School District: Orange Unified

Property Description: Absolutely stunning Backyard Paradise with pebble-tech pool and spa with slide, arches, grotto, cave, river, waterfalls and stamped concrete. All new landscaping with Palms and more. Great area next to Villa Park, and close to Freeways, Orange Mall, Schools, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Shopping. Many New Upgrades: A/C and FAU, Stamped wide driveway, smooth ceilings, paint, recessed lights, new windows, ceilings fans, hardwood floors, sinks, faucets – much more.

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Ladera Ranch Short Sale Detached Home – Best Price in Town !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:09:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $779,000
Type: Detached SFR
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3.5
Living Area (SqFt): 2,556
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 2
Year Built: 2004
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Ladera Ranch
Tract: Claiborne
Street: Bedstraw Loop
School District: Capistrano Unified

Property Description: THIS SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT HOME OFFERS A SEPARATE CASITAS GREAT FOR THE HOME OFFICE, OR FOR AN OLDER CHILD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE. CUSTOM PAINT THROUGHOUT! GREAT LOCATION, CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND WONDERFUL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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Ladera Ranch Short Sale Condo – Hot Buy !

Vincent Bindi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:57:00 +0000

Price (subject to change): $425,000
Type: Attached Condo
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Living Area (SqFt): 1,350
No. of Garages: 2
Stories: 2
Year Built: 2000
Lot Size (SqFt): smaller
City: Ladera Ranch
Tract: Sycamore Grove
Street: Harwick
School District: Capistrano Unified

Property Description: HIGHLY UPGRADED, PRIVATE END UNIT TOWNHOME. TRAVERTINE TILE DOWNSTAIRS WITH RECESSED LIGHTING THROUGH OUT. CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS, UPGRADED BASEBOARDS. COZY FIREPLACE WITH SLATE FACING. ENCLOSED YARD BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED WITH BBQ. JUST STEPS TO COMMUNITY POOL/SPA. CLOSE TO SHOPPING. GREAT SCHOOLS.

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