Orange County CA. Luxury Homes Information

The definition of a luxury home varies considerably in the eyes of the beholder, especially in a city such as Laguna Beach we offers many beachfront and ocean view properties.  One persons luxury home may be a small home with a spectacular Ocean view, but the same property may be considered a small cottage to another person. Therefore, we define a luxury home in Laguna Beach to be any single family home priced higher then $2 Million.  This may seem like an arbitrary definition, but price usually encompasses all of the desirable (and undesirable) features of a property.

Currently there are 174 detached homes priced less then $2Million in Laguna Beach, and there are 180 homes priced higher then $2 Million.  Of these 180 luxury homes for sale in Laguna Beach, the Median priced home is $3,250,000, and comprises of 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and comprises of 2,690 square feet and boasts of Ocean and Catalina Island views.  The Average priced home is $5,437,854 with an average size of 2,814 square feet, resulting in average price per square foot of $1,346/SqFt.  The most expensive luxury home currently for sale in Laguna Beach is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath oceanfront estate on Circle Dr, that boasts of panoramic ocean views. 

To view all luxury homes currently listed for sale, click on the link above.  This display will show all details of these fine estates currently listed for sale, including multiple photos, asking price, bedrooms, baths, detailed property descriptions, maps, arial views and more.  To view any of these fine estates for sale, feel free to call us at: 949-388-3396 or email us at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com 

Balboa Peninsula is a narrow piece of real estate with white sand beaches and perfect waves on one side, and the yacht-filled, picturesque Newport Harbor on the other side of the peninsula.  The peninsula acts as a jetty enclosing the Newport Harbor and its islands. About three miles long, the Peninsula consists of all the contiguous land east of 45th Street in Newport Beach.

The Balboa Peninsula is a subsection of the city of Newport Beach, California, and is comprised predominately or residential detached homes and estates, with some attached condominiums and commercial real estate. Most of the business is concentrated along Balboa Boulevard where it meets Pacific Coast Highway, McFadden Place, and Main Street.

Newport Beach as well as Balboa Peninsula is home to some of California's most luxurious real estate.   In the 1st half of 2008', there have been 21 properties sold and closed in  Balboa Peninsula.  Ranging in price from $950,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,123 square foot condo on Oceanfront Ave boasting of an Ocean view.  On up to $10,150,000 for a beachfront estate comprising of 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath, and 4,000 square foot estate, located on Oceanfront Dr., with sweeping Ocean views.  The median price of the 21 properties sold is $1,460,000 and the average price is $2,736,761.  The average price per square foot is $1,026 and the average days on market is 65 days.  Below is a more detailed assessment of  the current market values of various types of properties in Balboa Peninsula: 

• Non-Ocean View and Non-bayfront detached homes range in price from $1.1 Million up to $5Million, and sell in the range of $830/SqFt up to $950/SqFt.
  
• Ocean view and/or Bayfront detached homes range in price from $3Million on up to $30 Million, and sell in the range of $1,300/SqFt to $2,500/SqFt.
• Attached Condominiums range in price from $700K to $3 Million, and have been selling in the range of $650/SqFt to $750/SqFt.

We are featuring a new listing of a fine home comprising of 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,878 square feet of living area with many fine upgrades.  The property is located on Plaza Del Sur and is priced to sell.  For more details of this fine home, plus pricing, visit our website at:  www.ViewBalboaHomes.com 

The word "Balboa," came from the famous Spanish explorer, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who was the first European explorer to reach the Pacific ocean from the new world.  Since 1936, tourists have played at the Fun Zone. Built like a tiny amusement park, the Fun Zone boasts arcade games, a carousel, bumper cars and a even a Ferris wheel.

The Balboa Pavilion is Newport's most recognizable landmark, which is a turn-of-the-century building which holds the Harborside Restaurant, bar, an upstairs ballroom and boat launch amenities. Newport's best-kept secret is the Auto Ferry, a fleet of boats which cross the harbor to quaint Balboa Island in only seven minutes. Ferry-goers walk, blade, bike or even take the car over the water for a memorable ride, especially during the annual Christmas boat parade. Pavilion Park is another popular spot located in front of the pier, with lots of grass, gazebo and picnic tables.

The famed beachside concrete boardwalk stretches all the way to 36th Street and is filled with outdoor enthusiasts from bicyclists to bladers to joggers. Balboa Pier juts out into the surf with fabulous views of heaving hills and cliffs to the south and northward to nearby Newport Pier.

For more information about real estate for sale in Newport Beach, feel free to visit our website at:  Newport Beach Real Estate, or drop us an email at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com 

The beautiful estate homes in the gated community of Careyes at Talega were built in 2005' by the prolific home builder, Brookfield Homes.  This fine subdivision consists 42 luxury homes comprising of 7 spacious 4 to 6 bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 4,400 to 5,200 square feet.  These Rancho Santa Fe inspired homes feature bold architectural styling with romantic courtyards, private quest suites and view decks.   The floor plans are detailed as follows:

• Plan 1 - A - 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,488 square feet, 3 car garage
• Plan 2 - B - 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,693 square feet, 4 car garage
• Plan 2CX - C - 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 5,013 square feet, 4 car garage
• Plan 2DX - D - 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 5,075 square feet, 4 car garage
• Plan 3 - E - 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,855 square feet, 3 car garage
• Plan 3CX - F - 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 5,175 square feet, 3 car garage
• Plan 3DX - G - 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 5,237 square feet, 4 car garage

These homes overlook the Talega Golf Course and many of the homes boast of panoramic views.  Each home has a 3 or 4 car garage, and separate family and living rooms.   Some of the luxury features one will find in these homes comprise of:   Center courtyard, Guest Casita, over-sized fireplace, forever views to the ocean, wood beamed ceilings, hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchens with granite counters, maple cabinets, top appliances, formal dining room with built-in buffet and butler's pantry, custom stone tile, main floor library or office/den with built in cabinetry, built-in media center, large master suite with built-in office cabinetry, huge walk in closet, luxurious bath with dual vanities, large soaking tub and separate tile shower, and much more. 

All of the homes in the Careyes tract are located on Calle Careyes or Calle De Los Sonador, which are  located just of off Avenida Talega, but the corner of Avenida Pico and Avenida La Plata.  

Current prices for the fine estate homes of Careyes range from $1.7 Million up to $2.5 Million.   The Careyes tract is serviced by the award winning Capistrano Unified School district.  The elementary school is vista Del mar, and the middle school is also Vista Del Mar.  the upper classes are conducted at San Clemente High School.

Telaga is a beautiful maser planned community recently developed in the mid 2000's, and is nestled in the rolling hills of central San Clemente at the end of Pico Avenue.  Talega has over 2,000 acres of open space, 19 miles of trails, a nature preserve, swim and athletic clubs, the championship Talega Golf Course, and numerous parks and sports fields.   And best of all, it just a short drive to the beautiful beaches of San Clemente.   San Clemente was founded in 1925 by Ole Hanson, who called it the "Spanish Village by the Sea".  Amazingly, the whole feel of the downtown portion of the city and pace, hasn't changed much since that time.  The sun shines about 342 days of the year. and the people are still some the friendliest around.  For decades, this charming, laid back city has been both a favorite coastal destination and one of the nicest spots in Orange County to call home.

If yo would like to see all homes listed for sale in Talega or San Clemente, please feel free to visit our website at:  San Clemente Real Estate.   Or if you would like a private showing of any home listed for sale, please contact us at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com    or Text us at:  949-283-4679.

A beautiful estate was recently listed for sale in the Montecito subdivision in Yorba Linda, CA.  This luxury property is located on Red Pine Rd. and was recently built in 2003'.  It  incorporates 4,708 square feet of living area, with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, and a 3 car garage.  It boasts of panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and city lights views. 

This property includes many fine upgrades and features such as: gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, cherry wood cabinets with granite counter tops, crown molding throughout, wood shutters, window casings, custom paint, custom mosaic stone, travertine throughout the first floor with designer carpet upstairs.  This fine home also includes 3 fireplace, a large mater bedroom suite with balcony offering panoramic views.  An office/retreat area and separate library is also included in this home.

The backyard is an entertainers delight and incorporates a pebble-tech saltwater swimming pool with waterfall, built-in slate Bar-B-Que, outdoor firepit and patio spaces with panoramic views.  This fine estate is located at the end of a quiet Cul-de-Sac and is situated on a 10,000 square foot lot.

The Motecito subdivision is adjacent to Carbon Canon Park and is close to the intersection of Valle View Ave and Lakeview Ave.  Home in this tract are serviced by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School district.  The elementary school for this area is Lakeview, and the middle school is Yorba Linda junior high.  The high school is El Dorado.

For a private viewing of this fine property, please call us at:  949-388-3396, or drop us an email at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com   To view all homes for sale in Yorba Linda, please feel free to vidit our website at:  Orange County MLS Home Search.

This completely remodeled single level estate home is located in the exclusive subdivision of Monarch Bay Terrace in Monarch Beach.  The contemporary Mediterranean styled estate boasts of a panoramic view of the pacific ocean, Catalina Island and City Lights.  This property consists of 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,166 square feet of living area, a 3 car garage and is situated on a spacious 17,500 square foot lot. 

This estate property is located on Sea Island Dr. and the current asking price is $3,750,000 (subject to change).  This luxurious home was completely remodeled.  Each of the 3 bedrooms have a private bath plus a bonus rm. Spacious open floor plan, with generous use of natural stone and custom cabinetry throughout. Custom African mahogany garage doors and front gates adding immense curb appeal.

Monarch Beach is a prestigious enclave of expensive homes and condominiums located in northern coastal region of Dana Point, CA.   There are currently 62 detached homes for sale in Monarch Beach ranging in price from $720,000 fora 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,544 patio home, up to $11,000,000 for a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3,701 square foot estate.  the median priced home is $1,695,000 and the average price of these 62 homes is $2,130,531.

Monarch Beach is known  for  the 5 star  resorts of the St. Regis and Ritz Carlton.  Monarch Beach also boasts of one of the most beautiful beaches in southern California called Salt Creek Beach.  Dana Point has some of the best climate in the nation, with average summer temperatures from 60 degrees F to 80 degrees F, and Winter temperatures of 45 degrees F to 70 degress F, and lots of sunshine.

To view all luxury properties currently listed for sale, please visit our website at:  Dana Point Real Estate.

A beautiful 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath luxury home was recently placed on the market for sale in the upper $2 Million price range.  This fine property is located in the Baycrest Newport Estates subdivision on Hampshire Circle.  This home consists of 4,789 square feet of living area and is situated on a large 10,000 lot.  This home was originally built in 1965, and has many fine renovations and upgrades since that time. 

This craftsman property boasts of  a private sparkling pool and soothing spa surrounded by a private courtyard, perfect for entertaining. Elegant formal living and dining rooms plus casual dining off the kitchen which looks out onto multiple family rooms one which is a Billiard room. There is an an office adjacent to the downstairs master bedroom with a partners desk plus a dedicated fax/ copier room storage. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second level over the main house plus additional guest quarters above the 3 car garage. The guest quarters include a bedroom 1.5 bathrooms a gym/sitting room. Floor to ceiling windows in the downstairs lets in maximum light Great location on one of the best streets in Baycrest.

Baycrest South was developed in the early to mid 1960's by Lyons and Cashion.  The orginal development consisted of three expansive floor plans as follows:  Plan 2 - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,445 square feet,  Plan 3 - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,557 square feet,  Plan 5 - 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,210 square feet.  Each model caem with a 3 car garage, and since that time, many of the homes in this fine community have been expanded and added onto.  The streets that comprise of Baycrest Newport Estates are:  Santiago Dr., Antigua Way and Hampshire Circle.  This subdivision is located in the Dover Shores area of Newport Beach, and is adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay Eco Reserve.  

For the current asking price of the above featured home, or to view any home listed for sale in Newport Beach, please feel free to call us at:  949-388-3396, or email us at: Info@OCRealtyGroup.com   or Text Message at:  949-283-4679   This featured home is Listed by Keith Randle of Coldwell Banker Previews International

Laguna Beach CA. offers some of the most desirable estate properties in the country... and no wonder given the spectacular ocean views, pristine beaches and near perfect weather that one finds in Laguna Beach. 

New homes for sale are hard to come by, for there if very little buildable land remaining, and the building department of Laguna Beach is very demanding regarding permits.  Currently there are only 12 homes for sale ranging in price from $1,085,000 to up to $38 Million.  Below is a list of all homes for sale that were built in the years 2006' or 2007' as follows:

Address	Area/Tract	Bdrms	Baths	# Gar	SqFt	Price
355 Pearl St	Laguna Village	2	1.5	1	853	$1,085,000
1275 Cerritos	The Village	4	3.5	2	3,000	$1,850,000
988 Acapulco St	Arch Beach Heights	3	3.5	2 D	3,000	$2,150,000
756 Bluebird Canyon Dr	Woods Cove	4	3.5	2	2,650	$2,425,000
2800 Terry Rd	Laguna Village	3	3.5	4 A	2,331	$2,695,000
2938 Rounsevel Ter	Upper Victoria Beach	3	3.5	2 A	2,600	$2,995,000
2626 Victoria Dr	Victoria Beach	3	3.5	2 A	2,690	$3,500,000
591 Balboa	Laguna Village	4	4.5	2 A	?	$4,950,000
1360 Moorea Way	Mystic Hills	5	6.5	4 A	7,947	$6,900,000
11 Camel Pt	South Laguna	3	3.5	2 A	?	$9,500,000
31897 Circle Dr	South Laguna	4	4	2 A	2,559	$12,000,000
171 Emerald Bay	Emerald Bay	6	6.5	10 A	11,961	$38,000,000

Due to the hillside topography and beach close location, many of the above new homes offer panoramic ocean and catalina island views.

The homes on Emerald Bay, Circle Dr, Camel Pl., and Victoria Dr. are still under construction and are scheduled to be completed this year or in 2008'.  The estate property on Emerald Bay for $38 Million, is a 4 Story home, with each level offer a breath taking ocean view.  Per the seller, this is one of the most remarkable oceanfront properties in the world.   It boasts of 11,961 square feet of living area and a 10 car garage.  The property on Circle Drive offers unmatched coastline views and easy beach access.  The Camel Pl. estate is located in Camel Point and is situated on it's own private bluff.  The Victoria Dr. home features 3 levels with ocean and coastline views.

The little Cottage on Pearl St. is a rare find at just $1,085,000.  It is situated on a smaller 3,750 square foot lot and only offers a small peek-a-boo view, but is in a very desirable down town location.  None of the above new homes have association dues except for the Emerald Bay property.  Also, there is no Mello-Roos tax in Laguna Beach. 

If you would like to view all home for sale in Laguna Beach, please visit our website at: Laguna Beach Homes for Sale.  If you would like additional information about these new homes for sale, of if you would like to see the inside of any home listed for sale in Laguna Beach, please feel free to contact us at:  949-388-3396 or email us at:  Info@SearchOCHomes.com

Laguna Beach, CA. offers some of the most spectacular Ocean View properties in all of southern California.  The city slopes slightly in from the beach, and then ascends into hills and local mountain tops, thus providing many home-sites with majestic ocean  and coastline views. The beaches in Laguna are some of the most scenic in southern California due to the many white sandy beach coves, rock jetty's, crashing waves and steep cliffs. Due to the hilly terrain and some landslides over the years, the Laguna Beach building codes makes home construction very challenging and expensive.  Permit costs, construction costs and land costs all add up to some of the most expensive real estate in the Nation. 

Relatively more affordable detached homes priced less then $2 Million that offer sweeping ocean views can be acquired in Arch Beach Heights, Summit Ridge, Top of the World, Temple Hills and even in Upper Victoria Beach areas to name a few.  These homes range in price from $1,250,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath (actually 2 cottages on one lot), on a 4,770 square foot lot on Top of the World Drive.  The ocean views from this property are marginal but do exist.   A smaller home in Temple Hills with unobstructed whitewater view of Main Beach currently has an asking price of  $1,799,000 .  The home has 2 bedrooms. 1.5 baths, 2 car garage  with 1,392 square feet of living area and many fine upgrades.... and a killer ocean view.  These homes range in age from 1929 to 1997 and everything in between.  Some of the older and smaller homes with nice ocean views are basically priced for their land value.

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