July 2013

A Bayside Cove Newport Beach home has just sold by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Michael Franco who represented the buyers in this real estate transaction.  1018 Bayside Cove #509, Newport Beach closed escrow for $1,715,000.  The sale is the highest sale in the Bayside Cove community as these penthouse units rarely come on the market.  One of the reasons for the popularity of these waterfront condos is the location.  You are located directly across the water from Balboa Island and next to the Newport Beach Yacht Club.  Within steps from these condos you are at the Balboa Island bridge that takes you in to this historic Island in Newport Beach. 

These condos are ideal for those who love to be able to walk to everything including many of the top

A North Laguna condo has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Woody Marsh who represented the tenants in this real estate transaction. 220 Grandview Street B, Laguna Beach is a two bedroom, two bath apartment that leased for $2,750 a month as a long term rental. The historic apartment was built in 1951 and was located in a prime area in North Laguna Beach with spectacular coastline views fof the ocean. The condo has recently been remodeled with a gourmet kicthen with stainless steel appliances and spectacular glass tile backsplash with maple cabinetry as pictured below. The condo also featured hardwood flooring throughout with a priva laundry area and a one car garage. All the utilites included except for phone, cable and internet.

A Seabridge Townhome has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Woody Marsh who represented the tenants.  8172 Bridgepoint, Huntington Beach is a three bedroom condo that leased for $3,000 a month as a long term 12 month lease.  The condo was located in one of the best locations in the beautiful community of Seabridge.  Beautiful views of the pond, pool and rocks and featured below.  The property was the formal model in Seabridge and is a highly upgraded condo.  The gourmet kitchen features newer maple cabinetry, granite counters with a large breakfast bar area.  Wonderful vaulted ceilings, formal dining room and large Master Suite with separate jacuzzi tub and shower and stunning granite counters with dual sinks.  The condo also came with a 2

An Irvine condo in the Village II community has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Mike Kashani who represented the tenants. 13 Chicory Way, Irvine is a three bedroom town home that leased for $2,600 a month as a long term rental. The property was a light and bright single story end unit. The condo featured beatuful wood panneled beamed ceilings with small square windows at the top of the ceiling to let in the natural light from outside. The property also featured a nice wood brick fireplace separating the living and dining rooms. The kicthen area had nice oak cabinetry with stainless appliances and slab counter tops. The Master bedroom is located in it's own private wing with a lovely outdoor patio area. The condo had newer carpet

A Laguna Niguel home located in the Palmilla community has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Mike Kashani who was the tenants representative. 32 San Simeon, Laguna Niguel is a 5 bedroom home that leased for $7,900 a month as a long term rental. The large estate home was located in the gated community known as Palmilla and featured over 4,500 square feet of living space on a large 12,659 square foot lot. The grand home featured a formal living room with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace and flooring that opened to the backyard area. The gourmet kitchen featured plently of cabinet space with a large center island with beautiful granite counter tops. Top of the line stainless steel appliances and maple cabinetry accented this room.

A Seal Beach home has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Mike Kashani who represented the tenants in this rental transaction. 340 Spinnaker Way, Seal Beach is a two story town home that leased for $3,500 a month as a long term 12 month lease. The property featured three large bedrooms in one of the largest models known as "River Beach by the Sea." Some of the features of the home included beautiful hardwood flooring, living room fireplace, plantation shutters and french doors. The gourmet kitchen featured granite counter tops, computer work station and small garden window that overlooked the private patio. The Master en suite was recently remolded with a seperate soaking tub and stall shower. The home came complete with central air

A Southwest San Clemente home has just been listed by Beach Cities Real Estate Broker Sam Smith located at 215 W Avenida Gaviota in San Clemente, California.  The property is a beautiful 3 bedroom home that is currently listed for sale for $1,395,000.  Located in the desirable 200 block in the San Clemente south west area where the sandy beach is just blocks away.  This is a great area located west of Pacific Coast Highway and the 5 freeway, the home has gone through a complete renovation in past years with beautiful travertine stone and granite counters.  Large vaulted ceilings bring volume to the home with wonderful ocean views from the living room and outdoor deck area.  The home is also being offered for lease for $3,800 a month.

The South west area

A Carlsbad condo has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Kimberly Kramer who represented the tenants in this rental transaction.  503 S Sierra 157, Carlsbad is a two bedroom condo that leased for $2,900 a month.  The condo is located in the popular oceanfront community known as Seascape Sur in Carlsbad that offers residents beach side living.  503 S Sierra 157 is a beautiful and spacious town home that had been recently painted with remodeled kitchen and baths with a skylight and white washed wood cabinetry.  The south facing condo offered nice tile on the downstairs levels with rich hardwood flooring located upstairs. The town home offered vaulted ceilings with two large bedrooms, a den with a small loft area with 2.5 baths.

Seascape Sur

A San Clemente condo in the Vista Pacifica complex has just been listed by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Joseph Horsley. 1054 Calle Del Cerro #806, San Clemente is a two bedroom panoramic view condo listed for lease at $1,850 a month. The upper level unit condo is a dual master suite unit with each bedroom having it's own bath. The condo features vaulted ceilings, open kitchen with granite counters, recessed iighting and top of the line stainless steel appliances. The unit is being rented with the refrigerator and the washer/dryer in the total rent amount of $1,850. The views are spectacular with great sunsets and city light and peek ocean views.

The Vista Pacifica complex is ideal for those looking to rent as all the association amenities are

A Niguel Shores home has just been listed by Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate. 24171 Vista D Oro, Dana Point is a three bedroom home located on a private cul-de-sac street and listed for sale for $1,150,000. The ocean view property is located in the gated community of Niguel Shores which is an oceanfront community in the Monarch Beach area of Dana Point. The residence offers wonderful vaulted ceilings, french doors to the large entertainment patio area and a floor to ceiling fireplace in the living room. The home also features a nice family room and three large bedrooms with two and a half baths. A large oversized two car garage with plenty of cabinets space with a long driveway. The property enjoys wonderful coastal ocean views and located on

A San Clemente pier view condo has just gone into escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Scott Bingham who is the buyer's representative. 411 Avenida Granada 2A, San Clemente is a three bedroom condo that is currently listed for sale at $820,000. The condo features a rare and desirable three bedrooms in one of the closest condo buildings near the San Clemente Pier. The condo features panoramic views of the ocean, pier and white water. Inside the condo nice tile floors, view deck and kitchen that opens to the breakfast nook area. The condo is located on the 2nd floor of the four story building which offers elevator access from the subterranean garage and visitor parking is located at the top level.

Villa Grande is a gated condo building that

A Capistrano Beach home in Dana Point, California has just gone into escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Lidia Raven who represents the owner. 26795 Calle Real, Dana Point is a three bedroom home currently on the market for $770,000. The contemporary two story home is located in the heart of the Capistrano Beach area and just a short distance to the beach and Pines Park. The home features three bedrooms which are all located on the main level with two large view decks. Upstairs features the entertainment living spaces including a European style kitchen and large family room with fireplace and steps that lead out to the view deck. The property is being sold as needing TLC with a huge upside for such a large home by the beach.

The Capistrano

A Laguna Beach home located in the Portafina neighborhood has just gone in escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Lidia Raven who represents the buyer. 431 Nyes Pl, Laguna Beach is a four bedroom home that is currently listed at $1,999,995. The stunning ocean view home features over 3,000 square feet of living space in this ideal beach home located near the ocean. Beautiful maple wood pannelled ceilings, large picture windows accented with dark ebony hardwood flooring truly has a "wow" effect as you enter the room. Built in 1980 the home offers a wonderful combination of cotemporary design with warm and soothing colors. Extensive use of the stone and granite in the gourmet kitchen are beautifully accented by pure whie cabinetry and staineless steel

A Ladera Ranch condo in the Atherton Glen community has just gone in escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Scott Bingham who is the buyer's representative. 44 Glenalmond Lane, Ladera Ranch is a 3 bedroom town home that is currently listed at $509,000. The residence is situated in the Atherton Glen neighborhood built in 2003 which offers two to three bedroom condos in the heart of Ladera Ranch that average in size from 1,475 to 1,759 square feet.  44 Glenalmond features a nice blend of hardwood and limestone flooring that are accented with nice baseboards. A gourmet kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances contemporary maple cabinetry and glass mosaic backsplash. A nice patio area in the backyard is a great place to relax and enjoy

An Irvine home in the Portisol Woodbury community has just been sold by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Mike Kashani who represented the buyers with Michael Wu of Realty One Group, Inc. 62 Tall Cedars, Irvine is a four bedroom home that closed escrow for $1,377,000 on 7/12/2013. The home was a previous model home for the community when built in 2008. The home featured a lovely Spanish style architecture with custom arches and large and open spaces. Inside featured a large living and dining room that was accented by a warm fireplace. Lots of built in cabinetry could be found in the home including a gourmet kitcehn with center island and top of the line applicances. The downstairs rooms featured wonderful beam ceilings that featured the wonderful coved

A Villagio San Clemente home has just been sold by Sherry Bauer of Beach Cities Real Estate who represented the owners. 630 Via Espiritu, San Clemente is a 3 bedroom home in the Villagio neighborhood and sold for $675,000, just $10,000 below the original list price. The Villagio is a nice community in the Rancho San Clemente area that offers direct views of the ocean for properties located on the front row like 630 Via Espiritu. The neighborhood is very lush and tropical with matrue landsacping and Spanish architectural homes. You will also find 4 small streets in Villagio so you really get a chance to know your neighbors and enjoy the privacy on such an intiamate place.

Sherry Bauer is an expert in San Clemente Real Estate and has been sucessfully

A Woodbridge home in Irvine has just been leased by Mike Kashani of Beach Cities Real Estate who represented the tenants. 21 Sandpiper, Irvine is a 3 bedroom single family home that leased for $2,700 a month as a long term rental.  The single level home is located in the popular Woodbridge comunity.  The Woodbridge community where this home is located is surrounded by a circular street known as the loop.  21 Sanpiper was located inside this loop and consider one of the best locations as it is within walking distance to the Woodbridge lake.  The home featured vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace, hardwood flooring and a large private backyard.

The Woodbridge neiborhood is an ideal place to live with large green belts and close to distinctive award winning

A Huntington Bayshore condo has just been listed for sale by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Michael Franco.  310 Lake Street #106, Huntington Beach is a two bedroom condo that is currently listed for $559,999.  The condo features two level of luxury living with a main floor entertainment area that is extended by a large patio that offers peek views of the ocean as pictured below.  The end unit location is one of the best in the Bayshores complex.  The condo has primarily been used as a second residence so everything is well updated and maintained.  The condo is currently tenant occupied so all showings must go through Michael Franco at this time.

The Bayshores community is ideally located just about 3 blocks to the beach and the Huntington Beach Pier.

A Beacon Hill Pointe home in Laguna Niguel has just gone in to escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Scott Lytle who represents the buyers. 18 Ponders End, Laguna Niguel is a four bedroom home that is one the market for sale for $1,399,900. The home is located in the popular Beacon Hill Pointe neighborhood and features panoramic views of the ocean, hills and open canyon area. A wonderful backyard that is large enough for large gatherings is ideal for capturing such a wonderful view as pictured below. The residence is situated on a 11,761 square foot lot with an approximate 3,200 square feet of living space.

Some of the main features of the home include classic maple hardwood flooring accented with white paneled ceilings and custom cabinetry.

A Ladera Ranch home has just been listed by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Scott Bingham. 22 Quartz Lane, Ladera Ranch is a two bedroom home that is offered for sale for $429,000. The residence is located in Sutter’s Mill community in Ladera Ranch and features 2 master bedrooms with 1,327 square feet of living space located in the heart of Ladera Ranch. Some of the highlights of the home include granite slab counters and center island that are accented with rich hardwood flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and stainless steal appliances.

The home features a nice 2 car garage and with a relaxing front patio to enjoy the great Southern California weather. There is even a small bonus loft area with a built in desk, perfect for a small home office. Ladera