July 2013

A Laguna Niguel ocean view home has just sold by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Michael Franco who represented the buyers. 86 Pienza, Laguna Niguel closed escrow on 7/8/13 for $843,000, down $82,000 from the original list price. The home was on the market for a little less than a month when Michael's clients viewed the property and got an accepted offer. The client's loved the private community with resort style amenities which is known as the Siena community in Laguna Niguel. The home offered exactly what they were looking for which included mature landscaping with views of the ocean. The residence also offered one of the best locations in the community and located at the end of a private street with wonderful views.

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A Thunderbird Capistrano home has just been listed by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Sam Smith and Joy Cuda of Beach properties. 33111 Marina Vista, Dana Point is a large 5 bedroom ocean view home that is currently on the market for sale at $769,900. The home is located in the Thunderbird Capistrano area of Dana Point that is a residential neighborhood filled with one and two story single family homes.

33111 Marina Vista is located at one of the high points in the community and commands a nice view of the ocean front the front yard and upstairs balconies. Inside the home you will find vaulted ceilings, warm and cozy fireplace and open kitchen and breakfast nook area that overlook the large backyard. Upstairs features four bedrooms including the

A Talega San Clemente home has just gone in to escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Joseph Horsley who represents the buyer. 46 Paseo Lerida, San Clemente is a large four bedroom home that is currently listed for sale for $1,120,000. The home is located in the Stella Mare community in the Talega area of San Clemente and situated at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Built in the Spanish architectural style, the home offers large entertainment spaces both inside and out.

Inside the home features over 3,300 square feet of living space with a main floor bedroom, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and center island, top of the line stainless steel appliances and lots of windows and doors to let in the natural light. Upstairs features a large

A Huntington Beach home has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Erycka Sanchez who represented the tenants. 14331 Thunderbird Circle, Huntington Beach is a four bedroom one bath home that lease for $2,395 a month. The single level home was located one a quiet cul-de-sac street in the Northwest Huntington Beach area near the city of Westminster. The property featured a large living room, inside laundry and a nicely updated Master suite. The location offered easy access to the 405, 22 and 605 freeways and near some of the top Huntington Beach schools. The property was a long term lease where the landlord pays for the gardening service.

This area of Huntington Beach is a great place to find a single level residential property for under

A San Juan Capistrano home has Just Sold by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Scott Lytle who was the listing agent. 28021 Camino Del Rio, San Juan Capistrano closed escrow for $590,000 on 7/3/2013. The home sold very quickly after coming on the market and sold for $5,000 above the original list price. Buyers are moving very quickly in this lower price point of homes for sale under $600,000. Another reason why the home sold so quickly was due to the home being located in a gated community and was nicely appointed with four large bedrooms, top of the line finishes and appliances including beautiful hardwood flooring as pictured below.

The homes in this gated community were built in 1997 and sit adjacent to the San Juan Hills golf course. Community

A Spindrift Del Mar Condo has just gone in escrow by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Kimberly Kramer who represents the buyer. 914 Inteprid Ct, Del Mar is a 2 bedroom condo that is currently listed for sale for $480,000. The condo is a dual master unit with a view of the ocean from the front bedroom. The condo also features a large living room with wood burning fireplace, large dining room and spacious outdoor patio area. The condo is located is a very quiet location and close proximity to the community pool and spa. The residences is being advertised as needing TLC & updating.

The Spindrift community is ideally located near the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar with close proximity to the Flower Hill Plaza and Del Mar Fairgrounds. The beach is also located

A Cordova Vista Mission Viejo home has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Erycka Sanchez who represented the tenants in this real estate transaction. 24671 Tabuenca, Mission Viejo is a three bedroom two bath home that leased for $2,500 a month as a long term rental. The home is located in the popular Cordova Vista area that is known for well kept single family homes in a quiet community the Tiejras Creek Golf Course. The home featured an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, custom stone work with an open and spacious floor plan. The gourmet kitchen featured granite counter tops with glass mosaic back-splash and upgraded appliances. Some of the additional features of the home included upgraded windows, laminate wood flooring, custom

A Corona Del Mar condo has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Mike Kashani who represented the tenants. 307 Marquerite Ave. #A, Newport Beach is a two bedroom condo in the Corona Del Mar area that leased for $2,800 a month. The single level condo was a popular ground floor unit located less than two blocks from Corona Del Mar beach. The condo featured large rooms that had plenty of windows and natural light. The kitchen featured granite counters, plenty of cabinet space, microwave and a dishwasher.

The Corona Del Mar south area of Newport Beach is a great area where you can walk to the Farmers Market, restaurants and great shopping. The Corona Del Mar area is a great place to live located on the south west end of Newport Beach. You

A Big Canyon McClain condo in Newport Beach has just been leased by Beach Cities Real Estate agent Erycka Sanchez who represented the tenants in this rental transaction. 4 Canyon Island Dr, Newport Beach is a two bedroom condo that leased for $2,900 a month. The condo is located in the Big Canyon McClain condo building that included two large bedrooms upstairs and a den that could be used as a third bedroom location downstairs. The condo included many upgrades including granite, travertine, limestone, hardwood flooring and carpet. The condo came with subterranean garage space that could accommodate 2 vehicles. The condo was being offered for lease as a furnished or un-furnished rental.

The Big Canyon McClain community includes an association pool,