June 2015

We had a client who called us today looking for a one story property that would be wheelchair accessible with no steps.  This was quite the challenge since his price range only went up to $600,000 which pretty much excludes all single family homes in Dana Point since most houses start at around $600,000 and up.  Upon sifting through the many listings currently on the market we came across a condo located in the Monarch Hills condo complex that was located on the first level with no steps into the unit.  The Monarch Hills Condo complex is located in the upscale Ritz Pointe gated community in the Monarch Beach area of Dana Point.  This is a large community with condos located on the first, second and third level of multiple buildings.  Obviously, the second

The Golden Lantern Villas is a small condo complex near the Dana Point Harbor with a total of 18 units.  Built in 1978 on the famous Santa Clara street which is just a little over one block to the bluff front that overlooks the Dana Point Harbor.  Here you will find two and three bedroom condos that rarely come on the market, normally one unit will come on the market every 15 months.  These are nice homes with interior fireplaces, large kitchens with lots of cabinetry, interior laundry room and good size Master bedrooms.  

This is a secure building with underground parking that comes with large storage spaces.  The community has a very nice pool and spa area for its residents which is included in the monthly association dues of $474.00 a month that

For those buyers who are looking for a new construction home to purchase should not overlook the Niguel Shores community in Dana Point, California.  In recent months two new construction homes have come on the market here that were built in 2015.  The homes offer a prime location on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and just steps to the sandy beach.  23636 Sidney Bay is an Hawaiian style home that is slated for completion by July 1st and is on the market for sale at $4,888,980.  The views include Ocean, Catalina Island and city light views and location in the guard gated Niguel Shores area. The interior features high end finishes that include travertine flooring and top of the line gourmet kitchen with granite counters.  The home is still actively

One of the upscale neighborhoods in Monarch Beach is a community called "Marquesa."  The Marquesa community dates back to the late 1980's when some of the first homes were built here.  The homes occupy the immediate area as you enter through the guard gates and built in the Mediterranean architectural style.  These are very popular home since many of the properties here will be located next to the Monarch Beach golf links course and offer a combination of ocean, sunset and golf course views.  What makes this community very attractive is the price point with many of the homes listed for sale for just under one million and currently goes as high as $1,295,000.  

Select homes in the Marquesa community will offer ocean views.  Currently, there is one home

The Dana Knolls area is commonly known as the mid-century modern neighborhood here in Dana Point with single level homes that were built in the 1960's.  This is a quiet area off Del Obispo street which runs in the very south end of Dana Point near the city limits of Rancho San Clemente.  Real Estate prices currently start at $775,000 for a three bedroom, two bath house with 1,729 square feet of living space.  A newly listed ocean view home has just came on the market in Dana Knolls for $799,000.  The home features three bedrooms, two baths with 1,750 square feet of living space.  This is also a one story home that is being sold under a trust sale.  Interested parties in this home are requested to write an offer with a probate purchase agreement with a