Dana Point Ocean View Homes

Every December we will look back at what has sold in the city of Dana Point and every. year we are not surprised to learn that some of the most expensive homes were sold in the Strand at Headlands community.  In fact, 2 of the top 3 highest sold properties this year were sold at the Strand but for far less than 2018 which topped over $23 million.  This year the top 3 properties range between $8 and $14 dollars which is far less than the previous year.  This does not negate that this was a very busy year with over 500 homes sold with a very strong economy helping the cause.  Here is a quick run down of the top 3 sales.

It's no surprise that the highest sale is located at the Strand at Headlands community.  21 Beach View Avenue was on the market for

Dana Point has featured several brand new communities like South Cove and Ocean Del Rey Estates which features brand new constructions homes and condos.  South Cove is a perfect example of a new community that selects several condos to feature as what potential buyers can upgrade their homes to.  These are used as open houses from the sales office to try and sell other condos that will be coming on the market for sale.  In order to do this they typically do a lot of work to the home with trendy design work and countless number of upgrades to kitchen and baths.  It's often a far cry to what most buyers will end up buying but allows for the consumer to imagine what could be done with the right amount of money and time.

From time to time we do see these

Ono of the most popular places in Dana Point are the homes located near Strands Beach.  The location is just north of the Dana Headlands with several neighborhoods within close proximity to this beach.  Often times, many tourists looking for rental properties in the area gravitate to this area due to the large number of rentals that are on the market at any given time.  These will range from long term 12 month rentals to short term vacation rentals that are leased out by the month.  The views are arguably some of the best in the Dana Point area depending on where the home or condo is located.  There are several neighborhoods to consider when looking to live near Strands Beach.

The first, and most popular place to find a rental in this area is the

The situation dealing with the Monarch Bay Land Lease is starting to get very serious as an estimated 100 plus owners have not paid for the land that is currently being leased.  We have reported before that the Monarch Bay owners have the opportunity to purchase the land for 65% of the appraised value which is a pretty good deal considering the location of Monarch Bay which is a prime oceanfront community with direct access to the beach in Dana Point. We have received many questions regarding this including what happens to owners who don't pay for the land before the expiration date.  After doing some research we found some information on the Keystone, formerly Progressive Community Managment website that has a 12 page information booklet answers many

Dana Point has several communities that offer enough land and space to allow for RV parking.  Since Dana Point has so many communities that are under a homeowner association it's difficult to find space for RV parking since there are many rules and regulations put in place to restrict homeowners from doing this.  It's much easier to find an older community that is not under a homeowners association that allows for more freedom to do various things without a community oversight.  One such area is the Capistrano Beach area.  

Capistrano Beach covers both sides of the 5 freeway with beach homes on the ocean side and large ocean view properties on the east side.  There are select properties on the east side that have larger parcels on land with long

It seems like everyone in Southern California wants to own a home by the beach or at least be able within walking distance to the beach.  Dana Point is no exception that offers a wide range of properties that are an easy walk to the beach from these various neighborhoods.  Real Estate prices will vary a lot from one and two bedrooms priced under $500,000 to luxury homes listed up to $20 million dollars.  Here is a quick guide on where to look if you want to walk to the beach from your Dana Point home.

First, the Ritz Point community is a great place to start.  Here you will find both detached single family homes as well as residential condos.  Expect to find 3 bedroom homes in this community starting around $1.6 million dollars for an approximate 2,400

Having a home with a dedicated wine cellar is truly a luxury item that is often reserve for very large homes that have the extra space to dedicate to the proper climate control storage of wine.  This is not always the case with smaller homes as their are some wine enthusiasts who have dedicated enough space for a wine cellar. Here is our guide on where to find these homes.

The large majority of these can be found in the new community of "The Strand at Headlands."  These are grand newer construction homes that often feature 7,000 to 10,000 square foot homes that are steps away from the sandy beach and Pacific Ocean.  One of the most common features in the Strand homes is having a dedicated wine cellar room.  The below photo was taken from a home in the

As we head towards the end of the year we have seen many record sales.  One of the biggest sales happened last month in the Strand at Headlands community.  The record sale of $23.5 million happened at 39 Strand Beach and accordingly to our MLS the most expensive home ever sold in Dana Point history.  What makes this home so unique and expensive?  First, the location is right next to the sandy beach in one of the top neighborhoods in Dana Point called "The Strand at Headlands."  It's one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Dana Point and has had a total of 4 sales over the $9 million dollar price point.  The home itself was huge which occupied 3 different levels with an estimated 9,300 square feet.  The views could clearly be seen from the upstairs

Owning a home that's located on a double lot holds a lot of value.  We have seen some really iconic homes that were located on 2 lots be subdivided into two different homes which is really a shame since part of the charm of the home is having the extra land space to really enjoy the Southern California weather and ocean views.  There are still a few homes left that have not been subdivided and still located on double lots. They are few and far between and rarely come on the market for sale.  It's important to note that the price range often reflects the value if the home were subdivided and if two homes were to built in it's place.

A newly listed home in the Lantern Village community has just come on the market and located on a large double lot that

One of the newest neighborhoods in Dana Point, California is the Ocean Del Rey Estates community.  Situated in the upscale Capistrano Beach area of Dana Point is a collection of 10 semi-custom homes that boarder the Seascape Village and Chateau Clemente communities in San Clemente.  It also offers a very close proximity to the bluff front off Camino Capistrano street with a short distance to local restaurants, shopping and the 5 freeway.  

Currently, the first 3 homes have been released for sale and range from $1,995,000 to $2,250,000.  These are large scale homes that range from 3,944 to 4,297 square feet and can include roof top ocean view decks and a basement level which is very rare for homes located in Southern California.  Some of the other