Dana Point Real Estate

Del Obipso Park is located just over one block to the beach and within walking distance to several condo neighborhoods.  One of the newest is the new South Cove community which sits just south of the park.  These are brand new construction condos and townhouses with model homes slated to be open in the next couple of months. Real Estate prices have been estimated to start in the mid $500,000 range for a few select until in the complex and go as high as $1.3 million for the largest units.  Final pricing has not been leased so these numbers can change at any time.  We have already received a large demand of buyers interested in this complex so please contact us to be put on a waiting list and we will notify you when they come available for sale.

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It's become the norm when looking for a home to ask how much are the association dues in this neighborhood.  The reality in Southern California is that if the home is located in a formal community there is most likely going to be a homeowners association with months dues.  This is especially true for newer construction homes in a master planned community.  Homeowners association dues can very from neighborhood to neighborhood and all based on what kind of amenities the community has to offer.  For basic amenities like a manual gated entrance then association dues can be as low as a couple hundred dollars a month.  For neighborhoods with a formal clubhouse, community pool and spa dues tend to be much higher.  If there is a 24 hour guard gate than expect

The South Cove community is well under construction as they build brand new condos near Doheny Beach in Dana Point.  South Cove will feature a total of 168 condos with three unique floor plans to choose from.  We have already received a large number of calls for interested buyers for this community.  One of the reasons it's for it's location and attractive price points.  The location is just one block away from Doheny Beach and the Dana Point Harbor.  Clients can cross over the Dana Point bridge that goes over Pacific Coast Highway which leads directly to the beach. A collection of 10 properties will offer a combination of work and living spaces as there will be commercial retail on the ground level facing Pacific Coast Highway.

The three floor plans

The original model homes that were first developed by the builder and used to show potential clients what upgrades could be achieved are now being offered for sale.  The Grand Monarch is a luxury gated community that is connected to the former St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel which is now called the Monarch Beach Resort.  The community sits in front of the Monarch Beach golf links and does offer some ocean views from select units.  The model homes are being sold completely furnished which is ideal for those looking for a great vacation home.

The first model that is being offered for sale is Residence 1.  This was my favorite of all the models since it occupied two levels and had the feel of a traditional home.  One of the best features of the unit was the

The historic lantern district has gone under some major transformation on the last several years as the city has spent a lot of money revitalizing the downtown historic district in Dana Point.  The biggest change is a dual set of two way streets that cut through the city of Dana Point.  Before any of the changes took place Pacific Coast Highway used to be a one way street heading north and traffic would have to go through Del Prado Avenue.  

One of the condos in the Immediate area include the Pilgrim's Bluff.  The building is located at the corner of Amber Lantern and Santa Clara Avenue and is just a little over a block to the bluff front the overlooks the Dana Point Harbor.  Many locals are not even aware of this small complex since in the last 10

One of the most expensive gated community in Dana Point is located directly on the beach and referred to as "The Strand."  The official name is "The Strand at Headlands" and is located on the beach in front of Strands Beach in Monarch Beach.  It's not uncommon to find homes listed over $20 million dollars on the front row with unobstructed ocean and white water views.  Less expensive homes can be found on the 2nd and 3rd rows back with a great selection of Contemporary and Mediterranean style homes.  A good example of this is a brand new listing at 35 Beach View that is expected to hit the market at $14,250,000.  The photos pictured below are from that house that offers one of the most elegant Contemporary homes that we have come across at the Strand.

When it comes to looking for a home in the Dana Point area that are many factors that come into play.  For those who have young children finding a location that is within close proximity to good schools is important.  One of the more popular schools in Dana Point is the Del Obispo elementary school located at the cross streets of Del Obispo and Camino Del Avion.  The Marco Forster middle school and Kinoshita elementary school are also located here making this a prime spot to live near.  There are several neighborhoods that are within walking distance to these schools are here is a quick guide.

First, right across there street is a community called Parkside Place.  This is a great family neighborhood for a variety of reasons.  First, the homes are all

There are many senior communities located throughout Orange County with a variety of amenities and services.  Located in the South Orange County are several neighborhoods that are strictly for those older than 55 years of age.  These communities often offer daily or weekly activities for those who live there with a central community pool and clubhouse.  The city of Dana Point is rather limited when it comes to senior neighborhoods.  There are several communities like Niguel Shores that is very popular with those older in age even though it is not age restricted in any way.  One of the few age restricted senior communities in Dana Point is the Sea Bluffs neighborhood.

Sea Bluffs is a senior complex that offers full service assisted living for those

The year 2016 has almost come to an end and a quick look back at what has sold this year is truly amazing.  For the most part 2016 has been a really strong year for real estate sales in Dana Point as real estate price continued to inch up while mortgage rates still remained low for a large portion of the year.  We had some very high sales this year that took place in The Strand at Headlands and Ritz Cove communities.  These always tend to have the most expensive homes for sale so it's no surprise that the highest sales occurred here.  Here is a quick recap on the highest sales in Dana Point for the 2016 calendar year.

The highest sale this year took place at 47 Strand Beach Drive in Dana Point.  This home is located in the gated community of the Strand

Dana Point is a small beach town with many homes offering various price points.  For those seeking an oceanfront home or a new construction home on the beach then there are several neighborhoods that offer luxury properties listed for over $10 million dollars.  Here is a quick guide to help you determine the right neighborhood for you.

The first luxury community is commonly known as "The Strand."  This is one of the newest neighborhoods in Dana Point that offers parcels of land directly on the beach or several streets up from the beach with stunning ocean views.  This was advertised as one of the last oceanfront communities in Southern California which is located in front of Strands Beach and south of the Ritz Carlton Hotel.  The neighborhood first