Tagged : Dana Point Real Estate

Over the last several weeks there have been a lot of homes coming on the market in the Monarch Bay community in Dana Point, California.  This is good news for those considering buying in this ocean front gated community as real estate inventory has been really low for the past 12 months and the new early buyout opportunity is creating a surge in buyer activity.  48 owners have already purchased the land and now own both the home and the lot the home sits on. One reason for the rise in the listing inventory for this community is the Land Lease situation that will be occurring in the year 2020.  For years and to this day the community has been under a land lease controlled by the Moulton Family Trust. In 1988, the Moulton agreed that in 2020 when the lease

Las Marianas is a small and quiet condo building that is located on the ocean and bluff front just north of the Dana Point Harbor.  The views are simply amazing from this location as the Harbor and beach is located just below.  The condo complex is made up of small two story Spanish style building the form around the community pool. There are two sets of ocean front condos located on both side of the pools that offer direct ocean and harbor views.  The condos were built in 1972 and have a real vintage Spanish feel to it with condos located on both lower and upper levels.  

Their are a total of 34 units on the complex so condos rarely come on the market for sale.  Currently there is one condo for sale listed for $1,199,000.  The condo is probably

Chelsea Point is a great community of classic Cape Cod style homes that are located just 1/2 block to the sandy beach.  Located next to the Strands Beach and adjacent to the Niguel Beach Terrace community is one of the best kept secrets in Dana Point.  The community only features 30 homes that are all located on street that loops around the neighborhood.  The community is very non-assuming with no association pool nor recreational facilities that keeps monthly association dues low of $288 a month.

This week a new listing has come on the market in the Chelsea Point community that offers 3 bedroom, 3 baths with 2,081 square feet of living space.  The home has been recently updated with a gourmet kitchen complete with new granite counters and Italian

A Waterford Pointe ocean view home has come on the market for $1,400,000 and offers stunning ocean views.  For those not familiar with the Waterford Pointe community in Dana Point should note that this is one of the best places to find ocean view homes in a gated community.  There are two main streets that have direct ocean view homes as the other streets will have partial ocean and/or canyon views.  One particular street is called Sea Crest in Waterford Pointe.  At the very top of the street and located on the prime cul-de-sac location with only neighbor stands this home that just came on the market.  Ultra contemporary design blends beautifully will the immediate surroundings with lush green grounds and soothing waterfalls.

The owner of the

A new Niguel Beach Terrace ocean view condo will be coming on the market for $569,900.  The condo has been completely renovated with no expensive spared.  The Niguel Beach Terrace is a small condo community that is located directly across from Strands Beach in Dana Point, California.  The community features beach close condos with select condos on the front row offering ocean views.

In the last several months we have had several requests for the Niguel Beach Terrace community.  With the current marketplace listings have been very few and far between.  When they do come on the market the tend to sell very quickly.  If you are interested in the Niguel Beach Terrace community this is an excellent opportunity.

Currently, one bedroom condos are

Harbor Creek is a great community in Dana Point that is located just blocks to the beach.   We consider this community one of the best kept secrets for Dana Point as you can find condos for well under the $250,000 in a prime area of Dana Point.  Today, a new condo came on the market for $225,000 that features vaulted ceilings and located in a private upper end unit with a private deck.  The condo features one bedroom, one bath with new stainless steel stove and dishwasher.

The Harbor Creek community features a community pool and spa as well as many small creeks that run through the complex.  Association dues currently run $320 a month and include maintenance on the exterior grounds as well as provide for plenty of guest parking.  If you are in the

Capistrano Beach is a nice area in the Dana Point area that is located on the San Clemente & Dana Point border line.  Homes and condos in this area can be very expensive do to their close proximity to the beach and quiet and private location.  For those looking for properties under $500,000 the selection can be very low with currently only 7 properties for sale under this price point.  Several of the condos listed in this price range are condos located in the Mill Pond area.  Mill Pond is a private gated community that is home to a small select number of town homes.  The community enjoys a neighborhood park and pond area with association amenities with condo prices in the mid $450,000 range.

You will also find some single family homes under the

The Monarch Beach area of Dana Point is home to many luxury communities but there is no better place to find a beach close home than the Ritz Cove community.  The Ritz Cove is an oceanfront guard gated community that sits adjacent to the Ritz Carlton Hotel.  If you look at the picture below you will see a large hotel that sits on the ocean front.  This is the luxury 5 Star Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dana Point.  Directly below the hotel is a community filled with large Mediterranean and Spanish style homes that sit next to the Monarch Beach golf links and the Pacific Ocean.  The community has it's own beach access and the security of a guard gated entrance.

For those used to staying at the Ritz Carlton Hotel you will instantly fall in love with this

Dana Point condos for sale under $200,000 are best found in the Harbor Walk community in Dana Point, California.  Harbor Walk is a small and quiet condo community located in the Capsitrano Beach area.  The condos are typically one to two bedroom units and offered for sale for under $200,000.  When looking at the location of the complex it's rather surprising that you can find a condo in this price range located so close to the beach.  The units tend to be very light and bright with lots of natural light with upstair units offering vaulted ceilings and large patios. 

The only down side is the actual square footage of the units as they tend to be less than 1,000 square feet of living space.  Currently there is one condo for sale in the Harbor Walk

The Monarch Bay community in Dana Point is one of the best places to find ocean view homes in Dana Point, California. Monarch Bay is an ocean front community located just south of the Three Arch Bay community in Laguna Beach. The homes are mainly single level to maximize the ocean views for all homes in the community.

The one key thing to remember when buying in Monarch Bay is the land lease situation. The homes are are located on lease land and have been since the 1960's. Recent developments in the Monarch Bay community have been made for the owners to buy the land in 2020 for 65% of the appraised value at that time. The one thing to remember is that Monarch Bay is a prime oceanfront community with real estate prices much lower than neighboring ocean