The Strand at Headlands

There a number of properties currently on the market in Dana Point, Califonria that offer very unique opportunities for the right buyer.  A lot of these are for prime properties that only come on the market every generation or so and provide a once and a lifetime opportunity to own a prized piece of real estate.  We often see these in the more expensive homes like those located right on the beach or the ocean front that are advertised as special opportunities for buyers.  We also see investment opportunities for properties that mixed-use properties like duplex and triplex homes here in Dana Point.  Sometimes these are priced below market value or offer seller financing which makes this listings really stand out.

A new listing came up in the Palisades

The Labor Day weekend is soon approaching in the next couple of days which often times results in many visitors coming to the Dana Point area.  Local real estate agents understand the opportunity to hold open their listings so if you are thinking about buying a home or just curious on what is going on with the market this is a great opportunity to look at some homes in the Dana Point area.  As of right now there are currently 5 homes set to be open on Saturday and 33 homes open on Sunday.  There will be even 2 homes doing an open house on Monday to grab those last minute buyers that will still be looking.  Sunday tends to be the big day for open houses so plan your day accordingly since many of these homes are only open for a short period of time.  Some

This was a great year for the luxury real estate market in Dana Point as two of the top three highest sales this year took place in the ocean front community of Monarch Bay.  It seems like every year the highest sales tend to be in the newer Strand at Headlands community which offers some amazing homes including the third highest sale this year.  However, the Monarch Bay community has really gone through a wonderful transformation that first started when the homes switch from being located on leased land to where you own your own land.  Since then we have seen a higher interest in this community and even the front gated entrance is seeing a major face lift as well.  

63 Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point comes in as the highest sale at $33 million dollars

For those looking for a property that is located blocks to the beach in Southern California one of the best places to look is the city of Dana Point.  One of the main reasons for this is that there are many luxury neighborhoods that are located on the ocean side of the 5 freeway as this was the master plan of the city, especially for those homes located in the Monarch Beach area of Dana Point.  Within this area are some of the most expensive neighborhoods like Monarch Bay, Ritz Cove, Niguel Shores and The Strand at Headlands.  These offer some spectacular ocean front homes as well as properties that are located within a short walking distance to beach.  These can be very expensive homes so for those looking for some more affordable options we always

Dana Point has a wide variety of architectural style homes with the large majority of homes built in the Mediterranean, Spanish, Traditional with some Contemporary style homes.  One of the unique architectural styles that we are starting to see is the Hamptons style homes. These homes tend to be really grand with an east coast vibe to it with gray siding, white trim around the windows and doors with accent round windows above the French doors.  If you can picture this than this is the essence of a Hamptons style which is also pictured below.

One of the best places to find these homes is in the newer gated community in Dana Point known as "The Strand at Headlands" which located on the beach front.  A perfect example of this is a home located in this

The Strand at Headlands community has had a record year in 2021 with some of the most expensive homes being sold in all of Dana Point.  With the shrinking number of listings on the market at any given time we are starting to see more buyers explore the idea of buying a piece of land and building their own custom home to their liking.  One of the good things about many of the Strand listings is that the owners of these lots have taken the time to develop architectural plans for their specific piece of land which in turn can be sent to the design review board and the city planning department for review and approval.  Typically the further the plans go in the process the easier it is to sell a lot here since approval times for both the design review board

It's no surprise that this years most expensive homes sold in Dana Point all sold in the gated beach front community of The Strand at Headlands.  The highest sale took place at 39 Strand Beach which featured a total of 6 bedrooms and sold for $23,500,000 after being on the market for a total of 128 days.  The home was located on the ocean front with unobstructed ocean views.  The home had 3 levels of living space with a stunning primary bedroom located on the upper level with some of the best views we have seen in Dana Point.  The downstairs part of the home was all about entertaining with an open air room complete with  stunning pool that overlooked with crashing waves.  

The next highest sale was located just a few doors down at 33 Strand Beach

A lot of sales have transpired for the 2021 sales year in The Strand at Headlands with a record number of transactions taking place.  So far in 2021 we have seen a total of 16 home sales ranging from $9,009,000 to $23,500,000.  There is a wide range in pricing found here since there are two different neighborhoods located here.  The two communities consist of North and South Strand which each have their own guard gated entrance with a tunnel used for golf carts that connect the two areas together.  The least expensive homes can be found in the South Strand area which is located high on a hill that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.  Many of the these homes will have wonderful panoramic views, especially for those located on the upper streets.  The more

The year 2020 is in the review mirror now and we are all looking optimistically for the year 2021.  The Dana Point real estate market was very active in the last spring, summer and winter months as low inventory and reduced mortgage interest rates really drove the demand for buyers looking to make a purchase.  So far in January 2021 the record activity continues as homes are not staying on the market for very long if they are priced correctly.  There are many buyers in the market right now that are looking for new construction homes that will be built and completed this year in 2021.   These are typically individual property owners selling homes as spec homes and not homes located in a brand new community.

With this being said, the best community to

The Real Estate market in Dana Point, California saw a number of properties selling over the $10 million dollar price point in 2020 thanks in part to lower inventory and a higher demand for homes from local buyers.  It's no surprise that 2 of the 3 highest sales this year occurred in the beach front community known as "The Strand at Headlands" which seems to have some of the most expensive home sales year after year.

The third highest sale took place at 15 Coral Cove Way which sold for $12,050,000 and closed escrow on 10/09/20.  The five bedroom home featured a reported 7,915 according to our multiple listing service with three levels of living spaces.  It was newly built in 2020 and featured wonderful ocean views in the South Strand neighborhood that