Cottons Point San Clemente

For those looking to live by the beach there is no better place to live in Orange County than San Clemente.  San Clemente embodies all good things about living by the beach.   One of the most common requests we get here at our office is for those who would like to live on the ocean side of the freeway.  There are three main areas that are located on the ocean side of the freeway:  San Clemente Central, San Clemente North & Southwest San Clemente.  Each of these areas has it's own unique signature and style of homes.  The San Clemente north area is an up and comming area with a mixture of multi dwelling units, namely duplex, triplex and fourplex's next to single family homes.  The homes are typically single level in size and date back to the early…

A Southwest San Clemente Home has just been sold by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller in this real estate transaction.  173 W Avenida Alessando, pictured below, was a cute two bedroom two bath home located in the desirable south west area of San Clemente situated between the San Clemente Pier and Trestles surf break and sold for $650,000.  This area is one of the most requested areas to live since all the homes have been custom built over the years and each and every home has it's own unique style and personality!  This bungalow style home a featured large front and back yard which is ideal for entertaining.  The home even had an peek view of the ocean from the inside living room.  The kitchen was also done in the…

A Southwest San Clemente home has just gone into escrow by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate where he represents the seller in this real estate transaction.  133 Avenida Santiago is a cute 3 bedroom home located at the end of the 100 block in the Southwest area with a nice ocean view deck on top of the home.  The homes kitchen has been recently renovated with white subway title and french doors that opened to the outside.  The home also featured nice hardwood flooring, two fireplaces and a large backyard.  If you are looking for a home in the Southwest San Clemente area be prepared to compete against other buyer.  The current inventory of San Clemente homes is at an all time low as the shortage of homes has not been…

A South West San Clemente house has just gone into escrow by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith where he represents the seller in this real estate transaction.  173 W Avenida Alessandro is located on the South Side of Pacific Coast Highway and just a couple blocks to the beach!  The home features two bedrooms, two baths and a wonderful bungalow architectural style to the home.  You will find a large back yard which ideal for pets and children as well as a front patio area ideal for house entertaining.  If you are looking for walk to the beach house in San Clemente then this immediate area is where you should be looking.  Homes in the South West area will range from luxury gated communities found in Cyprus Shore, Cyrpus Cove, The…

Relocating can always be challenging when considering moving from your current home location.  Moving to an area that you are not familiar with can be scary and not understanding the nuances and price factors that contribute to the different areas can be challenging if you are not working with a skilled San Clemente Realtor.  A good San Clemente Real Estate agent can give you a brief rundown of the city and help you find the perfect San Clemente community for you.  There are so many great areas in the San Clemente area but local knowledge of factors that may effect home prices need to told to any prospective buyers.  These factors can include land shifting, freeway proximity and noise as well as residential and mixed use areas.  Also, make sure to…

If you are looking for tax shelters in today's economy many are turning away from the stock market and heading towards the real estate arena. With record low prices and rock bottom interest rates buying homes has never been cheaper. This is especially true for real estate investors that are buying homes with interest rates in the 4% range! This is something I thought I would never see happen. Buyers are now realizing that their monthly mortgage payment may be less then the amount of rent they can bring in on lower end properties. This can be achieved with putting as little as 20% down for homes under $300,000. We have several clients looking to buy multiple properties in this price range due to the affordability factor and monthly cash flow they will…

A San Clemente Short Sale listing has gone in-escrow by San Clemente Short Sale agent Sam Smith who represents the seller in this real estate transaction. 124 Avenida Santa Margarita is a four bedroom located in the Trestles area of San Clemente is currently listed for $480,000. The homes in the area have great ocean and golf course views and within walking distance to the luxury gated communities of Cyprus Shore, Cyprus Cove & Cotton's Point near the Famous Trestles surf break! The bank gave written approval on the home today and escrow is scheduled to close before the end of the year. If you are looking for to sell your San Clemente home and owe more than the home is worth then a short sale is a great way to go. Not all applicants will qualify for a…

A Southwest San Clemente home has just been listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith.  175 W Avenida Alessandro, San Clemente CA, is a 4 bedroom home located just blocks to the beach and pacific ocean.  One of the unique features on the home is the separate guest quarters that is located on the east side of the house with it's own separate entrance.  The home also features a large master bedroom suite with ocean views!  The location can't be beat as it's just 2 blocks to the beach.  The home has been occupied by a long term tenant so it could be an ideal situation for an owner/investor.  The property is not a short sale or a foreclosure property.  For more information on this San Clemente home for sale please contact Sam Smith today at…

A new home has come on the market in San Clemente, California and is currently the most expensive real estate for sale in San Clemente.  323 W Paseo De Cristobal, San Clemente, CA, is a rare ocean front residence in the popular Southwest San Clemente area!  The home is situated on a unique street to street lot with lots of room for guest and resident parking.  The lot reaches out to the ocean front and is located near the popular T-Street surf break in San Clemente, California.  It is really rare to have a property come on the market that is beach front and located at the T-Street area.  The home is currently listed at $9,750,000 and showings are very limited for the month of December.  Homes listed near the price range can also be found in Cotton Point,…

If you have always wanted to live by the beach then you will be surprised to learn that you can live in a beach community in Southern California for under $1,500,000.  The Breakers community in San Clemente, California is a luxury gated community shared with three other luxury communities:  Cotton Point Estates, Cyprus Shore and Cyprus Cove.  The Breakers is the least expensive community of the four and still offers the same great amenities of a private beach, large community swimming pool and tennis courts and the security of living behind a 24 hour guard gated community!  There is currently one home listed for sale in the Breakers for $1,499,000 and offers all the great features listed above.  If you are looking for one of the best communities in…