San Clemente Real Estate

We get many requests from out of state buyers looking to relocate to Southern California. One of the most common requests from buyers from the mid west part of the United States is for properties listed for sale in the mid $100,000 range. Properties in the rest of the country, especially in the mid west where you can buy a large home in this price range.

When looking at properties by the beach it's often hard to find any properties in this price point. This is especially true of the beach town of San Clemente. Condos do occasionally come on the market under $200,000 price point and single family homes typically start in the $400,000 range. A new listing has just come on the market today and is listed for $160,000. The condo is a one bedroom, one bath

There is a a huge construction boom happening in the ocean front community called "Capistrano Shores."  The community was well established as a mobile home park for many years.  The homes were on lease land with the average monthly cost to lease that land was around $2,500 a month.  In 2008, all of this changed.  The 90 residents within the Capistrano Shores community bought the land for an estimated $100 million dollars which instantly caused the real estate values to jump from an average $750,000 mobile home to now nearly $2 million dollars.

What is happening in the community is a construction boom where old existing mobile homes are being torn down and replaced with large two story residences.  The homes are keeping their original foot print of the

The Marblehead Coastal construction continues on as evidence to an agreement was signed off by the San Clemente city council on the 19th of February, 2013.  Driving by the site today it's evident that things are moving forward with construction workers and machines in production.  The city council approve Lehman Bros to complete the work needed for the infrastructure of the site which includes adding streets, utilities, grading, etc.  Residents of San Clemente will soon see the large vacant parcel become more developed in the upcoming months.

It has been reported that by the end of March that the community park construction will begin and work to the off ramp of the 5 freeway will complete by the end of this summer.  The original plans to the 248 acre

A new Mark Singer designed home has come on the market in the Cypress Shores community in San Clemente, California.  Mark Singer is one of the most influential architects for contemporary design here in Southern California.  His work can often be found in the Laguna Beach area where many of his designed homes come on the market.  The design is very contemporary with an open floor plan that complements the natural setting and views of the home. 

The home located in the gated community of the Cyprus Cove community is located one street back from the ocean front in the popular Southwest San Clemente area.  The home is a true master piece and has sensational views of the ocean and is currently on the market for $4,950,000.  The home features 60 feet of

Faire Harbor ocean view condos in San Clemente have been slow to come on the market in recent months due to the low inventory of housing in the San Clemente real estate market.  Faire Harbor is located in the Marbelhead area of San Clemente just east of the 5 freeway.  The town homes in the Faire Harbor community offer two levels of condo living with a detached 2 car garage.  Many of the town homes do have views of the ocean.

A new Faire Harbor condo just came on the market this week and offers nice views of the ocean and offered for sale for $419,000.  The condo is nicely updated with rich hardwood flooring and upgraded kitchen area.  Downstairs features the main living area with a family room, kitchen and breakfast nook area.  Upstairs features three

The Cazadero community in the Talega area of San Clemente is one of the unexpected places to find ocean view properties for sale.  The community is a favorite for Talega home buyers due to it's large floor-plans and square footage's that reach over 4,000 square feet.   Homes located on the front row have nice views of the valley and ocean and typically are priced well above the $1 million dollar price point.  The homes also are located on large lots and often feature outdoor entertainment area with private pools, spa's and BBQ areas.  Most of the homes in the community will feature four bedrooms with unique features like hardwood floors and gourmet kitchens.  The community is included in all of the Talega amenities which include several community pools

Bella Vista is one of Talega's newer communities in San Clemente, California that is home to just 14 residences.  Located in the heart of Talega the homes are situated on one cul-de-sac street that offers two story Mediterranean style homes as pictured below.  Amongst these three homes you have three different floor plans to choose from.  The homes were built in 2008 and have all been sold but newer construction re-sale homes do come on the market from time to time. 

Currently there is one Bella Vista home for sale that is currently listed for $985,000.  The home features four bedrooms, two baths with 3,556 square feet.  The home features volume ceilings with stone and granite counter tops.  You will also find top of the line Thermador stainless steel

Living by the San Clemente Pier is a great place to call home especially if you have views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Clemente Pier.  Buying a condo by the Pier does not come cheap though as these condos are located on prime pieces of land.  As the economy as slowed down in the past 5 years so have real estate prices come down for these view condos.  It wasn't too long ago that ocean and pier view condos were selling for well above the million dollar price point.  Now the real estate prices adjusted, it's possible to find pier view condos for under $800,000!

There are three main buildings you should look for in San Clemente if you are looking for a Pier view.  Three buildings are the Villa Granada, Villa Grande and Reef Gate West buildings.  All

For those looking for a senior community in the San Clemente you will find multiple places throughout the city.  If you are in the market to find upscale living then we recommend the Talega Gallery community.  The Talega Gallery is the name of the general area where you will find 4 different and unique communities that co-exist with each other behind the gated entrance. 

One of the these communities is called "Sandridge."  Sandbridge homes are elegant homes that enjoy all the benefits that the Talega Gallery has to offer.  One of homes featured below is a perfect example of what you can expect to find in this community.  Some of the unique features of the home include 22 foot ceilings with a formal dining, living and family room.  The home features 3

We get a lot of requests for buyers looking for ocean view condos here in San Clemente.  In San Clemente, you will find a high concentration of condos located in the immediate area right around the San Clemente Pier with condos starting around the $800,000 range.  For those not familiar with San Clemente should note that you will find some great ocean view condo buildings located just north of the Pier.  Prices will vary a lot depending on the size and the view of the condo so here are some quick tips on where to look.

One of my favorite view streets in San Clemente is the street called "Buena Vista."  One of my first real estate sales over a decade ago was an oceanfront condo located on this street.  The views are really incredible and depending where

In case you missed tonight's wonderful sunset then here is a picture of what you missed.  After weeks of rain the sky has finally cleared up and today was a sensational ocean view today.  The picture below was taken from T Street Beach in the Southwest San Clemente area that is located just south of the San Clemente Pier.  On the right you can see Catalina Island and to the left a rare view of San Clemente island.  As we head into the winter months more of these kind of sensational sunset will be seen on a regular basis.

If you are thinking about moving to the San Clemente area this is what you can look forward to.  The air is clean and a cool 72 degree's all year around.  We have had our share of rain this winter so the landscaping is very green and

The Catania gated community in Talega is not one of the well known neighborhoods in San Clemente.  The community is located at the very end of Talega tucked away in a quiet area that has restricted access to non-residents due to it's gated entrance.  I truly believe this is one of Talega's best kept secret since the floor plans are some of the best to be found in the Talega. 

The community is split into two different sections, one located on the west side of the street "Avenida Talega" and have incredible ocean views.  I would venture to say these are the best ocean views you can find in Talega for under $1 million dollars.  The homes on the west side will have less of a view are are located on three quiet streets.  The model homes were actually located

A Southwest San Clemente home is now being offered for lease located at 224 Calle Primavera for $4,250 a month.  Rental homes in the area have been very scarce as the rental inventory is at all time lows.  The home is located just a couple houses from the ocean front with easy walk to the sandy beach.  You will notice as you arrive to the home the great curb appeal with lush tropical landscaping.

Inside you will find large vaulted ceilings that go from floor to ceiling that over look the private and large backyard.  One of the great things about the home is the natural light that flows into the home.  The carpet is plush and neutral paint tones really show up the open spaces that this home features.

Adjacent to the living room is the large

San Clemente oceanfront condos are what a lot of people dream of when looking for a home by the beach.  Capturing the nightly sunsets with the cool ocean breezes is what a true oceanfront condo will bring you.  If you are looking for a condo with ocean front views we recommend the following places.  

First, the best place to look for an oceanfront condo is around the San Clemente Pier.  There are dozens of condos that face the ocean in this area and is a great place to start.  Condo buildings like Reefgate West, Villa Granada, Villa Grande and Sunset Shores are all around the pier area.  One the south side of the pier their is a building called "Driftwood Bluffs" where condos rarely come on the market for sale.  If you are lucky to see one of these

A San Clemente Ocean View condo is now available for lease in the Vista Pacifica condo complex in San Clemente, California for $1,800 a month.  The 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo features two dual master suites with each bedroom having it's own private bath.  The condo features an upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops and maple cabinetry that overlook the view.  In addition, you will find vaulted ceilings and lots of windows that bring in a lot of light into the condo.  You will also find a small viewing deck off the living and dining room that have a direct view of the ocean.  Here you will see nightly sunsets and Catalina Island views.  If you are interested in leasing a condo similar to this property please contact us today for a private showing.  Vista

A San Clemente Forster Ranch home has just been sold by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller.  5508 Costa Escondida, San Clemente is located in the Forster Highlands area of Forster Ranch and specifically in the Ridgemore neighborhood.  The property is widely known as one of the premier lot in the area with a very large 13,000 square foot lot.   A large front and back yard complete with a basketball court, outdoor fireplace area and big grassy area.   Inside the property featured a large master suite with deep soaking jacuzzi tub and a large covered gazebo on the 2nd level that overlooked the Forster Ranch Valley.  The home was sold as a standard sale and sold within 2 weeks of being on the market by Sam Smith.

The Forster

A San Clemente short sale listing has just been sold by San Clemente short sale agent Sam Smith who represented the buyers.  The short sale was located in the Ocean Hills community and featured 3 bedrooms with an ocean view for the incredible price of $315,000!  The Ocean Hills community is located next to Sea Pointe Estates gated community on the north side of town which is located across the street from Trader Joe's and the Ralph's Shopping center.  The community has several community pools and a small golf course to practice your golfing.  Short sales have become the very best way to buy distressed properties at low prices.  This short sale did take approximately 3 months to get short sale approval but the end result was a great deal for Sam's buyers

A Southwest San Clemente home has just sold for $582,500 by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller. The Southwest San Clemente market has seen record low inventory as home prices under $800,000 have overnight disappeared for the most part. The demand from buyers now looking for homes in the Southwest area between $500,000 to $800,000 has sharply increased. The home located at 110 Avenida De Los Lobos Marinos was one of the remaining properties in the $500,000 range. If you are looking for homes under $800,000 then make sure to contact Sam Smith as many of these homes are privately being sold. A good example of this is an ocean view property in Southwest San Clemente that was located at 123 Calle Del Pacifico which just on

Glen Ridge Estates and the Forster Ranch area are the best kept secrets for finding homes with large lots.  Often times our clients will ask us for homes with pools or homes with pool size lots for under $700,000 and we immediately educate them on select communities in the Forster Ranch area.  If you are not familiar with the San Clemente marketplace then let us educated you here.  Forster Ranch is located on the east side of the freeway in San Clemente.  Basically, the 5 freeway cuts right through the middle of San Clemente and is the natural divider between homes located on the west side of the freeway near the beach and homes located on the east side where you will find panoramic ocean view homes up in the hills. 

One of the areas on the east side is

A Forster Highlands San Clemente home listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith has gone into escrow.  5917 Camino Rocoso is located in the Ashton community in Forster Ranch and was listed for $550,000.  This single level home had a huge interest upon being placed on the market and received 8 multiple offers.  The property featured 4 large bedrooms with a nice open floor plan.  The home as located on a quiet cul-da-sac street with a large front and backyard.  The housing inventory in San Clemente is extremely low and there are many buyers looking for homes under $550,000.  Forster Ranch is one of the best places to find homes in this price range as properties tend to be less expensive than other parts of the city.  First time home buyers and real