Stacey's Coastal Orange County Blog

1309 Corte Alemano | Costa Mesa, CA

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:14:32 -0500

Available once again - buyers cancelled escrow 48 hours before close because they were no longer getting married.

Beautiful and spacious townhome in upscale gated community of The Laurels in South Coast Metro. This quality townhome built in 2004 features sought after amenities such as granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, fireplace, air conditioning, upstairs laundry room, high ceilings, and no mello-roos. The huge master suite features a walk-in closet, double sink vanity, and spacious glass shower. Resort quality association amenities including gorgeous community pool, spa, and BBQ area and a tot-lot. This community is commuter friendly with quick access to both the 405 fwy and John Wayne airport and is just minutes away from world class shopping at South Coast Plaza, popular dining, theaters, the OC Performing Arts Center, distinguished schools, and renowned beaches.

A few summary details:

1309 Corte Alemano
3 bd | 2.5 ba
Approx. 1,500 sq. ft.
Gated community
Listed at $515,000

For further details or to schedule a showing, contact Stacey Harmon at 949.885.6497.

37 Silver Pine | Newport Coast, CA

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:51:29 -0500

I've got a great new listing to announce at 37 Silver Pine in Newport Coast. For lots of photos, a cool video, and further details about the property, check out the post I've made at my main blog.

A few summary details:

37 Silver Pine
4 bd | 4.5 ba | Bonus room
One of the best ocean views the community of Santa Lucia has to offer
24-hour guard gated community
Listed at $2,349,000

Co-listed with Stephanie Strader Lowe.

Employment Opportunity: IT Help Desk Technician for Real Estate Company

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:47 -0500

The brokerage I'm at is hiring...thought this might be a good place to find some qualified leads! Job posting is below...

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Surterre Properties is looking for a highly motivated self-starter with solid PC background to assist with daily Help Desk and Network operations. This person will provide support to the network and end-users (Realtors and staff) via telephone, email and in-person.

Required Skills:

- Customer service
- Minimum 2 years experience in a help desk environment.
- Must have excellent interpersonal & communication skills - will interface with users at all levels of the organization.
- The ability to multitask and meet deadlines is an absolute must.
- Thorough knowledge of Windows XP/Vista: Installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
- Full understanding of TCP/IP protocol: IP addressing, DHCP, DNS and Active Directory
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Outlook email client.
- Solid hands-on hardware skills: PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, etc.

Desired Skills:

- Any MS Exchange knowledge would be a definite advantage.
- Experience with ShoreTel VoIP solution and or VoIP in general is a major plus.
- MAC OS X

hr@surterreproperties.com

Surterre Properties is an upscale boutique residentail real estate brokerage serving Coastal Orange County with offices in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach and approximately 200 agents. www.SurterreProperties.com

Best Buys for Coastal Orange County | 4.22.08

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:45:55 -0500

It is time again for the weekly Surterre Properties Best Buys in Coastal Orange County. Designed to help you sift through the abundance of listing inventory that is out there these days, the list is comprised of those listings that represent the best value in the Coastal Orange County area. The property can be listed by any brokerage (it isn't Surterre specific) but must demonstrate true value to a committee made up of 15 Surterre Realtors who meets weekly to select the best buy properties.

This week, I'm I'm thrilled that one of my listings has made this weeks list - 402 Dahlia. For more information, see the Best Buy's list below, or check out my blog post with full details on amenities and offers multiple photos.

Also, the Best Buy's program is being met with huge success. With a 44% success rate for the Best Buy properties since the inception of the program 7 weeks ago, the properties that make the Best Buy list far outpace the MLS listings transaction rate of 1.6%. Here is a summary of the program since it started:

7 weeks of Surterre Best Buys
41 Total Listings
21 Surterre Listings
20 Outside Listings

# of Surterre Best Buys properties that are:

In the Offer Stage - 3
In Escrow - 11
Sold - 4

If you are interested in further information on any of the Best Buys, please contact Stacey Harmon at 949.885.6497.

Here at the best buys for the week of 4.22.08 (new properties are announced every Tuesday):

Happy Earth Day from Surterre Properties!

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:18:55 -0500

Surterre Properties is the first green residential brokerage in Coastal Orange County. Surterre is also an EcoBroker affiliate and I am the first EcoBroker agent at the company. We run some beautiful ads and I thought our Happy Earth Day ad that ran in the local paper was pretty enough to post. So, here is wishing you all a Happy Earth Day!

What does it cost to rent off-campus during my MBA?

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:25:32 -0500

For incoming UCI Merage MBA students interested in renting in Coastal Orange County, Jonathan Lasner of the Orange County Register had an interesting blog post reporting on the local rents and vacancy rates in various cities around Orange County. As excerpted from his post, the average rent in those cities most convenient for Merage MBA students at UC Irvine is as follows:

City                               Average Rent
Irvine                                   $1,908
Costa Mesa                         $1,656
Newport Beach                    $1,965
Aliso Viejo                           $1,741

If you are looking to save a few hundred dollars a month, and will have a car during your time at the Merage School of Business, both Costa Mesa and Aliso Viejo offer more affordable rental options while still being very convenient to campus. They are definitely cities to consider in your rental search. Costa Mesa in particular is half way between the Merage School of Business and the beach - hard to get much better than that! Several of my classmates (myself included) resided in Costa Mesa as graduate students.

For more information or assistance in renting an off-campus apartment or condo during your MBA experience, please contact Stacey Harmon at 949.885.6497.

Listing Extremes - The Highs and Lows in Irvine

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:19:31 -0500

Curious about the lowest and highest priced listings in Irvine?

This list covers the 5 lowest, and 5 highest properties in the city of Irvine as of 4.18.08 for both the condo, and single family home categories.

Lowest Priced

Condos

$232,500 | 47 Lakepines, 1 bd/1 ba (REO)
$239,900 | 156 Streamwood, 1 bd/1 ba
$255,000 | 3210 Watermarke Place, 1 bd/1 ba (Short sale)
$263,000 | 3415 Watermarke Place, 1 bd/1 ba (REO)
$275,000 - $300,000 | 2271 Scholarship, 1 bd/1 ba (Short sale)

Single Family Homes

$399,900 - $429,900 | 100 Orchard, 2 bd, 1 ba
$429,000 | 87 Orchard, 2 bd/2 ba
$499,900 | 14952 Greenbrae, 2 bd/1 ba
$500,000 | 14781 Doncaster Rd, 3 bd/2 ba (Short sale)
$519,900 | 4472 Robinwood Circle, 3 bd/2 ba

Highest Priced

Condos
This list does not include the extensive high-rise condo options that are currently available in Irvine and can go up to $3.9M for a condo.

$1,499,900 | 14 Sirius, 3 bd/3 ba
$1,325,000 | 26 Sarena, 3 bd/3 ba
$1,295,000 | 41 Mirador, 3 bd/3 ba
$1,295,000 | 32 Morning Breeze, 3 bd/3ba
$1,285,000-$1,299,000 | 32 Shade Tree, 3 bd/4 ba

Single Family Homes
Not surprisingly, all of the highest priced homes are in the exclusive, gated community of Shady Canyon and are all custom built homes.

$11,800,000 | 89 Canyon Creek, 9 bd/11 ba
$11,679,000 | 56 Golden Eagle, 5 bd/6 ba
$9,995,000 | 66 Canyon Creek, 5 bd/8 ba (this really is a spectacular home - one of the best layouts of a custom home in Shady Canyon that I have seen)
$8,995,000 | 63 Canyon Creek, 5 bd/7 ba
$8,995,000 | 24 Cactus, 6 bd/9 ba

Have an interest in any of these properties? For further information, please contact Stacey Harmon at 949.885.6497.

Listing Extremes - The Highs and Lows in Newport Beach

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:11:39 -0500

Curious about the lowest and highest priced listings in Newport Beach?

This list covers the 5 lowest, and 5 highest properties as listed in the MLS for the Newport Beach market as of 4.18.08 in both the condo, and single family home categories. For this list, the Newport Beach market is defined as the city of Newport Beach and includes the areas of Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, and Crystal Cove.

Lowest Priced

Condos

$249,900 | 1100 Rutland Road, #11, 1 bd/1 ba (REO Property - currently has in 3 offers - not surprising as this is an unheard of price in Newport Beach!)
$325,000 | 200 McNeil Lane, #5 1 bd/1 ba
$389,000 | 102 Scholz Plaza, 1 bd/1 ba
$399,900 | 1256 Rutland Road, #2, 2 bd/2 ba
$415,000 | 200 McNeil Lane, #7 1 bd/1 ba

Single Family Homes

$789,000 | 20462 Santa Ana Ave, 2 bd/2 ba
$789,000 | 41 Egret Court, 2 bd/2 ba
$795,000 | 74 Pelican Court, 2 bd/2 ba
$799,000 | 1561 Indus Street, 5 bd/3 ba
$849,900 | 338 Cherry Tree Lane, 3 bd/2 ba

Highest Priced

Condos

$2,995,000 | 9 Rue Cannes, 3 bd/3 ba
$2,994,900 | 146 Sidney Bay, 4 bd/4 ba (just went into escrow this week)
$2,899,000 | 118 Sidney Bay, 3 bd/4 ba
$2,850,000 | 81 Monterey Pine, 5 bd/5 ba
$2,850,000 | 106 Sidney Bay, 4 bd/4 ba

Single Family Homes

$75,000,000 | 4627 Brighton Road, 8 bd/15 ba (was featured on Oprah - has been listed for 718 days as of today - maybe a tad overpriced?)
$26,900,000 | 18 Shoreline, 9 bd/20 ba
$24,900,000 | 21 Pelican Vista, 4 bd/20 ba
$20,995,000 | 12 Skyridge, 5 bd/7 ba
$18,800,000 | 42 Pelican Point, 4 bd/6 ba

Have an interest in any of these properties? For further information, please contact Stacey Harmon at 949.885.6497.

Best Buys for Coastal Orange County | 4.15.08

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:54:40 -0500

Want some help sifting through the abundance of listing inventory that is out there these days? Want to know which listings are truly the best buys? Look no further than my new weekly post of best buys!

The list is comprised of those listings that represent the best valuein the local area. The property can be listed by any brokerage (it isn't Surterre specific) but must demonstrate true value to a committee made up of 15 Surterre Realtors who meets weekly to select the best buy properties.

Our local paper, the Daily Pilot, recently featured the program under their "Business Watch" category and noted how it is "a public service to home shoppers, which means spotlighting all the best deals in central Orange County - even ones from other firms for which Surterre won't make a penny."

If you are interested in further information on any of the Best Buys, please contact Stacey Harmon at 949.885.6497.

Here at the best buys for the week of 4.15.08 (new properties are announced every Tuesday):

Note: 516 Bolsa clearly was a best buy...it is already in escrow!

Orange County Custom Lot & Home Summary

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:29:47 -0500

At a recent presentation made by GU Krueger, Senior VP of IHP Capital Partners (and former Deputy Chief Economist of the California Association of Realtors), Mr. Krueger presented a summary of the Orange County custom lots and custom home market. I found his summary very interesting and have reformatted it to post here:

ORANGE COUNTY CUSTOM LOT CHOICES:

ORANGE COUNTY CUSTOM HOME CHOICES:

Mr Kruegar was speaking to a group affiliated with the Convenant Hills sales project (Surterre Properties is the exclusive broker for the lot sales). He made the point that Covenant Hills offers a strong lot value, but that value is less apparent in the Custom Home choices category.

After seeing the project myself, I would have to agree. Having sold a custom home in Shady Canyon last year that was listed for $8.5M, I am hard pressed to see the benefits that the custom homes in Covenant Hills have over Shady Canyon custom homes or the production homes at Crystal Cove. For the same price as a high end Covenant Hills custom home, you can get a comparable product with more land ("the luxury of space" as it was tagged in Irvine Company Advertising) in Shady Canyon, a community with higher perceived prestige and a more coastal location (South of the 405), or you can get a similar sized house possibly with an ocean view and better coastal resale location in Crystal Cove. It will be interesting to watch the sales progress of the Covenant Hills custom homes. From my perspective, it will be a challenge.

Local Living: Resident Julie - Fun and Fit in Corona del Mar Village!

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:26:32 -0500

Interested in learning more about life in Corona del Mar?

Meet Julie, Corona del Mar Village Resident:

Following Julie around on a Saturday will keep you moving. This fit gal makes the most of her Corona del Mar neighborhood and the lifestyle it offers.

Status: 40-something single professional living on Dahlia
CdM Resident: 6 years
Pets: Abby, the black Lab
Favorite part about CdM: "That I can walk everywhere. I can go the whole weekend without ever having to get in my car!"

Julie's Saturday:

7:00 am: Wakened by Abby who insists it is time for her first walk of the day. Peak outside and see it is going to be a gorgeous, sunny day!

7:30 am: Walk Abby to Begonia Park then along Coast Hwy and along all the Village shops. Along the way, Abby sniffs hi to Beau, her black lab boyfriend and plays with Magnus the Pug.

8:30 am: Before heading home with Abby, I stop by the farmer's market to pick up some Gerber daisy's for the living room and organic lettuce and tomatoes for the kitchen.

10:15 am: Meet up with George at Peet's Coffee in Corona del Mar Plaza. Have an iced coffee and chocolate croissant while catching up.

10:45 am: Give George a hug goodbye and head over to run some errands at the shops in Corona del Mar Plaza. Pick up some cute workout wear at Lucy, a heart cookie and toy for Abby at Three Dog Bakery, a pair of summer sandals at Antoinia's, and round out my grocery shopping at Bristol Farms.

12:30 pm: Head a mile down the road to Fashion Island. Pick up a quick lunch at the hotdog cart in front on Macy's - got a turkey-dog, of course! Did some shopping at Neiman's and Anthropologie.

3:00 pm: Took Abby out for her afternoon walk. Walked to Marguerite to visit my favorite Realtor (Stacey) at her Open House and say hello. Walked home via Ocean Blvd and the beaches and took a stop at China Cove Beach so Abby could cool off and play in the water.

4:30 pm: Fed Abby dinner and gave her the new toy and treat I bought earlier in the day.

7:00 pm: Walked up the street to the Wine Gallery where I met Leezette and enjoyed a tasting of a new Merlot at the wine bar before heading across the street to Gulfstream. Had a drink at the outside patio under the strings of white lights, ate a grilled artichoke appetizer, and flirted with some cute guys. Ate dinner alfresco style and enjoyed the warm spring evening. Tried to get a cupcake dessert at Sprinkles but they had closed at 7:00. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow.

10:00 pm: Gave Abby a pet and turned in for the night. Need to rest up for tomorrow when I'll be walking the 3 miles to Crystal Cove State Park and will meet up with friends at the Promenade for coffee and pastries at Pacific Whey. Goodnight!

Are you interested in also living the Corona del Mar lifestyle? For further details on the community, lots of community photos, residential home prices, and the state of the market, click here, and for more information about purchasing property in Corona del Mar, please contact Stacey Harmon of Surterre Properties at 949.885.6497.

Community Profile | Corona del Mar Village

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:04:02 -0500

Corona del Mar Village

As I sit here on this sunny Saturday afternoon at my listing that I am holding open in the Corona del Mar Village, I'm reminded how much I love it here! And what is not to love? In my first post highlighting communities in Coastal Orange County, I begin with Corona del Mar, specifically, the Village, one of several neighborhoods that you'll find in the area, and very distinct from its fellow Corona del Mar neighborhoods of Shorecliffs, Cameo Shores, Cameo Highlands, Jasmine Creek, Jasmine Park, and Sailhouse.

Located half way between Los Angeles and San Diego at the coast, Corona del Mar (Spanish for Crown of the Sea) is an annexation of the City of Newport Beach. Located on the South side of the city and neighboring Newport Coast's Crystal Cove on the North, Corona del Mar is home to approximately 13,000 people and 6,800 residential households (according to the 2000 census).

Once you experience the Corona del Mar Village lifestyle, you are not at all surprised by the desire to live here. Corona del Mar has become one of the most coveted communities in Coastal Orange County attracting an affluent and professional resident with its charming Village area filled with chic shops, hip restaurants, quaint gathering places, and established community events such as the CdM 5K and the annual Christmas Walk. In a community where summer barbeque's and block parties are the norm, this social community is known for its pedestrian way of life where residents walk their dogs and stroll along the tree-lined residential streets, grassy ocean top bluffs, and sandy beaches. Weekend activities include a trip to the Village's farmers market or a stop at Peet's Coffee for a favorite espresso drink and a hello to friends. Brunch at Panini's or Zinc Café might round out the morning. Situated in the distinguished Newport Mesa School District, and minutes away from the professional centers of Newport Center and Irvine, Orange County's John Wayne airport, and world class educational resources such as UC Irvine, it is no wonder that Corona del Mar has become one of the most recession proof communities around! This community has it all...except for land. Yards are hard to come by, instead replaced by sunny patios or rooftop decks perfect for Adirondack chairs, flower pots, and a barbecue - all that is needed for outdoor entertaining, a way of life in the Village.

Here is a visual tour of the Corona del Mar Village area, its amenities:

Here is a visual tour of the Corona del Mar beaches:

Corona del Mar Village is densely populated with about 75% of the Village being condo ownership and about 25% single family residences. The Village is divided by Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) and you either live on "North of PCH" or "South of PCH". Village streets are named after flowers and are (more or less) alphabetically arranged from Avocado to Poppy. The South Side of PCH is generally more coveted as you don't have to cross PCH in order to get to the beach, however, it is never more than a mile walk to the beach from anywhere in the Village, and North of PCH is a fantastic place to live. All Village property on the North side of PCH is condo living as all lots are zonedR-2 and duplex living dominates the terrain as a result. You will run across ½ addresses (ex: 402.5 Dahlia) in order to express the back unit address found in duplex listing. "Front Unit" and "Back Unit" descriptions in real estate listings are common as a result. Duplex living also creates lots of "mini-HOA's" in Corona del Mar, made up of two owners who share the ownership and cost of common area items such as landscaping upkeep and roof maintenance.

South of PCH you find a mix of single family and duplex zoning, sprinkled with a few rare pockets of mixed zoning where you'll find the occasional 4-plex or 6-plex. A typical lot size is 30' x 118' however, it is possible to find some lots up to 45' wide. You'll find properties from duplexes to beach bungalows to mansions.

Here is a visual tour of residential living in Corona del Mar:

Pricing Summary (as of April 12, 2008):

Condo:

Entry level pricing is about $700,000 for a 1 bedroom condo.
The most expensive Village condo currently listed is $2,499,000. That gets you 4 bedrooms and harbor views.
More typically (based on MLS Sales data since 1/1/08):

A 2 bedroom condo will run an average of $1,150,000.
A 3 bedroom condo will run an average of $1,400,000

Single Family Residential:

Entry level pricing is about $1,500,000
The most expensive property currently listed is $14,495,000. That gets you unobstructed ocean views, a private staircase to the beach, with 2 bedrooms and 4 baths.
More typically (based on MLS Sales data since 1/1/08):

The average sales price of a single family home is $2,200,000

State of the Market (as of April 12, 2008):

What a time to buy in Corona del Mar! Lots of choices to move to or buy a second home in the best neighborhood in Newport Beach. Pricing discounts aren't hitting this coastal community as strongly as its inland neighbors and property in Corona del Mar is selling (see the Market Condition Report for Coastal Orange County), but if you can afford to move to the beach, this is the time to do it. Appreciation has been flattened, while the location and desirability of the neighborhood has not changed. This community is a superb investment and you'll enjoy Village life while the market picks up steam. An added bonus is the strength of the rental market in Corona del Mar - lots of qualified professionals look to live in Corona del Mar. It is one of the best rental pools around offering a strong investment option for the long term.

Condos:

61 listed
9 in escrow
15 sold to date (as of 1/1/08)

Average list price: $1,425,000
Average sold price: $1,350,000
Average time on market: 4.5 months

Single Family Residential:

46 listed
3 in escrow
13 sold to date (as of 1/1/08)

Average list price: $2,250,000
Average sold price: $2,200,000
Average time on market: 1.7 months

If you would like more information on buying or selling a home in the Corona del Mar Village, please contact Stacey Harmon. I've sold three homes in the Village in the last 6 months, have two in escrow, and two more available (402 Dahila and 327.5 Marguerite)! 327.5 Marguerite is truly a Corona del Mar Best Buy - listed at $699,000 it is the most affordable property in the Village with the best styling and finishes. Totally rebuilt in 2007, there isn't a better way to get into the Corona del Mar lifestyle.

Market Conditions Report - Coastal Orange County: April 2008

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:22:54 -0500

I've just posted a blog entry on my main blog that provides market condition statistics for April 2008 in the Coastal Orange County real esate market. To view the blog entry, click here or click the image to go directly to the report.

Thanks to DJ Bibb of Ticor Title for providing the statistics.

Surterre Properties eWaste Drive this Saturday!

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:17:09 -0500

The next Surterre Properties quarterly eWaste drive will be held this Saturday, April 12 at the Laguna School District parking lot from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. It couldn't be easier for you to responsibly recycle all of your electronic goods. Nearly any electric devices are welcome, such as:

Computers
Monitors
TV's
Keyboards
Mice
Cables
Fax Machines
Printers

A more detailed list of accepted items can be found HERE.

And, there are no forms to fill out and no fees to pay. Just drive through - we will even take it out of your car for you! Any proceeds go to the Earth Resource Foundation.

Off-Campus Housing Services for UCI Merage MBA Admits and Students

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:39:56 -0500

Have you heard:

"Congratulations on your acceptance to the Paul Merage School of Business at UCI. This will be the most exciting two years of your life!" - Paul Merage School of Business Admissions Office

While at the same time hearing:

"Congratulations on your acceptance to UCI. There is a two year wait for on-campus housing for graduate students. Sign here on the waiting list and we'll let you know if something becomes available for you." - UC Irvine Housing Office

This was my experience when I was accepted to the UCI MBA program in 2000. After the initial elation of my acceptance worn off, reality set in and I asked myself "where am I going to live?", "can I afford it?", and "where do I start?". Having graduated from the program in 2002 and still living and working in the surrounding UCI area, my colleague Stephanie Lowe (also a Merage alumnae) and I decided to offer our assistance to the Merage students who have off-campus housing questions and needs. We created a flyer which details out our services for admitted students. We look forward to answering any questions that you may have about living near campus during your MBA experience and are happy to be able to give back to the Merage community in this way.

If you have questions or are in need of assistance, please contact me at 949.885.6497 or sharmon@surterreproperties.com.

Market Condition Report - Coastal Orange County: March 2008

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:06:42 -0500

I've just posted a blog entry on my main blog that provides market condition statistics for March 2008 in the Coastal Orange County real esate market. To view the blog entry, click here or click the image to go directly to the report.

Thanks to DJ Bibb of Ticor Title for providing the statistics.

New Construction with Stunning Harbor Views - Corona del Mar

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:16:46 -0500

402 Dahlia
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

$2,099,000 | Condo | Active
3 bedroom | 2.5 Bath

Relax into the Corona del Mar lifestyle in this custom home built in the early California style. Configured to showcase stunning views of Newport Harbor from multiple levels, this home remains casual and comfortable with its Santa Barbara style, but its substance is fully 21st century. From its private patios which seamlessly integrate breathtaking views into the indoor living space, to a kitchen equipped with all the necessities, everything is in just the right place and built for today's premium living.

Amenities:

Stunning harbor view patios and decks
Retractable floor to ceiling tri-fold windows allowing for maximization of view and opening to outdoor living decks.
Private garage plus covered tandem parking space
Custom cabinetry and woodwork throughout
Hand distressed premium birch dark wood flooring
Limestone flooring entry area
Pre-wired for surround sound, home network, satellite TV and plasmas
Surround sound speaker grates
Recessed lighting throughout
Washer/dryer hookups
Multiple fireplaces
Coffered ceilings
Authentic custom wrought iron stair railing
Oil bronzed hardware
Hand packed Spanish Tile Roof
Solid hardwood doors

Kitchen:

Viking appliances
Fully equipped "cook-ready" kitchens including refrigerator, oven, and microwave.
Early California style cabinetry
Seagrass limestone counters
Oil rubbeed bronze features
Custom hand-tiled counter to ceiling backsplashes
Stainless steel farm house sink

Green Features:

Tankless water heaters
Double paned insulated windows
Energy Star appliances

Amenities are deemed reliable but may not be accurate. All square footages are approximate and not to be considered a representation of the actual square footage. Based on information provided by developer. Buyer to verify if factor in purchase.

Charming CdM Condo - The most affordable property in the best neighborhood!

Stacey Harmon | Orange County, CA (Surterre Properties) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:26:32 -0500

327.5 Marguerite
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

$699,000 | Condo | Active
1 bedroom | 1 bath

A Corona del Mar best buy! Experience the coveted Corona del Mar lifestyle from the heart of the village from this newly rebuilt custom residence. South of PCH, two blocks to the beach, and just steps to restaurants and shops, this home combines the highest quality construction with a unique urban-beach lifestyle. Beautifully finished with luxury features such as hand-distressed hardwood floors, marble and granite in the kitchen and bathroom, Viking appliances, and custom woodwork throughout. This is a rare opportunity to own a premium custom residence in the right place, at the right price.

Property features:

Parking:            1 car attached, direct access garage
Approx. Sq. Ft: 800
Cooling:            Central Air
School District: Newport Beach
Floors:              1 Level
Amenities:        Interior washer/dryer, dedicated storage unit, large sunny private patio.