Harbor View Homes Market Update

"The Port Streets"

 Homes for Sale in the Port Streets 

• 1824 Port Stirling Place - 5bd/3ba banked owned home   Approximately 3,400 square feet
• 1967 Port Laurent Place - Home has been upgraded and expanded.  Move-in condition w/bright open kitchen
• 1930 Port Weybridge Place - Inside loop location, Palermo plan in original condition
• 1701 Port Margate Place - Builder opportunity!  Corner lot.
• 1870 Port Charles Place - Beautiful remodel (Palermo) across from community pool and tot lot.  Built in BBQ and spa. 
• 1906 Port Weybridge Place - Premiere location!  This property boasts a stunning kitchen w/stainless appliances and high end finishing touches.  Master opens to rear yard along with 4 other bedrooms!  Must see, call today!
• 2324 Port Carlisle - Amazing opportunity for a large well appointed home.  Expanded Portofino model w/gourmet kitchen, brazilian wood floors and more! 
• 1788 Port Carlow Circle - Meticulously maintained home w/limestone flooring, top of the line appliances & granite countertops. 
• 1830 Port Kimberly - 2 blocks to Anderson Elementary in the inner loop of Harbor View Homes... Large back yard, move-in condition.
• 1729 Port Abbey Place - Large home on nearly 10,000 square foot lot.  Designer appointments throughout this Cape Cod style beauty.
• 1712 Port Ashley Place - New Tuscan inspired custom home.  Spacious kitchen, a huge great room and downstairs bedroom suite. 
• 1788 Port Stanhope Circle - Home has been updated w/surround sound, crown molding and more.  Large 18,000 square foot + lot!
• 1857 Port Charles - Greenbelt location, BBQ area w/loggia, top of the line appliances and more!
• 1964 Dunleigh Circle - Cul-de-sac location , BBQ area, patio & grassy area in yard.  2-story vaulted ceilings and 3-car garage.
• 2065 Port Provence Place - Cape Cod style home currently being built.  Completion scheduled for Feb/March 2009!  Basement w/gym plus wine celler.

Harbor View Homes - Recent Closed Sales

•  2344 Port Aberdeen - $1,195,000  3bd/2ba   410 Days on Market
• 1615 Port Barmouth Place - $1,450,000 5bd/5ba    177 Days on Market
• 2150 Port Durness Place - $1,350,000 4bd/3ba   378 Days on Market
• 1842 Port Stanhope Place - $1,635,000 4bd/3ba   65 Days on Market
• 1978 Port Chelsea Place - $2,825,000 5bd/6ba   35 Days on Market

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar or Newport Coast?  Contact Sandra Carlisle and Team Kiwi and (949) 751-9600.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.  Information obtained through SoCal MLS.

Harbor View Hills South

Homes for Sale and Recent Market Activity

Corona del Mar, CA

Homes for Sale in Harbor View Hills South...

• 3508 Seabreeze - Charming home with inviting flagstone walkway.  Hardwood floors, shuttered picture windows, gourmet kitchen overlooking a large backyard.  3bd/2ba and approximately 1900 square feet.  
• 2724 Wavecrest - 4bd/3ba home on an over 10,000 square foot lot with a 3 car garage, swimming pool & spa. 
• 3812 Inlet Isle - 4bd/2ba home located in a highly desired area of Harbor View Hills South.  Formal dining and sitting room, inviting yards plus elegant upgrades.
• 1032 Sea Lane - 3b/3ba single level home with incredible Ocean Views! 
• 1520 Sandcastle - 4bd/4ba Sandpiper model on an exceptional 11,500 square foot lot!
• 2700 Wavecrest - Catalina Island View, City View, Ocean View 4bd/4ba w/extensive use of hardwoods, granite & travertine!
• 3808 Sandune Lane - Resort Inspired 5bd/4ba home that has been beautifully remodeled and expanded.  Private backyard w/pool & spa plus waterfall feature & BBQ Pavillion.  The lot is approximately 14,000 square feet and the home is approximately 3,900 square feet.
• 1112 Sandcastle - 4bd/3ba w/Ocean Views from a large bonus room.  Pelican Hills Views.
• 1127 White Sails Way - Possibly the best view home available in Harbor View Hills South!  Panoramic Ocean, Catalina, Coastline & Harbor Views from this stunning single level home!
• 1038 Sandcastle - 4bd/3ba situated on the bluff's edge incorporating amazing Catalina Island & Golf Course Views! 
• 1524 Sandcastle Drive - 3bd/3ba w/Hills & Ocean Views.  The is a lovely contemporary home on an approximately 13,000 square foot lot complete w/award winning landscaping.  Den can be converted to make this a 4bd home.  Backyard provides a garden setting w/pool, spa and barbeue area.
• 3900 Sandune Lane - 4bd/4ba privated gated estate located within the premier community of Harbor View Hills South.  Incredible 20,000+ square foot lot.  Lush botanical gardens, single level living, private pool, spa & 3 car garage.
• 2607 Windover Drive - 4bd/3ba home with Catalina Island, City Lights, Harbor & Ocean Views.  The master bedroom is located on the first floor w/3bd upstairs.  Every bedroom has a view!
• 1315 Seacrest Drive - 3bd/4ba Tuscan inspired home w/Ocean, Catalina and Coastline Views... Hickory hardwood floors, tile and stonework throughout.  Saltwater pool, spa & fireplace.
• 1026 White Sails - 4bd/5ba with Bay, Catalina Island & Ocean Views.  Incredible home w/approximately 5,000 square feet of living space on an approximately 12,600 square foot lot.  Soft mediterranean style. 

Current Pending Sales in Harbor View Hills South...

• 2730 Wavecrest Drive - 4bd/3ba - 3,100 square feet - No View - Harbor View Broadmoor - Asking price at the time the property went into escrow was $2,549,000 - 65 Days on Market

Recent Closed Sales in Harbor View Hills South...

• 1428 Keel Drive - 3bd/2ba - 1930 square feet - $1,345,000  - 20 Days on Market
• 1232 Outrigger Drive - 3bd/2ba - 1930 square feet - $1,350,000  - 34 Days on Market
• 2706 Lighthouse Lane - 4bd/3ba - 2600 square feet - $1,362,500 - 229 Days on Market
• 4000 Topside Lane - 4bd/3ba - 2,204 square feet - $1,485,000 - 45 Days on Market
• 2506 Wavecrest Drive - 6bd/5ba - 3,400 square feet - $1,965,000 - 18 Days on Market
• 3630 Catamaran Drive - 5bd/3ba - 2,800 square feet - $1,835,000 - 106 Days on Market
• 3907 Park Green Drive - 4bd/3ba - 2,800 square feet - $2,047,500 - 59 Days on Market
• 1452 Key View - 5bd/4ba - 3,800 square feet - $2,505,000 - 243 Days on Market
• 3801 Inlet Isle - 4bd/5ba - 4,000 square feet - $3,150,000 - 19 Days on Market

The average days on market for closed sales in Harbor View Hills South is 86.

The average price per square foot for closed sales is $667.27.

For more information about selling or buying a home in Harbor View Hills South, contact Sandra Carlisle & Team Kiwi at (949) 751-9600. 

My friend Susan Piazza (and co-worker here at First Team Estates) forwarded this fantastic article to me.  It gives both sides of the coin about what to make of the plung in foreclosure activity that is occuring.  It utilizes some great charts & graphs for all of the "numbers" people out there. 

Here is a brief synopsis of what you will find in this article...

• Why the significant drop in NOD & NOT filings?
• Is CA State Senate Bill 1137 going to slow down or speed up the housing market recovery?
• Foreclosure sales fell 12.4 percent
• What is the intent of CA State Senate Bill 1137
• Can this push towards loan modification actually increase the foreclosure activity?
• What are the average discounts offered by lenders compared to the outstanding loan balances?
• What has changed at the county level?
• California Foreclosure Activity Graph
• September Foreclosure Report by County
• California Foreclosure Report Methodology

Click here to read the article in it's entirety...

After reading the article, what are your thoughts?

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• 3 Seafaring Drive - A highly sought-after Plan 1 that has been remodeled w/dark hardwood flooring, granite countertops, skylights, stainless steel appliances, travertine & newer windows & doors.  Enjoy outdoor livings spaces in the front and back yards.  $1,289,000

• 18 Atoll Drive- Single level home on the gorgeous greenbelt w/ocean views!     $1,329,000

• 28 Skysail Drive - A Split-level Plan 5 w/full ocean views.  Enjoy a view deck spanning the entire length of the home.  The master suite is complete w/sunroom!       $1,395,000

• 19 Jasmine Creek Drive - A touch of Newport Coast Elegance in Corona del Mar, enjoy dramatic high volume ceilings, granite & travertine upgrades, built-ins in the generous closets and a greenbelt location.    $1,489,000

• 6 Atoll Drive - Sunlit living room w/vaulted ceilings and rich wood flooring.  Kitchen has granite countertops, gorgeous cabinetry & upgrade appliances.  Professionally landscaped backyard & ocean views!     $1,540,000

• 4507 Dorchester Road - Single Level Ocean View Property.  Being SOLD for lot value.  Private Access to Beach.
• 4600 Wayne Road - 4 bedrooms, each with their own bath.  Remodeled & expanded, single level home.
• 512 Rockford Place - Cul-de-sac home w/Ocean, Catalina & Sunset Views!  Private courtyard w/pool, plus backyard with more room to expand.  Separate guest quarters.  
• 4607 Dorchester Road - Remodeled single level ocean view home!  Gourmet kitchen w/SubZero, Viking, granite countertops & more...  Outdoor entertaining area w/views from Catalina to Palos Verdes.

• 4500 Dorchester Road - 8,500 square foot lot w/ocean view.  Currently has a single family home, being sold for lot value.  Closed Sales Price - $1,600,000
• 4518 Wayne Road - Single level mid-century modern home.  Refurbished inside and out w/gourmet kitchen, new bathrooms, limestone flooring and manicured landscaping.   Closed Sales Price - $2,040,000

Orange County Real Estate

Who Pays What? ----- A guide to closing costs

The SELLER can generally be expected to pay for:

• Standard CLTA owner's Title Insurance
• Real Estate Commission
• Document preparation fee for deed
• Documentary transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000 of sales price)
• Any City Transfer/Conveyance tax (according to the contract)
• Any FHA or VA loan fees required by Buyer's Lender
• Payoff of all loans in Seller's name (or existing balance if being assumed by Buyer)
• Interest accrued to Lender being paid off, Statement Fees, Reconveyance Fees and any Prepayment Penalties
• Termite Inspection (according to contract)
• Termite Work (according to contract)
• Home Warranty (according to contract
• Any judgement, tax liens, etc.  against the seller
• Recording charges to clear all documents of record against the Seller
• Tax proration (for any taxes unpaid at time of transfer of title)
• Any unpaid Homeowner's dues
• Any bonds or assessments (according to contract)
• Any and all delinquent taxes
• Notary Fees
• Escrow Fee (50%)
• Seller's portion of Sub-Escrow Fee
• Demand Fees

The BUYER can generally be expected to pay for:

• Title insurance premiums (ALTA Loan Policy)
• Escrow Fee (50%)
• Document preparation (if applicable)
• Notary Fees
• Recording changes for all documents in Buyer's names
• Termite Inspection (according to contract)
• Tax proration (for date of acquisition)
• Homeowner's Transfer Fee
• All new loan charges (except those required by Lender for Seller to pay)
• Assumption/Change of Record Fees for takeover of existing loan.
• Recording charges to clear all documents of record against Buyer
• Beneficiary Statement Fee for assumption of existing loan
• Inspection Fees (roofing, property inspection, geological, etc...)
• Home Warranty (according to contract)
• City Transfer/Conveyance Tax (according to contract)
• Fire Insurance Premium for first year
• Buyer's portion of Sub-Escrow Fee
• Escrow Loan Tie-In Fee

For more information and tips about purchasing a home in Orange County, contact Sandra Carlisle at (949) 278-4807.

Orange County Real Estate Guide to Closing Costs

Information Needed at Loan Application

• Picture ID with proof of Social Security Numbers.
• Residence Addresses - past 2 years
• Names and Addresses of each employer - past 2 years
• Gross Monthly Salary.  Base only & Bonus list separate.
• Names, Addresses, Account Numbers & Balances of all checking & savins accounts - last 2 months of bank statements.
• Names, addresses, account numbers, balances, and monthly payments for all open loans.
• Names, account numbers, balances and monthly payments of all credit cards.
• Addresses of other real estate owned.
• Loan information on other real estate owned.
• Estimated value of furniture and personal property.
• Certificate of Eligibility and DD214's (VA only).
• Money for Credit Report and appraisal.
• W2's (2 years) and current check stub.
• Copies of filed 1040 (last 2 years).
• Full Divorce decree if applicable.

For more information about the steps you must follow when buying a home in Orange County, contact Sandra Carlisle at (949) 278-4807.

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