East Bluff Harbor View Homes

January has come to an end and the market has been very active in Newport Beach, California.  The majority of homes sales in Jan 2013 were between the $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 price point in Newport Beach.  The highest grossing sale was a four bedroom, 2,345 square foot ocean front home that sold for $3,350,000.  We have been reporting for some time now that some of the best oceanfront deals are to be found in Newport Beach as similar homes in neighboring towns like Laguna Beach and Dana Point have beachfront homes at much higher price points.  The lowest sale in Jan 2013 in Newport Beach was a probate sale in the Versailles condo building where a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo sold for $275,000.  Versailles is a small complex where you can find condos under the

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The Newport Beach Real Estate market saw a number of record sales in 2012 with 10 banner sales over the $10 million dollar price point.  Newport Beach is widely known as the most expensive real estate market in the country and the luxury real estate market is very much alive and increasing.  The most expensive home sold was the luxury estate called "One Pelican Hill Road."  The home is located in the Pelican Hill area of Newport Beach and situated on one of the largest lots in the area.  The property was sold in it's current state where construction was in the final stages.  Upon completion of the home, the property would featured a 17 car garage, lush landscaping, multiple terraces, a private lake, tennis court, vineyards, wine cave, horse stable and

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A brand new community has come on the market in Newport Beach and is located in the East Bluff - Harbor View area and called "Summer House."  Formally two homes have come on the open market with a total of 4 brand new custom homes for sale in the Craftsman style.  The homes area large in scale and feature homes ranging from 3,264 to 4,016 square feet with 3 and 4 bedrooms models.   The homes boast one of the best locations in Newport Beach as you are within walking distance to the Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach and just a quick drive down to Balboa Island and the beach. 

The style is considered "Coastal Craftsman" with luxury amenities including gourmet kitchen with state of the art Miele, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.  Luxury surfaces

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We often get requests from home buyers looking for gated community homes in the Newport Beach area for detached single family homes under $1,000,000.  One of the first places we recommend is the Newport Canyon community.  The Newport Canyon neighborhood is located near the 73 freeway and University/Jamboree exits and situated next to the Bonita Creek Park in Newport Beach, California.  The neighborhood is quite nice with large two story detached homes that are built in the Spanish style.  A nice community pool and spa can be found in the center of the community with homes located on the perimeter surrounding the association pool area.  In the past several years many homes have come up under the $1,000,000 price point so bargain shoppers should look here

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Newport Beach is home to many gated communities with hundreds of homes that include a 24 hour guard gate and many association amenities including pools, spas, tennis courts, etc.   Home buyers looking for a more intimate feel of a smaller gated community should consider the Harbor Hill area.  Harbor Hill is a small collection of 40 luxury homes that span on 3 quiet streets in the East Bluff area of Newport Beach.  You will not find a guard gate but a simple gated entrance that allows for privacy and exclusivity.  All the homes in this community are custom and have been built in the last 30 years dating back to 1983.  You will find a majority of two story homes with some single level homes that are located on cul-de-sac streets with select homes offering

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Bonita Canyon is one of the hidden gems if you are looking for a Newport Beach home in a gated community. Located in the heart of Newport Beach and just a few blocks away from the famous Newport Beach "Fashion Island" shopping center is a small gated community that features some of the best values to be found in Newport Beach.  Current home prices start just under $1.4 million and go as high as $1,600,000.  You will find several neighborhoods located inside the gates of Bonita Canyon with names like "Madison" and "Lucera" which are known for their unique architectural style and well thought out floor plans.  The most unique architectural style to be found is the French Country style.  These two story homes have great curb appeal and can mainly be found in

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Newport Beach Gated Community Homes Under $1 Million are best found in the Bayview Terrace Newport Beach community.  The Bayview Terrace neighborhood is an exclusive gated community that offers detached single family homes well under the $1 million dollar price point.  In Newport Beach, most gated community homes are well over the one million dollar price point so locating properties under this range can be difficult.  We personally believe the Bayview Terraces homes offer the best value in today's market.  Currently, there are two homes on the market for $725,000 and $750,000 which 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a 2 car garage.  The community is located in the far east boarder of the East Bluff community with easy access to the 73 freeway.  The community…

As the market continues to change in Newport Beach one thing is true that the deals are becoming harder to find as the bottom of the real estate market has passed us.  Local media outlets have reported that the Newport Beach Real Estate market is now on an upswing which is causing many home buyers who were on the fence to get out and start looking at properties.  Interest Mortgage rates are still low making this the perfect storm for locating a home.  Currently, the inventory of homes is at a very low point making it even more difficult to find the "good deals."  When looking for well priced homes we always recommend distressed properties.  In the last several years the common thread for most home buyers is finding the nicest home for the lowest price. 

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Finding Fixer Upper Homes For Sale In Newport Beach is easy to find if you know where to look and are ready to act quick.  With the recent downturn in the economy it seems like a lot of buyers are looking for homes that are completely redone and for the lowest prices.  Days of buying fixer upper homes, doing simple renovations and flipping them back on the market are gone.  Today's home buyers are more savvy and know they can be a totally renovated home at bargain prices which will save them more money in not having any renovation costs after the buy the home.  Now with the economy starting to pick back up more and more Newport Beach home buyers are looking for fixer upper homes.  Of course, they still want these homes at a deep discount but the demand for…

When you think about buying a condo in Newport Beach you usually will think about having a water front or bay front view.  There are also many condos located in the Newport Heights area of Newport Beach with grand ocean views and a walk to the beach location.  One of the hidden spots to find condos in Newport Beach is the East Bluff area.  The East Bluff is predominantly known for it's large single family homes and family neighborhoods.  However, communities like Big Canyon Deane feature luxury town homes that will range well over $2 million dollars.  If your budget is not this rich then you may want to look at the golf course view condos at the Big Canyon Villa.  This is popular spot for home buyers looking for view condos in the $600,000 - $700,000…