July 2010

What a difference a couple years makes!  We have been seeing condo prices here in San Clemente come down in the recent years but the prices have recently leveled out and actually start to come up a little.  With that being said, the lowest price condo in San Clemente now starts at $139,000 for a one bedroom condo in the Vista Pacifica community in Rancho San Clemente area of San Clemente!  I was suprised to see over 14 properties currently for sale for under $200,000 in Vista Pacifica.  If you are thinking of buying an entry level condo or looking for a real estate investment property, Vista Pacifica condos are a good investment.  These 1 bedroom condos rent for around $1,300/month and the 2 bedrooms units rent for around $1,500 while they ocean view

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We have a lot of investors coming back into the San Clemente Real Estate marketplace looking to buy land under the $500,000 range.  Currently, there are 7 lots for sale in San Clemente that fit under this price range.  Four of the lots are located in the central part of San Clemente which three of them happen to be on the same street of "Calle Redondel"  The other lot for sale is located at 128 Avenida Sierra which just recently reduced thier price to $229,000.  Two of the lots are located on the north side of town in "Shorecliffs" and "Sea Pointe Estates" neighborhood.   The last lot is located in the southwest San Clemente area with a short walking distance to the beach.  For more information on the different San Clemente nieghborhoods and the current…

If you are thinking about selling your San Clemente home please keep in mind that the 2010-2011 school year will be starting next month and our selling season here in San Clemente typically is good until the end of August and the first couple of weeks in September.  Buyers typically want to get situated before schools starts so if you are thinking of selling your San Clemente home NOW is the time.  For a free consulation of your home please contact the Sam Smith Team at 949-291-0424.  We provide a free estimate of your home's value and give you tips on how to stage your home for the highest price sale.

There are currently 5 historical homes active and available on the market that were built between 1926 and 1932 in San Clemente.  One thing to make sure when buying a historical home in San Clemente is to check with the City of San Clemente and make sure the property is registered under the Mills Act.  Homes under the Mills Act will have huge discounted tax rate for owning and taking care of a historical home.  Below are the current historical homes for sale

• 146 Avenida Sierra, San Clemente, CA - $749,000
• 132 Avenida Miramar, San Clemente, CA - $995,000
• 418 Cazador Lane, San Clemente, CA - $1,999,000
• 606 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, Ca - $3,500,000
• 141 Avenida Trafalgar, San Clemente, CA - $1,295,000

For more information on historical homes for

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