July 2013

Marblehead is one of the best places to find ocean view homes in San Clemente.  Often times these homes are the lowest priced ocean view properties on the market and offer a secure gated community environment.  Marblehead is a combination of several small communities located behind the man guarded gates.  The community was first built in the 1980's and the developers were smart and built homes gradually up the gentle hillside so every community will have properties that have views of the ocean.  I have personally seen nice ocean view homes sell in the mid $600,000 range in the last 12 months with great views.  These homes are typically three to four bedrooms and average 2,100 square feet of living space.  Considering association dues are just under $300 a

Southwest San Clemente Ocean View Homes are some of the more sought after real estate here in San Clemente, California due to the close proximity to the beach and surf.  San Clemente is divided into 9 different regions with only 3 sections located on the west side of Pacific Coast Hwy known as "San Clemente North" "San Clemente Central" and "Southwest San Clemente."  Imagine the main street known as "Avenida Del Mar" that takes you down to the San Clemente Pier as the middle ground.  This is known as central San Clemente and covers about 6-7 streets in both the south and north directions from Pacific Coast Highway to the Ocean.  Located just to the south of the central area and divided by the historic canyon area is the southwest area.  Ocean View homes

Cotton Point Estates is the most expenisve community in San Clemente with only 15 luxury estates homes located in a secure gated community located in the compounds of Cyprus Shore.  The neighborhood used to belong to the Nixon Estate before the additional 14 lots were subdivided and sold.  Now the community is home to 15 luxury properties which with a small handful of them located on the ocean front. 

A new home has come on the market in Cotton Point that features 8,600 square feet of living space on a near acre lot.  Built in the Spanish architectural style that blends in with many of the homes here in San Clemente the estate home is one of the largest homes on the market.  This includes an 8,000 square foot main house, 600 square foot pool cabana and