December 2013

Downtown San Clemente condos are for those who want to live near the center of town and ocean side of the 5 freeway.  The downtown area starts on the famous "Avenida Del Mar" street that is pictured below during a wonderful sunset.  The area is best known for condos that are located near the San Clemente Pier going several blocks both south and north of the Pier.  This is considered a walking area where you can easily walk to the beach and downtown area within minutes.

If you are looking for ocean front homes in this area you have a lot to choose from.  Located just several blocks to the north is the ocean front street known as "Buena Vista."  Condos with odd ending house numbers are those that are located on the bluff front and have incredible views of

The Cyprus Cove community is situated in the South San Clemente area near the Orange and San Diego county line.  Located behind guard gates, the beach front community offers direct access to the world class surf break Trestles.  The community has a nice association pool, 2 tennis courts and a large Olympic size pool for it's residents.  The unique selling feature for this community is the location and the large custom homes that can be found here.  A large majority of the homes found here are two story homes built in the Traditional, Mediterranean and Spanish style.  Home prices have really varied in the last couple years with homes selling in the mid $1.5 million range.  Larger homes in the community often sell well above the $2 million dollar price

New San Clemente senior apartments are currently being built for those 62 years of age and older with an expected grand opening some time in 2014.  The apartments are located in the Southeast section of San Clemente and situated on the east side of the 5 freeway.  The building itself faces the 5 freeway and I would expect that select apartments will have some ocean views from this location.  The condos are being developed as "affordable apartments for age and income qualified adults" based on a 30% and 50% basis on the total annual income a prospective senior will have.

The building itself is being built in the classic Spanish style that it a true homage to the early 1920's construction that makes San Clemente unique.  Access to these apartments is