We had a client call us last week that was looking for a condo near the San Clemente Pier. I explained to him this area is called the Pier Bowl area and is a very popular place to live since it offers quick access to the beach while also being within walking distance to the many boutique retail stores and restaurants that can be found on the famous "Avenue Del Mar" street which starts from El Camino Real street and leads directly down to the San Clemente Pier.
Real Estate prices for this area have gone up in recent years with some of the lowest price condos found in the mid $600,000 range. In fact, the condo that the client was calling on was 420 Monterey Lane #R2 which was a very small condo with 300 square feet that was listed at $649,000. It is
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