Cottons Point San Clemente

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

Cape Cod homes are a popular style here in San Clemente and often is a refreshing break from the Mediterranean and Spanish style homes that can often be seen here.  San Clemente is a quaint beach town and the Cape Cod style blends in beautifully with the cool coastal and sunny weather.  A home has just come on the market in the Southwest San Clemente area built in the Cape Cod style.  The home was remolded about 10 years ago where the owner added great details that bring out the unique east coast flare. 

The home itself is supringsly rather large for the area and features 4,500 square feet of living space.  In addition, the home backs to the preserved canyon area which creates a small backyard and lush and matrue landscaping.  The home is currently

Cyprus Shores San Clemente Home Tour commenced yesterday with several properties being opened to real estate brokers and agents.  Cyprus Shore is a luxury beach front gated community in the South west area of San Clemente.  The homes are some of the most expensive real estate by the beach in San Clemente. The first home located at 305 Calle Francesca is a true contemporary masterpiece with wrap around ocean views.  The home was designed by the famous local architect Mark Singer who is well known for his ultra contemporary design.  Beautiful clean lines with clear floor to ceiling glass that really take in the views.  The master bedroom is located on the main level with views with the remainder of the bedrooms located on the lower level.  If you are

A new Mark Singer designed home has come on the market in the Cypress Shores community in San Clemente, California.  Mark Singer is one of the most influential architects for contemporary design here in Southern California.  His work can often be found in the Laguna Beach area where many of his designed homes come on the market.  The design is very contemporary with an open floor plan that complements the natural setting and views of the home. 

The home located in the gated community of the Cyprus Cove community is located one street back from the ocean front in the popular Southwest San Clemente area.  The home is a true master piece and has sensational views of the ocean and is currently on the market for $4,950,000.  The home features 60 feet of

In case you missed tonight's wonderful sunset then here is a picture of what you missed.  After weeks of rain the sky has finally cleared up and today was a sensational ocean view today.  The picture below was taken from T Street Beach in the Southwest San Clemente area that is located just south of the San Clemente Pier.  On the right you can see Catalina Island and to the left a rare view of San Clemente island.  As we head into the winter months more of these kind of sensational sunset will be seen on a regular basis.

If you are thinking about moving to the San Clemente area this is what you can look forward to.  The air is clean and a cool 72 degree's all year around.  We have had our share of rain this winter so the landscaping is very green and

Surfers looking to live next to the Trestles surf break in San Clemente should look no further than the Cyprus Shore gated community. In fact, you will find four gated communities located right next to each other that share the same private access to the beach. The communities consist of Cyprus Shore, Cypurs Cove, The Breakers and Cotton Point Estates. Each of the communities have different price range and style of homes.

If price is no object then you will want to live in Cottons Point community. Home prices are typically well above 5 million dollars and is the closest community to the Trestles Surf Break. Cyprus Shore is located next to the Cotton Point Estates community and features oceanfront and ocean view homes. If you are one of the lucky ones

The San Clemente Southwest area is a great place to live and is located in the west side of the freeway in the south west section of San Clemente, California.  San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith has just put in escrow a three bedroom home located in the Southwest area that was listed for $599,000.  It was only last year in 2011 when homes in the $500,000 could be find in this sought after community but things have changed quickly in recent months.  With the shortage of homes on the market and demand of buyers wanting to buy has caused home prices to start to climb back up. 

Since the sale of 110 W Avenida Del Los Lobos Marinos then next lowest price home is currently listed just under $900,000.  The mid range of $700 to $800,000 homes has quickly

One of the main attractions of being a resident here in San Clemente is the joy of living by the beach.  Many love the carefree lifestyle and warm attitude you will find here in San Clemente.  If you are thinking about buying a home in 2012 then you many want to consider the 3 main areas where you will find San Clemente Real Estate listings by the beach.  The first area is the downtown San Clemente area that has recently become a popular place to live.  Surrounded by the San Clemente Pier and to the north and the south you will find luxury homes and condos in the downtown area.  Those who are not familiar with the city will quickly learn that this is where you will find all of the downtown shopping and restaurants in San Clemente. In recent years many new

Homes For Sale in San Clemente with Ocean Views is one of the most requested items when out of state home buyers come to San Clemente to buy a home.  Having an ocean view makes you connected with the ocean and the beach and makes you feel like you are living the California lifestyle.  Recent years have seen ocean view properties come down in price with many single family homes selling in the $500,000 with ocean views!  Where is the best place to look for an ocean view property?  Well that depends what kind of home you want.  Homes located by the beach will be more expensive do to it's location so the amount of ocean view you will have will be very limited unless you get closer to the beach and have a higher budget.  If you are looking to maximize your

For those looking to live by the beach there is no better place to live in Orange County than San Clemente.  San Clemente embodies all good things about living by the beach.   One of the most common requests we get here at our office is for those who would like to live on the ocean side of the freeway.  There are three main areas that are located on the ocean side of the freeway:  San Clemente Central, San Clemente North & Southwest San Clemente.  Each of these areas has it's own unique signature and style of homes.  The San Clemente north area is an up and comming area with a mixture of multi dwelling units, namely duplex, triplex and fourplex's next to single family homes.  The homes are typically single level in size and date back to the early 1950's

A Southwest San Clemente Home has just been sold by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith who represented the seller in this real estate transaction.  173 W Avenida Alessando, pictured below, was a cute two bedroom two bath home located in the desirable south west area of San Clemente situated between the San Clemente Pier and Trestles surf break and sold for $650,000.  This area is one of the most requested areas to live since all the homes have been custom built over the years and each and every home has it's own unique style and personality!  This bungalow style home a featured large front and back yard which is ideal for entertaining.  The home even had an peek view of the ocean from the inside living room.  The kitchen was also done in the

A Southwest San Clemente home has just gone into escrow by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith of Beach Cities Real Estate where he represents the seller in this real estate transaction.  133 Avenida Santiago is a cute 3 bedroom home located at the end of the 100 block in the Southwest area with a nice ocean view deck on top of the home.  The homes kitchen has been recently renovated with white subway title and french doors that opened to the outside.  The home also featured nice hardwood flooring, two fireplaces and a large backyard.  If you are looking for a home in the Southwest San Clemente area be prepared to compete against other buyer.  The current inventory of San Clemente homes is at an all time low as the shortage of homes has not been seen

A South West San Clemente house has just gone into escrow by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith where he represents the seller in this real estate transaction.  173 W Avenida Alessandro is located on the South Side of Pacific Coast Highway and just a couple blocks to the beach!  The home features two bedrooms, two baths and a wonderful bungalow architectural style to the home.  You will find a large back yard which ideal for pets and children as well as a front patio area ideal for house entertaining.  If you are looking for walk to the beach house in San Clemente then this immediate area is where you should be looking.  Homes in the South West area will range from luxury gated communities found in Cyprus Shore, Cyrpus Cove, The Breakers and Cotton

Relocating can always be challenging when considering moving from your current home location.  Moving to an area that you are not familiar with can be scary and not understanding the nuances and price factors that contribute to the different areas can be challenging if you are not working with a skilled San Clemente Realtor.  A good San Clemente Real Estate agent can give you a brief rundown of the city and help you find the perfect San Clemente community for you.  There are so many great areas in the San Clemente area but local knowledge of factors that may effect home prices need to told to any prospective buyers.  These factors can include land shifting, freeway proximity and noise as well as residential and mixed use areas.  Also, make sure to ask for

If you are looking for tax shelters in today's economy many are turning away from the stock market and heading towards the real estate arena. With record low prices and rock bottom interest rates buying homes has never been cheaper. This is especially true for real estate investors that are buying homes with interest rates in the 4% range! This is something I thought I would never see happen. Buyers are now realizing that their monthly mortgage payment may be less then the amount of rent they can bring in on lower end properties. This can be achieved with putting as little as 20% down for homes under $300,000. We have several clients looking to buy multiple properties in this price range due to the affordability factor and monthly cash flow they will

A San Clemente Short Sale listing has gone in-escrow by San Clemente Short Sale agent Sam Smith who represents the seller in this real estate transaction. 124 Avenida Santa Margarita is a four bedroom located in the Trestles area of San Clemente is currently listed for $480,000. The homes in the area have great ocean and golf course views and within walking distance to the luxury gated communities of Cyprus Shore, Cyprus Cove & Cotton's Point near the Famous Trestles surf break! The bank gave written approval on the home today and escrow is scheduled to close before the end of the year. If you are looking for to sell your San Clemente home and owe more than the home is worth then a short sale is a great way to go. Not all applicants will qualify for a

A Southwest San Clemente home has just been listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith.  175 W Avenida Alessandro, San Clemente CA, is a 4 bedroom home located just blocks to the beach and pacific ocean.  One of the unique features on the home is the separate guest quarters that is located on the east side of the house with it's own separate entrance.  The home also features a large master bedroom suite with ocean views!  The location can't be beat as it's just 2 blocks to the beach.  The home has been occupied by a long term tenant so it could be an ideal situation for an owner/investor.  The property is not a short sale or a foreclosure property.  For more information on this San Clemente home for sale please contact Sam Smith today at 949-291-0424.

A new home has come on the market in San Clemente, California and is currently the most expensive real estate for sale in San Clemente.  323 W Paseo De Cristobal, San Clemente, CA, is a rare ocean front residence in the popular Southwest San Clemente area!  The home is situated on a unique street to street lot with lots of room for guest and resident parking.  The lot reaches out to the ocean front and is located near the popular T-Street surf break in San Clemente, California.  It is really rare to have a property come on the market that is beach front and located at the T-Street area.  The home is currently listed at $9,750,000 and showings are very limited for the month of December.  Homes listed near the price range can also be found in Cotton Point,

If you have always wanted to live by the beach then you will be surprised to learn that you can live in a beach community in Southern California for under $1,500,000.  The Breakers community in San Clemente, California is a luxury gated community shared with three other luxury communities:  Cotton Point Estates, Cyprus Shore and Cyprus Cove.  The Breakers is the least expensive community of the four and still offers the same great amenities of a private beach, large community swimming pool and tennis courts and the security of living behind a 24 hour guard gated community!  There is currently one home listed for sale in the Breakers for $1,499,000 and offers all the great features listed above.  If you are looking for one of the best communities in