Orange County for around $900,000
Here’s what about $900,000 buys in the Costa Mesa, Irvine and San Juan Capistrano housing markets.
COSTA MESA
This renovated home on a corner lot features such updates as skylights and custom cabinetry in the kitchen. Address: 157 E. Wilson St., Costa Mesa, 92627 Listed for: $899,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,350 square feet (4,875-square-foot lot) Features: Fenced frontyard; updated master bathroom; outdoor hot tub About the area: In the 92627 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $770,000, down 16.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
COSTA MESA
A landscaped backyard with a waterfall feature, shower and built-in barbecue/kitchen takes living to the outdoors at this updated four-bedroom. Address: 2719 Albatross Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626 Listed for: $895,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 2,029 square feet (7,100-square-foot lot) Features: Terra cotta, hardwood and cork floors; living room with modern fireplace About the area: In the 92626 ZIP Code, based on 36 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $770,000, up 10.8% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
IRVINE
An open-plan kitchen with an island and breakfast bar sits in the heart of this three-bedroom town home in a planned community. Address: 55 Plantation, Irvine, 92620 Listed for: $895,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,152 square feet Features: Master suite with walk-in closet; upgraded flooring; attached two-car garage About the area: In the 92620 ZIP Code, based on 32 sales, the median price for single-family homes in July was $1.065 million, up 6.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
IRVINE
Beyond the front door of this four-bedroom home, built in 1970, is a vaulted-ceiling living room with a centerpiece brick fireplace. Address: 13801 Stampede Circle, Irvine, 92620 Listed for: $899,900 for four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,250 square feet (6,790-square-foot lot) Features: Swimming pool and spa; eat-in kitchen About the area: In the 92620 ZIP Code, based on 32 sales, the median price for single-family homes in July was $1.065 million, an increase of 6.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Built in 1970, this hacienda-style house boasts such exterior details as front and interior courtyards, a barbecue island and a swimming pool. Address: 31271 Paseo Sereno, San Juan Capistrano, 92675 Listed for: $898,000 for four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,000 square feet (7,198-square-foot lot) Features: Living room with brick fireplace; vaulted ceilings; European-inspired kitchen About the area: In the 92675 ZIP Code, based on 45 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $990,000, up 32.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Knotted-pine finishes, stone details and antler chandeliers give this 1976 five-bedroom a mountain vibe. Address: 31202 Via Cristal, San Juan Capistrano, 92675 Listed for: $909,900 for five bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,881 square feet (7,245-square-foot lot) Features: Vaulted ceilings; granite countertops; recessed lighting
About the area: In the 92675 ZIP Code, based on 45 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $990,000, up 32.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.