Huntington Beach Real Estate

As we come to an end of the year it's good to look back to see what the most expensive homes were sold in Huntington Beach, California.  Two of the top three houses were located in the same community and on the same street.  Over the past 12 months over 1,950 homes have sold in the Huntington Beach with a few select properties selling over the $4 million dollar price point.  Here are the most expensive homes sold in 2015.

The most expensive home was located at 18305 Evening Circle located in the 24 hour guard gated community of The Bluffs.  Located on a very large lot that spanning an approximate 3/4 of an acre of land, the 7,484 square feet home sold for a record $6,300,000 on 4/30/2015.  The home was originally listed for $6,995,000 and was on the

The Huntington Harbor is the main hub for all bay front properties in the Huntington Beach area.  The harbor channels through many different islands that all lead out to the Pacific Ocean.  Some of the original homes that were built here date back to the early 1920's and offer spectacular canal views with it's own charm and character of an older home.  Situated near Gilbert Island is a small collection of homes located on the water on Bayview Drive.  This street is well known for have some of the oldest homes in the Northwest area of Huntington Beach.  Since the properties are located in front of the bay they often include private boat docks for a small duffy or ideal for kayak storage.  

Remarkably, these homes can be currently purchased for under

Huntington Beach is a very large beach town with over 200,000 people who live here.  There are several newer communities that have been built in recent years like Brightwater and Pacific Shores that offer a wide range of architectural style homes located near the beach.  One similar community to these in commonly known as "The Waterfront" and features two individual neighborhoods that share the same common amenities and location.  The homes were built a little over a decade ago and situated just one block away from the sandy beach.  At the time they were built there was a huge demand for them due to their prime location and resort style amenities like the large pool and clubhouse area.

Real Estate prices over the years have remained under the one

The Cape Ann Huntington Beach community is a great place to live with stunning Cape Cod style architecture and beautiful community grounds with private association pool and clubhouse area as pictured below.  One of the added benefits of living here is the Huntington Beach Affordable Housing Program which helps low income residents afford housing in certain designated neighborhoods.  One of the communities that has been chosen in the Cape Ann neighborhood.

The Affordable housing program is very specific and must meet certain guidelines in order to qualify to purchase.  Online application forms are easy to find as long as you meet the income requirements.  The income is calculated based on how many people live at your residence.  If you have a child or a

Sunset Island is a small remote island located off Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach that is home to approximately 200 homes.  The location is just west of Admiralty Island and is one of the best kept secrets for finding waterfront homes.  Sunset Island occupies two small streets known as Bayview Drive and and Intrepid Lane as has some of the oldest homes located in the Huntington Harbour area.  There is a combination of single family homes that sit on the water's edge to two story townhouses located near the water.  Many of these homes will have roof top decks that overlook the views of the Sunset Beach area.

The biggest selling point for this community is the location and the ability to have a boat slip in front of your home.  The location is

The Seacliff On The Green Gated Community is home to some of the best neighborhoods in Huntington Beach, California.  There are a total of two guard gated entrances into this community that offers a variety of luxury townhouses to large single family homes.  The three communities consist of Seacliff Club Series, Seacliff Masters and Seacliff Estates.  Each of these have their own unique style and features and a brief description of what you can find here is located here.

Seacliff Estates homes will be some of the most expensive homes located here with upscale single family homes that normally will be price between $1,400,000 to $1,700,000.  The sister community to Seacliff Estates is known as The Estates at Seacliff Country Club which is located just

The Waterfront gated community offers one of the closest beach locations in all of Huntington Beach.  Situated directly behind the oceanfront Hyatt Regency hotel is a newer community called "The Waterfront."  This is a large parcel of land that was developed into two neighborhoods that have access to a central community pool, spa and clubhouse.  The two communities are known as Sea Cove and Sea Colony at the Waterfront and were first developed over 11 years ago.  The neighborhood has been a huge success with home values selling in the $1.7 to $2 million dollar range just one year after the homes were built.  Since then the real estate market has gone through several cycles with those same homes selling in the $800,000 to $1,285,000 range.  This a great

The Pacific Ranch community in Huntington Beach, California is home to two different neighborhoods located within the 24 hour guard gate.  The two communities consist of Pacific Ranch Villas and Pacific Ranch Townhomes and share some of the same neighborhood amenities in the West Huntington Beach area.  Here is a detailed explanation on these two community tracts.

First, The Pacific Ranch Townhomes were built in the mid 1980's between 1984 to 1990.  These are three story townhouses that come with attached two car garages and located near the south gated entrance and the community pool and clubhouse area. The first level of these townhouses will typically contain one bedroom and bath as well as the garage entrance and laundry room.  The second level of

Buying a home at an auction can be a great alternative to the traditional route, especially for those looking for a bargain deal.  Similar to auction houses that sell antiques, the process includes bidding against other buyers who may be interested in the subject property.  The key thing to remember is to have your financing in place before the day of bidding.  Most buyers are all cash so if you plan to get a loan make sure you have talked with the auction company's preferred lender to make sure you are pre-qualified up to a price range you are comfortable in bidding up to.  It's also important to remember that some properties may have a minimum that they will not sell below.  The auction house may start it at a lower number to get the number of

One of the best places to find townhouses in the Huntington Beach area is the Huntington Continental community.  Back in the early 1960's, these two story townhouses were built in a European style where the buildings were attached to each other.  Similar to a condo building except each townhouse offers it's own unique architectural style and distinct color palate which is commonly found in European cities like Italy and Spain.  The interiors offer open floor plans that coming living room and dining spaces with a galley style kitchen and outdoor patio area.  Many have upgraded the original 1960's finishes to include granite counters and modern appliances in the kitchen with recessed lighting and newer cabinetry.  The staircase is located adjacent to the

The Huntington Harbour area is one of the most sought after and desirable areas to live in all of Huntington Beach, California.  Many of the properties in this area will be luxury waterfront estate homes that are situated on many of the islands that connect with the Huntington Harbour.  Homes located within a short distance to the water are known as Mainland homes and are typically some of the best priced homes for non-waterfront properties.  Real Estate prices currently start at $899,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2,482 square foot home that is located approximatley four blocks to the water.  The majority of homes in this area have been developed and are large two story properties with a select one story homes.  A few homes located on the mainland will be located

The Wesley Park Historic District is ideally located in downtown Huntington Beach in an area called "Old Town."  This is a very unique neighborhood with older historic homes that date back to the early 1900's.  Many of the homes in this area are located on large over-sized lots and have lots of charm and personality to them.  Interiors often feature hardwood flooring, beamed ceilings and large backyards.  This section of Huntington Beach is the best place to shop for older homes but don't be surprised when these homes can also command a premium in price, well above other similar type properties in the neighborhood.

The location is perfectly appointed within near main street that offers a multitude of shopping and restaurants and just minutes to the

Talbert Plaza is a very small community in the central part of Huntington Beach, California.  Situated off the main thorough street of Talbert Avenue, the plaza is a neighborhood that comprises of 5 cul-de-sac streets.  All the homes in this area have a lot of history and date back to 1960 and 1961 when all these homes were built.  This is an ideal location with many local parks like Fulton Park, Courreges Park and Lambert Park location within a several block radius.  The Huntington Beach Hospital is also located within a couple blocks as well off Beach Boulevard.  The homes located here are single level homes that offer a simple floor plan of three to four bedrooms.  These tend to be small homes that will average between 1,300 to 1,500 square feet of

The Sunkist Plaza is a unique community that offers wonderful ranch style one story homes between the Meadowlark and Goldenwest communities in Huntington Beach.  The neighborhood has many selling points that make this early very attractive.  First, the community is located approximately within close proximity to the 405 freeway which is a huge advantage for those commuting to other parts of Orange and Los Angeles county for work.  Huntington Beach is a very large city and those who live close to the beach can take up to 25 minutes to travel through the city to get to the freeway.  Second, real estate prices are very attractive for this community as most single family homes that will average 1,300 square feet will often sell in the high $500,000 to low

The Coastal Walk is a brand new condo community in the Northwest Huntington Beach area near the cross streets of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Avenue.  The builder, The Olsen Company is building brand new construction condos that offer 6 floor plans that range in size from a two bedroom 1,544 square foot unit to a three bedroom 1,970 square foot condo.  Some of the features found in these homes can include granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large master suites with walk-in closets and pre-wired for cable TV and Internet services.  These are open floor plans that offer the best flow between rooms with exterior decks and attached garages.

The architecture is class Spanish style with red tile roofs and smooth stucco walls.  The location is

The Seaglass neighborhoods is one of the newest additions to the Brightwater community in Huntington Beach.  The community has released several brand new construction homes for sale that currently range from $1,697,000 to $2,158,600 and start from 3,472 square feet of living space.  The Seglass location is really ideal as it sits on the southern most tip of the Brightwater community with select homes offering views of the Bolsca Chica Westlands and the Pacific Ocean.  

Brightwater is known for their beautiful Mediterranean style homes and the Seaglass properties do not disappoint.  There are four architectural styles here that include Traditional, Cottage, Monterey and Hampton style homes that start with at least 3,192 square feet that can be found in

The Seabury community in Huntington Beach, California is one of the more sought after neighborhoods for those looking for quality single family homes in the low $600,000 to mid $700,000 range.  This is an older community with many of the homes built over 45 years ago that have the popular u-shape floor plan that is commonly found in Ranch style homes here in Huntington Beach.  Homes often come with attached 2 car garages, formal living room with fireplace, good size front and back yards with no association dues.

The location is near Edison High Schools with local shopping and restaurants located just blocks away.  Children attend schools located in the Huntington Beach Unified school district.  These are quality single level homes with many of the

The Seawind Cove gated community is one of the more popular condo buildings in Huntington Beach, California for several reasons.  First, these two to three bedrooms condos are some of the lowest priced condos in the South Huntington Beach area and currently range from $479,000 to $525,000.  These prices in the last year have been very consistent and ranging from $440,000 for a two bedroom condo to $495,000 for a three bedroom unit.  Second, many love living here for it's secure gated entrance.  Third, many of the units have two story high ceilings with nice fireplaces and attached garages.

Living in Seawind Cove comes with many amenities that are included in the $399 a month association fee's.  These include a community pool, spa, sauna, parks and large

The Upper Seacliff community is a beach close neighborhood situated in the Huntington Seacliff area.  The Huntington Seacliff neighborhood is split into two sections which are commonly known as the Upper Seacliff and Lower Seacliff community.  The Lower Seacliff neighborhood is the closest to the Pacific Ocean with just a couple block radius to the beach.  The homes border the south side of the Seacliff Country Club golf course and located north of Palm Avenue in Huntington Beach.  

The Upper Seacliff area is located north of the Seacliff golf course and situate further away from the beach.  Both communities are not located in a gated neighborhood since the surround the perimeter of the golf course.  Real Estate prices tend to be about the same for both

The Ocean Colony gated community is located near the beach in Huntington Beach and is considered one of the most sought after neighborhoods.  The History of this community is very interesting and dates back to the late 1990's when some of the first homes were built.  The goal was to build large estate homes that average just under 4,000 square feet located right next to the beach.  The community was a large success with resale homes coming on the market well over the one million dollar price point.  The location is a close to the beach as you will find in Huntington Beach with an approximate 300 steps away with select properties offering wonderful ocean views.

At the height of the market up to 2007 these homes were selling over the two million dollar