Huntington Beach Waterfront Homes

Within every city and community you will find hard to sell properties. These homes typically have some unique feature which causes it to be difficult to sell. Some of these factors may include located near a freeway, homes with some kind of functional obsolescence and those that require major renovation. When looking for a realtor to handle these kind of properties it's important to understand how these homes get sold. One of they ways to sell a home in today's market is exposure. If the home is not exposed to the right buyer then your property will never sell. Magazine and newspaper advertising only results in a very small percentage of homes sales today. Roughly 45% of all homes are sold by another real estate agent then the agent you hire. What this

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If you have ever strolled down Pacific Coast Highway near the Pier in Huntington Beach you can't help notice the many three story homes that are located in the downtown area.  These tri-level homes are some of the most sought after real estate in Huntington Beach due to their large size and curb appeal.  Many of the waterfront communities in Huntington Beach also have three story homes and condos on the harbour and typically average over 2,500 square feet.  

Of course, it's all about location in Huntington Beach so expect prices to be higher if you are looking for a waterfront or beachfront home.  One of the newer communities like the Villas at Pacific Shores in South Huntington Beach also offer tri-level homes.  These homes have just been completed

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Huntington Beach is one of the few places in Orange County, Ca where you can buy a condo that comes with it's own boat dock.  In most coastal cities like Huntington and Newport Beach you will find large luxury bay front homes that come with their own private boat docks.  

If you are not looking for a luxury single family residence and prefer the conveniences of a condo then Huntington Beach is the right place to look.  Of all the condos in Huntington Beach we always recommend he Seagate condo community when clients have a private boat and looking for an attached boat dock.  Seagate condos typically range from $600,000 to $950,000 depending on size and location of the condo.  Waterfront condos will typically accommodate boats up to 30 feet but that

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Portofino Cove Patio Homes are some of the most sought after water front homes here in Huntington Beach.  One of the main reasons why is the location.  Located directly on the Huntington Harbor and next to the luxury Portofino Cove condos sits 17 single family waterfront and water close homes.  The history of these homes dates back to 1985 when these single family homes were built.

Built in the Spanish style, these gated community patio homes range in various sizes from two to four bedrooms with up to 5,154 square feet of living space.  Over the years we have only seen 8 different homes come on the market and have varied in price from $1.3 to 3.75 million dollars.  The 11 Homes that are located on the water side have great views of the Huntington

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If you are in the market to buy a luxury home in Huntington Beach we recommend looking in the following areas.  First, the luxury market in Huntington Beach is defined as homes over the $2 million dollar price point.  Currently, there are 27 properties over this price point with the highest priced listing at $4,395,000 located in the Humbolt Island.

Humbolt area is located in the Huntington Harbour area where you will find the large majority of these homes priced over $2 million.  The various communities include Humbolt Island, Trinidad Island, Gilbert Island, Davenport Island, Coral Cay, Admiralty Island, Brightwater and the Downtown Area.  All of these neighborhoods can be found in the Huntington Harbor area except for the community of Brightwater

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Creative financing is nothing new when it comes to real estate. Owners throughout the years have been creative in helping buyers purchase their homes.  One of the more common ways to buy a home beyond the traditional mortgage is the "Seller Carry Back."  The seller carry back is a method used by owners of properties that have a large amount of equity in the home.  Often times, these sellers own the property free and clear and have the flexibility to finance the purchase without the buyer having to go through traditional financing.  This benefits both parties and helps them complete the real estate transaction.  First, the owner is able to sell his home.  A lot of times "hard to sell" and/or unique properties take a lot of time and patience to sell in a

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Huntington Beach home buyers looking for the best return on their money when thinking about investing in real estate often turn to homes that need TLC.  These fixer upper homes can range from minor cosmetic work to major renovation.  Since a lot of home buyers prefer a completely renovated home the number of buyers open to fixer upper homes is quite low.  This allows buyers who don't mind fixing up homes the extra negotiating leverage when looking at these types of homes.  Currently you will find 17 fixer upper homes ranging from $239,000 to  $755,000 with a majority of the single family homes in the $400,000 range.  If you are looking for a home in this price range then fixer upper homes are worth a look.  Homes under $500,000 in Huntington Beach do

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As the real estate market starts to improve in Huntington Beach, California, more and more home buyers are making the decision to buy.  For those home buyers who live out of state, finding good communities to buy a home can be difficult to navigate.  Photos of homes can be deceiving, especially if you are not familiar with the neighborhoods here in Huntington Beach.  We always recommend that you work backwards when looking for a good community.  First, meet with a lender and find out how much you qualify for and the maximum price of a home you can afford.  Let's say you are a first time home buyer and can only afford up the $500,000.  Huntington Beach homes up to $500,000 tend to sell very quickly and can be found in many different areas throughout the

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One of the best places to find waterfront homes in Huntington Beach is Gilbert Island. Gilbert Island is ideally located in the Huntington Harbor area of Huntington Beach California where boats and yachts have access out to the Pacific ocean.  Geographically, one has to pass through Admiralty Island to get to the homes located on Gilbert Island. The island consists of seven small streets with three large streets that do a loop around the perimeter of the island.  If you're looking for a view home in Huntington Beach then the homes located in Gilbert Island cannot be beat.  Currently there are two homes for sale on Gilbert Island that are listed for $995,000 and $3,475,000.  Since the island is so small homes rarely come on the market with on reported sale

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Huntington Harbour Is one of the best places to look for water front homes in Huntington Beach.  The harbour has many different channels to it with many pockets of land that offer many direct water front homes.  Throughout the Huntington Harbour you will find a collection of different islands that offer different style of homes and amenities from gated communities to luxury estate homes.  The Harbour is only known to have many condos and townhomes that get to enjoy the great water views with a large majority of them offering boat docks.  Make sure you consult with your local Huntington Beach realtor to find out which community and condos offer this great amenity.  Prices for Huntington Harbour homes will start around $500,000 for a waterfront condo and go

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Huntington Beach has a nice collection of luxury neighborhoods and we are often asked which are the most expensive gated communities here in Huntington Beach.  Keep in mind that the waterfront communities in the Northwest area will typically have the most expensive homes.  Here are the current most expensive gated communities:  1)  The Bluffs, 2) Coral Cay, 3) Nautical Point, 4) Turnberry and 5) Riviera Shea.    The Bluffs is the most expensive community with 24 hour guard gate with select estate homes having panoramic views of the ocean and great sunsets.  Home prices range from $1,749,000 to $4,250,000 with many homes offering swimming pools.  Coral Cay is a waterfront community with many homes located directly on the Huntington Harbor.  If you own a

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If you are new to the Huntington Beach real estate marketplace and looking for a condo near the water we would love to introduce you to the Broadmoor gated community.   Situated between Pacific Coast Highway and the Huntington Harbour in the Northwest area lies this wonderful gated community filled with water front and water close condos for sale.

 

The community features an association pool, spa and tennis facilities as well as one of the best locations in all of Huntington Beach next to the exclusive Admiralty Island neighborhood.  Local restaurants and shopping is just blocks away on Pacific Coast Highway and the beach is also just two blocks away as well!  Condo prices in the Broadmoor will range in price depending on the size, view and location of

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Huntington Beach Ocean View Homes can be found in many different locations and gated communities throughout Huntington Beach.  Luxury communities like Seacliff and Brightwater feature stunning ocean view homes that can be in the multi-million dollar range.  For those looking for a waterfront location with ocean views without being confined in a gated community then you may want to consider Davenport Island.  Davenport Island is a quiet and remote island with water front and water close homes in a premier location just east of Admiralty Island and Coral Cay in Huntington Beach.  Homes located on the perimeter have the opportunity for wonderful ocean and nightly sunset views.  A good example of this is a Davenport waterfront home that is on the market for

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If you are new to the Huntington Beach community and looking for a waterfront home then the Coral Cay community should be on your list.  The Coral Cay is one of two luxury gated waterfront communities here in Huntington Beach, California.   Expect to find large two story Mediterranean, Spanish and Traditional style homes in this well kept guard gated community.  Home prices currently range from $2.6 to $3.2 million dollars with home accommodating a variety of sized boats with one waterfront home boasting a boat dock space for two 70 foot boats!  The Northwest part of Huntington Beach is home to numerous waterfront communities each with their own individual style and personality.  Depending on what you are looking for will determine the right community for…