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The North Laguna area of Laguna Beach has many ocean front homes and neighborhoods to choose from. North Laguna has traditionally been a bid draw for residents who live here due to the large upscale homes that reside along the coastline. Some of the largest and most expensive neighborhoods are also located here which include Smithcliffs, Irvine Cove and Emerald Bay. When looking for an ocean front property it’s important to keep these things in mind.

First, do you want to live in a gated community? This is one of the first questions we ask clients when they start their real estate search in Laguna. If the answer is yes, then this narrows the search down tremendously since there are only a few gated communities that exist in Laguna Beach. In South

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For those who have spent anytime in the Laguna Beach area or thinking about buying a home then the name Chris Abel is sure to come up in conversation.  Chris Abel is the famed Laguna Beach architect that has designed some of the most beautiful structures in Laguna Beach.  Many associate him for his contemporary single family homes but often forget that he has also designed residential condos as well.

One of these buildings is located at 335 - 339 Cypress Drive in the North Laguna area of Laguna Beach.  From the appearance this appears to be a condo building one would see in the Northern California area with brown cedar shake and large mature pine trees.  The building was built in 1976 and offers lush gardens and a nature setting even though it's located

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Shaw's Cove is a popular beach in the North Laguna Beach area. To find Shaw's Cove you will want to head towards Cliff Drive that runs parallel with the ocean. As you head north from Heisler Park you will reach Fairview Street and Marine Drive. This is the entry location to Shaw's Cove with about 100 steps down to the sandy beach from street level. Homes in this area of North Laguna are probably the most expensive you will find that are not located in a gated community. Marine Drive for example is one of the best places to find ocean front homes that have wonderful views of the Laguna Beach coastline as pictured below.

There is a nice mixture of residential homes and condos in this area with the large majority of ocean front properties being single

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North Laguna is wonderful part of town here in Laguna Beach, California with beautiful sandy beaches and coastline views that stretch down to San Diego on a clear day.  North Laguna is also one of the most expensive areas to live and for those looking to maximize their budget condos are the way to go.  You would think North Laguna Condos For Sale Under $900,000 would bring you a wide selection of inventory but the reality is that your options will be limited in this price range.  Currently there are nine condos under the $900,000 range in North Laguna with prices starting at $350,000.  One of our favorite places to find condos in the North Laguna Area is the Gated development of Crescent Bay Villas.  This upscale community features modern amenities and is

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The real estate market has changed with new laws and regulations to help those in wheelchairs.  The fact is that it's still hard to find a home that is wheelchair accessible in Laguna Beach, California.  We did a quick search to see how many homes are listed as wheelchair accessible and came up with 8 results.  Three of the listings were condos located in the Laguna Lido, Laguna Royale and a condo building located on Table Rock drive.  5 custom homes fit the criteria to being wheelchair friendly with homes located directly on the oceanfront and in the hills of Rancho Laguna and the North Laguna area.  A good example of this is a Mark Singer designed oceanfront home currently listed for $16,800,000 located at 992 Oceanfront.  If you budget doesn't allow

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Building a home in Laguna Beach can be a very difficult task.  Due to view restrictions, building a new construction will a lot of time and money and many trips to the City of Laguna Beach planning department and potentially dealing with California Coastal Commissions.  Most sophisticated home buyers elect to purchase homes that have been completed and ready for sale.  If you are in the market to buy a home that is still under construction with great ocean views then you may be interested in this newly listed Laguna Beach home for sale that offers the buyer the ability to choose the final finishes and details.   Located in North Laguna area between Irvine Bowl Park & Boat Canyon Park that is known for it's spectacular ocean view homes.  Buying a home in

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We are always suprised and excited about condos located in the downtown area of Laguna Beach that come up for sale.  The downtown area of Laguna Beach is the heart of Laguna Beach with many restuarants, galleries, speciality shops and the many beach activities at Main Beach.  Condos over looking the beach the most desirable most all some of the most expensive real estate for sale here in Laguna Beach, California.  If you are looking for a great buy you should check out this newly listed condo for sale that offers beach close location in North Laguna under the $450,000 price point.  North Laguna is well known for it's expensive real estate and buying a home or condo in this area is a great long term investment.  North Laguna is also home to many luxury

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Smithcliffs is a quiet and exclusive gated community In North Laguna where homes rarely come on the market.  With only 23 homes in the community, Smithcliffs homes in Laguna Beach are seldom offered for sale.  The community is based on a circular street with homes located on both sides of the street.  Homes located of the bluff are wonderful oceanfront homes with views of the coastline and Emerald Bay.  One of the most sought after real estate in Smithcliffs are homes with ocean views. Currently there are only two listings being offered for sale with a new listing located on a corner lot with ocean views and the other listed as a short sale.  If you are looking for a very quiet and upscale area in Laguna Beach you may want to consider the Smithcliffs

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The Smithcliffs gated community in Laguna Beach, California offers the ultimate in privacy & location as a small collection of twenty one large estate homes occupy this exclusive neighborhood.  Located just south of the gated community of Emerald Bay and just north of Crescent Bay is the luxury community of Smithcliffs.  A newly listed home has recently come on the market listed for $5,999,000 as a short sale.  Only two listings are for sale in Smithcliffs with another home listed for sale at $6,999,000.   Short sales in Laguna Beach are on the rise and more and more luxury homes are now coming on the market as short sales.  Short Sale listings typically come on the market 3-5% under market value which provides a great opportunity for serious Laguna Beach…

A Brand New Laguna Beach short sale listing just came on the market for $399,000.  The one bedroom one bath condo is located just a half block to the beach and Heisler Park which is considered one of the best locations in Laguna Beach.  The condo is listed as a short sale and subject to the lenders approval of price and terms.  The condo came on the market on April 29, 2011 and is sure to have multiple offers on the property.  If you have been thinking about buying a condo for yourself or for investment purposes then this is a great deal.  Condos rarely come on the market for this price here in Laguna and the location can not be beat.  For more information on this short sale listing or any other Laguna Beach homes for sale please contact us today at…