Moving to SoCal/OC - Need advice
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10-17-2005 | 10:47 AM
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Moving to SoCal/OC - Need advice
I am going to be moving to Southern California from Indiana probably within the next year or so and was wondering where I should live. I want to in South OC near Mission Viejo (my sister lives in ladera ranch) and preferably in a gated community however not a must. What is a must that it be near the beach and fairly close to a happening spot, local attractions/restaurants, etc. as I'm in my early 20's. I'm looking to spend about 1.5 mil on a place (3-4br). Any suggestions or references to a good real estate agent would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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10-17-2005 | 11:02 AM
Wow, early 20's and you want to spend 1.5M on a house. You big baller you. I don't know what kind of house you can buy for 1.5M near the beach these days. If any you might end up getting a really small house a few mins from the beach or a condo. South OC is very expensive and that's w/o any HOA's.
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10-17-2005 | 11:20 AM
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If you are willing to go north a bit, there are lots of gated communities in Huntington Beach within 2 blocks of the beach or less. Condos in the area are $600K-800K or so and houses are $1.4-3million. The houses on the lower end of that scale are about 2200-2600 sq feet and have been built in the past couple years. It is about 20 minute non rush hour drive to south oc from there.
I think it's unrealistic that you will find a place within few blocks of the beach for 1.5 mil south of Huntington Beach.
I think it's unrealistic that you will find a place within few blocks of the beach for 1.5 mil south of Huntington Beach.
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10-17-2005 | 01:03 PM
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Thanks for the replys guys. I guess buying a house right on the beach might be out of my budget for now because I really need a 3-4 br house and also I wanted to stay in South OC (Huntington would be too far away). If I could even get an ocean view that would be nice. I was looking at some places in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano but I don't know if there is much to do in terms of beachside hangouts, restaurants etc. Also how is Newport and laguna beach? Much to do there?
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10-17-2005 | 02:58 PM
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Both Newport and Laguna Beach is nice. Both have lots of places to hang out at and things to see. I think Laguna is more of a chill laid back type of place and Newport is more of a upscale type place. Newport will probably cost alot more too. You can find real nice places in your price range in laguna niguel and sometimes even get a beach view. I live in Aliso Viejo which is in between Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo. No beach views but only a 15 minute drive away. Good place to live.
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