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Costa Mesa Homes Sales in 2012 To Date

Holly Schwartz — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:34:27 +0000

So far in Costa Mesa, there have been 264 home sales in 2012 to date. Sixty-nine of these homes actually sold in less than 30 days on the market.

Here are some stats about the homes that sold the quickest:

-18 of the homes were in Eastside Costa Mesa

-The majority were single-family homes

-28 homes/condos were priced under $400,000

-The average sales price was within $5,000 of the listing price

-1 home was over $1,000,000

Do you have any questions about what it would take to sell your home? Whether you are looking for tips or are just curious, please feel free to contact us today at 714-540-7355 or info@torellirealty.com.

Orange Park Acres Rental

Valerie Torelli — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:58:28 +0000

One story single family home recently refurbished. Two bedrooms, 2 baths plus family room and 2 fireplaces. This 16,000 sf lot is perfect for horses and those who enjoy a worldly lifestyle but can still walk to the local coffee shop. Relaxed, laid back setting. This secluded property offers hardwood floors, Pella windows and newer kitchen. Recently painted throughout. Inside laundry! Two-car detached garage. Available June 1, 2012.

Costa Mesa Short Sale Update – May 15, 2012

Holly Schwartz — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:28:53 +0000

There are currently 113 Costa Mesa short sales available in the SoCal Multiple Listing Service that are active or in escrow. Here’s a look at some short sale statistics in Costa Mesa that show how commonplace they have become:

2012 to date: 60 short sales completed to date… With 93 more in escrow

2011: 168 short sales completed in Costa Mesa

2010: 171 short sales completed in Costa Mesa

2009: 154 short sales completed in Costa Mesa

2008: 80 short sales completed in Costa Mesa

2007: 9 short sales completed in Costa Mesa

If you are considering a short sale, many people are electing to start the process now due to the Mortgage Debt Relief of 2007. In short, any short sale that is not completed in 2012 will have huge tax ramifications for sellers.

To find out more about your options and whether or not a short sale is for you, please contact us today at 714-540-7355 or shortsales@torellirealty.com.

Some of Torelli Realty’s Costa Mesa Short Sale Listings:

3124 Pierce Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS # P820911)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

Price	$499,000
Beds	4
Baths	2 full
Home size	1,943 sq ft
Lot Size	6,200 sq ft
Days on Market	21

Adorable Mesa North ranch on quiet street. Walk to schools, Paularino Park, coffee shop, bakery and more! This home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and over 1900 sq. ft. of living space. Bright, sunny kitchen overlooking large, private yard. Oversized family room with brick fireplace. Easy access to 405/55/73 freeways. Close to South Coast Plaza, Metro Pointe and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Quick drive to Orange County beaches too! Make the Mesa North neighborhood your home today!

Property Type(s): Single Family, Residential

Last Updated	5/8/2012	Tract	Mesa North (MENO)
Year Built	1964	Community	South Coast Metro
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Orange
Total Parking	4

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Valerie Torelli DRE# 00668297, Torelli Realty

(view all details for MLS #P820911)

1870 Oriole Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS # P810424)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

Price	$545,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full
Home size	2,169 sq ft
Lot Size	9,046 sq ft
Days on Market	108

Desirable Mesa Verde Upper Birds home. We're just putting the finishing touches on this home. Walk to Fairview Park & Balearic Park, 20 minute bike ride to the beach. New furnace vents. Private rear yard oversized with great feel. Don't miss this short sale opportunity!

Property Type(s): Single Family, Residential

Last Updated	2/6/2012	Tract	Buccola I (MBB1)
Year Built	1965	Community	Mesa Verde
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Orange
Total Parking	4

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Valerie Torelli DRE# 00668297, Torelli Realty

(view all details for MLS #P810424)

1851 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS # P757646)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

Price	$679,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full
Home size	2,497 sq ft
Lot Size	9,900 sq ft
Days on Market	572

Inner loop, one story on a corner lot and cul du sac! Very hard to find, only a few built and they rarely come on the market, over 2400 square feet all on one level, this beautful ranch style home with a pool has been lovingly cared for. All new paint, inside and out. All new designer 2 panel doors and french lever handles, new 6.5 inch base boards thorughout, 2 of the 3 bathrooms have been completely remodeled from the studs up. The master opens up to the pool and has a walk in closet and a huge bathroom that has been updated. Every wall and ceiling in the house has been replastered and newly painted. All new windows and plantation shutters throughout. Huge RV parking and newer vinyl fences and gates on the entire property. Kitchen has newer appliances, with a center island, great for entertaining and opens onto the pool. Just steps to the neighborhood park. This is a great house in a fantastic neighborhood, and it won't last long!

Property Type(s): Single Family, Residential

Last Updated	5/9/2012	Tract	Other (OTHR)
Year Built	1962	Community	Mesa Verde
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Orange
Total Parking	4

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Valerie Torelli DRE# 00668297, Torelli Realty

(view all details for MLS #P757646)

St. Joachim Church and School Spring Fair

Holly Schwartz — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:30:49 +0000

St. Joachim presents a SeaKings Atlantis Themed Fair complete with food and entertainment on May 18-May 20, 2012.

There will be plenty of rides and entertainment for the whole family!

View the flyer with additional info for you: 2012 Spring Fair Flyer

Details:

St. Joachim

1964 Orange Ave.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

What’s Selling in Mesa Verde – 2012 To Date

Holly Schwartz — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:42:24 +0000

In 2012, there have been 31 home sales in the Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa to date.

The highest priced home was located at 1920 Suva Drive in the Balearic Park neighborhood and sold for $850,000.

The quickest home sale was a ranch at 1590 Baker Street that sold in just 3 days!

The average sales price was about $550,000 and the average days on the market was 91 days (roughly 3 months).

Homes are selling in Mesa Verde and if you are thinking about making a move or would like to get an idea about the value of your home, please contact us today at 714-540-7355 or info@torellirealty.com.

*All information collected from the SoCal Multiple Listing Service*

Homes for Sale in Mesa Verde:

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 29. See more Mesa Verde community real estate.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

$539,999 : 1705 Labrador, Costa Mesa

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,572 sq ft

Lot size: 7,373 sqft
$825,000 : 2037 Mandarin Dr, Costa Mesa

5 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,718 sq ft

Lot size: 6,615 sqft
$849,000 : 2061 Phalarope Ct, Costa Mesa

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,695 sq ft

Lot size: 7,035 sqft
$345,000 : 824 Governor St, Costa Mesa

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,337 sq ft

Lot size: 7,350 sqft
$539,900 : 1730 S Iowa St, Costa Mesa

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,592 sq ft

Lot size: 6,200 sqft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Costa Mesa Fish Fry 2012

Holly Schwartz — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:55:38 +0000

Costa Mesa Fish Fry 2012 – New Location – Fairview Park!

296 16th Place, Unit C, Costa Mesa

Valerie Torelli — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:34:41 +0000

Steps from 17^th Street restaurants and shops plus very close to Newport Beach! Beautifully refreshed condo with brand new carpet, paint and appliances! Open living/dining/kitchen leads out to private patio with plenty of room to start your own garden. In-unit laundry hook ups. Half bath downstairs too. Upstairs, 2 generous bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and more than ample closet space. New flooring in both bathrooms. One-car garage with unit. Just over one mile to the beach. Easy freeway access. Sorry absolutely no pets allowed!!! What a find!

Why Buyers Should Get A Home Inspection

Holly Schwartz — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:27:51 +0000

One thing you will hear about when you make an offer on a house ia a home inspection. You may be wondering if it is necessary or not so we want to help you understand the purpose of getting one done.

When you make an offer on a property the contract grants the buyer the right for an inspection. During the inspection a complete analysis will be made of all the parts of the property. If the inspector finds anything that needs to be repaired the buyers agent will submit a ”fix-it list” to the sellers agent. In most cases, the inspector makes note of even the smallest flaws, as well as current code violations. If every single item were asked to be upgraded/repaired it would be doubtful that any resale home would see the close of escrow. Many of the current codes were not in effect when the older homes were built and it is unrealistic to ask the seller to upgrade the home to these new standards. The exceptions are possible safety items. For example: spliced wiring should be in a junction box and is easy to remedy. On the other hand, a staircase that has spindles too far apart to meet today´s codes would be both destructive and too expensive to remedy. I have had buyers ask to have the cracks in the driveway repaired. This is a little unreasonable since they were there and obvious from the day the offer was accepted. However, an undiscovered plumbing leak is an item that I encourage the seller to repair – if not for the new buyer, then at least to prevent further damage to their property. You as the buyer can ask for anything to be fixed, the seller may refuse and the transaction can then be mutually cancelled. If you focus on items that are integral to the property (heating, plumbing, roof, soundness of structure and ignore the creaky window) usually both parties walk away feeling that both have reached a fair deal. In the event that repairs cannot be made in time, or you want the have things upgraded even further, a credit through escrow is often the way to accomplish this.

An inspection will generally cost a couple of hundred dollars but it is a great way for buyers to protect themselves as they embark on buying the place they will call home. If a major problem is overlooked it could mean huge problems down the road as well as present safety issues and make the house hard to sell in the future.

Please let us know if you have any other questions regarding home inspections at info@torellirealty.com or 714-540-7355.

Costa Mesa Homes With Pools

Holly Schwartz — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:27:54 +0000

With the real estate market heating up for summer, many buyers are looking to take the plunge!

Here’s A Look At Some of Our Costa Mesa Pool Homes:

2823 Nevis Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS # P819962)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

Price	$765,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full
Home size	2,213 sq ft
Lot Size	7,533 sq ft
Days on Market	21

Truly unique opportunity!!! There has only been one property for sale on this quiet cul-de-sac in the last 15 years! Four bedroom, 3 bath home with huge 3-car garage. Light-filled living room with tall wall of windows and spacious vaulted ceiling. Honey colored 'wood' floors everywhere. Oversized open kitchen with abundant cabinet space, granite counters and skylights. Formal dining room. Open floor plan with family room that features fireplace and sliders out to pool - perfect for summertime! Sunny pool area and covered patio plus a greenhouse for those yearning for veggies & orchids! Walk to schools, parks, shops, bike to the beach... Make this your home today!

Property Type(s): Single Family, Residential

Last Updated	5/9/2012	Tract	Circle Streets (MMCS)
Year Built	1963	Community	Mesa Verde
Garage Spaces	3.0	County	Orange
Total Parking	6

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Valerie Torelli DRE# 00668297, Torelli Realty

(view all details for MLS #P819962)

2061 Phalarope Ct, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS # P821339)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

Price	$849,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full
Home size	2,695 sq ft
Lot Size	7,035 sq ft
Days on Market	9

One of a kind showstopper in the Mesa Verde Lower Birds! Your backyard is your paradise in this exquisite pool home! Professionally landscaped tropical setting w/black pebble tech salt water pool + 3 waterfalls and spa. Stamped & stained concrete patio w/BBQ area & built-in outdoor fireplace. The backyard easily seats 50 people! Beautiful granite counters in oversized kitchen complete w/traditional small bone custom cabinetry & glass inlay cabinet doors by local artisan. Shimmering leaded glass windows & veined granite fireplace in formal living room. Family room has custom built-ins & another brick fireplace. Dining room w/sliders to patio. Lower level features vintage brick flooring & hand-scraped walnut distressed hardwood floors the real thing! Main floor bedroom & bath. Master suite features expansive closet space & upgraded master bathroom w/standup travertine shower. Stunning crown moldings throughout also by local artisan! New windows & doors. Set on quiet U-shaped street!

Property Type(s): Single Family, Residential

Last Updated	5/8/2012	Tract	Republic Homes (MBRE)
Year Built	1966	Community	Mesa Verde
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Orange
Total Parking	4

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Valerie Torelli DRE# 00668297, Torelli Realty

(view all details for MLS #P821339)

915 Powell Ct, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS # P820056)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

Price	$420,000
Beds	4
Baths	2 full, 1 half
Home size	1,860 sq ft
Lot Size	1,779 sq ft
Days on Market	21

Location. Location. Location. Wonderfully laid out 4 bedroom 3 bath home in the community of Sommerset Citihomes. Private walkway leads you to the entry of your large home in the highly desireable & seldomly on the market rear location in this community. You have no neighbors behind you. Tiled entry leads to your living room with brick fireplace & slider out to your large patio with gated access to one of the many park like greenbelts encompassing the community. Spacious dining area & large kitchen await your personal touches. Let your imagination run wild. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings, private balcony & 2 closets awaits. Guest bedroom with private balcony as well. 4th. bedroom is currently being used as an office. Very quiet location and home has air conditioning, just in case. Roomy 2 car garage includes washer/dryer. 2 pools/spas are waiting. Close to South Coast Plaza, Metro Pointe and the CAMP. Easy access to 405, 55, 73 Freeways.

Property Type(s): Single Family, Residential

Last Updated	5/10/2012	Tract	Sommerset Citihomes (SOMS)
Year Built	1979	Community	South Coast Metro
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Orange
Total Parking	4

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Steven Frawley DRE# 01884030, Torelli Realty

(view all details for MLS #P820056)

826 Joann Street, Costa Mesa

Tracy Wilson — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:35:37 +0000

Enjoy fantastic ocean breezes while relaxing in this light and airy home. This home features a large family room with open beam ceilings, cozy wood burning fireplace, RV parking and a private backyard with spa, perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Both bathrooms have been remodeled with gorgeous tile, skylights and one even has a rejuvenating spa tub. Walking distance to schools, Fairview Park and just a quick drive to the beach… You will enjoy calling this house your home!