San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano

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I am not very familiar with OC and surroundings.

What do you guys thing about these two towns?

Good schools?

What are the pros and cons of these locations/communities?

Prices more reasonable than Irvine/Newport Beach? Best bang for the buck??



Thanks a lot in advance.
 
San Juan has some nice areas...and some gang-riddled ones. San Clemente has a newer part that's farther inland (Talega) and the beach part of it, which is older.





Both are generally more reasonable than Newport for sure. Irvine, it depends on how close you are to the beach. As eff said, you're looking at a long drive from either place to employment centers, especially San Clemente.
 
Ocean view in San Clemente with 4 bedrooms and detached can now be had for under $600,000.





<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Clemente/324-E-Avenida-Cordoba-92672/home/4991769">324 E Avenida Cordoba San Clemente, CA 92672</a>

<strong>Price: $598,500</strong>

Beds: 4

Baths: 2

Sq. Ft.: 1,795

$/Sq. Ft.: $333

Lot Size: 9,500 Sq. Ft.

Property Type: Single Family Residence

Style: Other

Stories: 2

View: Canyon, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water

Year Built: 1967

Community: San Clemente Central

County: Orange

MLS#: S579369

Source: SoCalMLS

Status: Active

On Redfin: 2 days

Panoramic Ocean and canyon views from this remodeled home on large 9500 s.f. lot! 4 bedroom, 2 full baths with added basement area, with separate entrance and not included in 1795 s.f. of main house. Great potential for office/work space, guest or In-law quarters. Main floor bed and bath with access to large patio, backyard and 2 custom water features. New interior paint and carpet, granite counters in kitchen, maple cabinets and wood burning fireplace in living room. 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with access to ocean view balcony, and 2 are extra large with walk in closets. Attached 2 car garage with new water heater, room for RV parking and no HOA dues or Mello Roos tax! Close to the beach, state park, Public golf course, freeway access and award winning schools. Fantastic opportunity to purchase affordable ocean view home!





<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/369/S579369_2_0.jpg" alt="" />



I have been watching San Clemente over the Spring months, and the race to bottom is officially "on" there.
 
<blockquote>the race to bottom is officially ?on? there.</blockquote>


It looks like a bunch of houses down the street are slipping down the hill. I wonder what that means for the geology of this place? Is it really a "race to the bottom" of the canyon this house is built on?



Is that a hot tub down in the canyon from the house next door? maybe it will be just outside the MBR when your house slips!



It even has a dungeon to keep your third world slave in.
 
Who said that we will never see 1998 prices... EVER!? Well kids, we saw that today when an investor picked up <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/211-S-La-Esperanza-San-Clemente-CA-92672/25594022_zpid/">211 South La Esperanza</a> for $430k. <strong>Last sold 7/28/1998</strong>. Granted it is east of the 5, but this could easily sell for $750k-$775k.
 
San Juan is known for private schools, not public schools. If you want your children to go to private schools, then SJC is a great place to look. It really has some great areas.



As for San Clemente, some people absolutely love it whiles others hate it. A person's preference on which coastal city they like just really depends on the type of person they are. I would recommend spending some time in San Clemente to see if it's something you like.
 
[quote author="graphrix" date=1250155279]Who said that we will never see 1998 prices... EVER!? Well kids, we saw that today when an investor picked up <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/211-S-La-Esperanza-San-Clemente-CA-92672/25594022_zpid/">211 South La Esperanza</a> for $430k. <strong>Last sold 7/28/1998</strong>. Granted it is east of the 5, but this could easily sell for $750k-$775k.</blockquote>
That is a fantastic purchase! How do investors find out about these auctions? I'd love to learn more...
 
[quote author="David714" date=1250308723][quote author="graphrix" date=1250155279]Who said that we will never see 1998 prices... EVER!? Well kids, we saw that today when an investor picked up <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/211-S-La-Esperanza-San-Clemente-CA-92672/25594022_zpid/">211 South La Esperanza</a> for $430k. <strong>Last sold 7/28/1998</strong>. Granted it is east of the 5, but this could easily sell for $750k-$775k.</blockquote>
That is a fantastic purchase! How do investors find out about these auctions? I'd love to learn more...</blockquote>


If you PM me, then I can explain the best way to take advantage of these auctions.
 
[quote author="graphrix" date=1250155279]Who said that we will never see 1998 prices... EVER!? Well kids, we saw that today when an investor picked up <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/211-S-La-Esperanza-San-Clemente-CA-92672/25594022_zpid/">211 South La Esperanza</a> for $430k. <strong>Last sold 7/28/1998</strong>. Granted it is east of the 5, but this could easily sell for $750k-$775k.</blockquote>


Why didn't you pick it up for $450k?
 
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