Newly built homes in Orange County in the low $1,000,000s
While some buyers prefer the character of an older home, newly built residences often offer more energy efficiency, newer technology and the ability to customize the property to one’s taste. In Orange County, new builds and master-planned developments continue to be an attractive option for retirees and first-time home buyers.
Here’s a look at newly built homes in the O.C. priced in the low $1,000,000s.
Placentia
The floor plan of this mission-style two-story, in the gated Terraza community, centers on an open kitchen with a Frosty Carrina Caesarstone-topped island.
Address: 1102 N. Ventana Lane, Placentia, 92870
Listed for: $1.05 million for four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 2,876 square feet (6,666-square-foot lot)
Features: Loft/bonus room; master suite with dual walk-in closets; wooden shades
About the area: In the 92870 ZIP Code, based on 56 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $650,000, up 5.3% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Rancho Mission Viejo
This two-story home at Alondra at Esencia, a new master-planned community for active adults, has curb appeal with included front and back landscaping.
Address: 19 Arada St., Rancho Mission Viejo, 92694
Listed for: $999,900 for two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,589 square feet (8,198-square-foot lot)
Features: Den and bonus room; stainless steel appliances; outdoor living room
About the area: In the 92694 ZIP Code, based on 30 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $840,000, down 1.7% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Brea
A bonus, second-story loft is among options for the Malaga floor plan within Olvera at La Floresta, an active-adult community in Brea.
Address: 342 S. Terrazo Drive, Brea, 92823
Listed for: Starting from $1,059,990 for three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms in 3,041 square feet
Features: Covered patio; owner’s suite; front porch entrance
About the area: In the 92823 ZIP Code, based on four sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $860,000, up 26.5% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Tustin
Located in Greenwood, a new planned community in Tustin Legacy, this Spanish-style home has a downstairs master suite, maple cabinetry and dark wood floors.
Address: 18 Windrow Road, Tustin, 92782
Listed for: $1.358 million for five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 3,918 square feet (5,853-square-foot lot)
Features: Stainless-steel appliances; limestone countertops in master bathroom; covered deck
About the area: In the 92782 ZIP Code, based on 17 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $1.135 million, up 6.3% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Lake Forest
Bi-folding doors and a great room with a fireplace highlight the Ridgecrest model, found within the master-planned community of Baker Ranch.
Address: 28 Swift, Lake Forest, 92630
Listed for: $1.146 million for four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 2,926 square feet (4,711-square-foot lot)
Features: Master suite with walk-in closet; outdoor living room; two-car tandem garage
About the area: In the 92630 ZIP Code, based on 47 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $694,000, up 1% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Costa Mesa
This single-story in Eastside Costa Mesa has a contemporary vibe with light hardwood floors, modern fixtures and a two-sided wall fireplace.
Address: 262 Esther St., Costa Mesa, 92627
Listed for: $1.395 million for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,820 square feet (7,658-square-foot lot)
Features: 13-foot ceilings; center-island kitchen with subway tile; attached three-car garage
About the area: In the 92627 ZIP Code, based on 24 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $835,000, up 12.8% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
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