Exceptional home buys in Orange County, CA

Who doesn't want a killer deal? If you are looking for a real estate bargain or an exceptional buy, you will find some of the hottest and best home prices in Orange County, California on this page. The list includes homes with some of the most desirable features and at prices that are often requested. This includes single family (detached) homes for $400,000 or less, homes with large square footage (2,500 sq ft or greater) for $600,000 or less, homes with a private pool for $600,000 or less, and homes with at least 4 bedrooms for $400,000 or less. The list may include distress properties, short sales, bank owned (REO) homes, and standard sellers. These priced-to-sell, affordable homes are ideal for first time home buyers, investors, or buyers who simply want to maximize their purchasing dollar and get a great deal! Affordable, inexpensive homes to buy in Orange County, plus fixer-upper homes, hot properties and best home buys are below, so jump in and start shopping!

Single family homes for $400,000 or less!

Affordable single family homes in Orange County, CA. Single family homes (detached) homes typically have no common walls with a neighbor and include a back or front yard. Many buyers prefer a detached home for the privacy, the yard, and often the freedom from a home owners association and high HOA dues. Single family homes are also preferred for investment property, as they retain a higher value over time. The list below includes single family homes priced at $400,000 or less, in Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda, Brea, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, Orange, Brea, Yorba Linda, Tustin, and the canyons (Modjeska Canyon, Silverado Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon). The home list may include standard sales (equity sellers), short sales, foreclosures, homes needing TLC, or bank owned (REO) properties. These are some of the best real estate deals in OC. If you are looking for an area that has an abundance of single family homes at bargain prices, check out the homes in the city of Anaheim. The city is being revitalized and there are many excellent deals on older, single family homes! 

* Includes Lake Forest South and  North, Foothill Ranch, and Portola Hills

** Includes Rancho Santa Margarita North and Central, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Walden, Robinson Ranch, and Wagon Wheel Canyon

Homes with large square feet are very desirable. The following links are for homes with at least 2,500 square feet and priced at $600,000 or lower. Generally, these homes are detached, single family homes, but the list may include condominiums and town homes as well. The best values are generally found in the older, more established areas of North Orange County. The list may include standard sales (equity sellers), short sales, or bank owned properties. If you would like a customized list of homes with large square footage for a specific city, just call me. 

* Includes Lake Forest South and  North, Foothill Ranch, and Portola Hills

** Includes Rancho Santa Margarita North and Central, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Walden, Robinson Ranch, and Wagon Wheel Canyon

Fixer upper homes for sale

The following links are for "fixer" homes in 3 areas of Orange County. These are homes that need repair to homes that require a compete tear down. Some of these homes may be cash-only purchases, due to the condition. Many others just need lots of TLC. 

Pool homes for $600,000 or less!

Many home buyers dream of a home with a private pool. The following links are some of the best deals in pool homes. These are all homes with a private pool and are generally detached homes. I have broken the list into four distinct areas of Orange County: Beach and Coastal area, South, North, and Central OC. If you would like a list for a specific Orange County city, just give me a call!

Beach & Coastal areas include Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, & San Clemente. 

South areas include Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita (including Dove Canyon, Robinson Ranch, Wagon Wheel Canyon, Rancho Cielo, and Las Flores), and San Juan Capistrano.

North areas include Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, Orange, Orange Park Acres, Yorba Linda, and Villa Park

If you are looking for a home with a lot of bedrooms, look no further!. The following links are for homes with 4 or more bedrooms and priced at $400,000 or lower. This list may include condos and town homes, as well as detached homes. Some of these homes may be short sales, distress sales, and bank owned (REO) properties, in addition to standard home sellers. 

* Includes Lake Forest South and  North, Foothill Ranch, and Portola Hills

** Includes Rancho Santa Margarita North and Central, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Walden, Robinson Ranch, and Wagon Wheel Canyon

Homes for sale with No HOA dues and No Mello Roos

New for 2012 ! Homes for sale with No HOA dues and No Mello Roos! Many home buyers do not want to buy a single family home with the added costs of Home Owners Association dues or Mello Roos assessments. Here are links for single family homes for sale in many Orange County cities and areas without either of these fees. If you are looking for a home without HOA dues or Mello Roos and you do not see the city that you are interested in listed below, call me and I'll add the link or send you a custom list from the MLS!

Orange County condos and town homes for sale

For many buyers with limited budgets, buying a filly detached, or single family home may be a challenge. In many cases, an attached home (condominium or town home) may be a solution. You can often get the square footage and number of bedrooms, for a lot less! My new page with condos for sale in Orange County, CA is here: Condos and Town homes

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I want to be your buyer's agent! I will be happy to help you find a great home and an exceptional deal in Orange County, CA. Call me today to set up a consultation with my team! We can help with the entire transaction, from finding exceptional home opportunities, Orange County bargain property for sale, recommending lenders, and guiding you through the entire purchase process. 

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