Here at First Team we have had an amazing year in our luxury division taking the top sales unit lead for luxury homes in the market priced above $1 million.
As measured over the last 12 months in numbers of transactions, First Team Estates Christie’s International completed 3.2% more transactions than its nearest competitor, and more than 25.7% over the third largest broker.
Let’s take a look back on just a few of our most impressive sales; the palatial pads and ritzy real estate that remind us why we love Southern California.
32 Shoreridge, Newport Coast
Sold for: $6,725,000
Agent: Jason Bradshaw
This custom Pelican Crest Provincial home was originally designed using authentic finishes including antique pavers, old world plank floors from Maine, and two fireplaces from the 18th century, imported from the Bordeaux region. The old world charm has us swooning and that view makes us positively weak in the knees; it’s love.
2012 Tahuna Terrace, Corona del Mar
Sold for: $5,900,000
Agent: Dean Lueck
The most notable amenities of this Corona del Mar stunner include expansive decks, outdoor dining and relaxation areas, ample grassy yards enveloped by generous landscaping, home theater, wine tasting room and smart home technology. Phew, it’s exhausting being so glamorous.
1801 Sabrina, Corona del Mar
Sold for: $5,250,000
Agent: Kathleen Rodriguez
This mid century modern home is perched on over 20,000 square feet of the most valuable and sought after land in Orange County. The tropical courtyard pool and spa only add to the perfection.
515 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach
Sold for: $5,200,000
Agent: Jason Bradshaw
Welcome to Bayfront living on Lido Isle. Ideally situated on the “sunny side” of Lido Island with panoramic views, this luxury estate has a private sandy beach, a large dock that will accommodate your 50+ foot yacht with side ties, plus multiple lounge areas to take in the Lido Channel Views.
Lucky new Lido residents!
16 Via Perazul, Newport Coast
Sold for: $4,300,000
Agent: Dean Lueck
Uniquely positioned on a spectacular ocean view lot of nearly 12,000 square feet, this park-like setting creates an enchanting oasis like no other.
18912 Evening Breeze Circle, Huntington Beach
Sold for: $4,050,000
Agent: Debbie Docherty
Located in the Bluffs, this 5 bed, 7 bath house is the perfect place to enjoy all the perks of Huntington Beach. Our favorite feature was the indoor/outdoor living space including a built-in TV, heaters, fireplace, separate covered cabana with a bar area and BBQ plus an amazing saltwater pool and spa.
1241 Ocean Front, Laguna Beach
Sold for: $4,299,000
Agent: Melinda Zoller
A genuine piece of paradise on the water in the village area of Laguna Beach, this vintage duplex is perfection. A private stairway descends to the sand and it’s just a short walk to Main Beach, restaurants and shops.
25 Pacific Mist, Newport Coast
Sold for: $3,650,000
Agent: Jason Bradshaw
Front row canyon and ocean views on the 554 square feet of indoor/outdoor “California living” space out back. This Newport Coast dream house was a former model home and a constant obsession of ours!
17041 South Pacific, Sunset Beach
Sold for: $3,500,000
Agent: Chuck Buscemi
The lucky new homeowners of 17041 South Pacific are going to enjoy a New Years on the sand. Ringing in the new year on your own private strip of beach doesn’t sound too shabby.
1565 Via Majorca, Laguna Beach
Sold for: $3,495,000
Agent: Gaylene Rice
This gorgeous North Laguna home sold for asking price and it’s easy to see why. It is an entertainer’s dream home and has expansive ocean and whitewater views up and down the coastline.
20 Peppertree, Newport Beach
Sold for: $3,389,000
Agent:Dean Lueck
Situated in one of our absolute favorite beach cities, this Newport Beach abode was straight of out of a romantic southern dream. This southern plantation style home with front porch, balconies, gated motor court and separate guest house offers the finest in luxury living.
1248 Anacapa Way, Laguna Beach
Sold for: $3,200,000
Agent: Jennifer Blake
1248 Anacapa Way has the best view of any home in Mystic Hill, overlooking Main Beach and the Historical Hotel Laguna. The lucky new homeowners saw the potential in this custom built abode with a spacious, open floorplan and we have to admit, we’re a little jealous. Who wouldn’t be?
1009 Sandcastle Drive, Corona del Mar
Sold for: $2,975,000
Agent: Steven Abraham
Extraordinary craftsmanship is what stands out at 1009 Sandcastle Drive in Corona del Mar. Interior amenities include walnut hardwood distressed floors, travertine floors, alder wood cabinetry, custom french doors, solid wood doors, casablanca fans, soap stone countertops, shaw porcelain barn sinks, & skylights.
12 Alta Hills Way, Laguna Niguel
Sold for: $2,918,800
Agent: Amy Balsz
Down in the gated community of Ocean Ranch is a phenomenal outdoor living space with meticulously maintained hardscape and landscape surrounding a stunning custom pool, spa, built-in BBQ area and fireplace for all your friends and family to gather.
16 Highpoint, Newport Coast
Sold for: $2,918,000
Agent: Jason Bradshaw
Life’s better from up top, like 16 Highpoint settled bluff-top in Newport Coast. This Pacific Ridge home is the ultimate in both privacy and views.
21 Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point
Sold for: $2,900,000
Agent: Jason Bradshaw
Blurring the line between vacation and home life is totally ok with us. Located on the SoCal Riviera with direct access and literally steps to Salt Creek and Dana Point Beach, 21 Monarch Bay is surrounded by The Links at Monarch Beach, the Ritz Carlton with access to your private beach club maintained by the St. Regis.
5775 East Corso Di Napoli, Long Beach
Sold for: $2,975,000
Agent: Sue La Bounty
We’d be having breakfast on the patio every day with the incredible views and rooftop deck at 5775 East Corso Di Napoli. Located in the heart of Naples Island, this beach home is just steps from Alamitos Bay.
34142 Chula Vista Avenue, Dana Point
Sold for: $2,880,000
Agent: Lori Gee
We usually try to steer clear of drama, except when it comes in the form of dramatic panoramic ocean and city light views. Walls of glass bring the outside in at 34142 Chula Vista creating an atmosphere of openness and spaciousness that makes this unique home even larger than it’s 4,485 square feet of interior living space.
3793 Quarter Horse Drive, Yorba Linda
Sold for: $2,825,570
Agent: Christina Brogan-Loomis
Last but certainly not least is one of our absolute favorite properties of 2015. Welcome to Terra Buena at Kerrigan Ranch. This is the crown jewel of vacation resort backyard makeovers with over 5,600 square feet of straight up paradise. This bad boy has a pool, spa, water slide, water fall, outdoor fireplace, full outdoor kitchen, living room, fire pit, sport court, putting green and outdoor bathrooms.
