This week we have three Rossmoor homes to check out while Seal Beach has five on the list that offer several different areas of the city.
By the way, if you are thinking about buying a home, one of the best things you can do to aid your cause is talk with a qualified lender well in advance of your search. That way you can find out what you qualify for and establish a comfortable price range taking into consideration such things as monthly allotments for mortgage payments, taxes, insurance and, perhaps, home owners association dues.
You will be much stronger in the eyes of sellers if you are pre-approved for the loan. One provison, though: make sure that the loan person you deal with has a history of actually closing loans. In this economy loans can be tricky, so make sure you put your fate in capable hands.
Starting in Rossmoor:
12052 Weatherby offered by Mike Bryant of First Team Real Estate. Here’s an original 1,617 square foot Plymouth model (ready for your remodeling plans) sitting on a sizeable 8,034 sq. ft. corner lot. There are two bathrooms, and the dining room is convertible to a fourth bedroom if need be. Priced at $672,500.
12831 Martha Ann offered by Jade Beardsley of First Team Real Estate. There’s lots of new in this three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,674-square foot El Camino model. New stainless appliances, granite counter tops and windows in the kitchen; new travertine showers/tubs, cabinets, floors and windows in both bathrooms; and new dual-pane windows throughout. It’s encased with new stucco, and it’s been freshly painted inside and out. Priced at $674,900.
3251 Ruth Elaine offered by Steve Leitner of First Team Real Estate. This 5,600 square foot custom home, completed in 2003, has all the upgrades one would expect coupled with some special amenities. Check out the downstairs home theatre complete with screen and stadium seating, the kitchen’s separate baking area, and the 900-square foot walk-in attic. Each of the five bedrooms has its own bathroom. Priced at $1,445,000.
Continuing on to Seal Beach:
141 Stanford offered by Charles Gushue of Century 21 Beachside. This centrally-located College Park West home has four bedrooms and two baths in its 1,505 square feet. While the house needs some cosmetic TLC, it does have a nice yard and fruit trees. Priced at $574,900.
1610 Emerald Cove offered by Becky Tewell of Century 21 Award. This remodeled 1,753 square foot Coves section home is ready to move in with three bedrooms, two baths and a kitchen with new cabinets, granite counters and stainless Fisher & Paykel appliances. Hardwood floors grace the living and dining rooms, and the backyard includes Duradeck and a private spa. Priced at $787,500
613 Beachcomber offered by Laurie Craig of Re/Max College Park Realty. Just a quick two-minute walk from McGaugh School, this conveniently located Hill home is light, bright and airy. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms nicely fit in its 1,415 square feet. Priced at $844,900.
1712 Harbor Way offered by Jackie Deamer of Coldwell Banker Star Realty. A covered porch and entry area leads to a large, open living room, dining area and kitchen. This four-bedroom, three-bath home sits on a pie-shaped 8,200 square foot lot. There’s great light and ventilation and good traffic flow plus upstairs and downstairs masters. About a five-minute walk to McGaugh. Priced at $989,000.
3801 Plymouth offered by Tom Mikalson of Re/Max College Park Realty. This property offers the largest lot and floor plan in the prestigious Old Ranch gated community fitting five bedrooms and four baths in 3,450 square feet of two-story elegance. The master suite by itself encompasses about 800 square feet and the hardwood floored entry boasts an 18-foot ceiling. Lots of custom amenities make this home a complete package. Easy walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Priced at $999,000.
Happy hunting.
