September 2011 Portola Hills Real Estate Snapshot

It was a quiet month for real estate in Portola Hills, below is a quick recap of what was sold and is currently active on the market.

Sold Properties: 4

Attached Homes:                3-Bedroom / 2-Baths
Average Sq. Footage:         1469 sq. ft.  
Average Price:                    $376,000
Average Price Per Sq.Ft.    $255.

Single Family Residence:      5-Bedroom / 4-Baths
Average Sq. Footage:          3500
Average Price:                     $780,000
Average Price Per Sq.Ft.     $218

Active Properties:  20


Current Active Properties:
Attached: 14 homes with 2 bedroom and an average square footage of 1304.
Average Listed Price:          $307,000
Average Price Per Sq.Ft.    $232

Detached: 6 homes with the 4 bedrooms and an average square footage of 2562.
Average List Price:              $573,000
Average Price Per Sq.Ft.     $224k

Portola Hills Best Buy - At the moment the listing at 19321 Sleeping Oak is the best buy.  This home has over 3200 sq. ft, 5 bedrooms, great floorplan and a pool.  Priced at $629k or $196 price per sq. foot.  Let's go get it!!

Wondering if now is good time to list your home?  Contact Kelly directly to go over the pro's and con's.  There is no doubt it is a great move up market, but each situation is different so it is important to have a plan laid out in front of you and this is what Kelly does best.

   
Location: Bell Ridge Trail, Trabuco, CA 92679, USA

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