January 2014 Portola Hills Market Snapshot





The 1st Month of the 2014 is down and are you wondering how Portola Hills real estate market did....? Five homes sold in the community.  The average square footage was 1735 sq.ft. and closed at $552,580. The highest rice sold was $724,900 for 2694 sq.ft.  The lowest sold price was $312,000 for 1000 sq.ft. and was sold over the list price by $8000 and only on the market for 33 days.

Portola Hills Average Closed Sales Jan 2014

Below are the properties that sold. Overall the days on the market averaged about 35 days which is pretty quick considering we were just finishing up the holidays.

Portola Hills 2014 Sold Property Detail.









Currently there are only 6 homes listed on the market in Portola Hills.  Which is low for this time of year as we begin the spring season.   If you are considering a move, give Kelly Turbeville a call to review the best strategy to get your home sold.  Inventory is low, buyer demand is still high and interest rates have remained below historical levels.

Kelly’s positive spirit, sound business and marketing skills, and experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts all combine to make her one of the premier real estate professional in the Saddleback Valley. She takes a big-picture approach to make sure all of your goals, both short and long-term, are part of a larger plan that’s guiding you towards success.  Call Kelly to schedule a free consultation on how she can help you achieve your objectives. Whatever your Real Estate dream is, with Kelly Turbeville at your side, It’s Possible!


Location: Lake Forest, CA, USA

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