PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

As Foothill Ranch is our neighboring city it is important to keep on top of the trends of the area.. Foothill Ranch is larger community then Portola Hills but similar in demographics, etc. Below is a quick look at how the Foothill Ranch Real Estate Market performed in July and Year to Date from the Orange County Association of Realtors. Foothill Ranch Detached Home Sales Foothill Ranch Attached Homes Sales Comparing numbers Portola Hills is outpacing Foothill Ranch this year. In terms of price gains and growth.  The new development in Baker Ranch , Camden Square and El Paseo  I would suspect have impacted resales in the area.    Available Foothill Ranch Homes Don't forget if you are looking  to buy in a new development you can have a Realtor help you and it is probably in your best interest to develop a negotiation strategy and be ready to compare against what the developer will offer. When determining the value of your home it is ...

As Foothill Ranch is our neighbor and often lumped in with data and area information for Portola Hills, it is important to be aware of the real estate market trends for the overall area. This past month in Foothill Ranch 14 homes closed escrow with the Average price of $582k for 1725 square feet in 71 days. Foothill Ranch Closed Real Estate Sales August 2015 Foothill Ranch Closed Real Estate Sales August 2014 In 2014 during the same time period August, 8 homes closed escrow with the Average price of $664k for 1997 square feet in 81 days. Comparing the two years, though the number of sales are up in 2015, with the mix of what sold the average pricing for the area looks be down.  However, when you split out detached homes the average sold price was $739k, which is up about 11% from 2014. Comparing what homes sold in Foothill Ranch vs Portola Hills this past month, the price per square in foot in Portola Hills averaged $357 per square foot vs. Foothill Ran...