Home values are on their way up in Orange County. The community is seeing an increasing number of homes for sale offering incredible property values and exceptional features. If you are thinking about buying a home here, it helps to know what each community or region can offer to you. You'll find a significant amount of difference between one area to the next. You may have heard that in October of 2016, the median sale price of a home here was well over $900,000. Keeping that in mind, let's take a look at what that amount of money can get you in a home here.Modern Newport Beach Home | Image Provided by CRMLSWhat To Buy and What To ExpectWhen it comes to today's market conditions in Orange County, expect to spend a bit of time looking at your homes and a good chunk of change buying the best property for you. First, consider what you can expect to get for $900,000 if you are buying in three of the hottest real estate markets in the Orange County area.• If you spend that amount of money in Santa Ana, a thriving community with truly character-driven homes, you'll get a charming, smaller Craftsman home. Expect these homes to be well cared for and filled with modern upgrades, but perhaps in a smaller footprint.• If you spent that amount in Fullerton, you might get much more. Expect to find a ranch style home with a moderate level of space and a traditional American suburban community. It's the family style area that draws many to this community.• Buying the same amount in Newport Beach will likely get you a town home, though it is likely to be a larger, three bedroom home. This is the Millennial-specific style that many are looking for.No matter what you plan to buy or where, or how much you plan to spend, work with an Orange County real estate agent that knows the area well. Neal Prochoren can help you identify your goals, and find a property that meets them.
