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Huntington Beach Downtown, California Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices
| Updated On: May 17, 2012 |
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Homes for Sale in Huntington Beach Downtown
Downtown Huntington Beach Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California
Huntington Beach is sometimes called "Surf City, USA" because of its great waves, miles of sandy beach and historic pier. The city was founded in the late 1800s and incorporated on February 17, 1909. One of the largest cities in Orange County, the beach area covers 28.5 square miles and has more than 73,000 residential real estate housing units. The city provides nearly 200,000 residents with excellent schools, major shopping centers, banks, movie theaters, restaurants, and easy access to freeways and two airports.
Huntington Beach has received numerous awards from a variety of sources. Recognized as the Safest City in America among the 100 largest cities by Morgan Quitno Press, Huntington Beach is also noted as the #1 City for Business in California by the California Business Magazine. The Downtown Huntington Beach area is known for its nine miles of spacious, sandy beaches, beautiful park system, newly renovated Main Street lined with unique shops, and restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines. The Huntington Beach Pier is one of the largest pleasure piers in the world.
More than 58 public parks can be found throughout the city, including the largest city-owned and -operated regional park in Orange County - Huntington Central Park. The area also has more than three miles of equestrian trails, a city gym, a seniors' recreation center, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve.
The Downtown Huntington Beach real estate market is diverse and growing and offers properties in gated communities, homes surrounding golf courses and waterfront estates. The city also boasts many newly-built, nationally known hotels, which provide the perfect seaside setting for a conference or convention. | Huntington Beach Guide |
Downtown Huntington Beach Real Estate Market: Price Range of Houses for Sale
Thanks to the Downtown Huntington Beach's coastal location and thoughtful layout, local residents are either located at the edge of the ocean, marina, near the spectacular greens of one of two immaculate golf courses, or near one of several well-maintained parks. Home buyers in Downtown Huntington Beach can choose from a wide variety of homes for sale, townhomes, and condos.
Condominiums and townhomes near the beach can be found beginning in the mid-$400,000s. Single-family detached homes within walking distance of the beach start in the low $500,000s and prices run into the millions. Prices for newer estate properties with spectacular ocean, coastline, harbor or marina views start in the mid-$800,000s and can exceed $2 million. Some properties in Downtown Huntington Beach feature water frontage or stunning views of the city lights. Land and lots are available for custom development.
Huntington Beach Downtown Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $845,962 compared to $845,656 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Thursday, May 17th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.75%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.02%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.38%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Huntington Beach Downtown CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Huntington Beach Downtown to help you find the best home! |