Moving to California in the near future? Looking for that luxurious, amenity-filled, life of luxury dream home? Then look no further than Tomo’s list of luxury homes in California. However, as you probably already know, living in this state is not cheap. According to LAhomes.com, “California is significantly more expensive than most of the country, with living costs around 30% higher than the national average. The primary factors driving this higher cost of living are housing, food, utilities, and transportation. Housing costs top the list in California, with median home values significantly surpassing the national average. And, although the median home price in California is around the $800,000 mark, home prices in California vary greatly.” But if money is no object, and all costs have been considered, then Tomo can help with our list of what’s on the market right now:
Luxury homes for sale in Huntington Beach
Known as “Surf City USA,” Huntington Beach attracts surfers and beach enthusiasts from around the world with its iconic pier, wide sandy beaches, and consistently excellent surfing conditions. This luxury home on the water has that California living vibe with a design that allows seamless living between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Steps away from Sunset Beach this home gives you the opportunity to live on a quiet canal (bonus: no HOA).
Luxury homes for sale in Irvine
All we can say about this home is, “WOW!” At nearly $9MM this estate is the queen of luxury located in the scenic “Sycamore” neighborhood of Shady Canyon. Beauty is found both inside and outside this home—the backyard feels like a resort with a spa, pool, built-in BBW, fire pit and pergola with landscaping that ensures privacy. If moving to Irvine, know that this city is home to top-ranking schools, including the University of California, Irvine (UCI). There are numerous things to do in Irvine from hiking trails at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy to shopping at the Irvine Spectrum Center.
Luxury homes for sale in Newport Beach
At only $13.9MM (wink, wink) this home was completely redesigned a few years ago and is located on Newport Beach’s exclusive guard-gated enclave of Big Canyon. At nearly 18,900 square feet this breathtaking home offers city-light views and uncompromising privacy. Newport Beach is known for its picturesque harbor dotted with yachts and sailboats, luxury living for the rich and famous. The city’s Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island offer charming shops, waterfront dining, and the historic Balboa Pavilion, while Fashion Island provides high-end shopping and dining experiences. Newport Beach offers a blend of sophistication and relaxation, making it a sought-after destination for coastal living in Southern California.
Luxury homes for sale in San Clemente
San Clemente is known for its Spanish Colonial architecture and this home is a grand example located in the exclusive Forster Estates enclave of Forster Ranch. Inside you’ll find countless fireplaces, Spanish tile and wide-plank wood flooring, romantic archways, high ceilings and exposed beams, custom lighting and high end fixtures and finishes. And on top of it all, nearly every room opens to the outdoors where there are panoramic hill views and glimpses of the ocean.
Luxury homes for sale in Santa Ana
This $6.2MM home has so much to offer, it’s hard to know where to start. The kitchen is a chef’s dream featuring two oversized Subzero refrigerators, 60” Wolf range, four ovens, Miele coffee station, walk-in pantry, warming drawer, and a stunning Tiffany Crystal quartzite island. The recreation room has a top-of-line golf simulator. When finished practicing your putt, head outside to your very own putting green. After golf, either hit the gym or the pickle ball court, then let the dog run in his personal dog run, and finally, grab some fresh fruit from your orchard for a nice cool smoothie. This house SCREAMS luxury.
Luxury homes for sale in Yorba Linda:
Yorba Linda is known for its spacious homes, safe neighborhoods, and scenic views of the Chino Hills State Park, providing a serene environment ideal for families and professionals alike. This luxury home is not only luxurious but environmentally friendly with solar panels—which pay for the majority of the home’s electrical costs. You can find this home on approximately one acre of land in Yorba Linda’s exclusive community of Manor House enclave in Kerrigan Ranch.
Luxury homes for sale are abundant in California and this list is just the tip of the iceberg. Even if not in the market for a luxury home, it’s fun to see how the other half lives, and one can still use this list to find homes in the same neighborhood, or adjacent neighborhoods, at lower price points.
If interested in more articles in this series—check out Luxury Living in Arizona and Luxury Living in Colorado.
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