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Not telling you where this is just yet. 😏
Midcentury modern, two bedrooms, a patio made for morning coffee and evening everything-else, and the ocean exactly ONE block away. Walk to the sand, walk to dinner, walk home. Car optional.
Full reveal later today. Drop a 🌊 in the comments and I’ll make sure you see it first.
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#ocean #beachlife #outdoors #forsale #architecture

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RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY? NOT WHEN THE VIEWS ARE THIS GOOD. 🌧️🥂

A rainy weekend in Orange County. Back-to-back open houses. Dramatic skies. And a front-row seat to some pretty spectacular views.

Turns out, Mother Nature understood the assignment. ✨

Because when you’re showcasing a penthouse this extraordinary, even a little rain becomes part of the magic.

The atmosphere? Incredible.
The views? Ridiculous.
The lifestyle? Anything but ordinary.

And the response? MULTIPLE OFFERS & OFFICIALLY IN ESCROW! 🔥

There’s something undeniably special about a home that offers an entirely different perspective on Orange County living. Sky-high views, unforgettable sunsets, architectural personality, and that rare feeling of being tucked away above it all while still connected to everything.

Not your everyday property. Not your everyday lifestyle. And certainly not your everyday Orange County real estate.

Properties like this don’t come along often. And when they do, the right buyers recognize that they’re purchasing so much more than square footage.

They’re buying the experience.

Congratulations to our sellers! 🎉 We’re thrilled to be one step closer to handing over the keys to this little slice of elevated living.

Some homes simply have a view. Others change your entire point of view. 🥂
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#homesweethome #penthouse #modern #views #lifestyle

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Concrete. Glass. Sky. And just enough trouble.

Penthouse West doesn’t flirt with ordinary. It leaves it downstairs.

Floating above Downtown Santa Ana, this rare 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath penthouse is equal parts private residence, rooftop retreat and very well-dressed urban escape. Polished concrete floors, walls of glass and an insane panorama give it an edge that feels more downtown loft than Orange County condo — except here you also get palm trees, ridiculous sunsets and outdoor living most lofts could only dream about.

And the view?

It’s absolutely insane.

California blue by day. Pink, orange and violet at sunset. A sea of city lights after dark. And when the fireworks start? Angel Stadium and displays across the surrounding cities light up the horizon. Multiple shows. One private viewing deck. No folding chairs. No parking lots. No traffic jam home.

Inside, the open kitchen, living and dining spaces are made for entertaining. Then there’s the glass-enclosed sunroom — part conservatory, part cocktail lounge, part “I have no idea what to call this, but I absolutely need one.”

And outside?

The expansive patio spaces were just redone — and are even better than pictured — creating actual outdoor rooms for dining, grilling, lounging, gathering around the fire and watching the city move below you.

String lights on. Firepit going. Sunset rolling in.

This is a lifestyle decision.

And somehow, all that swagger comes with practicality: 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 dedicated parking spaces, storage — and the HOA covers ALL utilities.

One HOA. All utilities. Fewer bills. More living. Because life already has enough subscriptions.

Downstairs, you’re roughly a 10-minute walk from some of Downtown Santa Ana’s best restaurants, coffee shops, cocktail bars and neighborhood watering holes. About 10 minutes to OCVIBE and Honda Center. Approximately 19 minutes to Newport Beach. Roughly 40 minutes to SoFi. And the 5, 55, 22, 405, 91 and 605?

A little industrial. A little glamorous. A little irreverent. Hard to duplicate.
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Invitation Pricing $600,000
Details to follow
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#homesweethome #penthouse #design #mo

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Some deals close at a desk. This one we swung into.

17881 Arbolada is officially went into ESCROW after the first weekend of open houses, and no, it wasn’t luck. It was a plan with good shoes on.

We marketed it like the mid-century treasure it is. We priced it as an invitation, not a dare. The open houses drew a crowd worthy of a premiere, and the offers came in so fast we briefly considered hiring a stenographer.

Then came the part nobody talks about: grabbing the popcorn 🍿 and resisting the urge to eat it. Because the magic isn’t in the waiting. It’s in the relentless follow-through, the thoughtful negotiating, and the nudging until every piece clicks into place.

The happy ending is a wonderful buyer who didn’t just like this house. They fell for it completely. Honestly, same.

Maximum exposure, a lot of hustle, and a healthy dose of whimsy. That’s our formula, and we’re sticking to it. 🧡

Wondering what your home could do with a little strategy and a lot of spotlight? Let’s talk. We’ll bring the popcorn.
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#midcenturymodern #architecture #modern #swing

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📣🍊URGENT MILLS ACT ALERT! TODAY 9/22

The flyer information, provided by Kelly Laule, says it all. We hope that you will attend the City Council meeting with us on Tuesday, Sept. 22 @ 6pm and voice your concerns and thoughts about the Mills Act. You must fill out a speaker card, agenda Item #9.1. Your voice matters!

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Got a Mills Act Contract? Want One? Your Voice Is Needed — Right Now. We need YOU to stand up NOW!

Last November, the Orange City Council paused the Mills Act program to study its costs and impacts. This Tuesday, September 22nd, they’ll decide what comes next — and the stakes couldn’t be higher for historic homeowners and preservation advocates across the city.

Here’s what we know so far: contract holders just received notice that their annual program fee will jump from $100 to $728 — a 682% increase — effective immediately. What else is on the table? We don’t know yet. The City indicated that additional details would be released on September 17th. As of this morning, those details had not been posted.

That’s not a great sign.
What the Mills Act Actually Does for Homeowners

The Mills Act isn’t just a historic preservation tool — it’s one of the most powerful financial benefits available to owners of qualifying historic properties in California. Here’s what’s at stake:

• Significant property tax savings.
• Those savings are reinvested where they belong — into the home.
• It increases long-term value
• It’s transferable.
• Future homeowners benefit too

Showing up in person sends a message that no eComment can replicate. The Council needs to see faces — homeowners, neighbors, history lovers, anyone who has ever walked through Old Towne and felt something. Come ready to speak, or simply come ready to stand.

📍 Orange City Council Meeting
📅 Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 PM
📍 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange

Can’t attend in person? Submit a comment via eComment once the agenda is posted:
👉 https://cityoforange.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

Note: Not all Council members review eComments before the meeting. In-person attendance is the single most effective way to make your voice heard.

The City of Orange is recognized across California for its remarkable concentration of intact historic homes. That didn’t happen by accident — it happened because people showed up, spoke up, and cared. Now it’s our turn.

Be there Tuesday. Check the link in our bio for full story and updates
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#historic #standup #community #architecture #homesweethome

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Chances like this?!?!?
17881 Arbolada, Tustin | The one the architecture world forgot to gatekeep.

Clerestory windows. Breeze-block screen. Folding wood dividers. Built by John Lyttle — one of Orange County’s most quietly legendary custom homebuilders — this single-level midcentury modern isn’t a restoration project. It is the project. Finished.

While everyone else was flipping, these owners were honoring. Remodeled kitchen. Reimagined bathrooms with a high-end water filtration system. Owned solar. New electrical panel. A $16K Lennox HVAC system. A backyard with a hot tub, fire table, redwood privacy fence, and citrus trees that actually produce. This house didn’t age — it evolved.

Tucked into a quiet street near Old Town Tustin and Old Towne Orange, with Tustin Marketplace, The District, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, trails, golf, and the beach about 20 minutes away.

Good bones are everywhere. This is the full package.

Open Houses: Saturday 11-2 and Sunday 12-3
🛏 3 bed | 🛁 2 bath | 🚗 2-car garage
✉️ DM for details or a private showing
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#midcenturymodern #architecture #modernhomes #design #designlovers

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about Kelly and her team. She did an absolutely amazing job helping us sell our home during an incredibly difficult and emotional time. She was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also incredibly compassionate and understanding of what we were going through.
Despite how difficult it was emotionally to let go of our home, she made the entire process as smooth and painless as possible. She was patient, supportive, and sensitive to our situation while still making sure everything got done and kept moving forward.
Kelly also did an incredible job marketing the house. Her pictures and presentation were absolutely beautiful and made the house look like it was “out of a postcard.” Her efforts really paid off—we sold the house very quickly and, incredibly, above asking price!
Selling a home under these circumstances was never going to be easy, but having her by our side made such a difficult experience so much more manageable. I’m truly grateful for her kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond for us, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who truly cares about her clients and delivers amazing results.
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We couldn’t be more grateful and honored to be chosen as your team and we all made such a great team together! We loved you guys from day one and all hit it off. Thank you for believing in us and giving us your trust and loyalty. Love you guys and on to next chapters♥️
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#grateful #homesweethome #trust #sold #realestate

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GET EXCITED!!! We are!! Swanky, sexy, updated and nothing like this honey on the market.

Stay tuned!
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#midcentury #modernhome #homesweethome #baddie

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Congratulations….you’ve found the Eichler nobody has ruined for you yet.

You can pay $2M for someone else’s taste (BOLD MOVE) , or pay less and have your own. Wild that this is even a debate.

Project? Yes. Yours? Completely.

Check her out this weekend…636 S. Woodland St. Orange. Saturday, 10-1pm and Sunday, 11-2pm.
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#modernhome #eichler #midcentury #homesweethome #forsale

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