PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

  Opportunity Does Present Itself. You Just Have to Be Tapped In. Every market has one. The house everyone wishes they had written an offer on. The one buyers look back at a few months later and say... "We should have bought that one." That is exactly what happened with 28873 Canyon Point in the Portola Hills community of Lake Forest. When we listed this home, I wrote about why I believed it was one of the best opportunities in South Orange County. At the time, it was listed for $525,000 , well below recent neighborhood sales and at a price point that has become increasingly difficult to find in Orange County. Some buyers saw the opportunity. Others kept waiting for "something better." The Numbers Tell the Story 28873 Canyon Point has now officially closed escrow at $520,000. For many buyers, that represents one of the last opportunities to purchase in South Orange County at this price level. Why? Because real estate is rarely about finding the perfect home. It...

  🏡 Portola Hills Market Update | More Choices. More Strategy. If you've been watching the Portola Hills market, you've probably noticed more homes for sale. There are currently 32 active listings , but here's the story behind the numbers... 🏠 For Sellers: The resale single-family market remains relatively balanced. Much of the inventory increase is coming from new construction in The Oaks and attached homes , so don't assume your home is competing with all 32 listings. Pricing and positioning still matter. 🏗️ For New Home Buyers: Builders have multiple homes available, which often means more flexibility, incentives, and opportunities than we've seen in recent months. It's worth taking another look. 🔑 For Condo & Townhome Buyers: This may be one of the best opportunities we've had in a while. Inventory has improved, giving buyers more choices and less pressure than during the frenzy of the past few years. Search Portola Hills Homes ☀️ One ...

 T here’s a moment in every real estate market when buyers look back and say: “I should have bought when prices were still in the low $500s.” In much of South Orange County… that moment is disappearing quickly. Welcome to   28873 Canyon Point   in the highly sought-after community of Portola Hills. Currently listed at   $525,000 , this home is priced well below the current neighborhood average SOLD PRICE of approximately   $583,000 .  And frankly… finding anything in South OC at this price point with this location, lifestyle, and extra usable space is becoming rare. Like “gas under $3” rare. More Than Just a Condo This isn’t your standard cookie-cutter floorplan. The home features: A versatile loft space perfect for: a home office guest area workout space creative studio or second living area Attached garage Open layout with natural light Functional living space for first-time buyers, singles, couples, or investors That extra loft space matters more than ev...

  Portola Hills Real Estate: Buyers Found Deals in Q1… But Sellers Need to Pay Attention Now If you’ve been watching the Portola Hills real estate market and assuming nothing is moving unless it’s perfect , that’s not exactly true. The first quarter of 2026 actually told us something important:  Buyers who were paying attention found opportunity.  And that matters. Because while the market didn’t fall apart, it also didn’t behave like the wild “throw a number at the wall and hope” years either. In fact, several homes in Portola Hills sold below what many would consider neighborhood market potential . That means one thing:  The buyers who were active in Q1 had more leverage than people expected. And for sellers? That’s your warning shot. Yes, Inventory Increased; That Changed the Conversation One of the biggest shifts we saw in the first quarter was more inventory hitting the market . When inventory rises, buyers get options. And when buyers get options, they get pick...