Friday closed sales report

Here's a check of some properties that recently sold in South OC. By the way, if you're into Redfin and its abundance of real estate info like all the rest of us, did you know they're now posting recently sold properties (pics and all)? Assuming, that is, that their Web site recovered from all its technical issues this morning.

Let's take a look...

515 Reed St., Laguna Beach 92651
Sales price: $1,262,500
Sales date: 10-30-2009
Previous sales price: $1,239,000
Previous sales date: 10-02-2006
Change (+/-): +$23,500
Size: 2 beds / 1 baths
Listing description snippet: "Rare flat lot zoned for 2 units near the heart of downtown Laguna Village. Large parcel with street frontage and alley frontage so two separate homes would each have excellent access and parking options. Currently has an adorable vintage cottage with detached garage, so live in or have rental income while developing."

90 Matisse Circle, Aliso Viejo 92656
Sales price: $430,000
Sales date: 11-4-2009
Previous sales price: $555,000
Previous sales date: 6-16-2004
Change (+/-): -$125,000 Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / 1,465 sq ft
Listing description snippet: "Spacious floor plan, highly upgraded & model perfect! Awesome floor plan offering a huge living room with soaring cathedral ceilings, fireplace and separate dining room. Stunning kitchen with new designer granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a brand new oven & microwave, high end bosch dishwasher, stainless steel sink, recessed lighting and breakfast bar. Powder room with upgraded granite countertop and brushed nickel faucet."

28661 Abantes, Laguna Niguel 92677
Sales price: $755,000
Sales date: 10-26-2009
Previous sales price: $1,275,000
Previous sales date: 4-19-2007
Change (+/-): -$520,000 Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / 3,010 sq ft
Listing description snippet: (REO) "Spacious home with lovely upgrades. Move right in! Remodeled Kitchen with Viking Stove, cherry cabinets, granite counter. Remodeled Master bathroom with spa tub, travertine flooring, fabulous Shower and custom built-ins. All closets feature custom organizers. Premier location with the gated community of Rolling Hills."

27 Calle Verdadero, San Clemente 92673
Sales price: $590,000
Sales date: 10-31-2009 Previous sales price: $809,500
Previous sales date: 12-20-2004
Change (+/-): -$219,500
Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / 2,400 sq ft
Listing description snippet: "Gorgeous Talega Home w/ tons of upgrades-4 BR & 3 Baths (One BR & Bath Down). An Elegant Master w/ Walk-in Closets, dual sinks, Separate tub & shower, Upstairs Laundry w/ Sink & Window. Custom Upgrades incl, Wrought Iron & Wood Bannister, Magnificant Cherrywood Floors..."