Turkey hangover

Here's to hoping you had a great Thanksgiving. As we do on many Fridays, we're going to review some of the South OC properties that have recently sold.

922 Santa Ana St, Laguna Beach 92651
Sales price: $850,000
Sales date: 11-23-2009
Previous sales price: $1,365,000
Previous sales date: 3-14-2006
Change (+/-): -$615,000
Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / 2,000 sq ft
Listing description snippet: "Sunset catalina island ocean view! Gorgeous and spacious custom remodel! 2000 sq ft with 3 seperate bedrooms with 3 full remodeled baths! Travertine bath with soaking tub in master suite! Gourmet kitchen with island, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator and more!"

27191 Calle Caballero, SJC 92675
Sales price: $345,000
Sales date: 11-20-2009
Previous sales price: $315,000
Previous sales date: 9-26-2003
Change (+/-): +$30,000
Size: 2 beds / 2 baths / 1,303 sq ft
Listing description snippet: "Wow _ you should see her now! Brand new flooring, new entry, notice the gorgeous front door, this has been so beautifully remodeled and your buyer will be delighted. Major remodel done a few years ago including granite counters, stainless steel appliances, oak cabinets, smooth ceilings and baths with tile and upgraded fixtures. New front door..."

8 La Salle, Ladera Ranch 92694
Sales price: $618,000 Sales date: 11-25-2009
Previous sales price: $503,000
Previous sales date: 5-14-2003
Change (+/-): +$115,000
Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / 2,300 sq ft
Listing description snippet: "Great, Quite Cul De Sac Location, no one behind. Walk to award winning schools, recreation, pools, clubhouse,tennis, walking trails. Mountain views from the back yard and master suite. Terrific floor plan. Large family room open to light and airy kitchen. Large living and dinning room. Pride of ownership shows with the recent remodel of wood floors and granite."