Property Overview:
309 Heliotrope Ave is a single-family home in Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, built in 1952. The property sits on a 4,792 sq. ft. lot and features multiple configurations:
- Main home: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, large living room with gas fireplace
- Second unit: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, dining area, private entry
- Total living space: Ranges from 2,173 sq. ft. (some sources) to 3,260 sq. ft.
- Garage: 2-car and 1-car garages off the alley
- Zoning: Currently a duplex, potential to convert to a family estate
- Estimated value: $1,871,000 to $3,506,170 (per Redfin)
- Last sold: $575,000
- Ocean views from the 2nd story deck; more possible with a 3rd level
- Cul-de-sac location, 1.5 blocks from the ocean
Neighborhood Highlights:
- Population: 12,898 (up 11% since 2000)
- Family-oriented: 60% families with children
- Age groups: Largest is 45-54 (16.11%), second-largest 65-74 (13.38%)
- Nearby schools:
- Harbor View Elementary
- Corona del Mar High
- Horace Ensign Intermediate
- Monte Vista High/Cloud Campus
- Average SAT: 1081 (higher than CA average of 975)
- Crime rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.1% (well below state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 10.8% (matches state average)
- Job market:
- 80% white-collar, 20% blue-collar
- Unemployment: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
- Median household income: $176,003
- Average annual spending: $101,694
- Nearby amenities:
- Grocery: Smart & Final Extra!, Bristol Farms, Hershey’s Market
- Coffee: Go Greek Yogurt, Rose Bakery Cafe, Peet’s Coffee
- Restaurants: Gina’s Pizza, La Fogata, La Fogata Rotisserie
- Parks: Bayside Dr Park, Begonia Park, Old School Park
Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.0°F (January), 69.8°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 24.6 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
Property Features:
- Flexible layout: Main home + attached second unit (duplex configuration)
- Potential for expansion: Flat, oversized lot with room to add on or rebuild
- Ocean views: From 2nd story deck, more possible with new construction
- Parking: 2-car and 1-car garages
- Outdoor space: Large backyard, mature trees, landscaped grounds
- Investment potential: Can be used as a duplex, family estate, or income property
- Comparable homes: 302 Narcissus Ave, 304 Goldenrod Ave, 422 Narcissus Ave
Location Benefits:
- Prime Corona Del Mar location: South side of Pacific Coast Hwy, close to the ocean
- Quiet cul-de-sac: Limited traffic, family-friendly
- Walkable to beach, parks, shops, and dining
- Excellent schools and community amenities
- Strong appreciation and rental potential