This Carmel Valley house with minimal upgrades (refaced kitchen cabinets) but nice exterior was listed on May 31st just as the frenzy was peaking. It listed on the range $999,000 – $1,099,000, and the buyers snapped it up during the first six days on market (and paid cash):

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-130028112-12608_Prego_Ct_San_Diego_CA_92130