Open House Review: 30 Idyllwild

Driving into Northpark Square, 30 Idyllwild is located on an internal tract just steps away from the community pool. Guest parking was scarce on the neighboring streets. The living space is accessed from a flight of external stairs or up a flight of internal stairs directly from the garage. The home has one bedroom on the main living floor and the master bedroom upstairs. Although an Irvine address, students would attend Tustin School District’s Hicks Canyon Elementary School, Orchard Hills School and Beckman High School. The sellers seem highly motivated to sell.

Asking Price:   $495,880
Bedrooms:       2
Bathrooms:     2
Square Footage: 1,400
$/Sq Ft:           $354
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2002
Community:    Northpark – Monticello
HOA dues are $333 per month
Mello Roos:    Yes

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Up the flight of stairs, to the right is the front door to 30 Idyllwild. Once inside, on the landing, a carpeted staircase immediately to the left leads down to the attached garage. The kitchen is straight ahead and opens up to the living room. A peninsula with space for bar seating separates the entrance area from the kitchen space. Maple cabinets, granite countertops and white appliances furnish the kitchen. There is plenty of storage space.

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The living room has two large windows bringing in a good amount of light. Along one wall is a fireplace with a maple wood built-in entertainment center. A partial wall separates the living room from the dining room. The dining area can fit a small dining room table.

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Beyond the dining room is a short hallway consisting of a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and staircase. The secondary bedroom has good space with a dual sliding closet door. The shared bathroom is in great condition with a basic single sink, white countertop and white cabinetry. The tub/shower is prefabricated so it comes with a basic white wall surround.

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The laundry room can fit a side by side washer and dryer. Some open shelving is placed above the appliances. Next to the staircase is a coat closet that runs deep under the staircase. It currently houses children’s books and toys as a separate toy area for the children.

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The master bedroom is found up a carpeted flight of stairs. It is a nice size room with a walk-in closet located on the back wall. Through an open door frame is the bathroom with dual sinks and a large tub/shower combo. Like the bathroom downstairs, it is in excellent condition with basic white countertops, white cabinetry and a prefabricated tub/shower combo. There is a separate toilet area. Without a privacy door between the bathroom and bedroom, light and noise may affect someone who is still in bed while someone is utilizing the bathroom. However, it looks like a privacy door can be easily added if desired.

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30 Idyllwild is in good condition. There are small scuffs on the wall and the carpet looks worn in a few areas, but the home is overall in nice condition. The location is nice, near the community pool, walking distance to Beckman High School and just down the street from the Tustin and Irvine Marketplace shops and restaurants.