26 Fort Sumter is a single level, zero-lot-line property with many upgrades and a large backyard. Single level homes are in high demand, and this home is nicely located across from the community pool and tennis courts. The backyard backs to the street, Northwood, but it is a low traffic non-residential street apart from school drop-off and pick-up times for Sierra Vista Middle School.
Asking Price: $769,000
Bedroom: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,502
Lot Size 4,905
Price/Sq Ft $512
Property Style: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community; Northwood
HOA Fees: $60
Mello Roos: No
This home has a nice open flow and comes with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, scraped ceilings, new windows and remodeled bathrooms. Recessed lights, updated doors and partial hardwood floors are nice features of the home. Single story houses are highly sought after since they are harder to find in Irvine.
The front door leads into a tiled area with the living room and step up dining room to the right. To the left is the entrance to the garage and an atrium that shares windows with the living room as well as the master bedroom.
The fireplace is located in the living room along the wall facing the front yard. Natural light floods the area though the multiple windows throughout the space. One of the two entry ways into the atrium is off a sliding door across from the living room. It has space to relax outdoors.
The dining room is a step up from the living room and sports hardwood floors. It can accommodate a regular size dining table and has a nice large window facing the side yard.
Beyond the dining room is a pocket door that leads into the remodeled kitchen. The kitchen opens up to a small family room. The kitchen has plenty of cupboards and drawers, as well as a pantry for extra storage. Recessed lights have been added to the area. White cabinetry and blue caesarstone countertops furnish the area. The blue countertops appear brighter and bolder on online photos than what was actually present. A peninsula with space for bar seating separates the kitchen from the family room. Vaulted ceilings opens up the family room tremendously.
An abundance of natural light floods the area through the sliding glass door and multiple windows. The family room is a cozy size, but I like how it opens up from the kitchen and overlooks the backyard.
The backyard is a nice, flat, hardscaped area with some plants lining the back fence. It is a large space in comparison to many Irvine homes and can easily be used for entertaining or for kids to play. The only downfall is the yard backs to Northwood so passing cars can be heard. Although Northwood is not a busy street, there can be heavier traffic during the beginning and end of Sierra Vista Middle School’s days.
The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a sliding glass door leading out to the atrium. It is a nice size room with a set of linen cabinets behind the door. An open entrance area leads into the master bathroom vanity area. Without a privacy door light and sound may affect someone still in bed. The double sinks have granite countertops, wood cabinetry and a set of recessed lights above. To the right is a nice size walk-in closet. To the left is the separate toilet and soaking tub. The tub is nice and large, however the jets look a bit worn.
The shared bathroom has been completely remodeled with tile floors, single sink with wood cabinetry and large shower with a bench.
At the end of the short hallway, two secondary bedrooms look out to the backyard. The bedrooms each have a closet with dual sliding doors and laminate wood flooring. One bedroom is large than the other, but both are in good condition.
26 Fort Sumter has many nice upgrades. It is clean, move-in ready and would appeal to buyers that are looking for a single story house in the neighborhood. Having such a big, flat yard in Irvine is a definite positive. The home is located just across form the association pool and walking distance to Sierra Vista Middle School.
