Woodbridge Remodeled Gables Tract Single Family Home

17 Rockwren $920,000

Recently I have seen two remodeled single family homes in the $900,000 price range in University Park. This property offers a similar price with the contrast of nearby Woodbridge, which proved to be a magnet last Sunday, attracting a steady stream of visitors.

The 3 bedroom, 2 bath property is a remodeled single family home inside the loop that’s new to the market. Located on a quiet cul de sac, within steps of North Lake, the home has a large lot and a hefty chunk of remodeling and upgrades working for it.

Significant Numbers: Built in 1978, this all one level home is 1,830 sq. ft on a 5,227 sq. ft. lot at $503 a sq. ft. On the market 12 days, HOA dues are $82. There are no Mello Roos.

Close up: Staged to sell, everything is in place from curbside on through. Inside, the entry opens into a light filled floor plan where there are no steps. The good sized family room has vaulted ceilings, high windows and a brick fireplace.

The remodeled kitchen with granite counters, new stainless appliances and designer tile backsplash, opens to the dining room with French doors.

New windows, wood flooring and fresh paint give the home a crisp presence. To the right off the hall the three bedrooms include a large master suite with new sliding glass doors accessing the patio, dual vanities and a walk-in closet. Along with the two other bedrooms and full bath there is a convenient inside laundry here.

Outside, professional landscaping accents the patio areas and windowed areas throughout the home create an inside/outside atmosphere.

More specifics:

Single Family Home

Bedrooms, 3

Baths, 2 full

Detached, no common walls

Inside laundry

Two car garage

Two parking spaces

Association pool, spa

Central furnace, central air

Irvine Unified School District

What should be considered? As an all on one level home, that has been completely remodeled in a prime North Lake Woodbridge spot, the property competes well and could be expanded. Several homes on the street have been expanded. Top Irvine schools and key lake recreation areas boost the equation.

Who will move in? As a complete single level home, mature buyers and families with older members may find this to be a very natural choice. Other buyers who want a key Irvine lake location in the inner loop or families looking for top schools and Woodbridge’s community atmosphere will be looking at this one.

Recent nearby listings: 11 Mandarin, $950,000; 38 Bluejay, $759,000

Recent nearby sales: 77 Nighthawk, $971,000; 4 Live Oak, $1,025,000

University Park Remodeled Single Family Home in Village 1

19 Queens Wreath Way $838,000

Turning off of Culver and onto Seton takes you to this four bedroom property on Queens Wreath Way. Last week I saw another University Park four bedroom home in Parkside. That home on Persimmon was an investment remodeled to sell. This one looks more like an extensively upgraded and remodeled home that the occupants may be reluctant to leave. When I was there on Sunday, the open house was attracting visitors in spite of the rain.

Significant Numbers: Built in 1965 this four bedroom, 3.5 bath home has 2,200 square feet at $381 a sq. ft. Lot size is 3,485 sq. ft. HOA is $185. The home has been on the market about 40 days.

CloseUp: Tucked into a cul de sac, the home has tile flooring downstairs with an upgraded kitchen, new windows and doors. The home has also had all hot water plumbing converted to overhead piping instead of underground.

As you enter. on the left a luxe livingroom with fireplace leads to the dining area that overlooks a good sized patio and a surprisingly big, grassy backyard accented with designer rose bushes.

From there a small family room also overlooks and accesses the patio, pairing with an upgraded kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless appliances.

Carpeted steps lead to the four bedrooms upstairs. A huge master suite with fireplace also has a remodeled bath and shower with tumbled travertine. Two of the three additional bedrooms are also a surprise in space.

Front balconies have been enclosed adding extra space to each one. The bedrooms share another full bath.

More Specifics:

Single family

Bedrooms 4

Baths 3.5

2+attached walls

Double garage

2 parking spaces

Laundry

Forced air, central air

Irvine Unified School system

Association pool and spa

What should be considered? This property, like the one in Parkside, offers a good sized home in University Park’s established community with superb schools, a regional park, and proximity to the University of Irvine. The home on Persimmon was completely detached, and this home has two attached walls. But this one may compete well with its extensive list of upgrades, luxe finish and and lower price, all backed up with an inviting amount of beautifully landscaped outdoor space.

Who will move in? A young, active family, much like the one currently living there, might fill the bedrooms. Other buyers, who want a key Irvine location, with room for entertaining, guests, and hobbies, may choose this one.

Recent listings: 3872 Hendrix, $858,000; 4942 Persimmon, $935,888.

Recent sales: 22 Cypress Tree Lane, $955,500; 35 Cypress Tree Lane, $930,000

University Park Remodeled Parkside Single Family Home

4942 Persimmon $935,888

Turning off Culver onto Michelson and winding all the way back to Royce Drive provides a taste of the University Park neighborhood atmosphere. Early afternoon on Friday, there were clusters of school kids on the tree lined street with many headed to the library, and neighbors out walking. Turning onto Royce and then onto Persimmon puts you in the Parkside Deane community in a quiet area well insulated from urban traffic.

This specific two story single family home also provides a glimpse of one aspect of Irvine investing. The home was sold in August of 2013 for $755,000, upgraded throughout and listed for $945,000 in December, 2013. In January it was reduced to $935,888. Almost everything has been redone, except the windows. New wood flooring, carpeting, remodeling of kitchen, and baths, along with designer paints and staging are all in place. The broker also emphasized it is the only detached single family home currently for sale in the area.

Significant Numbers: This two level, single family four bedroom, 2.5 bath home has 2,289 sq. ft., at $409 a sq. ft. The lot size is 4,356 sq. ft. HOA dues are $173. There is no Mello Roos. The home was built in 1974 and it has been on the market a little over 50 days.

Close up: Curbside, professional landscaping leads to a gated entry courtyard, and double doors open into the living room with fireplace. The formal dining room overlooks the patio and good sized windows throughout the home capitalize on natural light and views of the landscaped patio with raised brick planters.

To the left of the entry the family room opens to the kitchen and also has garage access. The kitchen has new espresso cabinets, quartz counters, stainless appliances and recessed lighting.

To the right of the entry, stairs lead to the home’s four bedrooms with large master suite with enclosed balcony, raised ceilings and mirrored closet doors. Baths have quartz counters, new tiled showers and floors. There is a remodeled half bath on the main floor.

Engineered hardwood floors are used throughout the main level, with new carpeting upstairs.

More specifics:

Single family home

Bedrooms, 4

Baths, 2 and a half

Two car garage

Two parking spaces

Laundry in garage

Central furnace, central air

Tile roof

Association pool, spa

Completely detached

Irvine Unified School District

Overall Evaluation: As a single family, detached home in a prime location in Parkside in University Park, away from traffic noise and within easy reach of parks, tennis courts and schools, this home may have strong family appeal. Nearby there are new million dollar homes, and other homes overlooking University Park’s central park system, that offer competition. As a remodeled two story, four bedroom home, it will be interesting to see how options and price play out.

Who will move in? Families looking for exceptional schools like University High School, a regional park, and a well established community atmosphere near the University of California Irvine, might put this home on their list to consider. All bedrooms are upstairs which works for children, but may not work for more mature buyers.

Recent nearby listings: 19 Queens Wreath Way, $838,000; 45 Redwood Tree Lane, $759,000

Recent nearby sales: 13 Ash Tree Lane, $849,000; 21 Aspen Tree Lane, $989,000.

Turtle Rock Crest Home With a Knockout View

1 Mira $1,595,000

Turning off of Turtle Rock Drive, driving up Ridgeline and then turning on Andromeda, the view just keeps getting better. When you reach 1 Mira, this condo on the end in a quiet cul de sac seems to have it all with a panoramic view from every room of canyons, hills and city lights. I have seen a lot of view locations and light filled homes in Turtle Rock and Woodbridge, but this one ranks near the top.

Backing up the view with a spotless presentation, a three car garage, and many recent upgrades, this new to the market Turtle Rock condo was attracting quite a bit of attention in its first open house this past Saturday.

Significant Numbers: Built in 1986, this 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath contemporary condo has 2,630 sq. ft. at $600 per sq. ft. HOA dues are $705. New to the market, 6 days, this single level view home has recent upgrades throughout and new soft scaping in the front courtyard. Bonita Canyon Elementary, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School serve the community of 113 homes.

Close up: As you walk up from the curb and take in the view from the driveway, there is a good sized patio courtyard on the right.

Stepping inside, the view is framed with large windows and high ceilings. Straight ahead, there are steps to the living room with a raised fireplace followed by the view deck.

The other rooms all radiate out from the living room with a family room that opens onto the front patio, the kitchen with another comfortable family area, large formal dining room, and powder room off the main entry.

The many windows, high ceilings, plantation shutters and built in bookcases capitalize on the floor plan and the light. Ceramic and travertine tile, new wood laminate flooring, fresh muted neutral colors and new baseboards add to the finish.

The kitchen has a view window too, new tile backsplash, granite counters, island and stainless appliances.

The large master bedroom and bath suite with tub and shower and the other bedrooms and full bath are off to the right. One of the extra bedrooms also has new wainscotting.

Overall, as a comfortable setting for family activities or a smooth base of operations for entertaining, this condo has it all in hand.

More specifics:

Condominium

Bedrooms, 3

Baths, 2 full, 1 partial

Three car garage

Three parking spaces

Inside laundry

Association pool, spa and clubhouse

Central furnace, central air

Attached, one common wall

Irvine Unified School District

Overall Evaluation: The prime view location in Turtle Rock, coupled with an immaculate, recently upgraded finish will help this condo compete in the Irvine market. The home manages to offer the striking visual appeal of a condo with much of the comfort and ease of a single family home.

Who will move in? A young family looking for Turtle Rock’s top schools at all levels, and extensive outdoor parks and trails, or a busy couple with a long list of entertaining obligations will be drawn to this very livable home. As a single level home, it will also attract mature buyers looking for a convenient all one level floor plan. The three car garage could be perfect for an active family with busy teens.

Recent nearby listings: 6 Sirius #61, $1,550,000; 20 Rustling Wind, $1,250,000

Recent nearby sales: 19 La Quinta #14, $1,250,000; 24 Sarena #45, $950,000.

Woodbridge Single Family Home Standout

9 Teal $839,800

Starting with the custom Brazilian mahogany doors, and moving on to a hundred thousand in upgrades in 2010 and 2011, this Woodbridge single family home is a sleek new entry inside the loop. Backing up to Birdsong Park in a cul de sac near North Lake, the home was attracting a lot of visitors with its first open house this past weekend.

Significant Numbers: Just listed, on the market 6 days, this single level, three bedroom, one and a half bath single family home was built in 1976. The home is 1,549 sq. ft., at $542 per sq. ft. Lot size is 4,356 sq. ft. HOA dues are $82 and there is no Mello Roos tax.

Close up: Moving up the brick walkway and entering wrought iron gates amidst perfectly trimmed landscaping brings you to the double doors of Brazilian mahogany. Stepping inside, the impression is one of immaculate finish and elegant function with Travertine porcelain tile floors and custom window coverings in the entry, hallway, dining room, kitchen, bath and master bedroom.

The living room with black galaxy granite fireplace, family room, and large dining room opening to an atrium all blend beautifully. Custom molding, cathedral ceilings and subtle colors with dramatic accents provide the finish.

The kitchen has new maple cabinetry, stainless sink, granite counters and a large center granite island with drawers and wine storage.

The master bedroom opens to the patio and the master bath has new maple cabinetry and a frameless glass enclosed shower.

The other bedrooms also work well as study or office. And the second bath has also been updated with maple cabinetry, new tub and tile surround. There are new closet organizers in all of the bedrooms.

The front and back patios and atrium give the home a light filled, Indoor/outdoor feel. The garage has custom cabinetry and a poly floor coating. The interior and exterior have all been recently painted.

More specifics:

Single family home

Bedrooms, 3

Baths, 1 full, 1 partial

Detached, no common walls

Central furnace, forced air heating

Double garage

Two parking spaces

Laundry in the garage

Association pool and spa

Irvine Unified School District

Overall Evaluation: Adding all of the upgrades to the inside the loop cul de sac location in Woodbridge makes the property quite competitive in the Irvine market. It should compete well with similar sized properties in Irvine.

Who will move in? A busy couple who just want to move in and unpack may choose this home. A young family looking for Woodbridge’s top lake recreation, community atmosphere, and top schools may see this home as a perfect fit.

Recent nearby listings: 24 Willowbrook, $989,000; 14 Whistling Isle, $858,000.

Recent nearby sales: 77 Nighthawk, $971,000; 14 Spoonbill, $750,000