Woodbridge One Story Single Family North Lake Home

11 Mandarin $1,000,000

Just steps from the North Lake Beach Club, this one story single family Woodbridge home offers a prime inside the loop location on a quiet cul de sac. New to the market, it will be interesting to see how it competes with other Irvine homes in this price range. It shows well, but there have been others on the market in this price range near South Lake with more assets. A few of those sold the first week they were listed.

Significant Numbers: Just listed 4 days ago, this single family home was built in 1976. The square footage is 1,895 and the lot size is 4,792 sq. ft. HOA dues are $82 and the price per sq. ft. is $528. The home is all on one level with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.

Closeup: Starting with a strong curbside presence, the home has a courtyard entry with flourishing rose garden. Inside, a wood floored entry opens to a light filled central atrium, and family room and living room with dramatic stone mantel fireplace wall on the right.

On the left, a main hallway leads to the master bedroom and bath and two more bedrooms and bath. The good sized master bedroom that opens onto the patio has a sitting area and mirrored closet doors. Double doors open to a large master bath with tile floors, skylight, enclosed shower and sunken tub. Two more bedrooms and a full bath with tile floor and glass enclosed tub open off of the main hallway that also has a double skylight.

Throughout the home an indoor/outdoor effect is created with windows and doors overlooking the nicely landscaped patio that wraps around the living room, dining room and master bedroom. The brick trimmed, partially covered patio has room for dining and cooking and raised planters for an assortment of gardens.

A large dining room also opens onto the patio, and pairs with an updated kitchen. The windowed kitchen has granite counters, newer appliances and a custom backsplash.

Plantation shutters, wood, tile, carpet and fresh paint inside and out all give the home a finished look. Newer dual paned vinyl windows and sliding doors throughout work well with the double skylights and cathedral ceilings.

More specifics:

Single family home

Bedrooms, 3

Baths, 2 full

Detached, no common walls

Double garage

Two parking spaces

Central furnace, central air

Laundry in the garage

Association pool and spa

Irvine Unified School District

Overall Evaluation: A key location Inside the loop in Woodbridge, on a quiet cul de sac, just steps from the North Lake Beach Club, adds value to this home. Other homes on the block have expanded their space with a second level above the master bedroom. Fresh paint, skylights and updates in windows, kitchen, and bath boost the marketability.

Who will move in? An active family that’s drawn to Woodbridge’s top schools and the North Beach location with prime water recreation may consider this home. The convenient one level may attract more mature buyers or families with an older member. Others may consider the one level floor plan as an opportunity to expand with a second level.

Recent nearby listings: 44 Blazing Star, $945,000; 14 Whistling Isle, $858,000

Recent nearby sales: 208 Bridlewood, $1,150,000; 10 Heron, $1,050,000.

Turtle Rock Treetop Condo with a View

5 Highland View #8 $615,000

A few months ago I visited another open house in this same community. That condo had an additional bedroom and had been extensively developed with special upgrades to make the most of the space. But it was also about a hundred thousand more than the 5 Highland View #8 property. This end unit condo has new carpeting and good bones. A few more upgrades might turn it into someone’s hilltop retreat.

Significant Numbers: This two bedroom, two full baths condo was built in 1978. HOA dues are $472. Square footage is 1,450 square feet, and the price per square foot is $424 a sq. ft. There is no Mello Roos. The lot size is 2,000 square feet. The home was listed at $649,000 in August and is now listed at $615,000.

Closeup: Walking up the steps and entering this condo the first impression is one of living in the treetops. The home opens to a light filled living room with a sweeping view of the surrounding hills and valleys from the bank of windows and doors that open onto the deck. The room also has a brick fireplace set up as gas or wood burning, and a dining niche to the left.

Moving on down the hall, to the kitchen, master bedroom and bath and second bedroom with full bath, the home presents a challenge. More upgrades, staging and accent colors would help define this home. The master bedroom has a bath with dual vanity and the second bedroom accesses a full bath. The laundry is inside.

The spacious kitchen has updated appliances, laminated wood flooring, a view window and room for a casual eating area.

More specifics:

Condominium

Bedrooms, 2

Baths, 2 full

Double garage

Two parking spaces

Forced air heating, central air

Attached, one common wall

Irvine Unified School District

Laundry in unit

Association pool and spa

Overall Evaluation: Located just off of Ridgeline and Turtle Rock Drive, and tucked into a secluded area, this condo is ripe for upgrades but also offers some bankable options. The private spot, size of the unit and light filled space, nicely situated in Turtle Rock, just minutes away from Orange County’s entertainment and shopping networks will all be considered. Turtle Rock’s parks, hiking trails and top notch schools like Bonita Canyon Elementary, Rancho Middle School and University High are also strong assets.

Who will move in? This could be a condo that attracts two professional roommates, or a working couple that likes to travel but still wants a comfortable working base in Irvine. All of Turtle Rock’s assets could work for the right buyer.

Recent nearby listings: 79 Highland View, $589,000; 8 Sunshine, $679,000

Recent nearby sales: 42 Highland View #25, $632,000; 91 Highland View #54, $671,000.

Woodbridge North Lake Family Style Condo

198 West Yale Loop $735,000

Last week I visited another condo in this price range in the same North Lake area. That condo was an entertainer’s dream, a little snug with two bedrooms and a den, but very poised with inside/outside space for parties and custom teak throughout. This week I saw another condo a little further away from the lake, on West Yale Loop that offers a different view. This condo has a roomy family style atmosphere with a variety of options for parents and kids.

Significant Numbers: Built in 1976, this 2,066 sq. ft. two level condo has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. HOA dues are $437 and the sq. ft. price is $356. The home has been on the market 147 days and has been reduced from $765,000 to $735,000.

Closeup: Double doors open into the huge windowed, cathedral ceiling living room. Carpeted stairs to the left lead to the bedrooms and the hallway straight ahead leads to the kitchen and family room with custom marble fireplace. The back of the home opens to a spacious backyard that has a partially covered rock/stone patio, mature fruit trees and a small hobby/crafts/playroom with epoxy floor attached to the garage.

French doors, plantation shutters, Italian marble, carpet and wood floors and double pane windows work create a finished presence.

Upstairs the master bedroom and master bath with marble floor and custom tub open to a view balcony that runs the length of the home and is accessible from the other bedrooms. One of the bedrooms also works as a study with built-in bookcases.

The kitchen has granite counters, mirrored backsplash, new cabinets and a comfortable breakfast nook.

More specifics:

Condominium

Bedrooms, 3

Baths, 2.5

Double garage

Central furnace, central air

Laundry in garage

Attached, one common wall

Association pool, spa

Overall Evaluation: For buyers looking for a Woodbridge location with access to the lake, lagoon, volleyball boat club and tennis courts, this condo covers the bases. It will also be evaluated for upgrades, room for a family, time on the market, location on West Yale Loop, and its price reductions.

Who will move in? Located across the street from Stone Creek Elementary, near Community Park, and two blocks from North Lake, this home could attract an active family looking for Woodbridge’s best options.

Recent nearby listings: 136 West Yale, $725,000; 4 Thunder Tri, $729,000.

Recent nearby sales: 90 West Yale Loop, $725,000; 95 West Yale Loop #3, $699,999.

Woodbridge North Lake Condo Powerhouse

6 Clearwater $729,000

Stepping through the gate the first impression here is on target. Everything is polished and in place in this Woodbridge condo on a quiet cul de sac in the inside loop about a hundred yards from North Lake.

Beautifully detailed throughout with custom teak used in the entry, kitchen, study and master bedroom, this condo easily exceeds many of the condos that I have seen in the area. The North Lake location and finished presentation make it an interesting option for the right buyer.

Significant Numbers: Built in 1977, this two level contemporary Woodbridge condo in the North Lake area has 1,743 square feet, at $418 a square foot. HOA dues are $456 a month. The home was listed at $749,000 and is now on the market at $729,000. It has been listed for two months.

Closeup: Entering the gated patio and stepping into the entry the home opens to a living room with cathedral ceiling and rock wall fireplace on the right, dining room on the left and carpeted stairway to the bedrooms on the right.

Wraparound windows and doors accessing a large, lush patio give the home an appealing indoor/outdoor feel. This is enhanced by a nicely detailed slate patio that is set up for entertaining with outside dining area, running stream through a rocky watercourse, night lighting, built in barbecue, and wet bar.

Inside, the kitchen backs up the dining room with teak cabinetry, a windowed casual dining area, stainless appliances and granite composite counters.

Upstairs, the master suite includes a good sized private deck and sleek master bath with handsome teak cabinetry. The second bedroom and bath are also good sized and nicely outfitted.

Also, off of the main entry, a custom teak study could become a main floor bedroom. The broker noted the powder room that sits next to it could easily be made into a three quarter bath, similar to the second bath upstairs.

More specifics:

Condominium

Bedrooms, two

Baths, two and a quarter

Double attached garage

Two parking spaces

Irvine Unified School System

Association pool and spa

Central furnace, central air

Laundry in garage

Attached one common wall

Overall Evaluation: Price, location and overall presentation will be weighed here. The home has obviously been enjoyed by its owners and the outside space has been skillfully used. Woodbridge’s many community assets and North Lake recreational facilities add to its market appeal. With a good sized study that could be turned into a guest bedroom or used for an older member of the family the home covers a lot of bases.

Who will move in? Mobile professional couples who travel a lot, entertain, and need a sleek Irvine base of operations will be drawn to this home. Young families looking for Woodbridge’s many options will also be attracted.

Recent nearby listings: 2 Harborcrest, $789,000; 198 West Yale Loop, $745,000.

Recent nearby sales: 11 Oakgrove #48, $740,000; 90 West Yale Loop, 4725,000.

Woodbridge Remodeled Single Family Home

27 Earlymorn $1,250,000

Turning off of West Yale Loop onto Blue Lake South takes you into Woodbridge’s Landing 1 neighborhood. I have seen several other million dollar properties in this area, mostly on Rainstar, which is just around the corner. 27 Earlymorn is a striking split level JM Peters home that has been nicely remodeled and updated.

It sits on a large corner lot, next to Springdale Park. At $1,250,000 it is competing with other million dollar Woodbridge and Turtle Rock properties. The home has been on the market over 170 days, making it ripe for new decisions.

Significant Numbers: Built in 1980 on a 5,500 sq. ft. corner lot, the home is 2,533 sq. ft. at $493 a sq. ft. HOA dues are $87 and there is no Mello Roos. The split level home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

CloseUp: From the curb the home has a distinctive presence with a large front lawn and deep driveway. Stepping inside, the many light filled levels of the home are immediately inviting. The usual JM Peters design touches work quite well in this contemporary model with cathedral vaulted ceilings, and skilled placement of windows.

To the right there is a step down living room followed by a step up formal dining room with a good sized kitchen on the left.

The kitchen has been remodeled and has granite counters, garden windows, a breakfast nook and stainless appliances. The kitchen overlooks a large family room with wet bar, fireplace and powder room.

The family room opens to a large backyard with custom decking and seating overlooking the park.

To the left of the main entry carpeted stairs lead to a spacious master suite with fireplace, huge mirrored walk-in closet and large master bath with double vanity, oval soaking tub and separate shower. There are 3 more bedrooms upstairs and another full bath.

Freshly painted with new creamy white Berber carpet, and Travertine tile in the entry, kitchen and master bath, it’s easy to imagine the home newly furnished and full of laughing guests enjoying the holidays.

There is a double attached garage and inside laundry.

More specifics:

Single family home

Bedrooms, 4

Baths, 2.5

Detached/no common walls

Forced air heat, central air

Association pool and spa

Irvine Unified School District

Attached double garage with rollup door

What will be considered? The prime Woodbridge inner circle location within walking distance of South Lake and Meadow Park Elementary school, the remodeled JM Peters credentials, and the spacious corner lot will be weighed along with the price and the other million dollar properties in the area.

Who will choose this home? A young family looking for Woodbridge’s top elementary school close by, and prime South Lake recreational facilities will consider this home. Other buyers looking for a prime location in Irvine with room to entertain and host guests will also consider this property.

Recent Listings: 4 Cottoncloud, $1,300,000 and 12 Silverbreeze, $1,375,000.

Recent Sales: 1 Bergamo, $1,060,000 and 7 Anzio, $1,080,800