For the past two weeks I reviewed the same Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate off of Kempton, Overbrook and now 56 Thornhurst.  This property was only on the market for less than 3 weeks and then it was suddenly removed from any listings. It had the lowest asking price, and I liked this location the best.  Like the other two properties, this is a 2 bedroom + den with the main living area up a flight of stairs.  As an end unit, only one unit sits below and one unit sharing a wall.  Parking for guests is off the street in front of the residence.  Stonegate is currently slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School.

Bedrooms:       2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,378
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $318
Mello Roos      Yes

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Last week I reviewed the same Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate at 202 Kempton and this week I will be comparing why this property is justified asking for a slightly higher asking price. Unlike 202 Kempton, this home did not have any scent and was very clean.    I appreciate that this listing was appropriately listed as a 2 bedroom + den, unlike 202 Kempton trying to pass the property off as a 3 bedroom.  The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. One unit is below this unit, but only one wall is shared on the side. Parking for guests is off the street and one should be aware that this home is in the middle of a row of homes line up down a single sidewalk.  Stonegate is currently slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School.

Asking Price:    $659,888
Bedrooms:        2 + Den
Bathrooms:       2
Square Footage: 1,378
$/Sq Ft:             $478
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:        2012
Community:       Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $318
Mello Roos       Yes

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Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate at 202 Kempton. Next week I will have a write-up for 223 Overbrook, the same model a couple streets down.  The open house was busy.  However, the first thing I noticed was a strong smell of spices and curry.  Although the home is advertised as a 3 bedroom home, this is only a 2 bedroom property with an additional open den.  The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. One unit is below this unit, but only one wall is shared on the side. Parking for guests is off the street.  The home is slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School.

Asking Price:   $639,888
Bedrooms:       2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,386
$/Sq Ft:            $462
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $318
Mello Roos      Yes

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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

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Today I am reviewing the San Mateo, Plan 2 model of Stonegate at 81 Rembrandt. The Open House was bustling with people.  As a detached home, it has plenty of natural light coming in through the windows, extra privacy and a nice size patio with respect to the neighborhood condominiums.

The basics:
Asking Price: $810,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,729
$/Sq Ft: $468
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2013
Community: Stonegate

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