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Open House Review: 114 Blaze

Found in a quiet neighborhood of Woodbury East, this Santa Cruz detached condominium is move-in ready.   Located down the street from a tot lot and community pool, the home is slated for Woodbury Elementary and Jeffrey Trails Middle School, which are both located on the other side of Sand Canyon.  A new high school is opening in August 2016.  Buyers should be aware that there is temporary construction on the house backing to the property, resulting in some noise.

The basics:
Asking Price: $849,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,144
$/Sq Ft: $396
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2010
Community: Woodbury East
HOA fees: $134/mo
Mello Roos: Yes
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Open House Review: 33 Peach Blossom

This two story condominium is located in the quiet neighborhood of Stonegate East.  Just down the street from a tot lot and community pool, the home is move-in ready and is slated for Stonegate Elementary School, which is about a mile distance from the property.

The basics:
Asking Price: $699,800
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage:  1,526
$/Sq Ft: $459
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2011
Community: Stonegate East
HOA fees: $251/mo
Mello Roos: Yes
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Open House Review: 40 Westport

This two story home is nicely located at the end of a cul-de-sac.  It recently had a price drop since the property was re-listed in November.  Although the home’s side borders Eastwood, Eastwood is a street with minimal traffic so I would not be concerned with traffic noise.  The home is slated for Northwood Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High.

The basics:
Asking Price: $968,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage:  2,640
Lot Size: 5,700
$/Sq Ft: $367
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood
No HOA fees or Mello Roos
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Open House Review: 85 Sanctuary

The two story condominium is just steps away from Woodbury Park and Community Center.  I wonder if the home has been on the market for so long because of the higher square foot price or because it just doesn’t show as well as it could.  It has a small private patio that many condominiums lack in the newer communities and has some nice upgrades, however there are a couple features that may seem a bit awkward.

The basics:
Asking Price: $708,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.25
Square Footage: 1,650
Lot Size: 2,000
$/Sq Ft: $430
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2005
Community: Woodbury
HOA: $212
Mello Roos: Yes
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Open House Review: 33 Hunter

Today I am reviewing a Northwood Plan 3 home on a cul-de-sac street.  The realtor informed me that the home has already received an offer.  I am curious what the final selling price since the home has a nice layout, but could use updating.  This home has a desirable ground floor den (which they consider as the fourth bedroom) next to a bathroom with a shower.  Within the neighborhood, the same model has sold for $940,000 earlier this year and another home is for sale for $950,000, but has been on the market for a few months.  However, those homes have more updates than 33 Hunter.

The basics:
Asking Price: $888,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.75
Square Footage: 2,656
Lot Size: 5,227
$/Sq Ft: $334
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood
No HOA or Mello Roos
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