This home is nicely located on a quiet cul-de-sac street with Santiago Hills Elementary within short walking distance, just on the other side of Yale. One of the 2 community pools is just steps away from the end of the cul-de-sac.

The basics:

Asking Price: $808,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square Footage: 1,910

Lot Size: 4,792

$/Sq Ft: $424

Days on Market: 18

Property Type: Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1978

Community: Northwood – Park Paseo

HOA dues are $85 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.

With it being on a zero-lot-line there are no windows along one side of the home, but it is not apparent due to the large windows and good amount of light in each room. This house has a tile entrance, wood floor kitchen, carpeted living, dining and family rooms as well as carpeted staircase and secondary bedrooms. The bathrooms and master bedroom have vinyl tile flooring. The home has original features such as textured ceilings, windows, cabinetry that has been painted, and staircase railing. A mix of original and updated lighting and some outdated wallpaper is also found in home, but the overall layout is open and light. The kitchen and landscaping are updated and the downstairs windows are decorated with plantation shutters.

The front door is located on the side of the home. Upon entry, a short hallway and the staircase are directly in front of you. The living room is to the right and is a step down from the rest of the ground level. To the left, behind the open door, is the dining room, which fits a decent size table. The entire area has vaulted ceilings and an abundance of light. Built-in shelves and a set of lower cabinets furnish one of the living room walls.

Off of the dining room is one of the entrances to the kitchen. The kitchen is updated with new granite countertops, the original cabinetry is painted white and the appliances are black. Handles have been added to the cabinetry which gives it an updated look. Old panel lighting is still found in the ceiling. A nice garden window overlooks the nicely landscaped backyard. On the other side of the doorway is a two door pantry. A small casual eating nook sits nicely across from the pantry in front of a large window facing the backyard.

The eating area opens up to the one side of the rectangular family room. The original brick fireplace has been painted white and is located on the wall between the eating nook and the short hallway. A small wet bar which has a sink and lower cabinets sits in the back corner of the room. The half bath downstairs and the garage entrance are located off of a short hallway next to the wet bar. The bathroom has a plenty of counter space with a single sink with brass colored hardware. The original cabinets have been painted a light color.

A coat closet is found under the stairs.

The backyard is a nice size with a lattice covered patio and artificial grass. The patio cover looks a bit worn, but the backyard is a nice size for entertaining and it provides additional grassy space for children and pets.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. A set of linen cabinets sits at the top of the landing, outside of the secondary bedrooms. The two secondary bedrooms are similar in size, both with double sliding closet doors and a large window. The second bedroom has dark blue carpet and some dated wallpaper with a tennis racket design.

The shared bathroom has a single sink and ample counter space on both sides of the sink. The cabinets are original and the paint above the tub/shower combo is slightly peeling. The floors are a laminate tile floor and bathroom is wallpapered.

The master bedroom has a set of 4 large windows that run up to the vaulted ceilings and overlooks the lattice patio cover. The high ceilings and windows create a nice open feeling. The room and bathroom have outdated wallpaper and vinyl tile flooring, but it is a decent size with a good size walk-in closet. The bathroom is found through an open entryway. The cabinetry, countertops and lighting are original but the dual sinks’ faucet hardware are updated and the space is in great condition. The separate walk-in shower has newer glass sliding doors. The 4×4 tile surround looked original but is in very good condition.

19 Lucero East is a nicely laid out 3 bedroom home for a family. The home is in a great location on a quiet cul-de-sac street and steps away to the schools and community amenities. The home needs some updating, but the buyer will have the opportunity to remodel the home with the colors and designs they desire. The square footage price is on the higher side of what has been selling in the past few months but some people may consider location and layout when looking at the price.

Today I am reviewing a two level home in Northwood’s Park Paseo Community. It is the same layout as 40 Christamon West, which I reviewed in May. While 40 Christamon West had an oversized yard, 7 Ensueno West’s yard is even larger with a pool, spa, garden, large covered patio and space for a storage shed. 7 Ensueno is beautifully remodeled downstairs, but the biggest selling point is the 7,405 square foot lot located on a cul-de-sac street. 40 Christamon West sold for $880,000 and while each home has it’s different upgrades, is $918,888 a fair asking price for its upgrades and lot size?

Asking Price: $918,888

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.25

Square Footage: 2,190

Lot Size: 7,405

$/Sq Ft: $420

Days on Market: 9

Property Type: Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1975

Community: Northwood – Park Paseo

HOA dues are $89 per month and there are no Mello Roos taxes.

The home is nicely located on a cul-de-sac street. It does not sit across the street from the Elementary School, like 40 Christamon, which some people may prefer due to morning and afternoon traffic, but it is close enough that you can get to the school by following the walking path located at the end of the cul-de-sac. The street is L-shape with home sitting on the bend. A little island sits in front of the corner homes, which provides more privacy. Although the property has a small portion of its back wall backing to Park Place, the home is set back from the street and Park Place is a not a high traffic street. The home has a wonderfully remodeled kitchen, new flooring and has nice extras such as a whole house fan system, new windows, newer roof, HEPA filtration and SEER 16AC unit, ceiling fans in every bedroom and a wine closet.

The front door is located up a few steps. Once inside, new tile flooring flows throughout the entrance area, living room, dining room and kitchen. The entrance area is a step up from the rest of the main level of the home. There is an abundance of natural light coming in from the extra-large windows throughout the living and dining rooms as well as the glass French doors and sliding glass door leading to the yard. The cathedral ceilings provide an open feeling to the rooms. To the left is a wide carpeted staircase leading straight up to the second floor. There is also a hallway with one of the entrances to the kitchen and a 3-step down family room. To the right is the step down living room and dining room.

The kitchen layout is very different than the original model. The wall between the lower level family room and the kitchen has been added to provide extra pantry and wall space for the appliances in kitchen, while the wall between the dining room and kitchen has been removed. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an island with bar seating, and built-in speakers. There is plenty of cabinet space plus a pantry for additional storage.

Walking out the other kitchen doorway brings you to the top of the 3 stairs which leads down to the family room. Built into the wall at the top of the staircase is a climate controlled wine closet.

After walking down the three stairs, a small nook and short hallway with a coat closet, garage entrance and bathroom are located to the left. The nook previously had a wet bar, but currently has cabinets and shelving for books or décor. The family room has the original brick fireplace in the middle of the wall. There are two large windows in the corner and a large sliding glass door leading to the covered patio. The family room is partially carpeted with new neutral colored carpet.

The half bathroom sits next to the garage entrance. It has a long frosted window across the top of the wall. The bathroom has the same tile flooring as the rest of the first level, updated hardware and mirror. The original cabinets were painted white and the countertop looks original but in good condition.

At the top of the staircase is one of the two sets of linen cabinets located in the hallway. All bedrooms are carpeted with slightly different carpet than the staircase and hallway. To the right are double doors leading into the master bedroom. The room is a good size and the large windows overlook the backyard and into the street. The original two-door sliding closet that sat next to the bed was removed and the nook is used as a desk area. If someone desired to have extra closet space, it appears doors can be installed. A step-up bathroom is found to the right, directly across from the bed. The double sinks are visible from the sleeping area and with a lack of a privacy door so the light and noise may affect a person that is still sleeping in the mornings and evenings. The carpet runs up to the vanity. The old fluorescent lighting still sits above the double sinks and the painted cabinets are starting to chip. To the left is the separate toilet and shower. The floor is tile. The walk-in shower has a bench but the 4×4 tiles, which are also used on the countertop of the vanity, look a bit dated. On the opposite end of the double sinks is a walk-in closet.

The shared bathroom has tile floors, updated lighting and the cabinets and mirror frame are painted blue. The tub is original and the 4×4 tile in the bath/shower combo are clean.

The two secondary bedrooms on the right side of the hallway are similar in size. The second bedroom appears slightly smaller than the first one. At the end of the hallway is the third secondary bedroom. It has double doors leading in to the room. It is slightly larger with a walk-in closet.

The home’s yard can be accessed from three back doors: the French doors in the living room, the sliding glass door in the dining area, or the sliding glass door in the family room. Walking out the French doors you walk onto a wood deck which leads you out to the nice sized pool. As you wrap around the corner, the attached spa is nicely located near the dining room’s sliding glass door. Outside the family room’s sliding glass doors is a large covered patio which provides plenty of space for entertaining. There is still plenty of grass and they have planted a small garden in the far corner. On the other side of the home, there is enough space for a storage shed.

7 Ensueno West is perfect for any family. Mid-way down the street, heading down the cul-de-sac is a walking path leading to the elementary school and community amenities. At the end of the cul-de-sac is a bike/walking trail which also leads to the school and community amenities. A child would not have to cross any streets to get to Santiago Hills Elementary School. If you are looking for a large yard in Northwood, this home is a must-see.

Today I saw a two level, 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathroom home. It is nicely located on a quiet cul-de-sac street with Santiago Hills Elementary School’s green soccer fields just a few steps away at the end of the cul-de-sac. In March I reviewed the same model at 2 Entrada West. This home’s location is far superior to Entrada West’s although it is not as upgraded. 2 Entrada West ended up selling in May for $392 per square foot at $817,500.

The basics:

Asking Price: $843,888

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square Footage: 2,088

Lot Size: 4,357

$/Sq Ft: $404

Days on Market: 24

Property Type: Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1976

Community: Northwood – Park Paseo

HOA dues are $85 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.

With it being on a zero-lot-line there are no windows on one side of the home. This house has hard wood flooring and Spanish tile throughout the first floor. The staircase and bedrooms have carpet. The home has scraped ceilings, clean interior paint and a remodeled kitchen. The windows, parts of the bathrooms and some of the lighting are still original.

Without needing to cross any streets, the community amenities and elementary school are just steps away.

The front door is located on the side of the home. Upon entry, a short hallway and the stairs are directly in front of you and the living room is to the left. To the right, behind the open door, is the dining room, which fits a decent size table. The living room and entrance have vaulted ceilings. There is plenty of light in the rooms.

The kitchen and family room are at the back of the house. The kitchen was remodeled with new cream cabinets and granite countertop. The appliances are stainless steel. The old panel lighting still shines down from the ceiling and the kitchen lacks a pantry, although it has plenty of cabinets for storage.

There is a small casual eating nook that can fit a small table and a couple of chairs in front of a large kitchen window looking out to the backyard. The window runs up the wall and continues up, becoming a windowed ceiling in the eating nook.

The rectangular family room is pretty standard. The original brick fireplace has been painted white and is located next to the sliding door leading out to the backyard. In the opposite back corner is a small wetbar. It is a bit dated, but has a sink and lower cabinets.

The backyard is a nice size with a lattice covered wood deck surrounded by grass. The wood deck looked a bit worn but the yard is nice and flat with space to for kids or pets to play.

The half bath downstairs is located at the back of the family room, next to the garage entrance. It has a newer sink and the original cabinets have been stained and updated with hardware. A hall closet is found under the stairs.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms. A set of linen cabinets sits outside of the master bedroom. The master is located at the front of home, above the garage. It’s a decent size room with cathedral ceilings. Two sets of large windows bring in an abundance of light. The bathroom is located through a large opening and has two sinks and plenty of counter space. The fluorescent lighting is original and the carpet runs up to the vanity, but the sink area is in great condition. To the left is a walk-in closet. To the right is the separate shower with plain white tiles and a toilet. There is no tub in the master.

The shared bathroom located outside of the master bedroom has newer sinks but the cabinets look original. There is plenty of counter space and the lighting has been updated. The tub/shower combo looks original.

The other three bedrooms are average in size and have carpet and clean paint. Two of the bedrooms appear slightly larger with a larger closet. The original windows have film on it which hinders the view into the backyard.

14 Delamesa West is a terrific home for a family. The home is in a prime location on a short cul-de-sac street and steps away to the schools and community amenities. The home has a mix of original and some upgraded features, but in comparison to the upgraded model at 2 Entrada West, this location is much more desirable with respect to privacy, noise and children’s safety when playing in the front yard.

Today I saw a two level home featuring 4 bedrooms plus a loft. 2 Christamon East is located in Northwood’s Park Paseo Community. It sits on the corner entrance of a cul-de-sac with three streets surrounding it and is the only model with an open loft. The backyard backs to Park Place (a non-residential street) with the entrance to Christamon on its side, and Christamon East in front of the home.

Asking Price: $924,888

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square Footage: 2,474

Lot Size: 4,356

$/Sq Ft: $374

Days on Market: 13

Property Type: Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1978

Community: Northwood – Park Paseo

HOA dues are $89 per month and there are no Mello Roos taxes.

This home is in clean condition and has been partially upgraded. The kitchen is partially remodeled, some of the floors have been updated with tile and all of the lighting has been updated. The backyard has been completely remodeled with new hardscape. The ceilings have not been scraped and some of the bathrooms and kitchen features are original. The windows are original, but have been decorated with plantation shutters. The paint is clean and the carpet and tile floors are in good condition. With the location on the corner there was noticeable noise from random passing cars. The home feeds into Santiago Hills Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School. The elementary and middle schools are walking distance from the home.

Entering the double front doors, the vaulted ceilings provide a sense of spaciousness. To the right are the living and dining rooms. An abundance of natural light comes in from the large windows throughout the entrance, living and dining rooms. The tile flooring in the entrance area creates a path leading to the back of the home. The living and dining room have clean tan carpet. The living room is a step down from the rest of the home and opens up to the dining room. The dining area is a decent size.

Beyond the dining room is the kitchen to the right with an eating nook and a step down family room. The back wall has two sliding glass doors and three windows, in addition to the garden window above the kitchen sink, so there is plenty of natural light flooding the area. One of the two sliding glass doors is located next to the sink in the kitchen and the other is in the family room. The light tile flooring from the entrance flows throughout the kitchen, family room, bathroom and laundry room.

Granite tile countertops, black appliances and recessed lights are renovations found in the kitchen. The cabinets are original but have been painted white. There is plenty of counter space and cabinets, but the kitchen lacks a pantry. A small eating nook sits in front of a large window, between the kitchen and family room.

The family room is also a step down from the kitchen. It is an open solution with a rail separating the two rooms. A brick fireplace sits along the back wall. Off the back of the family room is the coat closet and short hallway with a powder room, a laundry room and garage entrance. The bathroom has been updated with a new sink, black granite counter and white cabinets.

Having an indoor laundry room is a bonus especially since it is not found in most Northwood homes. There are cabinets which sit above the side by side laundry machines. On the opposite wall is a large storage cabinet which sits beneath the stairs.

The backyard is nicely hardscaped with a built-in curved bench wrapping around a fire pit, concrete and brick patio, as well as two lattices over each of the sliding glass doors. The backyard sits higher than the street, so there is a sense of privacy, however the street noise can easily be heard from the yard. There is no grass in the backyard, but plenty of space for entertaining.

Once upstairs there is a set of linen cabinets sitting between the master and secondary bedroom. The bedrooms all have neutral carpet and the bathroom have basic tile floors. A ceiling fan is installed in each of the bedrooms.

The master faces the front of the house and is a nice large room. Entering through the double doors, a sliding double mirrored closet door sits to the left. Across from the closet is the bathroom with double sinks and a separate walk-in shower and toilet. The lighting above the sink has been updated and there is plenty of counter space. The counters and cabinets are original but in very clean condition. The cabinets look like they were stripped and stained, so it is a nice modern look. The shower is large with a small corner bench. It still has the original 4×4 tiles. Without a privacy door, there might be some light and noise that affects another person in the bedroom, however unlike many other open solutions, the entrance to the bathroom sits across from the closet and not across from the bed itself.

The upstairs bathroom has one sink with good counter space and a shower/tub combo. The cabinets are original but have been lightened. The lights have been updated. The tub and 4×4 tile surround are original.

All secondary bedrooms face the backyard and looks over Park Place. Two of the bedrooms are similar in size with a small double sliding closet. The third bedroom looks slightly larger with a larger closet as well.

Across from the third bedroom is an open loft which is currently used as another living room space with couches and a television. It is a great added space if you want another entertainment area, office or playroom. Some models have enclosed the loft to create another bedroom.

Although some of the features are original, the home is in clean, good condition. It is nicely located down the street from the Santiago Hills Elementary school, on a cul-de-sac street and steps away from the community clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. The extra loft is a great feature and the backyard is nicely redone. A big consideration of the home is the location with the three streets surrounding the home. However, Park Paseo is not a main street and traffic is not heavy in front of the home.

This home is the largest plan in the Lakes Community of Northwood and has a rare attached two car garages. It is a two level condominium, with kitchen, dining area and living room downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs with a jack-and-jill bathroom. I have reviewed other units in the community, but none had an attached garage.

Asking Price: $464,888

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1.75

Square Footage: 1,366

Lot Size: 1,307 square feet

$/Sq Ft: $340

Days on Market: 65

Property Type: Condominium, Residential

Year Built: 1978

Community: Northwood, The Lakes

HOA dues are $310 per month and there are no Mello Roos taxes.

The home is a middle unit, sharing walls with neighbors on each side. Unlike some of the other homes in the middle of the tract with an open patio, 180 Pineview is at the end of the row of condominiums so it has more of a private patio with walls on the left and right and opens in the front to the stream. This home is move-in ready with an updated kitchen, wood floors throughout, fresh paint, updated bathrooms, and laundry hookup located in the attached garage. The downside of the home is it has original windows and the deck upstairs need to be replaced. It also seemed that it lacked some natural light due to the trees and placement of the home.

Upon entering, you walk onto a marble floor with the garage entrance to the left and half bathroom straight ahead. Immediately to the right is the kitchen with a walk-through into the dining room that looks out to the stream through large windows. The kitchen is galley style with wood floors, a small eating nook which faces out to the front, upgraded neutral cabinetry, granite countertops, white appliances and a small pantry.

At the end of the kitchen is the dining room. It is a good size area with floor to ceiling windows that look out to the stream and trees.

The living room is next to the dining room. With the cathedral ceilings, large sliding glass door and a large window that sits above the slider, the room seems spacious and airy. On the backside of the kitchen is the living room’s fireplace. The sliding door opens up to a tiled patio. It is partially enclosed with walls on each side, but is not completely private with access to the neighbor’s patio through some bushes.

The half bathroom is updated with marble flooring, new sink and lighting.

Once upstairs, there are two doors on opposite ends of the hall leading to the bedrooms. The first bedroom has an opening in the wall with shutters to close for privacy. With cathedral ceilings and large windows, the room is light. A walk-in closet sits next to the bathroom. The bathroom is remodeled with marble flooring, new sink, lighting, mirror and Jacuzzi tub. There is another door next to the sink, leading into the other bedroom’s vanity and closet area.

The second bedroom is a good size. It has a large sliding glass door leading out to a wood balcony. The balcony is in need of repair and I did not feel comfortable standing on it, but I am not sure if it is the HOA or the owner’s responsibility to repair it. However, once repaired it is a beautiful, tranquil area that overlooks the stream. There are two mirrored sliding closets in a short hallway with a single sink at the end. There is a sliding door that leads into the other bedroom’s bathroom. It would have been nice if the closet/vanity area had a privacy door in the case someone from the other bathroom opened up the sliding door. The privacy door would also be nice for noise and light in the mornings and evenings if someone was still in bed trying to sleep. I would prefer if a toilet was added so the one bathroom would not need to be shared as often.

The updated condominium has back on the market after it fell through escrow. The home sits near the entrance to the community, and is just down the street from Santiago Hills Elementary School and walking trails. There is plenty of street parking outside of the entrance for guests to park The home seemed to lack some natural light downstairs but it had a nice view of the stream and trees. The only other things I would want to update the home with is a full second bathroom upstairs and a new balcony. The biggest selling point is the attached two car garage with laundry hookup and the semi-private patio.