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Open House Review: 2 McCormick

Today I am reviewing a desirable single level home in Northwood’s Shadow Run Community.  The layout is nice and comes with 4 bedrooms, is a corner internal lot at the end of a cul-de-sac street and has a nice size backyard.

Asking Price:   $969,000
Bedrooms:       4
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,898
Lot Size:          5,447
$/Sq Ft:           $500
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built:      1980
Community:    Northwood
NO HOA or Mello Roos

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Open House Review: 37 Blossom

Found in the gated community of Northwood’s Bella Rosa, the open house was crowded and the realtor mentioned a couple of offers had come in.  It is a detached condominium with a highly desirable ground floor bedroom.  The home is in turn-key condition and feeds into Northwood Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School.

Asking Price:                    $938,000
Bedrooms:                      4
Bathrooms:                     3
Square Footage:            2,345
Price per Square Foot:  $400
Property Type:                Condominium
Year Built:                        2005
HOA:                                 $190/month
There are Mello Roos

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Open House Review: 6 Bull Run

6 Bull Run looks like the same model as a review from October at 7 Merrimac, however this home is listed 150 square feet smaller.  This home has modified its family room and split it into a small family room and a separate office.  The large backyard is a major selling point, along with the home’s remodeled kitchen and bathrooms.  It is a zero-lot-line property that feeds into Brywood Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School.

Asking Price:                $914,900
Bedrooms:                    4
Bathrooms:                   2.5
Square Footage:            2,341
Lot Size:                       4,590 Sq. Ft
Price per Square Foot:   $391
Property Type:              Single Family Residence
Year Built:                    1979
HOA:                           $65/month
No Mello Roos

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Open House Review: 192 Vintage

Found in the Cachette neighborhood of Woodbury, this three bedroom home has many upgrades throughout. The price has been reduced from $810,000 to $795,000 and on January 13, the price was further reduced to $765,000 and received an offer.  It is in turn-key condition and one nice advantage is the home does not share any common walls and has a small outdoor patio space.  The home is slated for Woodbury Elementary and Jeffrey Trails Middle School.

The basics:
Asking Price:     $765,000
Bedrooms:        3
Bathrooms:       2.5
Square Footage: 1,580
$/Sq Ft:              $484
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:         2005
Community:     Woodbury
HOA:                 $225/month

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Open House Review: 117 Thornhurst

Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria, Plan 2 model of Stonegate at 117 Thornhurst.  Unlike other properties I have reviewed, this home’s front door looks out to the greenbelt and out to Jeffrey.  It provides an open, private view from the front door, with trail access just a few doors down.  The only downfall is that it was a bit of walk from street parking to the front door.  From the street, accessing the front door lead you down the aisle of garages, turning left on the sidewalk and walking past several other homes before coming to this property.   The home was listed in November at $674,888.  Although the home is not highly upgraded, like other Santa Maria Plan 2’s that I’ve reviewed, the unique view and privacy may be the reason for the higher price.

The basics:
Asking Price:   $659,888
Bedrooms:       2
Bathrooms:      2.5
Square Footage: 1,583
$/Sq Ft:            $429
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA:               $324/month
 

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