The Calistoga Collection in Eastwood Village opened in July 2016. It is the village’s seventh neighborhood and has the biggest homes so far, with a range of 3,034 – 3,380 square feet in the three primary residences. There is also a fourth floor plan measuring 1,976, but this single story residence isn’t modeled or advertised, and will only have a few total homes available in the entire collection. There will be a total of 60 single family residences in the neighborhood with the models sitting on average-sized lots. These homes are in the northwest section of the village, near one of the parks and not too far from the elementary school slated to open in 2017. As of now, there aren’t any other neighborhoods on the north side of the parks and school. All models have a two-car garage. Homes have 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 – 4.5 bathrooms, and a bonus room in the three two-story models.

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Last week, I reviewed 16 Hidalgo. This week, I will review 18 Alondra, a five-bedroom home located just a block away from Hidalgo in Northwood’s Woodside neighborhood. Like the other, this one has been partially updated, but still has some older features as well.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $1,238,888
Bedrooms: 5 + bonus room
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,864
Price per Sq. Ft: $433
Lot Size: 4,800
Property Type: Single family residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Woodside
HOA: $120 per month / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market 12
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

This home has over 450 square feet more than the Hidalgo property and is priced slightly lower per square foot ($433 vs $441). The lot size is smaller by nearly 300 square feet. In terms of location, Hidalgo has the better spot, being near the end of a cul-de-sac, while Alondra is toward the beginning of the street, right as it curves around a corner. The Alondra property is also much closer to Irvine Boulevard and therefore will have some street noise.

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Two houses came on the market this week in Northwood’s Woodside neighborhood. I will review 16 Hidalgo this week and walk you through 18 Alondra next week. Both homes have been partially remodeled to include new kitchens, but neither has fully updated the bathrooms.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $1,058,800
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,400
Price per Sq. Ft: $441
Lot Size: 5,096
Property Type: Single family residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood – Woodside
HOA: $120 per month / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market 10
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

I have seen many homes of this model, not only in the Woodside neighborhood, but also in the adjacent neighborhoods of Park Paseo and Windstream. They vary slightly between neighborhoods, but the overall footprint is the same. This home has nice curb appeal, with brightly colored red and pink flowering trees out front and a small, covered patio near the end of the door. The house is located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and next to a greenbelt, so it’s also safe to let children play outside.

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Last week, I walked you through 97 Waterman in West Irvine. This week, I’ll show you 80 Avondale, a property with the exact same layout, located just around the corner from the other property. Since my visit, Redfin now lists 80 Avondale as “accepting backup offers.”

The Basics:
Asking Price: $639,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,437
Price per Sq. Ft: $445
Lot Size: N/A
Property Type: Detached condo
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
HOA: $180 per month ($125 + $55) / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market 55
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle School, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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