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Eastwood Village Review – Irvine’s Newest Neighborhood

Eastwood Village, the newest neighborhood in Irvine, made its debut over the weekend. It is located just north off of Irvine Boulevard and west of Jeffrey. It will eventually stretch north to Portola Parkway. While most villages that opened in the last decade or so have been bordered on all sides by either open space or other new villages, Eastwood’s fourth side actually borders older homes in Northwood. Residents will be part of the Eastwood Village Community Association, which will eventually feature four parks and a brand new elementary school. It also has paseos (walkways), a pedestrian underpass to connect it to the Jeffrey Open Space Trail and easy access to the Hicks Canyon trail.

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Open House Review – 62 Masterson

Today, I will present one of my favorite models in Northpark Square, a three story, four bedroom plus bonus room home at 62 Masterson. The home technically isn’t on the market right now, but is expected to list again soon. Though they had an open house last week, the property was taken off the market around the holidays after being listed on and off since April 2015; it is expected to relist under new representation soon.

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The Basics:
Asking Price: $1,188,000
Bedrooms: 4 + bonus
Bathrooms: 4
Square Footage: 2,971
Price per Sq. Ft.: $400
Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2006
Community: Northpark Square – Campanile
HOA: $75 per month / Mello Roos: Yes (total tax: 1% + $1800)
Schools: Hicks Canyon Elementary, Orchard Hills Middle, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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Open House Review – 73 Avondale

Finding an open house in the rain is no easy feat. Luckily, I finally came across a nice home at 73 Avondale in West Irvine.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $750,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1,750
Lot Size: N/A
Price per Sq. Ft.: $429
Days on Market: 18
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
HOA: $185 per month ($125 Wisteria + $60 West Irvine) / Mello Roos: Yes (approx. $1500/year)
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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Open House Review – 32 Silverado

For the third week in a row, I was able to view a home in Portola Springs. While the first two (52 Homeland and 50 White Sage) are both condos, 32 Silverado is actually a single family home. It is located just a few blocks away in the Casero neighborhood.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $890,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,189
Lot Size: 3,600 sq ft
Price per Sq. Ft.: $407
Days on Market: 98
Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2013
Community: Portola Springs – Casero
HOA: $238 per month ($104 + $134) / Mello Roos: Yes
Schools: Portola Springs Elementary, Jeffrey Trail Middle, Northwood High (Portola High School slated to open for some grades in August 2016)

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Open House Review – 50 White Sage

Last week, I visited 52 Homeland, a 3+2.5 condo in Portola Springs. This week, I saw another 3+2.5 detached condo just around the corner at 50 White Sage.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $799,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,937
Lot Size: N/A
Price per Sq. Ft.: $412
Days on Market: 15
Property Type: Detached Condominium
Year Built: 2007
Community: Portola Springs
HOA: $251 per month ($134 + $117) / Mello Roos: Yes
Schools: Portola Springs Elementary, Jeffrey Trail Middle, Northwood High (Portola High School slated to open for some grades in August 2016)

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