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Closed Sales from 5/3/2012 to 5/9/2012

Date Sold Address Zip Tract Sold Price Beds Sq Ft
Airport Area
5/7/12 3084 Scholarship 92612 3000 The Plaza $730,500 2 1715
Columbus Grove
5/4/12 713 Silk Tree 92606 Savannah $403,000 3 1500
El Camino Real
5/4/12 10 Blue Riv 92604 Deerfield Park $668,000 4 2550
5/4/12 12 COLUMBINE 92604 Deerfield Townhomes $435,000 3 1645
5/4/12 4412 Bermuda Cir 92604 Greentree $590,000 4 2041
5/4/12 13 Star Thistle 92604 Deerfield Patio $600,000 3 1689
5/4/12 4612 Abbotswood Cir 92604 Willows $498,000 3 1116
5/7/12 11 Butterfly 92604 Irvine Groves $400,000 3 1707
5/8/12 2 Pierre 21 92604 Heritage Park $370,000 3 1223
Northpark
5/3/12 7 Oroville 92602 Mendocino North $833,800 4 2404
5/8/12 34 Spring Vly 92602 Brisbane $415,000 2 1667
Northwood
5/3/12 239 Streamwood 92620 Irvine Springs $128,500 1 639
5/7/12 4 Tonada Dr 92620 Sundance $335,000 3 1673
Orangetree
5/5/12 7204 Apricot Dr 92618 Terrace $220,000 2 1108
Portola Springs
5/3/12 29 Land Grant 92618 Other $570,000 4 2044
5/8/12 61 Distant Star 92618 Other $614,160 4 2350
Quail Hill
5/7/12 134 Treehouse 92603 Tapestry $1,120,000 5 2900
5/8/12 83 Canopy 92603 Laurel Quail Hill $715,000 3 2000
Rancho San Joaquin
5/3/12 23 Las Brisas 92612 RSJ Townhomes $480,000 2 1463
Turtle Ridge
5/4/12 35 Woods Trl 92603 Arezzo $2,260,000 5 3583
Turtle Rock
5/4/12 2 Silver Fern 92603 Other $700,000 3 1837
5/4/12 34 Mountain View 92603 Broadmoor $995,000 4 2256
University Park
5/9/12 30 Foxglove Way 92612 Village II $530,000 3 2303
Walnut
5/8/12 14647 Beach Ave 92606 College Park $612,000 4 1873
West Irvine
5/4/12 48 Ardmore 92602 Sheridan Place $465,000 3 1600
5/9/12 20 Sorenson 92602 Barrington $705,000 4 2250
Westpark
5/9/12 15 Bettoni Aisle 92606 Corte Bella $350,000 2 1302
Woodbridge
5/4/12 5 Thicket 14 92614 Somerset $380,000 3 1325
5/7/12 63 Emerald 92614 Landing II $939,000 4 2334
5/9/12 22 Winterbranch 5 92604 Village Green $250,000 2 1000
Woodbury
5/4/12 54 Serenity 92618 Santa Rosa $320,132 1 1120
5/4/12 39 Regal 92620 Lombard Court $335,000 2 1205
5/4/12 335 Bronze 92618 Santa Cruz $701,035 4 2283
5/9/12 323 Bronze 92618 Santa Cruz $709,003 4 2283

Discuss below or at Talk Irvine.

Closed Sales from 4/26/2012 to 5/2/2012

Date Sold Address Zip Tract Sold Price Beds Sq Ft
Airport Area
4/27/12 3131 Michelson Dr 1602 92612 Marquee at Park Place $410,000 2 1370
4/28/12 8053 Scholarship 92612 The Plaza $530,000 2 1450
4/30/12 3141 Michelson Dr 1306 92612 Marquee at Park Place $410,000 2 1295
4/30/12 5125 Scholarship 92612 The Plaza $665,000 2 1675
5/1/12 3102 Scholarship 92612 3000 The Plaza $1,350,000 3 2390
5/1/12 5039 Scholarship 92612 The Plaza $800,000 2 1790
Columbus Grove
4/26/12 1207 Abelia 92606 Savannah $271,000 1 1310
El Camino Real
4/26/12 1 Greenwood 92604 Smoketree $388,000 3 1178
4/27/12 10 Helena 92604 Heritage Park $380,000 3 1639
4/30/12 14931 Dahlquist Road 92604 El Camino Glen $493,000 5 2325
5/1/12 13 Snowberry 92604 Deerfield Townhomes $350,000 3 1250
Northpark
4/26/12 21 Vacaville 92602 Mendocino North $860,000 3 2600
5/1/12 22 Upland 92602 Miramar $933,000 4 2681
Northwood
4/26/12 25 Mount Vernon 92620 Georgetown $775,000 5 2650
4/26/12 12 Benjamin 92620 Courtside $780,000 4 2173
4/26/12 820 Timberwood 92620 Collage $340,000 2 1300
4/26/12 25 Filare 92620 Vista Filare $542,000 3 1645
4/27/12 4 Fort Sumter 92620 nowthwood park $635,000 4 2795
4/27/12 12 Cape Cod 92620 Oakleaf $578,000 3 1567
4/28/12 206 GARDEN GATE 92620 Glenneyre at Lanes End $480,000 2 1200
4/28/12 22 E Ensueno 92620 Park Place $780,000 4 2190
4/30/12 314 Timberwood 92620 Collage $399,900 2 1442
4/30/12 17 E Delamesa 92620 Park Paseo $513,000 3 1325
5/1/12 87 Streamwood 92620 Irvine Springs $144,000 1 639
5/2/12 17 E Entrada 92620 Park Paseo $648,000 3 1915
Oak Creek
4/30/12 61 Edgewood 92618 Kelsey Lane $599,000 3 1910
4/30/12 31 Kelsey 92618 Kelsey Lane $690,000 4 2100
Portola Springs
4/26/12 34 Land Grant 92618 Other $553,810 3 1827
4/27/12 21 Habitat 92618 Los Arboles $725,000 3 2003
4/30/12 26 Land Grant 92618 Other $613,645 4 2077
5/2/12 28 Land Grant 92618 Other $540,100 3 1660
Quail Hill
4/30/12 109 Lattice 92603 0 $935,000 4 2500
4/30/12 41 Momento 92603 Vicara $1,649,000 4 3124
5/1/12 307 Tall Oak 92603 Ivy Wreath $560,000 3 1610
Turtle Ridge
4/30/12 79 Greenhouse 92603 Chantory $453,000 2 1140
5/1/12 127 Jadestone Irvine 92603 Ashton Green $445,000 2 1181
5/2/12 29 Gingerwood 92603 Whispering Glen $495,000 2 1500
Turtle Rock
5/1/12 32 Cool Brook 92603 Glen Garden Homes $640,000 3 2077
5/2/12 28 Sarena 92612 Pointe – Turtle Rock $888,000 3 2108
5/2/12 37 RAINBOW RIDGE 92603 Ridge Townhomes Akins $481,500 2 1450
University Park
4/30/12 43 Seton Rd 92612 Village I $516,000 4 1896
4/30/12 14 Iron Bark Way 92612 Village I $397,150 2 1279
Walnut
4/30/12 3912 Capri Ave 92606 Colony $575,000 4 1780
West Irvine
4/30/12 73 Glen Arbor 92602 Wisteria $569,000 3 1625
Westpark
4/27/12 504 Tropea Aisle 92606 Brio $325,000 2 1028
4/27/12 41 Altezza 92606 Trovata $615,000 4 1900
5/1/12 53 Finisterra 92614 Promenade $645,000 3 1887
5/1/12 23 Arbusto 92606 Vintage $948,000 5 2750
Woodbridge
4/26/12 13 Spring Buck 92614 Cottage Homes $610,000 4 2451
4/27/12 3 Lakeview 92604 Arborlake $700,000 2 1617
4/30/12 87 Greenmoor 31 92614 Laurels $285,000 2 1055
4/30/12 29 Whistling Isle 92614 Summerfield $666,000 4 1852
5/1/12 3 Spinnaker 92614 Seaport $517,500 3 1600
5/2/12 16 Clearbrook 72 92614 Park Vista $275,000 2 970
Woodbury
4/26/12 339 Bronze 92618 Santa Cruz $688,000 4 2283
4/27/12 41 Rising Sun 92620 Portisol $799,000 3 2113
5/1/12 341 Bronze 92618 Santa Cruz $750,000 3 2283
5/1/12 77 Hallmark 92620 la Casella $650,000 3 2100

Discuss below or at Talk Irvine.

Closed Sales from 4/19/2012 to 4/25/2012

Date Sold Address Zip Tract Sold Price Beds Sq Ft
Airport Area
4/19/12 2175 Scholarship 92612 Avenue One $321,000 2 1037
4/20/12 3054 Scholarship 92612 3000 The Plaza $570,000 2 1445
El Camino Real
4/19/12 25 Orangetip 92604 Irvine Groves II $525,000 5 2300
4/20/12 10 Butterfield 92604 Deerfield Townhomes $345,000 3 1550
4/23/12 17 Butterfly 92604 Irvine Groves $455,000 4 1856
4/23/12 48 Goldenbush 92604 Deerfield Townhomes $450,000 3 1645
4/25/12 136 Oval Rd 92604 Walnut Square $205,000 2 905
Northpark
4/23/12 44 Chula Vista 92602 Monterey $398,000 2 1345
4/24/12 604 Terra Bella 92602 Terra Bella $359,000 2 1343
Northwood
4/19/12 115 Streamwood 92620 Irvine Springs $145,000 1 639
4/19/12 4051 Escudero Dr 92620 Racquet Club $620,000 4 2344
4/20/12 70 Monticello 92620 Peppermill Run $685,000 3 2306
4/20/12 108 Cartier Aisle 92620 Northwood Villas $390,000 3 1424
4/23/12 4 Carson 92620 Shady Hollow $740,000 4 2600
4/23/12 56 Middlebury Ln 92620 Carlyle at Lanes End $685,000 3 2225
4/24/12 20 W Delamesa 92620 Park Paseo $600,000 4 2088
4/24/12 3 Hermosa 92620 Windstream $800,000 4 2618
4/24/12 118 Remington 92620 Horizon $287,500 2 905
Oak Creek
4/25/12 82 Millbrook 92618 Kelsey Lane $665,000 3 2100
4/25/12 305 Birch Grv 92618 Oak Park $258,900 1 900
Quail Hill
4/23/12 314 Quail Ridge 92603 Ambridge $397,000 2 1099
Stonegate
4/20/12 132 Coralwood 92618 Santa Rosa $348,000 1 1120
Turtle Ridge
4/20/12 258 Coral Rose 92603 Ashton Green $380,000 2 1183
4/20/12 29 Wildland 92603 Arezzo $2,360,000 5 3800
4/24/12 29 Shady Ln 92603 Ledges $1,610,000 4 3500
Turtle Rock
4/23/12 17 Bluff View 92603 Highlands Lusk $1,670,000 5 3250
University Park
4/23/12 3 Chicory Way 92612 Village II $595,000 3 2268
4/24/12 9 Yellowwood Way 92612 Village II $520,000 4 1960
University Town Center
4/20/12 375 Stanford Ct 92612 Princeton Townhomes $289,900 2 890
Walnut
4/24/12 5 Iowa 92606 Revere $680,000 4 2200
4/24/12 3501 Pecan St 92606 College Park $580,000 4 1873
West Irvine
4/20/12 23 Tioga 92602 Legacy $775,000 6 3700
4/21/12 17 Chandon Ct 92602 Andover $400,000 3 1368
4/23/12 18 Starwood 92602 Andover $390,000 3 1400
4/25/12 92 Topaz 92606 Mandeville $350,000 2 1500
4/25/12 43 Appleglen Dr 92602 Glen Willows $580,000 4 1900
4/25/12 53 Bellevue 92602 Sheridan Place $450,000 3 1569
Westpark
4/20/12 8 Agostino 92614 Las Palmas $425,000 3 1610
4/23/12 12 Del Carlo 92606 Positano $670,000 4 1960
4/23/12 59 Finisterra 92614 Promenade $690,000 3 1799
4/23/12 1 Alicante Aisle 92614 Tiempo $300,000 2 1000
Woodbridge
4/19/12 4 Southwind 92614 Lakeshore $703,000 2 1930
4/19/12 12 Creekwood 92604 Glen $422,000 2 1235
4/24/12 2 Cove 92604 Arborlake $590,000 3 2044
4/24/12 63 Sparrowhawk 92604 Patio Homes $639,000 3 1700
4/25/12 48 Havenwood 92614 Parkview $422,172 3 1520
4/25/12 8 Chardonnay 92614 Chateaux $342,200 1 1348
4/25/12 13 Soaring Hawk 92614 Summerfield $625,000 4 1879
Woodbury
4/19/12 50 Concierto 92620 Lombard Court $435,000 3 1640
4/21/12 34 Hedge Bloom 92618 Ivy $430,000 3 1400
4/19/12 206 Mantle 92618 Santa Cruz $670,000 3 2027

Discuss at Talk Irvine.

Two Ways to Go on Trovita

Today's post was written by SMS. Let us know what you think!

Houses can be raw material ready for shaping OR a finished project just waiting for the new owners to unpack and enjoy. On Sunday I looked at two single family homes in Canyon Creek and found a bit of both.

The first at 3 Trovita, is very desirable raw material, almost totally original, and meticulous. As you enter and encounter snowy white carpet, a discreet sign requests that you remove your shoes.

Across the street, the second house at 6 Trovita offers an estimated $250,000 in upgrades and quite a bit of extra sizzle.

Price and Size Comparisons: 3 Trovita is 2794 square feet, and it just went from $919,000 to $898,000. 6 Trovita is 3000 square feet and it went from $982,000 in Oct, 2011 to $929,000. 3 Trovita has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 6 Trovita has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and a third garage. The average list price for similar homes for sale is $921,303 and the average sales price for similar recently sold homes is $633,417.11 There is no Mello Roos tax.

Overall look at Canyon Creek and beyond: As a sheltered, low crime, gated community in the most appealing part of Northwood, Canyon Creek provides pool, spa, and tennis courts. With $147 in monthly fees, you also get access to excellent Irvine schools, including Northwood High. Canyon Creek website

These homes were built in the 1980’s and the community has a reassuringly safe, insulated atmosphere. Although I must add in this price range you could be nearer the beach (with some houses in Newport’s Dover Shores), or possibly find a view property in Turtle Rock, Irvine, and have comparable or the same school systems. But of course, you would not have the gated community security.

Lot Size and Outdoor Space – In this price range I would like to not be quite as aware of my neighbors. Just 10 feet more in depth for the back patio areas would really maximize the outdoor space. The landscaping and upgrading at 6 Trovita works to mask this problem quite successfully. The property at 3 Trovita is beautifully maintained, but could use a bit more sizzle (fountain, herb garden, etc.) and more landscape masking.

What really fits the buyer’s needs? For a professional couple who travel frequently, entertain small groups, and often have visiting guests, these homes could work very well. As an investment for foreign buyers, a location for those who work in or near Irvine, and an option for growing families, or extended families, both of these homes are right on target.

Down to the details:

3 Trovita

Pros:

  • Meticulous property, spotless presentation.

  • Dramatic cathedral ceilings in formal living room, dining room and master suite.

  • Master Suite also offers wet bar, brick fireplace, double Roman tub and stall shower, built in bookcases.

  • Double paned windows throughout.

  • Newer concrete tile roof.

  • New brushed nickel faucets and door hardware.

  • New porcelain travertine-like tile in kitchen.

Cons:

  • Patio needs more masking of nearby neighbors and more spark – herb garden, fountain, etc.

  • Original stairs with planter box underneath need to be upgraded.

6 Trovita

Pros:

  • Formal dining room with French doors.

  • Formal living room has custom mantel.

  • Updated kitchen with stainless appliances and new induction cooktop, and granite countertops.

  • New circular stairway

  • Stained glass window, custom window coverings.

  • Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, shutters.

  • Master suite has private deck, two sided fireplace, elegant bath.

  • Outdoor area offers chill pool with skillful landscaping creating a retreat for entertaining, and relaxing.

Con:

  • In competition with other properties in other areas offering views, or beach proximity.

Has anyone else visited either of these properties? What were your impressions?

Discuss below or on Talk Irvine.

Closed Sales from 4/12/2012 to 4/18/2012

A lot of homes sold this week in Irvine but unfortunately due to internet connectivity issues, we're unable to post links to Redfin. We'll return to our usual format next week. Have a great weekend everybody!

Date Sold Address Zip Tract Sold Price Beds Sq Ft
Airport Area
4/12/12 2137 Watermarke Pl 92612 Watermarke $398,000 2 1122
4/13/12 3141 Michelson Dr 903 92612 Marquee $405,000 2 1367
4/16/12 2233 Martin 219 92612 Metropolitan $299,000 2 1269
4/17/12 3131 Michelson Dr 1802 92612 Marquee $850,000 3 1984
Columbus Grove
4/13/12 301 Silk Tree 92606 Savannah $340,000 2 1209
El Camino Real
4/13/12 4521 Charleville Cir 92604 Willows $512,000 4 1600
Northpark
4/13/12 27 Leucadia 92602 Monticello $480,000 3 1826
4/17/12 32 Idyllwild 92602 Monticello $355,000 2 1398
Northwood
4/12/12 93 Huntington #274 92620 Northwood Park $250,000 2 1016
4/12/12 61 Secret Gdn 92620 Camellia $979,000 5 3200
4/13/12 37 Fillmore 92620 Courtside $580,000 3 1845
4/13/12 3 Bristlecone 92620 Tremaine $663,120 3 1561
4/13/12 34 Remington 92620 Horizon $290,500 2 1016
4/15/12 35 Plumeria 92620 Arbor Crest $1,600,000 5 4200
4/16/12 7 Keswick 92620 Arden Square $723,000 4 2100
4/17/12 241 Huntington 92620 Horizon $276,000 2 1017
4/17/12 5 Atlanta 92620 Northwood Park $495,000 3 1370
4/18/12 15 Canyon Sage 92620 Tremaine $715,000 3 1600
4/18/12 2318 Timberwood 92620 Collage $360,000 2 1300
Oak Creek
4/12/12 50 Fern Pne 92618 Cypress $720,000 4 2018
4/12/12 6 Periwinkle 92618 Cypress $700,000 4 2050
4/16/12 3706 Orangewood 92618 . $300,000 2 1050
Orangetree
4/12/12 307 Tangelo 343 92618 Lake Condos $165,000 1 900
Portola Springs
4/16/12 64 Pathway 92618 Vientos $290,000 2 1100
Shady Canyon
4/18/12 26 Vernal Spg 92603 Sycamore $2,675,000 6 5227
Turtle Ridge
4/17/12 61 Greenhouse 92603 Chantory $567,500 3 1275
4/17/12 64 Greenhouse 92603 Chantory $520,000 2 1150
Turtle Rock
4/12/12 21 Jewel Flower 92603 Master's Collection $3,250,000 5 6389
4/13/12 1 Bluff Vw 92603 Highlands Lusk $1,490,000 5 3000
4/13/12 31 SYCAMORE CREEK 92603 Glen Patio Homes $925,000 3 2000
4/15/12 15 Misty Meadows 92612 Vista (Turtle Rock) $714,000 3 2147
University Park
4/16/12 18 Palmento Way 92612 Village 1 (V1) $538,000 3 1493
University Town Center
4/17/12 70 Stanford Ct 92612 Princeton Townhomes $450,000 3 1413
West Irvine
4/13/12 161 Topaz 92602 Mandeville $390,000 3 1500
4/13/12 65 Sapphire 92602 Mandeville $388,000 3 1500
Westpark
4/18/12 8 Garzoni Aisle 92606 Corte Bella $480,000 3 1650
Woodbridge
4/12/12 26 Alderbrook 92604 Creekside $660,000 3 1535
4/12/12 110 Briarwood 92604 Village Green $274,000 2 1125
4/16/12 14 Stonewood 92604 Park Homes $415,000 3 1330
4/16/12 169 Greenfield 92614 Alders $300,000 2 1140
4/16/12 24 Timber Run 92614 Somerset $338,000 3 1240
4/17/12 48 Cedarlake 92614 Lakeside $585,000 3 1700
4/18/12 45 Eagle Point 92604 Parkside $386,000 3 1400
4/18/12 585 Springbrook 92614 Stonegate $470,000 3 1480
Woodbury
4/12/12 73 Mission 92620 Treo $425,000 2 1850
4/12/12 327 Bronze 92618 Santa Cruz $665,000 4 2283
4/13/12 114 Chantilly 92620 Garland Park $410,000 2 1357
4/13/12 40 Serenity 92618 Santa Rosa $315,000 1 1060
4/13/12 75 Canal 92620 Cortile $369,900 2 1050
4/13/12 105 Hallmark 92620 Four Quartets $365,000 2 1200
4/14/12 23 Crosspointe 92620 Celadon $465,000 3 1751
4/16/12 53 Flamenco 92620 Treo $490,000 3 2026
4/18/12 343 Bronze 92618 Santa Cruz $750,000 3 2296