Driving into Woodbury and approaching Woodbury Community Park, the property is an end unit and sits nicely across from the baseball fields. Guest parking is located off of Sanctuary, in front of the unit.   The home is accessed from a flight of external stairs with a one car garage below the unit.  There is no internal staircase to access the garage.  Although the home is advertised as a 2 bedroom, this is a one bedroom home with an addition den.

Asking Price:   $459,888
Bedrooms:       1 + den
Bathrooms:      1.5
Square Footage: 1,174
$/Sq Ft:           $392
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:      2006
Community:    Woodbury
HOA dues are $274 per month
Mello Roos:     Yes

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I recently visited 43 Boulder Creek Way in West Irvine. This single family home is newly updated and move-in ready.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $810,000 – $799,500
Bedrooms: 4 (currently 3 + den)
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,964
Price per Sq. Ft: $410 (approx.)
Lot Size: 3,712
Property Type: Single family residence
Year Built: 1998
Community: West Irvine
HOA: None
Days on Market 108
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle School, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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Today I am reviewing the San Mateo model of Stonegate at 42 Oakfield, which is a detached condominium.  It is an end-unit with a small, public grass area that kids could play on, immediately to the right of the home. The property backs to an internal non-residential street, but I believe it is a low traffic street.  At least I did not pass any cars the way in nor did I hear any while I was at the Open House and the street only leads to the residential streets.

The basics:
Asking Price: $799,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,729
$/Sq Ft: $ 462
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2012
Community: Stonegate
HOA: $110/month

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This week, I visited a detached condo at 97 Waterman in West Irvine. This three-bedroom condo is now pending sale. It is in move-in ready condition. In contrast, 80 Avondale, located around the corner, has the exact same floor plan but needs a lot of work. I will review that one next week. Let’s look at 97 Waterman.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $649,900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,437
Price per Sq. Ft: $452
Lot Size: N/A
Property Type: Detached condo
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
HOA: $170 per month ($120 + 50) / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market: 15
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

I was surprised to see that this neighborhood doesn’t pay Mello Roos. The homes are arranged in groups of four – two at the street and two more set behind them. Each has a garage on the side and none of them share any walls. This home has its front door on the street and the attached garage on the right side.

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This two level home is nicely located at the end of a short quiet cul-de-sac street next to a walking path and is a street over from the elementary school.  It also has a highly desirable large bonus room.  Children can easily get to Santiago Hills Elementary School without needing to cross any streets.  The property is also close distance to Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School.  Buyers should be aware that the backyard backs to Yale, a non-residential street. Although not a major street, passing cars could be heard from the backyard and through open windows at the back of the home.  However, the cul-de-sac location and flow of the home is terrific for any family.

The basics:
Asking Price: $1,099,088
Bedrooms: 4 + bonus room
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,673
Lot Size: 4,600
$/Sq Ft: $411
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Park PaseoHOA dues are $104 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.

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