Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria model of Stonegate at 72 Thornhurst.  The same model was for sale at 237 Kempton for $619,000, however this home is asking $645,000 but includes all furniture and appliances. It shows nicely and is move-in ready.  The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level.  Parking for guests is off the street.

Asking Price:    $645,000
Bedrooms:        2 + Den
Bathrooms:       2
Square Footage: 1,386
$/Sq Ft:             $465
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:        2013
Community:       Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $324
Mello Roos       Yes


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Today I saw a two level home featuring a main floor bedroom in Northwood’s Park Paseo Community.  It was a busy open house and the home seems to be priced fairly to sell in today’s market.  The home is surrounded by 3 streets; Hicks Canyon backing to the property, Kara on the side of the home and Kara East running in front of the home.  Children can walk to Santiago Hills Elementary School without crossing any streets.

Asking Price: $888,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,250
Lot Size: 6,000
$/Sq Ft: $395
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood – Park PaseoHOA dues are $95 per month and there are no Mello Roos taxes.  HOA dues are set to increase in 2016.

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I am reviewing a home today in Northwood’s Vista Filare Community.  The home has many original features and could use some sprucing up but the property is walking distance to the middle school and has no mello roos.  I was surprised by the higher square footage price for the amount of updating a buyer may be tempted to do prior to move-in, but the layout is nice and it has a small outdoor patio area.

Asking Price:   $675,000
Bedrooms:       3
Bathrooms:      2.5
Square Footage: 1,549
$/Sq Ft:           $436
Lot Size:          2,400
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built:      1984
Community:    Northwood – Vista Filare
HOA dues are $118 per month
Mello Roos:     No

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Today I am reviewing a condominium with a main floor bedroom in Woodbury. Parking for guests is off the street in front of the home.  The home is an end unit with plenty of natural light, but could use some paint touch-ups on the interior walls.  A perpendicular street, Twin Gables, faces out from the living room window however, the property is well above street level, with its front door located up several stairs. If you are in the search for a home with roomy bedrooms, with one on the main floor, this home is worth looking at.

Asking Price:               $749,888
Bedrooms:                   3
Bathrooms:                  3.5
Square Footage:          2,134
Price per Sq. Foot        $351
Property Type:             Condominium
Year Built:                   2010
Community:                 Woodbury
HOA Fees:                   $330
Mello Roos:                 Yes

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Today I am reviewing the Santa Clara, Plan 2 model of Stonegate at 111 Mayfair. Parking for guests is off the street in front of the home.  The home is an end unit in turn-key condition, but it looks out to Irvine Boulevard so the traffic could be heard from one of the bedrooms and the balcony.  Once up a flight of stairs, the living space is located on the second level.

Asking Price:                $569,888
Bedrooms:                    2
Bathrooms:                   2
Square Footage:            1,305
Price per Sq. Foot         $447
Property Type:              Condominium
Year Built:                    2012
Community:                   Stonegate
HOA Fees:                   $303
Mello Roos:                   Yes

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