Category Archives: Real Estate Analysis

Open House Review 29 Milazzo

I am reviewing a home today in Northwood’s Vista Filare Community.  The home has been nicely upgraded and is walking distance to the middle school and Venta Spur Trail. The property backs to Sierra Vista’s track and field.  It is a zero-lot-line property but with the high ceilings, bright rooms, and upgrades, it did not occur to me that it was a zero-lot line.

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Asking Price:   $650,000
Bedrooms:       2
Bathrooms:      2.5
Square Footage: 1,385
$/Sq Ft:           $469
Lot Size:          2,400
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built:      1985
Community:    Northwood – Vista Filare
HOA dues are $118 per month
Mello Roos:     No
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Open House Review: 26 Cabazon

This home is a two level condominium sharing walls on both sides of the home.  It has a desirable first level bedroom and has a nice layout. It has no yard or patio but there is a green belt in front of the home.   Slated for the Tustin School District, the property feeds into Beckman High School.
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The basics:
Asking Price: $695,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1,826
$/Sq Ft: $381
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2002
Community: Northpark
HOA: $333/mo.
Mello Roos: Yes

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Open House Review: 10 Bolinas

With a price drop since its original June listing, 10 Bolinas is competitively priced in today’s market. This home has a desirable first floor bedroom, a patio large enough for entertaining and an extra bonus room upstairs.  I was confused initially at which rooms were the bedrooms since the three rooms upstairs have closets, but the second floor lacks a shared bathroom, while the downstairs room only has a nook but has a shared full bathroom. The layout makes the home feel larger than the 1,886 square feet. Slated for the Tustin School District, the property feeds into Beckman High School.

The basics:
Asking Price: $710,000
Bedrooms: 3 + Bonus Room
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1,886
Lot Size: 2,819
$/Sq Ft: $376
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2002
Community: Northpark
HOA: $235/mo.
Mello Roos: Yes

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Open House Review: 227 Overbrook

Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria model of Stonegate at 227 Overbrook. The condominium is a corner unit with a den in addition to the 2 bedrooms. The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. One unit is below this unit, but only one wall is shared on the side. Parking for guests is off the street.

Asking Price:   $598,000
Bedrooms:        2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,386
$/Sq Ft:            $431
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $318
Mello Roos      Yes

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Open House Review: 43 Castillo

This week, I found a one story house at 43 Castillo in Northwood. The home backs to Irvine Boulevard and is pretty close to Culver, leaving potential for a lot of street noise but also being conveniently located near a large shopping center.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $735,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1.561
Lot Size: 3,920
Price per Sq. Ft.: $470
Days on Market: 16
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Orchard Glen
HOA: $60 per month / Mello Roos: No
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High School (Irvine Unified)

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