Category Archives: Real Estate Analysis

Open House Review: 22 Fort Sumter

As of June 10, just 7 days after the home was listed, the status of the home changed to “ backup offers accepted”. I was surprised with the high asking price at $531 per square foot, but the home is nicely upgraded throughout and has a good size yard. This is a single level zero-lot-line home in Northwood. With it being on the corner, it is not obvious that it is a zero-lot-line home. The one downfall is the location with 3 streets surrounding the home with Northwood on the back, Monitor on the side, and Fort Sumter along the front of the home. Traffic from Northwood could be heard, but the street is not as busy as Yale.

Asking Price: $728,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,370
Lot Size: 5,227
$/Sq Ft: $531
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Northwood Park

HOA dues are $60 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.

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Open House Review – 120 Timberwood

Last week, I reviewed 44 Christamon South, a two bedroom townhouse. This week, I’m presenting another two bedroom townhouse, located at 120 Timberwood in Northwood Pointe. Since I visited, the home has accepted an offer, but they are still accepting backup offers.

The basics:
Asking Price: $486,000
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,270
Lot Size: N/A
$/Sq Ft: $382
Days on Market: 14
Property Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 2001
Community: Northwood Pointe – Collage
HOA: $280/month ($40 + $240) / Mello Roos: Yes
Schools: Canyon View Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High School

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Open House Review: 3 Eden

Today I am reviewing a single level home in Northwood’s Park Paseo Community located just down the street from one of the two community pools. 3 Eden is one of the first houses from the corner of a street with a cul-de-sac at the end. Single level homes do not come on the market often in Park Paseo and this home would be desirable for a family wanting to be close to the amenities as well as walking distance to the Santiago Elementary and walking or biking distance to Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School.

Asking Price: $749,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,560
Lot Size: 4,356
$/Sq Ft: $480
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1979
Community: Northwood – Park Paseo

HOA dues are $95 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.

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Open House Review – 44 Christamon South

This week, I decided to visit a couple of two bedroom townhomes in the area. Today, I will review 44 Christamon South in Northwood; next week, I will walk you through 120 Timberwood in Northwood Pointe. The Christamon South property is a spacious, two-story, corner unit.

The basics:

Asking Price: $545,000
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,346
Lot Size: 1,000
$/Sq Ft: $404
Days on Market: 8
Property Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 1984
Community: Northwood
HOA: $289/month
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

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Open House Review: 170 Overbrook

Today I am reviewing the Santa Clara, Plan 3 model of Stonegate at 170 Overbrook. Parking for guests is off the street in front of the home. The entrance is on ground level, but the entire living space is up a flight of stairs.

Asking Price:               $556,888
Bedrooms:                    2
Bathrooms:                  2
Square Footage:          1,322
Price per Sq. Foot        $421
Property Type:            Condominium
Year Built:                   2013
Community:                 Stonegate
HOA Fees:                   $303
Mello Roos:                 Yes

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