Category Archives: Real Estate Analysis

Open House Review: 1 Savannah

This weekend, I found a fully remodeled and expanded corner lot home at 1 Savannah.

The basics:
Asking Price: $938,000
Bedrooms: 4 + loft + office
Bathrooms: 3.5
Square Footage: 2,150
Lot Size 4,356
$/Sq. Ft: $436
Days on Market: 7
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood

Schools: Brywood Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

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Open House Review: 101 Sapphire

Last week, I reviewed 105 Waterman in West Irvine. This week, I’m going to compare it to 101 Sapphire #37, a very similar unit located just one block east. As of February 11, 101 Sapphire is pending sale.

The basics:
Asking Price: $584,900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,500
Lot Size N/A
$/Sq. Ft: $390
Days on Market: 97
Property Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Mandeville
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High (Tustin Unified)

HOA dues are $235 per month ($180 + $55) and there are Mello Roos.

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Open House Review: 197 Springview

This home is an end unit, overlooking one of the community’s streams. The condominium is on the lower level of the two story unit and sits across from the pool and laundry facility.

Asking Price:              $255,000
Bedrooms:                  1
Bathrooms:                 1
Square Footage:         639
Price per SqFt:            $399
Property Type:           Condominium
Year Built:                   1977
HOA Fees:                   $278
Mello Roos:                 No

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Open House Review: 9 Brillantez

Nicely located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this original 4 bedroom home has added on an entire wing to the second level to include an extended master bedroom, laundry room, den and a large bonus room. It is a wonderful home for a large family. The property is slotted for Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School. Students can easily walk to the elementary and middle school.

 

Asking Price:               $999,888
Bedrooms:                    5
Bathrooms:                  2.5
Square Footage:        2,900
Lot Size:                      4,792 Sq. Ft
Price/SqFt:                  $345
Property Type:          Single Family Residence
Year Built:                   1978
HOA Fees:                   $97
Mello Roos:                 No

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Open House Review: 105 Waterman

I was pleasantly surprised to find several open houses on Super Bowl Sunday, so I visited two in West Irvine. This week, I will review 105 Waterman; next week, I’ll review and compare 101 Sapphire. Both are two-story condos with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Here are the basics for 105 Waterman:

Asking Price: $649,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,425
Lot Size N/A
$/Sq. Ft: $455
Days on Market: 7
Property Type: Detached Condo
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High (Tustin Unified)

HOA dues are $173 per month ($55 + $118) and there are Mello Roos.

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