Two houses came on the market this week in Northwood’s Woodside neighborhood. I will review 16 Hidalgo this week and walk you through 18 Alondra next week. Both homes have been partially remodeled to include new kitchens, but neither has fully updated the bathrooms.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $1,058,800
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,400
Price per Sq. Ft: $441
Lot Size: 5,096
Property Type: Single family residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood – Woodside
HOA: $120 per month / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market 10
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

I have seen many homes of this model, not only in the Woodside neighborhood, but also in the adjacent neighborhoods of Park Paseo and Windstream. They vary slightly between neighborhoods, but the overall footprint is the same. This home has nice curb appeal, with brightly colored red and pink flowering trees out front and a small, covered patio near the end of the door. The house is located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and next to a greenbelt, so it’s also safe to let children play outside.

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Today I am reviewing a Plan 1 Cambria condominium in Stonegate, that had a recent price reduction from $719,888 to $699,888.  Parking for guests are off the street in front of the row of homes jutting perpendicular off of Overbrook. I am not sure why it is advertised as a 3 bedroom, when it currently is a 2 bedroom with an open loft that currently lacks full walls or a closet. Even if the loft was converted into a bedroom, there is no access to a shared bathroom upstairs.  The only two bathrooms upstairs are found in the two bedrooms.

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Last week, I walked you through 97 Waterman in West Irvine. This week, I’ll show you 80 Avondale, a property with the exact same layout, located just around the corner from the other property. Since my visit, Redfin now lists 80 Avondale as “accepting backup offers.”

The Basics:
Asking Price: $639,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,437
Price per Sq. Ft: $445
Lot Size: N/A
Property Type: Detached condo
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
HOA: $180 per month ($125 + $55) / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market 55
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle School, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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This week, I viewed a three-bedroom townhouse at 36 Monroe in Northwood. It is an end unit and is just across the street from the community pool and spa. The home has a detached two-car garage that is accessed from the back patio.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $619,900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,411
Price per Sq. Ft: $439
Lot Size: N/A
Property Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 1985
Community: Northwood – Timberline
HOA: $221 per month / Mello Roos: No
Days on Market 15
Schools: Brywood Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High School

The building is located extremely close to the 5 freeway and, while none of the windows face that direction, you can still hear the noise from inside the home. The exterior of the tract was recently painted, so it looks attractive from the outside. There is a narrow entryway just inside the front door. The area has tile floor and could hold a narrow table. The staircase is on the other side of the entryway.

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