Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate at 28 Ovation.  Since seeing the home, the home has an offer on it and backup offers are being accepted.  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 which is also directly across the street from a community pool and park.  The home is slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School. The home’s furniture is negotiable for purchase.

Asking Price:   $629,888
Bedrooms:       2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,367
$/Sq Ft:            $458
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $308
Mello Roos      Yes

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Located in Woodbury East, 48 Calypso is a Santa Rosa Tract, Plan 3 end-unit condominium.  The home is close to a tot lot and community pool. It is slated for Woodbury Elementary and Jeffrey Trails Middle School, which are both located on the other side of Sand Canyon.  A new high school is opening in August 2016.

The basics:
Asking Price: $524,888
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,188
$/Sq Ft: $442
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2010
Community: Woodbury East
HOA fees: $294/mo
Mello Roos: Yes

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Finding an open house in the rain is no easy feat. Luckily, I finally came across a nice home at 73 Avondale in West Irvine.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $750,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1,750
Lot Size: N/A
Price per Sq. Ft.: $429
Days on Market: 18
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
HOA: $185 per month ($125 Wisteria + $60 West Irvine) / Mello Roos: Yes (approx. $1500/year)
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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Found in a quiet neighborhood of Woodbury East, this Santa Cruz detached condominium is move-in ready.   Located down the street from a tot lot and community pool, the home is slated for Woodbury Elementary and Jeffrey Trails Middle School, which are both located on the other side of Sand Canyon.  A new high school is opening in August 2016.  Buyers should be aware that there is temporary construction on the house backing to the property, resulting in some noise.

The basics:
Asking Price: $849,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,144
$/Sq Ft: $396
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2010
Community: Woodbury East
HOA fees: $134/mo
Mello Roos: Yes

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For the third week in a row, I was able to view a home in Portola Springs. While the first two (52 Homeland and 50 White Sage) are both condos, 32 Silverado is actually a single family home. It is located just a few blocks away in the Casero neighborhood.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $890,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,189
Lot Size: 3,600 sq ft
Price per Sq. Ft.: $407
Days on Market: 98
Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2013
Community: Portola Springs – Casero
HOA: $238 per month ($104 + $134) / Mello Roos: Yes
Schools: Portola Springs Elementary, Jeffrey Trail Middle, Northwood High (Portola High School slated to open for some grades in August 2016)

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