The two story condominium is just steps away from Woodbury Park and Community Center.  I wonder if the home has been on the market for so long because of the higher square foot price or because it just doesn’t show as well as it could.  It has a small private patio that many condominiums lack in the newer communities and has some nice upgrades, however there are a couple features that may seem a bit awkward.

The basics:
Asking Price: $708,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.25
Square Footage: 1,650
Lot Size: 2,000
$/Sq Ft: $430
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2005
Community: Woodbury
HOA: $212
Mello Roos: Yes

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For the third week in a row, I visited a condominium in Woodbridge. This week’s property, 7 Alabaster #2, is also located outside the loop near the southwest corner of the community.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $625,000
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,491
Lot Size: N/A
Price per Sq. Ft.: $419
Days on Market: 31
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1981
Community: Woodbridge – Windsor Estates
HOA: $465 per month ($380 condos/$85 Woodbridge) / Mello Roos: No
Schools: Meadow Park Elementary, South Lake Middle, Woodbridge High School (Irvine Unified)

This condo is the least expensive of the three I saw (the others were at 3 Alderwood and 14 Springflower), but is priced in the middle in terms of dollars per square foot. The setup was a bit strange here, as the garage was right on the corner of the street, but the house was actually set farther back through a courtyard.

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Today I am reviewing a Northwood Plan 3 home on a cul-de-sac street.  The realtor informed me that the home has already received an offer.  I am curious what the final selling price since the home has a nice layout, but could use updating.  This home has a desirable ground floor den (which they consider as the fourth bedroom) next to a bathroom with a shower.  Within the neighborhood, the same model has sold for $940,000 earlier this year and another home is for sale for $950,000, but has been on the market for a few months.  However, those homes have more updates than 33 Hunter.

The basics:
Asking Price: $888,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.75
Square Footage: 2,656
Lot Size: 5,227
$/Sq Ft: $334
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood
No HOA or Mello Roos

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Driving through the 24-hour guarded gates of Northpark, 67 Arcata is a nice detached condominium on a quiet street within the neighborhood. The home has a nice small yard which is large enough for entertaining and for kids or a small pet to play on a small grassy area too. The San Simeon tract is slotted for Tustin Unified Schools.

Aking Price:               $720,000
Bedrooms:                 3 + den
Bathrooms:                2.5
Square Footage:        1,663
Price per Square Foot:  $433
Property Type:           Condominium
Year Built:                   2002
HOA Fees:                   $295
Mello Roos:                 Yes

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Last week, I wrote about 3 Alderwood, a three bedroom townhome in Woodbridge. This week, I will compare it with 14 Springflower #46, which is a condominium in Woodbridge. Like the first property, this one is located outside the Yale Loop.

The Basics
Asking Price: $652,000
Bedrooms: 2 + office (listed as 3)
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,144
Lot Size: 1,500
Price per Sq. Ft.: $570
Days on Market: 52
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1985
Community: Woodbridge – Seasons
HOA: $244 per month ($157 condos/$87 Woodbridge) / Mello Roos: No
Schools: Springbrook Elementary, South Lake Middle, Woodbridge High School (Irvine Unified)

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