Open House: 13 Diamante

13 Diamante is a 4 bedroom, zero-lot-line home, with not only a nice large add-on with it’s own entrance into the home, but a large back yard. It is located on a nice tiny cul-de-sac.  This property would appeal to any family looking for a great location that is walking distance to the elementary school and in biking distance to Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School.

The basics:
Asking Price: $1,008,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,263
Lot Size: 5,980
$/Sq Ft: $445
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1980
Community: Northwood – Park Paseo
HOA dues are $106 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.

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Eastwood Village – Avila Collection Review

This week, I visited the new Avila collection by Richmond Homes in Eastwood Village. There will be approximately 56 single-family homes on average lots of 4,000 square feet (comparable to the model lots). The neighborhood is in the northeast corner of the village, bordered by Jeffrey Road, Portola Parkway, and the Hicks Canyon Trail. There are four floorplans, ranging from 2,404 – 3,083 square feet, with 4 – 5 bedrooms and 3 – 5.5 bathrooms. All homes have a downstairs bedroom and attached, two-car garage. Most homes also offer a loft.

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Eastwood Village: Beverly Collection Review

Three more home collections recently opened in Eastwood Village. This week, I will review the Beverly Collection by Brookfield Residential. There will be approximately 80 single-family homes on an average lot size of 4,600 square feet (model lots range from 4,250 – 4,600 square feet). The neighborhood is on the north end of the village, near the Hicks Canyon Trail. The three models range from 3.239 – 3,500 square feet, with 4 – 6 bedrooms and 3.5 – 4.5 bathrooms. All homes have an attached, two-car garage, downstairs bedroom, and upstairs bonus room. Elevations include Santa Barbara, Early California, Monterey, and Spanish Colonial.

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Open House Review: 10 Streamwood

Today I am reviewing a spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium in Irvine Springs.  It is an upstairs end unit in good condition.  The home has one carport, a balcony with a view to the little stream, a laundry facility nearby and a community pool.

Asking Price: $304,999
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Square Footage: 633
$/Sq Ft: $482
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Irvine Springs
HOA Fees:  $295/month
There are no Mello Roos taxes.

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Open House Review: 94 Mayfair

Open House Review 94 Mayfair, Irvine, CA 92620

September 1, 2017 by Joy

Although advertised as a two bedroom home, this is a one bedroom plus den on the ground level.  The den has nicely been converted to a private room but buyers should be aware that the only place to bathe is in the master bathroom.  The powder room does not have a place nor the space to shower/bathe. This model comes with an attached single car garage.

Asking Price :    $570,000
Bedrooms:         1 + den
Bathrooms:        1.5
Sq. Footage:       1,130
Price/sq ft.         $504
Property Type:  Residential, Condominium
Style:                  One Level
Year Built:          2013
Community:      Stonegate Village
HOA Fees:         $307
Mello Roos:       Yes

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