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Open House Review: 5 Rincon

Behind the entry-coded gate of Northwood’s Canyon Creek sits a turn-key, two story home with large bedrooms and remodeled kitchen and bathrooms.  Behind the gates, along the streets with speed bumps throughout, traffic is minimal and appears safe for kids to play outside. Property prices have been on the rise, and interesting enough, the home initially listed at $1,350,000 and then increased within a day to the asking price of $1,368,888.

Asking Price:  $1,368,888
Bedrooms:       4
Bathrooms:      2.5
Square Footage: 2,870
$/Sq Ft:           $477
Lot Size:          5,200
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built:      1984
Community:    Northwood – Canyon Creek
HOA dues are $180 per month
Mello Roos:     No
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High School

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Open House Review: 65 Cape Cod

It was tight parking on the street due to the amount of cars parked on the street but 65 Cape Cod is a two story, zero-lot line property that is move-in ready.  I was surprised to find out that the home’s status is “Accepting Backup Offers” just four days after being on the market. While a nice home, I originally felt the asking price may have been high due the detached garage, lack of a full bathroom next to the ground floor bedroom, and lack of community amenities, but it showed well and has no HOA fees or Mello Roos.

Asking Price:   $900,000
Bedrooms:       3
Bathrooms:      2.5
Square Footage: 1,985
Lot Size:          4,356
Price/ Sq Ft:   $495
Property Type: Residential, Single Family
Year Built:      1970
Community:    Northwood Park
HOA:              none
Mello Roos:     none
Schools: Brywood, Sierra Vista Middle School, Irvine High School

 

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Open House Review: 5 Charleston

This is a two story zero-lot-line home in Northwood Park and is move-in ready. 5 Charleston is nicely located on a cul-de-sac street and close to the community pool and tennis courts.  Although the wall at the end of the cul-de-sac backs to Irvine Boulevard, I did not notice traffic noise from the outside of the home.

Asking Price: $920,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,010
Lot Size:  4,590
$/Sq Ft: $458
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Northwood Park
HOA Fees: $60/month
Mello Roos: None

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Open House Review: 116 Doverwood

Since the price reduction from $1,329,000 to $1,299,980 late August, the sales status changed to “Backup Offers Accepted” as of September 14.  Just steps away from an internal greenbelt/park area, the home is walking distance to the amenities and Stonegate Elementary School.

The basics:
Asking Price: $1,299,980
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Square Footage: 2,653
Lot Size:    3,595
$/Sq Ft: $
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2013
Community: Stonegate
HOA: $110/month
Mello Roos: Yes

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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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