Quail Hill Surprise Package Condo
37 Canopy $999,888
Driving up Knollcrest in Quail Hill, I noticed several other streets that I had visited. But I was a little surprised at what I encountered, turning on Peppercorn and then onto 37 Canopy.
This 2 story condo has some prime assets and a price tag that is just a smidge under a million dollars. As a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath detached home in the desired end unit position, it has canyon, hill and city light views, plus a 3 car garage.
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May 13th, 2013
by Cubic Zirconia
Irvine. When you are outside Irvine, just telling people that you live in Irvine is enough - you are already special. But within Irvine, there are some villages better than others, some tracts better than others, some schools better than others and of course some builders better than others. Which side of 405? Which side of 5? Which side of Culver? Northwood or Northwood II? North Park of North Park square? Quail Hill or University Park? Oh.. Walnut- El Camino-West Irvine? No, this is not a philosophical blog about what's enough, and where does one draws a line and defines happiness. This is a real estate blog, and the question here is..
What's hot in the market today, and how much does it cost?
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There are a couple of houses for sale in Northwood’s Woodside neighborhood right now. This week, I looked at 34 Alegria, a four bedroom home that just came on the market last Friday.
The basics:
Asking Price: $900,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,404
Lot Size: 4,792
$/Sq Ft: $374
Days on Market: 6
Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood - Woodside
HOA dues are $97 per month and there are no Mello Roos taxes.
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Single Family Turtle Rock Home on Huge Lot - Special Auction May 19
28 Sycamore Creek $1,099,000 starting bid
Just off of Turtle Rock Drive, 28 Sycamore Creek, part of the Glen Patio Homes, just moved onto the market with a special auction for pre-qualified buyers scheduled for May 19. Auction details and paperwork are provided at open houses scheduled in May. The literature says this is “a certified pre-owned home with a 3 year warranty. The starting bid is $1,099,000, and total purchase price will be high bid plus 7% buyers premium.” When I was there, a steady stream of visitors were touring the home and looking at the literature.
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May 6th, 2013
by Cubic Zirconia
Do you want to make $489,900 in a month? You don't have to be an engineer, or a doctor, or an investment banker, or the President of United States for that! Just buy in Woodbridge and relist it within a month! Rumor has it that the plume is so strong around Irvine, a suitcase buyer will walk in and say "I will take it," without taking his sunglasses off. Four years ago, the real estate bears were busy forecasting the lows we would hit. Two years ago, some of them retracted their statements, and accepted that Irvine is special. But just how special is Irvine? So special that you can flip for close to half a million dollars within a month?
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Last summer, I reviewed 31 Entrada West, a three bedroom house in Northwood’s Park Paseo neighborhood. The house sold on September 28, 2012 for $620,000 ($324 per square foot; asking price was $649,000). This week, exactly seven months later, I toured 2 Campanero West, the same model home but with a reversed floor plan. As we have seen, the market has risen significantly in the last several months. This property is listed at $725,000.
The basics:
Asking Price: $725,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1915
Lot Size: 4,092
$/Sq Ft: $379
Days on Market: 17
Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 1980
Community: Northwood, Park Paseo
HOA dues are $85 per month and there are no Mello Roos.
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Supersized Single Family Turtle Rock Home with a View
19 Rimrock $1,650,000
As you turn off Turtle Rock Drive and head up Rimrock the Turtle Rock hills loom at the top of the cul de sac. To the left sits 19 Rimrock, a supersized single family home on a supersized view lot. Part of the Highlands Lusk community, Bonita Canyon Elementary, Chaparral Park and Turtle Rock Community Park are just down the hill. Meanwhile, out In back there’s a million dollar view.
Being partial to natural settings instead of neighbors just over the fence and views that just won’t quit, I could easily rate this home a 10. Having an 8,276 sq. ft. lot ups the appeal too.
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