Jungle Love

Jun 10th, 2007   by IrvineRenter  in Uncategorized

IrvineRenterWe are the Irvine Housing Blog. I know we have all been enjoying the failed flips and ridiculous asking prices, but there is much more to see in our housing market. I came across this property in my perusing the market, and I thought you might find it interesting.

As you may have noticed, music and video tends to pop into my head while writing these posts...

Jungle love its drivin me mad
Its makin me crazy

Steve Miller - Jungle Love

Fixer Upper

Price: $659,900

14871 LARKSPUR CIR
Irvine, CA 92604

Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Lot Sq. Ft.: 5,500
Year Built: 1971
Stories: 1
Type: Single Family Residence
County: Orange
Neighborhood: El Camino Real
$/Sq. Ft.: $471
MLS#: S484245
Status: Active on market
On Redfin: 49 days
Fixer-upper

"SECLUDED, very PRIVATE location at end of cul-de-sac on single-loaded street. New carpet. One bedroom being used as den. Needs some TLC, but great deal with no HOA and no Mello-Roos. Family room was an add-on"

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  • I would start with a weed whacker.
  • I suspect it hasn't been painted recently.
  • Secluded? Yep. Private? Yep. Jungle? Yep.
  • No HOA. No kidding!
  • Is that the house or a shed?

What is your reaction?

Astute Observations

Astute Observation by SoCalwatcher
2007-06-12 11:30 AM

How often do you have to mow the roof?

Astute Observation by oc_fliptrack
2007-06-11 02:02 PM

This is fantastic!  CO2 eaters which insulate the home.  I should patent this.  Or something.

Astute Observation by No_Such_Reality
2007-06-11 07:58 AM

Four would be tough, but I saw some nice 3/2s this weekend at just under 1300 sf.  When it’s laid out well and unnecessary walls have been removed, 1300 provide quite a bit of space.

One of things I always notice is how much space is wasted in the ‘master suite’ in the new homes.  Shower, oval tub, huge empty floor space in the bathroom, two sinks (needed), but with four or more feet between them.  I giant walk in closet.  And then the bedroom itself big enough for a oversized king, two oversized end tables, an oversized side chest, an oversized armoire and a oversized “bench” at the foot of the bed with four feet between them.

The kicker, not big enough to be an actual sitting relaxing area seperate from the bed, just big enough to accomodate a bunch of oversized furniture to make it feel small again.

Astute Observation by IrvineRenter
2007-06-11 04:56 AM

Single-loaded means houses are only on one side.

Astute Observation by fumbling
2007-06-10 08:36 PM

what is a single loaded street?

Astute Observation by Lost Cause
2007-06-10 07:25 PM

It looks like it is a topiary house! Disneyland is Orange County, and Orange County is Disneyland!

Astute Observation by Lost Cause
2007-06-10 07:22 PM

At night, while your sleein’,  Poison Ivy comes a creepin’ a-round.

Poison Ivy, Poison Ivy….

Astute Observation by sigh
2007-06-10 06:26 PM

I can just imagine the spiders coming out of those vines. Yikes!

Astute Observation by Trooper
2007-06-10 03:02 PM

Holy Cow !!!

Astute Observation by Sue
2007-06-10 02:49 PM

Interesting off topic link about guys in jail who managed to buy 17 houses in the gated community nearby…

Steal of a deal
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_4567736

Astute Observation by Sue
2007-06-10 02:48 PM

Another off topic post - article about a bunch of people in jail who managed to buy 17 houses in the gate community nearby.

Steal of a deal
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_4567736

Astute Observation by Major Schadenfreude
2007-06-10 12:52 PM

Chia pet gone wild…

Astute Observation by Justin
2007-06-10 12:44 PM

I wonder at what point this would be considered an “Earth home” or a “Green home”. Those dwellings covered by plant or earth are actually zoned differently and have a difference set of risks and lending standards… I guess it’s nothing a weedwacker couldn’t fix smile

Astute Observation by Athol Kay
2007-06-10 12:39 PM

Wow that is weird looking.

Astute Observation by Adam Smith
2007-06-10 09:10 AM

Wow, I had no idea kudzu has spread so far West!  All you need is a gap-toothed kid playing banjo on the porch, a few fireflies, a swap in the back, and you’re now South of the Mason/Dixon line…

Astute Observation by sunsetbeachguy
2007-06-10 06:40 AM

No, if you pull a building permit, you are subject to tax assessor re-valuation.

There has been a bunch of remodels that pushed the limit with regard to permits to preserve the original Prop 13 tax basis.

When times get tough for local government you can be sure they will look at these extensive remodels for additional revenue and penalties.

Astute Observation by Irvine_native
2007-06-10 06:35 AM

How on Earth do you fit 4 bedrooms in 1400 SQ. FT.?

Astute Observation by Sue
2007-06-10 06:19 AM

How does the property tax work?  If you bought a place like this, could you fix the tax at the before demotion & rebuild price?

Astute Observation by ivcwannabe
2007-06-10 06:16 AM

saw this one too..erg..unique..
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