http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/printable-listing?listing-id=1603772
This new listing for a Plan 4 Decada ($709,000- haha!!) has some of the most laughable realtor talk that I have seen. What a joke!!
"This is the perfect house for a buyer that does not want to wait for the next phase to be built or, sit on the extensive waiting list for this specific model to become available. Because the house is so new, the backyard needs to be landscaped, allowing a new owner to add their own personal touch to the property."

oh, that’s just sad.  my IAC apartment has those cabinets and the stainless steel whirlpool appliances, i “only” have caesarstone.  they can keep that granite though, i can’t stand the stuff - every time i see it i’m reminded of avocado green appliances.  will be interesting to see when it starts getting ripped out because it’s “dated”.

Blue,
Wow, that redfin post was hilarious!

Updates prices as of 4/4/2008

Residence One - $544,000
Residence Two - currently sold out
Residence Three - currently sold out
Residence Four - currently sold out

Anyone know the next release for Decada?

I noticed the combined HOA dues are now more than $300… I suspect this may be due to the Portola Spring houses are being put on hold.  Any thought?

Decada is closing.  I have a blog post coming shortly with a few more details.

SCHB

socalhousingbubble - 15 April 2008 02:55 PM

Decada is closing.  I have a blog post coming shortly with a few more details.

SCHB

I am officially intrigued by this teaser post.

I dropped by again today and they have an updated price sheet out. It looks like the models are up for grabs this time too.

Price Sheet for Phase 4 + furnished models (effective April 26, 2008)

Phase 4
Lot / Plan / Price
87   2A   562k
86   3C   582k

Furnished Models
Lot / Plan / Price
88   1D   606k
91   2B   639k
90   3C   646k
89   4A   665k

I talked with the lady today and she said that it will be the LAST phase of decada and no any new plan and idea about rest open space. The phase four will be built on the current visitor parting lot. All they offered was a 20k incentive for phase four and 15K incentive for furnished models if you financed through their lender (30-year fixed is 6% with one point).
compared phase four to furnished models, the price difference is 64k (model 3). I don’t think that all furniture in model 3 is worth 64K.

Thanks folks.  That’s all very interesting.

Whoa. I wonder what’s gonna happen next.

Very nice…  When I sell my place I won’t have to compete with brand new versions of my condo in Decada.  Woohoo!

ipoplaya - 21 April 2008 04:36 AM

Very nice…  When I sell my place I won’t have to compete with brand new versions of my condo in Decada.  Woohoo!

how big is your condo? attach or not ? location? where do you plan to sell it? how long have you had it?

irvinehomeowner - 21 April 2008 04:42 AM

ipoplaya - 21 April 2008 04:36 AM

Very nice…  When I sell my place I won’t have to compete with brand new versions of my condo in Decada.  Woohoo!

how big is your condo? attach or not ? location? where do you plan to sell it? how long have you had it?

I own one like the plan 3 Decada.  1622sf 3/2.5.  Mine might have been the original Cal Pac 4-pack detached cluster development, Wisteria in West Irvine, bought in 2001.  I’m going to sell it when I get into escrow on a bigger place.  That could be this summer or two years from now depending on what happens in the market…

ipoplaya - 21 April 2008 05:32 AM

irvinehomeowner - 21 April 2008 04:42 AM

ipoplaya - 21 April 2008 04:36 AM

Very nice…  When I sell my place I won’t have to compete with brand new versions of my condo in Decada.  Woohoo!

how big is your condo? attach or not ? location? where do you plan to sell it? how long have you had it?

I own one like the plan 3 Decada.  1622sf 3/2.5.  Mine might have been the original Cal Pac 4-pack detached cluster development, Wisteria in West Irvine, bought in 2001.  I’m going to sell it when I get into escrow on a bigger place.  That could be this summer or two years from now depending on what happens in the market…

39 Bower Tree - Your plan in Turtle Ridge’s Arborel just closed for $817K on 4/17/08

http://www.trulia.com/property/1053196166-41-Bower-Tree-Irvine-CA-92603

$949… wtf??

get this… CUSTOM KITCHEN ISLAND!  i have one of those too.  it’s called a TABLE.

IrvineWorker - 21 April 2008 06:56 AM

ipoplaya - 21 April 2008 05:32 AM

irvinehomeowner - 21 April 2008 04:42 AM

ipoplaya - 21 April 2008 04:36 AM

Very nice…  When I sell my place I won’t have to compete with brand new versions of my condo in Decada.  Woohoo!

how big is your condo? attach or not ? location? where do you plan to sell it? how long have you had it?

I own one like the plan 3 Decada.  1622sf 3/2.5.  Mine might have been the original Cal Pac 4-pack detached cluster development, Wisteria in West Irvine, bought in 2001.  I’m going to sell it when I get into escrow on a bigger place.  That could be this summer or two years from now depending on what happens in the market…

39 Bower Tree - Your plan in Turtle Ridge’s Arborel just closed for $817K on 4/17/08

Damn, there is a huge premium for TRidge.  Bank-owned of my plan just closed in my tract for $552K.  Bower Tree would only by an early 2005 rollback price-wise.

Hi gentlemen, how do you think about decada plan 3 or 4 in Portola Spring?  The furnished model looks nice.

IrvineHouse - 16 May 2008 11:52 PM

Hi gentlemen, how do you think about decada plan 3 or 4 in Portola Spring?  The furnished model looks nice.

I like residence 3 more than residence 4. Residence 3 seems more open and bright.

6 or 1/2 of a dozen. Plan three greatroom has windows on 2 sides which allows more light and ventilation. The model is plotted at the location receiving the most sun so with a different orientation light condition will differ drastically. Dining area is not as well defined compared to the plan 4. Plan 3 has a den downstairs and plan 4 has a functional bedroom. Many have chosen the den as formal dining.

IRVINITEEEE - 17 May 2008 12:13 AM

IrvineHouse - 16 May 2008 11:52 PM

Hi gentlemen, how do you think about decada plan 3 or 4 in Portola Spring?  The furnished model looks nice.

I like residence 3 more than residence 4. Residence 3 seems more open and bright.

The decada models are being sold…so you better hurry up. They are locking the doors and leaving town. hehe

Most of the models for other projects will also be sold off soon. Starting fresh with a clean slate with post bubble products hopefully with better “chi” this time around.

PadreBrian - 17 May 2008 12:56 AM

The decada models are being sold…so you better hurry up. They are locking the doors and leaving town. hehe

bkshopr - 17 May 2008 01:07 AM

Most of the models for other projects will also be sold off soon. Starting fresh with a clean slate with post bubble products hopefully with better “chi” this time around.

PadreBrian - 17 May 2008 12:56 AM

The decada models are being sold…so you better hurry up. They are locking the doors and leaving town. hehe

Happy Friday Bk:

Any idea on the two new communities on the north and south end of Woodbury. I know one is Stonegate but not sure what the other community is. This is in addition to East Woodbury.

reason - 17 May 2008 01:13 AM

bkshopr - 17 May 2008 01:07 AM

Most of the models for other projects will also be sold off soon. Starting fresh with a clean slate with post bubble products hopefully with better “chi” this time around.

PadreBrian - 17 May 2008 12:56 AM

The decada models are being sold…so you better hurry up. They are locking the doors and leaving town. hehe

Happy Friday Bk:

Any idea on the two new communities on the north and south end of Woodbury. I know one is Stonegate but not sure what the other community is. This is in addition to East Woodbury.

As far as i know it’s called Planning Area 40 right now.

http://pa40update.com/theplan/summary.aspx

IRVINITEEEE - 17 May 2008 01:18 AM

reason - 17 May 2008 01:13 AM

bkshopr - 17 May 2008 01:07 AM

Most of the models for other projects will also be sold off soon. Starting fresh with a clean slate with post bubble products hopefully with better “chi” this time around.

PadreBrian - 17 May 2008 12:56 AM

The decada models are being sold…so you better hurry up. They are locking the doors and leaving town. hehe

Happy Friday Bk:

Any idea on the two new communities on the north and south end of Woodbury. I know one is Stonegate but not sure what the other community is. This is in addition to East Woodbury.

As far as i know it’s called Planning Area 40 right now.

http://pa40update.com/theplan/summary.aspx[/quote

Irvinitteee,

Thanks. I am really curious as to what that community will consist of.

Really? thanks for the info.
I like the back yard of resident 4 with BBQ & water feature, and the model house could save me lots of trouble. Plan 3 is also nice.

It is kind of scary to make an offer at this timing, so i am realy hesitate.
Is there any input or concern regarding the price, timing, Decada, Protola Spring, etc?
Thanks…..