When I was 17,
I dreamed of being king.
And having everything I wanted.
But that was long ago
and my dreams did not unfold,
so I’m still the King of Nothing.
King of Nothing — Seals & Crofts
An Englishman’s home is his castle, or so the saying goes. Today’s seller is going to take a loss, so that makes him the King of Nothing.
Income Requirement: $215,250
Downpayment Needed: $172,200
Purchase Price: $875,000
Purchase Date: 2/27/2006
Address: 10 Mineral King, Irvine, CA 92602
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,477
$/Sq. Ft.: $348
Lot Size: –
Type: Single Family Residence
Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 2000
Stories: Two Levels
View(s): Park or Green Belt
Area: Northpark
County: Orange
MLS#: S509200
Status: Active
On Redfin: 4 days
From Redfin, “MODEL PERFECT HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS GUARD GATED NORTHPARK W/ BEAUTIFUL POOLS, TENNIS & TREE LINED PARKS. FABULOUS PLAN OFFERS FORMAL LR & DR WHILE CAPTURING ‘GREAT ROOM FEELING’ FOR ENTERTAINING IN THE FAMILY RM. GOURMET KITCHEN W/ GRANITE, STAINLESS/BLK APPLIANCES. BONUS/4TH BR HAS WALK-IN CLOSET (NOW USED AS A STUDY NICHE). SUMPTUOUS MASTER W/ RETREAT & LUXURIOUS BATH W/ SHOWER, SOAKING TUB & WALK-IN CLOSET. UPGRADED THRUOUT W/ EXTENSIVE TILE FLOORING, SHUTTERS, CUSTOM DRAPES & VALENCES. MUST SEE!”
I AM GETTING REALLY TIRED OF THE CAPS LOCK.
CAPTURING ‘GREAT ROOM FEELING’? — You’ve lost the loving feeling…
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Today’s seller stands to lose $65,660 assuming a 6% commission. Does anyone think they will get the asking price? I don’t.
Not a big loss in the grand scheme of things. When I profile a property with a loss of less than $100,000, it doesn’t seem quite as interesting, does it? I have to imagine, the $65,660 loss will be a big deal to the seller. At this point, the seller is just trying to salvage what’s left of their $150,000 downpayment. Good luck with that.
I hope you have enjoyed your visits to the Irvine Housing Blog this week. It was our pleasure to bring it to you. Please come back next week as we continue chronicling ‘the seventh circle of real estate hell.’ Have a great weekend.
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Here may we reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell. Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Paradise Lost — John Milton
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