Some of Woodbury’s newest homes, 2010 models from the Sonoma neighborhood, are currently on the market. This week, I will review 3 Clocktower; next week, I will bring you 39 Tall Cedars.

The basics:

Asking Price: $1,299,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Square Footage: 2,632

Lot Size: 4,238

$/Sq Ft: $494

Days on Market: 93

Property Type: Single Family Home

Year Built: 2010

Community: Woodbury – Sonoma

Schools: Woodbury Elementary, Jeffrey Trail, Irvine High

HOA dues are $110 per month and there are Mello Roos.

The first thing I noticed at 3 Clocktower was that I could hear a lot of noise from Sand Canyon from outside the house. Inside, I didn’t notice the noise at all, though none of the windows were open. The entry foyer is attractive, with dark wood floors and a view of the great room at the back of the house.

To the right of the foyer, there is a full bathroom and a bedroom. The bathroom has a single sink and a nicely tiled shower. Between the bathroom and the bedroom is a small coat closet. The bedroom faces the street and is somewhat small. It has a two-door, sliding closet.




The hallway off the foyer leads to the great room and kitchen at the back of the house. There is a big storage closet under the stairs at the end of the hall. The great room is to the right and it has a fireplace on wall, surrounded by white molding. Windows flank both sides of the fireplace and also line the wall to the backyard. The room is pretty big and I like the contrast of the white fireplace with the darker floors.

The kitchen has a large island with seating on one side. The sink and dishwasher are also in the island. Just across from it is a 5-burner cooktop and single oven. A second oven and microwave are on another wall next to the fridge. There are granite counters and white melamine cabinets, as well as a few glass-faced cabinets around the stove. In addition to the ample cabinets, drawers and counter space, there is also a small walk-in pantry next to the microwave and oven. A door leading to the two-car garage is tucked into one corner of the kitchen.

At the back of the kitchen is an alcove with a built-in desk and an additional walk-in pantry. This is a great spot for organizing bills and mail and the extra storage is a big bonus. Also at the back of the kitchen is a separate dining area. It has large windows and doors to the backyard on two sides with space for a china hutch on the third. Having the slight separation from the great room makes the dining room feel a bit more formal.

The backyard is fully hardscaped with pavers. There is a fountain along the back wall.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms plus the master, all with the same wood floors as the first story. The master is right at the top of the stairs, with windows facing the backyard and side of the house. It is a big, rectangular room with ample wall space to arrange the furniture.

The master bath has two sinks, separated by a bathtub. The cabinets are white melamine and the counters and bathtub surround are marble. The stall shower is large with a built-in seat and travertine tiles. There is a big walk-in closet at the back of the bathroom.

The other two bedrooms are much larger than most secondary bedrooms, especially in newer construction. One bedroom is noticeably bigger than the other. Both have two-door, sliding closets that are larger than the one in the downstairs bedroom. Each room also has windows facing both the front and side of the house.

The two rooms share a hallway bathroom. It has two sinks set into one long counter, with white melamine cabinets and drawers. A door separates them from the toilet and shower/tub combo. The laundry room is next to the bathroom. It has a sink, side-by-side machines, upper cabinets, and a big linen storage area at the back.

The house has been on the market for three months, which is pretty long in the current market. One offer was accepted but fell through. There is a fairly wide range of prices for recent sales and this falls closer to the upper end. The house is in excellent condition because it is still so new. Would you pay nearly $500 per square foot for this home?

Last week I reviewed this same floor plan at 168 Overbrook, which was asking just $1,000 more. This week I am reviewing 64 Kempton, which is a few streets over from Overbrook. The price has been reduced from the original $495,000 asking price. This listing includes the washer and dryer and has many more upgrades than the residence at Overbrook. Parking for guests is off the street, directly in front of the home. Let’s compare this week’s listing and determine which home you would rather have for about the same price.

Asking Price: $464,000

Bedrooms: 1, plus den

Bathrooms: 1.5

Square Footage: 1,129

Lot Size: –

Price per Square Foot: $412

Property Type: Residential, Condominium

Style: One Level

Year Built 2013

Community: Stonegate Village

HOA Fees: $308

Mello Roos: Yes

Days on Market: 118

The front door of this home is found under the balcony of the neighbor, so it acts as a covered patio which has space for a couple of small chairs. Upon entry, you enter into a large rectangular room. The flooring throughout the home is distressed wood, with tile in the bathrooms. The rectangular room consists of a dining area to the left and the living area to the right. The six windows throughout the room bring in a lot of natural light. It is a good size room which allows the couch to be set up in a couple various ways.

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Behind the dining area is the kitchen with a peninsula separating the two areas. It is an open layout with a sink and dishwasher in the peninsula. Unlike the linoleum flooring in Overbrook, the distressed wood flooring continues to flow nicely into the kitchen. Both homes have granite countertops, but while Overbrook had a granite backsplash Kempton has a tile backsplash. The cabinets in this home are dark wood. The appliances are stainless steel. On the perpendicular wall, where the counter wraps around, is the gas range. On the back wall are the refrigerator and entrance to the garage. Along the other side wall are the pantry cabinets, additional cabinets and the built in microwave. There are plenty of cabinets and the layout is open and light. Next to the microwave is a double door coat closet.

A hallway leads to a room on the left, which is the den. It is a nice size den. The window faces out towards the front of the home. Although Overbrook advertises the room as a secondary bedroom, it lacks a closet. There are some plantation shutters installed in the wall between the den and the dining room.

The half bathroom across the hall is a good sized bathroom with a single sink and toilet. It is tastefully wallpapered and the cabinets are dark wood with a granite countertop.

At the end of the hallway is the master bedroom. There is an abundance of natural light flooding the room with two large windows facing the front of the house and two smaller windows on the perpendicular wall. It is a good sized bedroom with a walk-in closet.

The master bathroom has dual sinks, each with a large mirror hanging over each sink. A small window sits between the two mirrors. This bathroom is also tastefully wallpapered. There is plenty of counter space and the backsplash ties into the shower design. The walk-in shower is spacious and has modern rectangular tile and a custom tile floor. The flooring in the bathroom is tile with a decorative strip in between each tile. The toilet sits behind the door, when it is open. I did not see any extra closet for linens/bath towels.

64 Kempton is desirable for anyone looking for a single story, one bedroom with extra den space. It is in excellent condition. After comparing last week’s residence at Overbrook, which was asking $1,000 more than Kempton, it appears that 64 Kempton has more upgrades and I like how it is properly advertised as a 1 bedroom plus den versus Overbrook’s misleading listing of two bedroom.