Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria model of Stonegate at 227 Overbrook. The condominium is a corner unit with a den in addition to the 2 bedrooms. The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. One unit is below this unit, but only one wall is shared on the side. Parking for guests is off the street.

Asking Price:   $598,000
Bedrooms:        2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,386
$/Sq Ft:            $431
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $318
Mello Roos      Yes

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This week, I found a one story house at 43 Castillo in Northwood. The home backs to Irvine Boulevard and is pretty close to Culver, leaving potential for a lot of street noise but also being conveniently located near a large shopping center.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $735,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1.561
Lot Size: 3,920
Price per Sq. Ft.: $470
Days on Market: 16
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood – Orchard Glen
HOA: $60 per month / Mello Roos: No
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High School (Irvine Unified)

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This weekend, I visited a single family, attached home at 8 Delantera, in Northwood’s small Sundance neighborhood. This corner unit faces a nice greenbelt and has another greenbelt on the side. The down side to the location is its proximity to Irvine Boulevard.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $739,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Square Footage: 2,203
Lot Size: 3,049
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $335
Days on Market: 20
Property Type: Single Family Attached
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood – Sundance
HOA: $295 per month / Mello Roos: No
Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High School

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