Today, I will present one of my favorite models in Northpark Square, a three story, four bedroom plus bonus room home at 62 Masterson. The home technically isn’t on the market right now, but is expected to list again soon. Though they had an open house last week, the property was taken off the market around the holidays after being listed on and off since April 2015; it is expected to relist under new representation soon.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $1,188,000
Bedrooms: 4 + bonus
Bathrooms: 4
Square Footage: 2,971
Price per Sq. Ft.: $400
Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2006
Community: Northpark Square – Campanile
HOA: $75 per month / Mello Roos: Yes (total tax: 1% + $1800)
Schools: Hicks Canyon Elementary, Orchard Hills Middle, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate at 28 Ovation.  Since seeing the home, the home has an offer on it and backup offers are being accepted.  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 which is also directly across the street from a community pool and park.  The home is slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School. The home’s furniture is negotiable for purchase.

Asking Price:   $629,888
Bedrooms:       2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,367
$/Sq Ft:            $458
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $308
Mello Roos      Yes

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Located in Woodbury East, 48 Calypso is a Santa Rosa Tract, Plan 3 end-unit condominium.  The home is close to a tot lot and community pool. It is slated for Woodbury Elementary and Jeffrey Trails Middle School, which are both located on the other side of Sand Canyon.  A new high school is opening in August 2016.

The basics:
Asking Price: $524,888
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,188
$/Sq Ft: $442
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2010
Community: Woodbury East
HOA fees: $294/mo
Mello Roos: Yes

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Finding an open house in the rain is no easy feat. Luckily, I finally came across a nice home at 73 Avondale in West Irvine.

The Basics:
Asking Price: $750,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1,750
Lot Size: N/A
Price per Sq. Ft.: $429
Days on Market: 18
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
HOA: $185 per month ($125 Wisteria + $60 West Irvine) / Mello Roos: Yes (approx. $1500/year)
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High School (Tustin Unified)

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