I’ve always thought the homes in Northwood Pointe’s Lanes End neighborhood had some charm, so I was happy to see an open house at 16 Garden Gate Lane this weekend. I met a neighbor outside and it sounds like a tight-knit group of neighbors that are social, friendly and very welcoming.

The basics:
Asking Price: $920,888
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,165
Lot Size 4,948
$/Sq. Ft: $425
Days on Market: 14
Property Type: Attached on one side
Year Built: 1999
Community: Northwood Pointe – Glenneyre at Lanes End
HOA fees: $134 ($94 + $40)
Mello Roos: Yes (total tax rate: 1.25%)
Schools: Canyon View Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

Continue reading →

Last weekend, I came upon an open house at 1 Brillantez. It was newly on the market, but as of this writing, is already listed as Accepting Backup Offers.

The basics:
Asking Price: $945,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,400
Lot Size 5,000
$/Sq. Ft: $394
Days on Market: 15
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood – Woodside
HOA fees: $115
Mello Roos: No

Schools: Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

Continue reading →

This week, I visited 20 Woodhaven Lane in Northwood Pointe’s Mayfield neighborhood. This three bedroom home is currently vacant and the buyers are eager to sell quickly.

The basics:
Asking Price: $1,247,000
Bedrooms: 3 + office
Bathrooms: 3.5
Square Footage: 2,819
Lot Size 6,840
$/Sq. Ft: $442
Days on Market: 20
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1997
Community: Northwood Pointe
HOA fees: $190 per month ($150 + $40)
Mello Roos: Yes (matures 9/2020)
Schools: Canyon View Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

Continue reading →

This week, I found a beautiful home in Northwood Pointe at 76 Dovecrest. This four bedroom home had a large crowd when I visited and at least one offer already came in. Though it’s priced slightly higher than a home of the same model that recently sold, this one is more highly upgraded.

The basics:
Asking Price: $1,328,000
Bedrooms: 4 + loft + office
Bathrooms: 3.5
Square Footage: 2,800
Lot Size 5.040
$/Sq. Ft: $474
Days on Market: 7
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1998
Community: Northwood Pointe
Schools: Canyon View Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

HOA fees are $190 per month ($150 + $40) and there are Mello Roos.  Continue reading →

After viewing a property in Racquet Club last week, I decided to check out 13761 Stampede in the same neighborhood. Also located on a large lot, this four bedroom home has a nice yard borders a neighborhood park. As of this posting, the property is accepting backup offers.

The basics:
Asking Price: $845,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,250
Lot Size 6,970
$/Sq. Ft: $376
Days on Market: 20
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1970
Community: Northwood – Racquet Club
Schools: Brywood Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, Northwood High (Irvine Unified)

This home has no HOA fees and no Mello Roos.

Continue reading →