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Open House Review: 13532 Onkayha Circle

My search this weekend brought me to the Racquet Club, where I found a large corner lot at 13532 Onkayha Circle.

The basics:
Asking Price: $829,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,400
Lot Size 6,700
$/Sq. Ft: $345
Days on Market: 7
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.

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Open House Review: 15 Rutherford

In the gated community of Bella Rosa in Northpark Square, this desirable one story home sits nicely on a large lot on a cul-de-sac. The property is slotted for the Tustin School District. Students can easily walk to Beckman High School, just across the street from Northpark Square. The price was recently reduced and the sellers are motivated.

Asking Price:               $1,065,000
Bedrooms:                    3
Bathrooms:                  2.5
Square Footage:        2,200
Lot Size:                      6,037 Sq. Ft
Price/SqFt:                 $483
Property Type:          Single Family Residence
Year Built:                   2003
HOA Fees:                   $230
Mello Roos:                 Yes

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Open House Review: 1 Savannah

This weekend, I found a fully remodeled and expanded corner lot home at 1 Savannah.

The basics:
Asking Price: $938,000
Bedrooms: 4 + loft + office
Bathrooms: 3.5
Square Footage: 2,150
Lot Size 4,356
$/Sq. Ft: $436
Days on Market: 7
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood

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

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Open House Review: 101 Sapphire

Last week, I reviewed 105 Waterman in West Irvine. This week, I’m going to compare it to 101 Sapphire #37, a very similar unit located just one block east. As of February 11, 101 Sapphire is pending sale.

The basics:
Asking Price: $584,900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,500
Lot Size N/A
$/Sq. Ft: $390
Days on Market: 97
Property Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Mandeville
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High (Tustin Unified)

HOA dues are $235 per month ($180 + $55) and there are Mello Roos.

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Open House Review: 105 Waterman

I was pleasantly surprised to find several open houses on Super Bowl Sunday, so I visited two in West Irvine. This week, I will review 105 Waterman; next week, I’ll review and compare 101 Sapphire. Both are two-story condos with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Here are the basics for 105 Waterman:

Asking Price: $649,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,425
Lot Size N/A
$/Sq. Ft: $455
Days on Market: 7
Property Type: Detached Condo
Year Built: 2001
Community: West Irvine – Wisteria
Schools: Myford Elementary, Pioneer Middle, Beckman High (Tustin Unified)

HOA dues are $173 per month ($55 + $118) and there are Mello Roos.

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