This one bedroom, ground level home boasts an extra den.  The front door is on a parallel row of homes, one row away from Kempton so visitors will not be able to park right outside the front door, however the location of the property is private and quiet, facing a wall which backs to Groveland.  Although the listing states 2 bedrooms, it is actually a one bedroom with a den.  Although the den could easily be converted to a bedroom, buyers should be aware that the only place to bathe is in the master bathroom.  The powder room does not have a place to shower/bathe.

Asking Price     $550,000
Bedrooms:       1 + den
Bathrooms:      1.5
Sq. Footage:     1,129
Price per Sq. Ft $487
Property Type   Residential, Condominium
Style:                  One Level
Year Built:          2013
Community:      Stonegate Villate
HOA:                   $307
Mello Roos:       Yes

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The open house had a number of families coming in and out. As of July 11, the asking price was $775,000 and on July 19, the price dropped to $750,000. The home is now in “Pending” status. A corner property, the home is light and bright and is walking distance to Brywood Elementary and Sierra Vista Middle School. The Middle School is visible from the second story windows.

The basics:
Asking Price: $750,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1,745
Lot Size: 3,280
$/Sq Ft: $430
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1985
Community: Northwood
HOA:    $118/month
Currently feeds into: Brywood Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High School

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Entering the home, the realtor pointed out that the home is a fixer-upper, which was quite obvious. However, the layout and vaulted ceilings throughout show very nicely. In addition, a single story home with 4 bedrooms is very desirable in Irvine, especially with a larger yard than newer homes. Prices of homes are on the rise, but I am curious if the condition of the home warrants the asking price. Colonial is one of the main residential streets leading back to other cul-de-sac streets in the neighborhood, so it will have higher traffic than some of the other streets. The community does not have a pool.

The basics:
Asking Price: $950,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,975
Lot Size: 5,247
$/Sq Ft: $481
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Community: Northwood
Currently feeds into: Brywood Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High School

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Today I am reviewing a desirable single level home in Northwood’s Park Paseo Community.  The home is a zero-lot-line property which is located in a quiet, private location on a small cul-de-sac street.  Unlike other locations, Alba sits at the end of the community, off of where Hicks Canyon dead ends.  With the home backing to Hicks Canyon, the backyard feels more private and serene.  The home would be desirable for a family wanting to be walking distance to the elementary and high school, and biking distance to Sierra Vista Middle School.  Santiago Hills, Sierra Vista Middle School and Northwood High School are designated for this neighborhood.

Asking Price:       $818,888
Bedrooms:          3
Bathrooms:         2
Square Footage: 1,323
Lot Size:               5,200
$/Sq Ft:                $619
Property Type:  Single Family Residence
Year Built:          1980
Community:      Northwood – Park Paseo
HOA dues are $106 per month
Mello Roos:       No

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Bustling with people, the open house had many people looking at this single level condominium.  Although the  home’s dining room and living room windows face Park Place, a non-residential street, it is an end-unit, has a large grassy area just out the front door and is located just steps away from the pool, as well as being walking distance to Santiago Hills Elementary School and Sierra Vista Middle School.

The basics:
Asking Price: $615,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,432
$/Sq Ft: $429
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Community: Northwood – Sundance
HOA dues are $298 per month and there no are Mello Roos taxes.
Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High School

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