3 New California Pacific Communities in Portola Springs Late 2021
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I'll swing by around 12-12:30pm on Sunday before my Great Park open house to check out the Plan 2 model. I'll wear my USC polo shirt so I'll be easy to spot.
Martin, just in case you didn?t know, the plan 2 model home is the 2x or 2y. Your dad?s lot is definitely worth the little premium. It?s huge compared to what I?m getting. Jealous?.
Congrats! Looks like if all goes well, we?ll be living right across from each other. How old are your kids? We have 4 yr old twin boys.
We were only interested in plan 2X, but I think the pricing for that is going to be way too high, probably starting at $1.7M. We're getting close to getting Bluffs 2 or Highland 1, I think. Highland sales lady said a lot of people in front of us were waiting for Highland 2 and others for privacy/larger lots. Since the next 12 homes (6 plan 1 and 6 plan 2), are smallest non-privacy lots, most people in front of us will probably pass on them.
We did get on the list to call for a larger privacy lot Highland 1 home last week, but it was at T-junction, which is a no-no for us, so we told her we weren't interested. The pricing would have been really good at $1,622,000 for the 4100+ privacy lot lot, but I think a lot of people passed on it because of the T-junction.
We're keeping our fingers crossed for the upcoming phase.
Privacy lot just means there's no neighbor on the back side.
T-junction takes all people?s problems into the house?that?s what my parents say. We passed on so many homes because of it. ;D
It?s immediate back is a small green space - basically a space too small to fit another house on it. Not sure how ?private? the location is given it?s at an entrance to the tract and whatever tract is being built across the street. But it is def the best of phase 1.
I think Martin posted a site map. Page 9 or 10 or the thread.
Yeah, T-junction is bad for feng shui.
usctrojancpa
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I'll go on Sunday to check out the Sierra models to beat the rush.
usctrojancpa
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SWATeam said:USCTrojanCPA said:
Awesome. Maybe we'll see you there Martin. It'll be a reunion
I'll swing by around 12-12:30pm on Sunday before my Great Park open house to check out the Plan 2 model. I'll wear my USC polo shirt so I'll be easy to spot.
Haven?t checked this in a few days. Wow, went from talking about the Sierra, Bluffs, and Highlands to completely something else.
We moved to California with our twins 4 years ago. Was in NorCal for 2 years and now here in Irvine for the past 2. We really like it here in Irvine.
I personally grew up in the south as a military brat. My sister and I were always 2 of the few Asians at all the schools we attended. Imagine growing up in that kind of environment. I?m happy that I will be able to provide my kids with an environment here in Irvine where there are so many Asians that they don?t have to grow up feeling like outsiders and getting harassed everyday because of their ethnicity.
Anyhow, the new Sierra models are finally available to see tomorrow. It?s about damn time!
We moved to California with our twins 4 years ago. Was in NorCal for 2 years and now here in Irvine for the past 2. We really like it here in Irvine.
I personally grew up in the south as a military brat. My sister and I were always 2 of the few Asians at all the schools we attended. Imagine growing up in that kind of environment. I?m happy that I will be able to provide my kids with an environment here in Irvine where there are so many Asians that they don?t have to grow up feeling like outsiders and getting harassed everyday because of their ethnicity.
Anyhow, the new Sierra models are finally available to see tomorrow. It?s about damn time!
USCTrojanCPA said:SWATeam said:USCTrojanCPA said:
Awesome. Maybe we'll see you there Martin. It'll be a reunion
I'll swing by around 12-12:30pm on Sunday before my Great Park open house to check out the Plan 2 model. I'll wear my USC polo shirt so I'll be easy to spot.
Martin, just in case you didn?t know, the plan 2 model home is the 2x or 2y. Your dad?s lot is definitely worth the little premium. It?s huge compared to what I?m getting. Jealous?.
SWATeam said:CalBears96 said:SWATeam said:bkimxmd said:
New to this forum. It turns out things worked out.Unless anything goes awry before 12/15, we will have picked up the last plan 1 remaining in phase 1, which doesn't seem to be getting much love. Maybe we'll have a chance to meet some of our potential neighbors during this weekend's models' opening.
Congrats. Did you have a chance to look at the model yet? Or are you looking at it this weekend for the first time?
Thanks. We saw the plan 1 and plan 2 models this past weekend, but we're going to have another walkthrough this upcoming weekend. We really wanted one of the plan 2s in phase 1 because the 4th bedroom is highly desirable, whether it be for an office space, guest room, or extra play space for our 2 children. Unfortunately those plan 2's were reserved. As for plan 3, we'd be paying too much just for that additional bedroom. The next time a plan 2 (non X or Y) roles around it'll be phase 5 and who knows how much more those will be priced at.
Either way, the plan 1 felt more spacious and had better flow than the plan 2 model. Also, for our family of 4 it does meet our needs. From what I've been told, getting in on phase 1 for any of the new construction communities in the Irvine market is a safe bet since prices will only go up. I'm just hoping that lacking a 4th bedroom doesn't impact the appreciation rate too much.
Congrats! Looks like if all goes well, we?ll be living right across from each other. How old are your kids? We have 4 yr old twin boys.
CalBears96
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Looks like Sierra pricing is really screwing me on Highland. I just checked Zillow and it listed the upcoming Highland 1 release at $1,547,000. And this is the base price, meaning smallest possible lot in the community. When I spoke to the sales lady last week, she said they recommended $1.52M to corporate, but I guess corporate had other ideas. 
CalBears96
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SWATeam said:CalBears96 said:Looks like Sierra pricing is really screwing me on Highland. I just checked Zillow and it listed the upcoming Highland 1 release at $1,547,000. And this is the base price, meaning smallest possible lot in the community. When I spoke to the sales lady last week, she said they recommended $1.52M to corporate, but I guess corporate had other ideas.
A real bummer but probably expected. Just like they priced the first phase of Sierra using the surrounding community as a reference with Elderberry. Honestly, getting pre-auth from Loan Depot to get on the priority list was not that difficult. Just show funding for your down payment/bank funds and stuff that any loan company would ask for like pay stubs/W2s. Maybe it's not too late if you are even remotely interested in this neighborhood? *Selfishly thinking* Would love to have a fellow UC grad in the same community with us
We were only interested in plan 2X, but I think the pricing for that is going to be way too high, probably starting at $1.7M. We're getting close to getting Bluffs 2 or Highland 1, I think. Highland sales lady said a lot of people in front of us were waiting for Highland 2 and others for privacy/larger lots. Since the next 12 homes (6 plan 1 and 6 plan 2), are smallest non-privacy lots, most people in front of us will probably pass on them.
We did get on the list to call for a larger privacy lot Highland 1 home last week, but it was at T-junction, which is a no-no for us, so we told her we weren't interested. The pricing would have been really good at $1,622,000 for the 4100+ privacy lot lot, but I think a lot of people passed on it because of the T-junction.
We're keeping our fingers crossed for the upcoming phase.
CalBears96
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qwerty said:A 4100 sq ft privacy lot
That?s funny
Privacy lot just means there's no neighbor on the back side.
CalBears96 said:SWATeam said:CalBears96 said:Looks like Sierra pricing is really screwing me on Highland. I just checked Zillow and it listed the upcoming Highland 1 release at $1,547,000. And this is the base price, meaning smallest possible lot in the community. When I spoke to the sales lady last week, she said they recommended $1.52M to corporate, but I guess corporate had other ideas.
A real bummer but probably expected. Just like they priced the first phase of Sierra using the surrounding community as a reference with Elderberry. Honestly, getting pre-auth from Loan Depot to get on the priority list was not that difficult. Just show funding for your down payment/bank funds and stuff that any loan company would ask for like pay stubs/W2s. Maybe it's not too late if you are even remotely interested in this neighborhood? *Selfishly thinking* Would love to have a fellow UC grad in the same community with us
We were only interested in plan 2X, but I think the pricing for that is going to be way too high, probably starting at $1.7M. We're getting close to getting Bluffs 2 or Highland 1, I think. Highland sales lady said a lot of people in front of us were waiting for Highland 2 and others for privacy/larger lots. Since the next 12 homes (6 plan 1 and 6 plan 2), are smallest non-privacy lots, most people in front of us will probably pass on them.
We did get on the list to call for a larger privacy lot Highland 1 home last week, but it was at T-junction, which is a no-no for us, so we told her we weren't interested. The pricing would have been really good at $1,622,000 for the 4100+ privacy lot lot, but I think a lot of people passed on it because of the T-junction.
We're keeping our fingers crossed for the upcoming phase.
T-junction takes all people?s problems into the house?that?s what my parents say. We passed on so many homes because of it. ;D
The Motor Court Company
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Is it back to a small street or backed to open space, trail or something else?
what's the setback for a 4100 soft lot? 6 ft to side neighbors, and 20 ft to the rear fence?
I am kind of interested in the sitemap. old habit of mine for new developments, always want to buy the premium lots. Because IMHO that's the only real advantage of buying new build is you can choose the lot/location but buying resale it is not as certain. The rest can be solved by money (i.e. you can tear down old builds to have the same new floorpan and new smell but you cannot change the location of the lot)
what's the setback for a 4100 soft lot? 6 ft to side neighbors, and 20 ft to the rear fence?
I am kind of interested in the sitemap. old habit of mine for new developments, always want to buy the premium lots. Because IMHO that's the only real advantage of buying new build is you can choose the lot/location but buying resale it is not as certain. The rest can be solved by money (i.e. you can tear down old builds to have the same new floorpan and new smell but you cannot change the location of the lot)
CalBears96 said:qwerty said:A 4100 sq ft privacy lot
That?s funny
Privacy lot just means there's no neighbor on the back side.
The California Court Company said:Is it back to a small street or backed to open space, trail or something else?
what's the setback for a 4100 soft lot? 6 ft to side neighbors, and 20 ft to the rear fence?
I am kind of interested in the sitemap. old habit of mine for new developments, always want to buy the premium lots. Because IMHO that's the only real advantage of buying new build is you can choose the lot/location but buying resale it is not as certain. The rest can be solved by money (i.e. you can tear down old builds to have the same new floorpan and new smell but you cannot change the location of the lot)
CalBears96 said:qwerty said:A 4100 sq ft privacy lot
That?s funny
Privacy lot just means there's no neighbor on the back side.
It?s immediate back is a small green space - basically a space too small to fit another house on it. Not sure how ?private? the location is given it?s at an entrance to the tract and whatever tract is being built across the street. But it is def the best of phase 1.
I think Martin posted a site map. Page 9 or 10 or the thread.
CalBears96
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Danimal said:
Yeah, T-junction is bad for feng shui.