http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgX6qlJEMcIrvine_Dreamer said:
Great Park Neighborhoods
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I know that Spring House is sold out on most early phases. Last I checked with them, they were up to phase 5 on some residence types (that's a wait of 9+ months)
Roundtree seems to have sold out phase 1 and are taking reservations for phase 2.
If they have, say, 6 homes per phase, and they have 30 people on their pre-approved list, then yes, they're up to phase 5 on some residences (and I'm being generous here by saying that the people are on the "pre-approved list" and not merely on an "interest list", which is what it may be). That said, many of those 30 people aren't going to be buying (they're either not serious, or they're interested in a few Great Park homes and not necessarily that one, or they end up buying somewhere else entirely). So, I take what they say as bragging "look how popular we are" and nothing more than that.
The lots did appear to be larger than TIC even when they are halved for standard (non-model) homes. I visited the lower priced homes (Roundtree and Springhouse), which are nice but the secondary bedrooms are a bit small since they are trying to squeeze 4Bed(+office/den) into 2,000SF. Some also has huge islands that make the living/dining area feel small.
Springhouse plan 2 has 2 stories entry, which is nice.
Price/SF and HOA at ~$190 are fair but Mello-Roos of $5-6K + Tax 1.1% of $800K are too much
Springhouse plan 2 has 2 stories entry, which is nice.
Price/SF and HOA at ~$190 are fair but Mello-Roos of $5-6K + Tax 1.1% of $800K are too much
minimaximus
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gld2 said:
I know that Spring House is sold out on most early phases. Last I checked with them, they were up to phase 5 on some residence types (that's a wait of 9+ months)
Roundtree seems to have sold out phase 1 and are taking reservations for phase 2.
minimaximus said:
If they have, say, 6 homes per phase, and they have 30 people on their pre-approved list, then yes, they're up to phase 5 on some residences (and I'm being generous here by saying that the people are on the "pre-approved list" and not merely on an "interest list", which is what it may be). That said, many of those 30 people aren't going to be buying (they're either not serious, or they're interested in a few Great Park homes and not necessarily that one, or they end up buying somewhere else entirely). So, I take what they say as bragging "look how popular we are" and nothing more than that.
irvinehomeowner
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I finally looked at some models yesterday (we were able to park next to them rather than on the dirt lot outside the 'hood).
First impressions:
1. Nice layout of the neighborhood, kind of reminds me of how some Carlsbad new tracts were done (also Lennar).
2. No fullcourt hoops... only halfies.
3. Are there any other parks than the central one? I think there is one other pocket park but that's it.
4. You get a free bike if you buy (that's what the salesguy told me)
5. The bigger homes have large lots compared to TIC... tempting.
6. So if the soil is toxic, why do they have their own greenhouse? Seems like you can plant edible things into the ground here since this used to be farmland, I don't think the disclosures that were at Villages of Columbus are in force here (can anyone who is in the buying process verify if there are any "toxicity of land" disclosures?).
7. Some models are very big, yet only 3 BRs upstairs... and the master closets are tiny.
8. Interesting how the models are all close together... some right next or across the street. I can flaunt my driveway, 3rd car tandem and IHO view lot much more easily to the have-nots.
I'll post separate threads but I like Rosemist and Sagewood... not 3CWG but at least they have 3-car tandems. My favorite is Melrose actually but those are 4000sft homes at $1.5m... whoosh.
First impressions:
1. Nice layout of the neighborhood, kind of reminds me of how some Carlsbad new tracts were done (also Lennar).
2. No fullcourt hoops... only halfies.
3. Are there any other parks than the central one? I think there is one other pocket park but that's it.
4. You get a free bike if you buy (that's what the salesguy told me)
5. The bigger homes have large lots compared to TIC... tempting.
6. So if the soil is toxic, why do they have their own greenhouse? Seems like you can plant edible things into the ground here since this used to be farmland, I don't think the disclosures that were at Villages of Columbus are in force here (can anyone who is in the buying process verify if there are any "toxicity of land" disclosures?).
7. Some models are very big, yet only 3 BRs upstairs... and the master closets are tiny.
8. Interesting how the models are all close together... some right next or across the street. I can flaunt my driveway, 3rd car tandem and IHO view lot much more easily to the have-nots.
I'll post separate threads but I like Rosemist and Sagewood... not 3CWG but at least they have 3-car tandems. My favorite is Melrose actually but those are 4000sft homes at $1.5m... whoosh.
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Just tell your kids not to play in the sandbox... or eat worms from the playground.bones said:
Greatpark Sales Update - Source: OC Register
58 of the 79 homes released are sold/reserved as of today. Builders plan to release their second phase earlier than expected.
It seems like Lennar (24 out of 24 phase 1 sold out), Pulte, and Shea Homes selling really well.
Shea Homes (Sagewood) - 9 out of 9 Sold Out.
K. Hovnanian Homes (Harmony) - 3 out of 8 homes reserved.
Rcihmond American (Birch Trail) - 5 out of 8 homes reserved.
Taylor Morrison (Springhouse) - 3 out of 6 homes reserved.
Lennar (Beachwood) - 8 out of 9 homes reserved.
William Lyon Homes (Whistler) - 4 out of 9 homes reserved.
Pulte Homes (Hawthorn) - 8 out of 12 homes reserved.
Lennar (Rosemist) - 10 out of 10 Sold Out.
Ryland Homes (Melrose) - 4 out of 7 reserved.
Lennar (Roundtree) - 8 out of 8 Sold Out. 2nd Phase already released - 4 out of 8 reserved.
58 of the 79 homes released are sold/reserved as of today. Builders plan to release their second phase earlier than expected.
It seems like Lennar (24 out of 24 phase 1 sold out), Pulte, and Shea Homes selling really well.
Shea Homes (Sagewood) - 9 out of 9 Sold Out.
K. Hovnanian Homes (Harmony) - 3 out of 8 homes reserved.
Rcihmond American (Birch Trail) - 5 out of 8 homes reserved.
Taylor Morrison (Springhouse) - 3 out of 6 homes reserved.
Lennar (Beachwood) - 8 out of 9 homes reserved.
William Lyon Homes (Whistler) - 4 out of 9 homes reserved.
Pulte Homes (Hawthorn) - 8 out of 12 homes reserved.
Lennar (Rosemist) - 10 out of 10 Sold Out.
Ryland Homes (Melrose) - 4 out of 7 reserved.
Lennar (Roundtree) - 8 out of 8 Sold Out. 2nd Phase already released - 4 out of 8 reserved.
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Hehe... I saw those jade dragon/lion things and was thinking the exact same thing.
But it's probably more the $1.5m price tag.
But it's probably more the $1.5m price tag.