Huntley at Greenwood
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I lived in Columbus Square for nearly seven years, and honestly only noticed the train track associated noise every once in awhile in the late evening when a freight train passed and all of our windows were wide open. The planes flying overhead will be much more noticeable (because Tustin/Irvine is very near a commercial airport).
If the train noise concerns you, you should be absolutely frightened by the Jamboree noise in a Huntley backyard!
When we lived in Columbus Square, we lived in a townhouse on Mayfield Way - so, a bit further from Edinger and the train track than Kallins St.
We bought a three-level townhouse in Columbus Square in 2007 before we had children. We watched its value plummet 30%+, but rode the downturn and upturn to 2013 when its value returned to near the purchase price. Three levels with a bedroom on each level isn't ideal with a two year old and newborn (in 2013). So we sold and have rented an Irvine house since, shopping for a house to buy for the last year.
We bought a house/lot at Strada Orchard Hills last month, to be finished in December.
Are you gonna bite the bullet?
those appliances are all included and they will offer you an upgrade package to upgrade the appliances to higher end models. the only appliance you wont get is a refrigerator but you can generally buy that from them as well. Some times you can buy your washer and dryer from them also which makes it convenient. Just depends on what kind of premium you are willing to pay through the builder. Although a lot of folks here have mentioned that the builders price on appliances are generally pretty competitive. What you dont want to do through the builder is flooring and window treatments to name a few.
I have and will ask them more questions. Just thought it'd be easier to ask TI for some advice/opinion.
irvinehomeowner
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@kpchoe:
I would be careful of homes near the tracks.
qwercalves may not feel the train, but I could hear/feel it when we lived in Westpark II, more than a few streets south of Irvine Center Drive.
I would be careful of homes near the tracks.
qwercalves may not feel the train, but I could hear/feel it when we lived in Westpark II, more than a few streets south of Irvine Center Drive.
Hello friends- went to go see the house in kallin. Really liked it. Not 100% about the railroad tracks. Seems awefully close.
Anyone that actually lives in the neighborhood- knows the location of kallin st, have experience with how loud the train is?
Also, there is an extra transfer fee? Anyone know what that is about?
Anyone that actually lives in the neighborhood- knows the location of kallin st, have experience with how loud the train is?
Also, there is an extra transfer fee? Anyone know what that is about?
Perspective
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kpchoe said:
I lived in Columbus Square for nearly seven years, and honestly only noticed the train track associated noise every once in awhile in the late evening when a freight train passed and all of our windows were wide open. The planes flying overhead will be much more noticeable (because Tustin/Irvine is very near a commercial airport).
If the train noise concerns you, you should be absolutely frightened by the Jamboree noise in a Huntley backyard!
Perspective
Well-known member
kpchoe said:
When we lived in Columbus Square, we lived in a townhouse on Mayfield Way - so, a bit further from Edinger and the train track than Kallins St.
Perspective
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eyephone said:
We bought a three-level townhouse in Columbus Square in 2007 before we had children. We watched its value plummet 30%+, but rode the downturn and upturn to 2013 when its value returned to near the purchase price. Three levels with a bedroom on each level isn't ideal with a two year old and newborn (in 2013). So we sold and have rented an Irvine house since, shopping for a house to buy for the last year.
Perspective
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kpchoe said:
We bought a house/lot at Strada Orchard Hills last month, to be finished in December.
Perspective
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kpchoe said:
Are you gonna bite the bullet?
happytales
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Does anyone know if the builders provide appliances? If so, are they any good?
I found this on Huntley's site, but not sure if it means these are included in the purchase or I have the OPTION to purchase?
KitchenAid? stainless steel appliances include:
36?? 5-burner cooktop with 400 CFM hood
30? built-in single oven with 36? convertible under cabinet hood
Multi-cycle dishwasher
Built-in microwave with 9 quick-touch cycles and 3 sensor cycles
Also, the houses come with white thermafoil cabinets. We're planning to go with white cabinets but have no idea if those thermafoil cabinets are good or if we should look to upgrade? Thanks!
I found this on Huntley's site, but not sure if it means these are included in the purchase or I have the OPTION to purchase?
KitchenAid? stainless steel appliances include:
36?? 5-burner cooktop with 400 CFM hood
30? built-in single oven with 36? convertible under cabinet hood
Multi-cycle dishwasher
Built-in microwave with 9 quick-touch cycles and 3 sensor cycles
Also, the houses come with white thermafoil cabinets. We're planning to go with white cabinets but have no idea if those thermafoil cabinets are good or if we should look to upgrade? Thanks!
qwerty
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happytales said:
those appliances are all included and they will offer you an upgrade package to upgrade the appliances to higher end models. the only appliance you wont get is a refrigerator but you can generally buy that from them as well. Some times you can buy your washer and dryer from them also which makes it convenient. Just depends on what kind of premium you are willing to pay through the builder. Although a lot of folks here have mentioned that the builders price on appliances are generally pretty competitive. What you dont want to do through the builder is flooring and window treatments to name a few.
happytales
New member
Swordfish said:
I have and will ask them more questions. Just thought it'd be easier to ask TI for some advice/opinion.