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[quote author="roundcorners" date=1239784494]Are those columns supporting anything?</blockquote>


That's an illusion. When I visited I looked for that and they appeared to be free-standing.
 
[quote author="roundcorners" date=1239779299]I still can't put words to the <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/Undisclosed-address-92602/home/5768460">house</a></blockquote>


Here are the pics I took of the garage:



<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da35b3127ccec688dfd4e05500000040O08BbN3LZs3ag9vPhg/cC/f=0/ps=50/r=0/rx=550/ry=400/" alt="" />



<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da35b3127ccec6889282a0bd00000040O08BbN3LZs3ag9vPhg/cC/f=0/ps=50/r=0/rx=550/ry=400/" alt="" />



Didn't have enough light, but that's the hookah bar. LOL



The listing agent said they never park the cars in their garage. This house has an extra long driveway so they permanently camp out the cars there.
 
I think I have found the biggest house ever!!

<a href="http://'http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Juan-Capistrano/30532-Hilltop-Way-92675/home/4909189'">30532 Hilltop Way San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 </a>

Price: $4,500,000

Beds: 10

Baths: 11

Sq. Ft.: 24,500

$/Sq. Ft.: $184

Lot Size: 3.5 Acres

<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/537/S549537_2_0.jpg" alt="" />



Now why in the world would anyone ever want a house that big?
 
[quote author="halfnote19" date=1239862664]I think I have found the biggest house ever!!

<a href="http://'http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Juan-Capistrano/30532-Hilltop-Way-92675/home/4909189'">30532 Hilltop Way San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 </a>

Price: $4,500,000

Beds: 10

Baths: 11

Sq. Ft.: 24,500

$/Sq. Ft.: $184

Lot Size: 3.5 Acres

<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/537/S549537_2_0.jpg" alt="" />



Now why in the world would anyone ever want a house that big?</blockquote>


All this place needs is a sign outside that says "Embassy Suites"
 
^ Yikes! What is with all the brick flooring?



You can definitely see how it still shows its roots of being originally built as an apartment complex. Seems like they just enclosed some areas and said "ok, cool, more sqft!". It looks awkward to me.



The place is just plain ugly!
 
Treehouses of the world

<A href="http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-treehousereview21-2009apr21-pg,0,5215477.photogallery?1">http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-treehousereview21-2009apr21-pg,0,5215477.photogallery?1</A>
 
Want a huge house with a golf course view for cheap?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Riverside/5100-Queen-St-92506/home/4962144">5100 Queen St Riverside, CA 92506</a>



5100 Queen St

Riverside, CA 92506

Price: <strong>$449,900</strong>

Beds: 6

Baths: 4.5

Sq. Ft.: <strong>6,224</strong>

$/Sq. Ft.: $72

Lot Size: 0.66 Acres

Property Type: Detached, Single Family Residence

Stories: 2

View: Golf Course

Year Built: 1966

Community: Riverside

County: Riverside

MLS#: I08172947

Source: MRMLS

Status: Active

On Redfin: 129 days

Unsold in 90+ days



<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/45/bigphoto/947/I08172947_0.jpg" alt="" />



* * JUST REDUCED!! You win-don't miss your opportunity to own a Contemporary estate on Victoria Golf Course. Iron gates lead into this massive and beautiful home. Beamed ceilings with walls of glass offering a commanding view of the trees and golf course. Beautiful tile and carpeting welcome you into the massive living room. There is a library on the main floor for your book collection. There are also 3 bedrooms and a master bedroom on the main floor. The kitchen is very roomy and has an abundance of cupboards and a wet bar. The master bedroom upstairs is quite large and has a balcony overlooking the golf course. The great room has a huge wet bar for entertaining. There is an additional room with mirrored walls that can be an exercise room. The master bathroom has a walk in shower and a hot tub. This is very impressive. Behind the home is a stream that offers tranquility. Located at the end of a private road and very secluded. Make your offer today! Check out the massive SQ. FT WOW!





That's the only photo from the listing, so who knows how nice it really looks, although that's not exactly a winning start. Still, 6,224 sq ft with a golf course view for less than half a million. It's also on the correct side of that particular golf course-Eastside (the hood) is on the north side of that golf course and this on the south side in a very good area.



In fact, while looking at the neighborhood for that one, I found these two on west side of that same course. This has to be the record for change in price for such a small difference in location. Note the addresses.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Riverside/4896-Victoria-Ave-92507/home/4953676">4896 Victoria Ave, Riverside, CA 92507</a>



<strong>4896</strong> Victoria Ave

Riverside, CA 92507

Price: <strong>$48,900</strong>

Beds: 2

Baths: 1

Sq. Ft.: 672

$/Sq. Ft.: $73

Lot Size: 3,920 Sq. Ft.

Property Type: Detached, Single Family Residence

Stories: 1

Year Built: 1910

Community: Riverside

County: Riverside

MLS#: I09044979

Source: MRMLS

Status: Active

On Redfin: 2 days



...and, a few hundred feet away, on the other side of the bridge that marks the border between "Compton" and "Beverly Hills" here in Riverside...



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Riverside/5001-Victoria-Ave-92506/home/4965527">5001 Victoria Ave, Riverside, CA 92506</a>



<strong>5001</strong> Victoria Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

Price: <strong>$799,900</strong>

Beds: 5

Baths: 3.5

Sq. Ft.: 3,918

$/Sq. Ft.: $204

Lot Size: 1.01 Acres

Property Type: Attached, Single Family Residence

Style: Spanish

Stories: 3+

View: Bridge, Golf Course, Trees/Woods

Year Built: 1929

Community: Riverside

County: Riverside

MLS#: I09024963

Source: MRMLS

Status: Active

On Redfin: 52 days



Is that insane, or what?
 
Ok, how about a nine bedroom house for a hundred grand? Of course, it "neds work".



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Riverside/6851-Marguerita-Ave-92506/home/4989220">6851 Marguerita Ave, Riverside, CA 92506</a>



<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/45/bigphoto/047/E09045047_0.jpg" alt="" />



6851 Marguerita Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

Price: <strong>$103,120 </strong>

Beds: <strong>9 </strong>

Baths: 3

Sq. Ft.: 2,379

$/Sq. Ft.: $43

Lot Size: 8,712 Sq. Ft.

Property Type: Attached, Single Family Residence

Style: Traditional

Stories: 1

Year Built: 1952

Community: Riverside

County: Riverside

MLS#: E09045047

Source: MRMLS

Status: Active

On Redfin: 3 days

Fixer-upper



This is a bank owned Property. Older home in well established area of Riverside. THis home needs lots of TLC. 9 Bedrooms and 3 Baths all <strong>ned</strong> work as well as the kitchen. Hardwood and tile in most of house.
 
Yes, but can your house double as a dog and cat kennel....I think not!



http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/20282-Riverside-Dr-92707/home/4637188

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/20291-Riverside-Dr-92707/home/4637176

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/20312-Riverside-Dr-92707/home/4637185



My husband works in a business complex behind these houses. He can't believe what they are asking for these houses in "Santa Ana Heights". Why so many dog kennels...for almost two million.....what if you moved into the neighborhood not knowing you had three kennels near you.....well, at least it's not a meth lab..just a "lab" bad pun, I couldn't resist!

<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/267/U8002267_0.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="BurnedbyToll" date=1241349895]Yes, but can your house double as a dog and cat kennel....I think not!



http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/20282-Riverside-Dr-92707/home/4637188

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/20291-Riverside-Dr-92707/home/4637176

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/20312-Riverside-Dr-92707/home/4637185



My husband works in a business complex behind these houses. He can't believe what they are asking for these houses in "Santa Ana Heights". Why so many dog kennels...for almost two million.....what if you moved into the neighborhood not knowing you had three kennels near you.....well, at least it's not a meth lab..just a "lab" bad pun, I couldn't resist!

<img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/267/U8002267_0.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Looks like that particular street has special zoning that allows/encourages kennels.
 
Personally, I wonder how many dogs you have to board while their wealthy owners fly to Cabo for the weekend, to make the payments on a $1.8M shit box?
 
For any of you that may have been curious about the home on Fairhaven (Extension) that just came up for a ridiculously low listing amount:



The home has extensive foundation issues and is sliding into the lot just below it.



Step 1. Extend your index finger and thumb to cover the tiles that have been popped on the pictured flooring.

Step 2. If you are <em><strong>still </strong></em>considering purchasing this home, raise your hand towards your forehead and proceed.



Good luck,

IR2



<img src="http://irvinerealtorsite.com/fairhavenext.jpg" alt="" />
 
Why would you build this?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/32032-La-Serena-Way-92591/home/12263231">3931 square feet</a>



Or this?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/31625-Pio-Pico-Rd-92592/home/6244006/mrmls-T09034274">4225 square feet</a>



Or this?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/40110-Butterfield-Stage-Rd-92591/home/12263568">2395 square feet</a>
 
I really like the first house and usually i don't like "beautiful Tuscany Estates", but I think I would need a latter to reach the top of the kitchen cabinets. Having 5 acres would also be nice. Too bad it's so close to that other subdivision.
 
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