I was thinking about starting my own thread "Open Houses We've Seen"... but I figured that PS9 put so much effort into this one... I'll just hitchhike:
Oak Creek: $725k, 4/2.5, 2018sf
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/26-Dahlia-92618/home/5483481
This is actually a detached condo in the Cypress tract. I like these homes because they are functional and the Plan 4 seems to have all the pieces (except a downstairs bedroom/bath). This one was vacant and looks like there was some updates done with Corian counters in the kitchen, the appliances actually look brand new but I think they should have chose stainless instead of white. The walls were painted and there was crown molding in many areas of the home. The walnut wood floors were in good condition and the distressed look helps with wear and tear. I like this main floor configuration where you still get the great room feel (kitchen/eating/family in one space) but you have separate living and dining area in the front too. The backyard was small and many of the pavers were caved in and needed to be releveled and replaced.
Upstairs, instead of the 3br+loft option, it had 4 bedrooms... they were not very big but are decent enough for a family with kids. The master bath was a bit small and the walk-in closet would probably only fit my wife's clothes. At least there was an upstairs laundry (with sink option) and the secondary bathroom had the separating door between the sinks and the toilet/bath.
The upstairs area is pretty dated, carpet needs to be replaced and probably some upgrades in the bathrooms but it's in good condition. The location is farther from the freeway but it does back Royal Oak and is a few houses away from Alton. It's located on a cul-de-sac but it's the kind where there is no curbside parking on the cul-de-sac which can be good and bad. The front area has very minimal landscaping, just cement, grass, shrubs and a tree, although it does have a porch. And yes... there is a driveway and sidewalk.
I think the $725k price is a bit high for this particular home, a similar plan sold for $697k but then again, others like this sold in the $700s.
I saw two others this past weekend and I'll post our thoughts later (I'm pulling a Fire Blade!
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