Irvine Dream
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Thanks DrTravel. Highly upgraded house shown at 1.3 million, hence the base price is less than the first phase. Glad I dodged that bullet.DrTravel said:
Orchard Hills - Capella by Taylor Morrison
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I say Lot 19 could be a descent deal. It's T, but its facing short cul-de-sac. So this one is alot better than a typical T. I say someone bid $100k lower and take it for mid $1.3 million. This will be a steal compared to Belvedere plan 3 with options at mid $1.3 million.
They are supposed to expand but no word of it yet. My older one goes to Hicks Elementary (little one is still in preschool) and even though not as convenient as OH school we really like Hicks. The experience with the teachers and administration has been positive so far.
By the time the little one is ready for kinder I'm hoping OH would be where I'd send him but who knows. It may very well take 5-6 years to get OH school at K-8.
gld2 said:
I say Lot 19 could be a descent deal. It's T, but its facing short cul-de-sac. So this one is alot better than a typical T. I say someone bid $100k lower and take it for mid $1.3 million. This will be a steal compared to Belvedere plan 3 with options at mid $1.3 million.
Irvine Dream
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I checked this one out sometime back, The house No. is 124, with the dreaded 4 and T junction combinedGoriot said:
. When it is combined with #4 and T shape, lots of potential buyers would not even give a chance to look at the house, specially for Asian buyers, the pool of the your buyers will be much smaller. Is it the reason that you did not pick the house? I look at those residence 1 prices and that is what, 400 sq ft bigger than Belvedere at basically the same price (with upgrades). Anyone know what the current co-op is on Capella? This is a little more than I want to spend, but presuming you could get 50K-75K off plus some negotiated broker co-op, not a bad overall price for the house. Lot sizes are meh and I do agree with others that the neighborhood is a bit crammed, but facilities are nice and plenty of far more pricey homes within the gates.
Paris167
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The yellow homes are the ones in construction right now. the dark blue are yet to be constructed.
Short term price fluctuations tell you nothing about long term resale value. I love living here and love my Capella home. We enjoy the groves OH unique topography and will be here at least until our kids go to college 13-15 years from now. I know some feel like the neighborhood is "cramped" but most of the 72 homes have views and no homes behind them. Personally to me having to look at myltiple homes behind you feels cramped and lacks privacy. I have orchard hills behind me and to me that's serene and off sets the smaller back yard.
looking at the ridiculous pricing at other Irvine Villages I know that long term these houses will do just fine. We can revisit this conversation in about 10 years when most of Irvine will be built out and there are more solid resale trends.
Short term price fluctuations tell you nothing about long term resale value. I love living here and love my Capella home. We enjoy the groves OH unique topography and will be here at least until our kids go to college 13-15 years from now. I know some feel like the neighborhood is "cramped" but most of the 72 homes have views and no homes behind them. Personally to me having to look at myltiple homes behind you feels cramped and lacks privacy. I have orchard hills behind me and to me that's serene and off sets the smaller back yard.
looking at the ridiculous pricing at other Irvine Villages I know that long term these houses will do just fine. We can revisit this conversation in about 10 years when most of Irvine will be built out and there are more solid resale trends.
Paris167
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Legit949 said:
They are supposed to expand but no word of it yet. My older one goes to Hicks Elementary (little one is still in preschool) and even though not as convenient as OH school we really like Hicks. The experience with the teachers and administration has been positive so far.
By the time the little one is ready for kinder I'm hoping OH would be where I'd send him but who knows. It may very well take 5-6 years to get OH school at K-8.
As noted by AW, literally days after I posted the latest price sheet two more price reductions
Lot 58 121 Long Fence went from $1,336,590 to $1,288,880
Lot 19 124 Long Fence went from $1,442,710 to $1,388,880
So now the most expensive view lot is $1,388,880, most expensive corner lot is $1,354,536 and the most expensive interior lot is $1,343,030. And remember these prices include builder upgrades AND flooring - in the range of $75-100K worth. Definitely much closer to value plays than anything else new in Irvine. Cheapest lot is $1,279,190.
Maybe my visit to the model homes shook them up or was it the TI crowd?
Happy Easter everybody
Lot 58 121 Long Fence went from $1,336,590 to $1,288,880
Lot 19 124 Long Fence went from $1,442,710 to $1,388,880
So now the most expensive view lot is $1,388,880, most expensive corner lot is $1,354,536 and the most expensive interior lot is $1,343,030. And remember these prices include builder upgrades AND flooring - in the range of $75-100K worth. Definitely much closer to value plays than anything else new in Irvine. Cheapest lot is $1,279,190.
Maybe my visit to the model homes shook them up or was it the TI crowd?
Happy Easter everybody