Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific
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Layout feels condo-esque.
Looks like theres one avail. Wonder why priority list people passed it up?
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/97-Copper-Mine-92602/unit-98/home/96096814
That's the plan - I'm just trying to decide which lot would be the best. From the looks of the overall layout, it looks like Phases 23-30 all have about the same size lot 47' X 72' - what kind of back yard does that give you? Lot 180 looks bigger, however the entire side of the house is against Culver and there didn't look like much of a berm deflecting sound.
You have probably been out to the site a lot - which Plan 3 lot and which Plan 3X lot would you choose in Phases 23-25? I'm sure you have analyzed all the variables and would welcome any input you might have.
The remaining lots do look very similar in size on the map, but that might be deceiving. What are the setbacks on the lots on the west side of Thoroughbred? If these have 16'+ setbacks, I'd probably be shooting for a Plan 3 near the end of this street.
There isn't much traffic on Culver/Orchard Hills Dr once you pass the school. There are more walkers, runners, and cyclists, than cars. That might change once Village II is built-out, and/or when Villages III and IV begin. I think the benefit of avoiding a neighbor's house 5' from yours outweighs the noise factor from Orchard Hills Dr. It also gives you beautiful green views.
The view side of Bountiful is my favorite street in the whole community, I especially like Lot 10, which is a Plan 2. I agree on the traffic noise from Narrow Path and Twisted Oak, almost everyone in Neighborhood II passes by that intersection on a daily basis.
Irvine or Bust
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MFWIC said:
Layout feels condo-esque.
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acf said:
Looks like theres one avail. Wonder why priority list people passed it up?
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/97-Copper-Mine-92602/unit-98/home/96096814
Perspective
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Phase 14 COE dates delayed two weeks. Grr. 
ariesinapril
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Recently Solar City Rep is going door to door offering 20 years lease term Solar System with no cost to the home owner. We are thinking of signing the contract. Anyone on this board has any opinion?
Visited Strada a few days ago. Awhile back someone mentioned that they had already released and sold up to Phase 25 - this is not correct. Early last month they released Phase 22 which looks likes it only contains lots 195-199, of which only lot 195 has sold. Phase 21 (maybe September/October release) was lots 200-209, three of those are still available. Adding in lots from previous phases (98 and 122) they currently have 9 available homesites. Find it odd that their price sheet doesn't list all available lots - in fact two of the lots listed were sold so only 4 of the available 9 are shown - 2 from Phase 22 and 2 from earlier phases. Tract will consist of 224 lots, 152 sold, 9 available and 66 future releases.
Neighborhood is nice although not as nice as the groves. Felt crowded with most backyards close to non-existent. Your rear yard neighbor is almost a family member! For those who added the optional conservatory room, might as well just extend it another couple of feet to you rear yard wall. OK, slight exaggeration there but nobody can call these yards comfortable and there has to be a slight feeling of claustrophobia - but that seems to be the norm.
We liked plan 3 but can not sign a contract for about another month, so it looks like Phase 23 (lots 186-194) for us. Lots 194-197 back to a hill that extends upwards to the Entrata condos. Their display just shows trees. The good news is there are no neighbors behind, however you are looking straight at a hill. Wonder about mudslides, not getting any morning sun plus folks looking down into your backyard. At the end of Thoroughbred cul-de-sac is Culver Drive which is slightly above the street level so it is visible plus you can hear some noise. Culver (which turns into Orchard Hills Drive) is the main access drive to the Irvine Pacific side of Orchard Hills, so expecting some traffic there. Need to go out there (foundations are poured) and measure the back yards.
Strada is a favorite on these boards. Anyone have any input of buying in any future phases?
Neighborhood is nice although not as nice as the groves. Felt crowded with most backyards close to non-existent. Your rear yard neighbor is almost a family member! For those who added the optional conservatory room, might as well just extend it another couple of feet to you rear yard wall. OK, slight exaggeration there but nobody can call these yards comfortable and there has to be a slight feeling of claustrophobia - but that seems to be the norm.
We liked plan 3 but can not sign a contract for about another month, so it looks like Phase 23 (lots 186-194) for us. Lots 194-197 back to a hill that extends upwards to the Entrata condos. Their display just shows trees. The good news is there are no neighbors behind, however you are looking straight at a hill. Wonder about mudslides, not getting any morning sun plus folks looking down into your backyard. At the end of Thoroughbred cul-de-sac is Culver Drive which is slightly above the street level so it is visible plus you can hear some noise. Culver (which turns into Orchard Hills Drive) is the main access drive to the Irvine Pacific side of Orchard Hills, so expecting some traffic there. Need to go out there (foundations are poured) and measure the back yards.
Strada is a favorite on these boards. Anyone have any input of buying in any future phases?
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Perspective
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So have you decided on a plan 3 in Strada? We waited six months to be offered a plan 3 with a decent backyard at the end of a cul-de-sac. The phases with the multiple "large" backyards were are at the front of Strada (all framed today).
That's the plan - I'm just trying to decide which lot would be the best. From the looks of the overall layout, it looks like Phases 23-30 all have about the same size lot 47' X 72' - what kind of back yard does that give you? Lot 180 looks bigger, however the entire side of the house is against Culver and there didn't look like much of a berm deflecting sound.
You have probably been out to the site a lot - which Plan 3 lot and which Plan 3X lot would you choose in Phases 23-25? I'm sure you have analyzed all the variables and would welcome any input you might have.
Perspective
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DrTravel said:
The remaining lots do look very similar in size on the map, but that might be deceiving. What are the setbacks on the lots on the west side of Thoroughbred? If these have 16'+ setbacks, I'd probably be shooting for a Plan 3 near the end of this street.
There isn't much traffic on Culver/Orchard Hills Dr once you pass the school. There are more walkers, runners, and cyclists, than cars. That might change once Village II is built-out, and/or when Villages III and IV begin. I think the benefit of avoiding a neighbor's house 5' from yours outweighs the noise factor from Orchard Hills Dr. It also gives you beautiful green views.
Perspective
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Yes, all opinions are subjective, not factual.
Funny you mention absent FCBs. I met with a landscape guy last week who took me by a Strada house he'd done. He didn't have to ask for permission to enter. He told me the owners are only in the house a couple months per year.
Funny you mention absent FCBs. I met with a landscape guy last week who took me by a Strada house he'd done. He didn't have to ask for permission to enter. He told me the owners are only in the house a couple months per year.
timandjess
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WTTCHMN said:Perspective said:
All subjective. The empty house of your FCB neighbor will be more quiet than noise from the street.
I took at look at new lots this week and was surprised at the small setbacks. Earlier phases on the other side have had more variety. Personally I wouldn't pick a lot that backs onto a hillside unless it had a good setback, which none of the current hillside lots appear to have. If you're wanting a 3/3X, then I think 173 or 175 offer the best out of the current crop. For upcoming phases, I'd be interested in 171 on Thoroughbred (Phase 26?) which I'm guessing is a 3X. The lots down that side of Thoroughbred look a bit deeper than other side of Thoroughbred and one side of Ironhorse, so I think most Plan 3s would work there with the exception of the one that runs adjacent to a drive-way, (although that might appeal to some).DrTravel said:
Perspective
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Seeing the framed houses on the Bountiful and Wild Horse cul-de-sacs makes me think these might be the best lots in Strada. The set-backs are decent. They're closer to the avocado orchard hill and can see it from many vantage points. They're close to the pool. They're also elevated, so when you turn onto the street you get nice views.
The negatives that concerned me were being at the front of the neighborhood, where everyone passes daily, and traffic noise from Narrow Path and Twisted Oak. Today, I think those negatives are more than offset by the views.
The negatives that concerned me were being at the front of the neighborhood, where everyone passes daily, and traffic noise from Narrow Path and Twisted Oak. Today, I think those negatives are more than offset by the views.
Irvine or Bust
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What are the amenities at Strada? Full court basketball, tennis court, kiddie pool?
Perspective said:
The view side of Bountiful is my favorite street in the whole community, I especially like Lot 10, which is a Plan 2. I agree on the traffic noise from Narrow Path and Twisted Oak, almost everyone in Neighborhood II passes by that intersection on a daily basis.
Half court basketball, no tennis courts, kiddie pool further up near Entrata for IP residents, along with a bigger playground than the Strada tot lot. Good size pool and jacuzzi at Strada which is accessible to all IP residents, however, over the summer only Strada and Terrazza were using it. Strada has good access to Settlers Park via pathway through end of Horseshoe. (Excellent access to Orchard Hills school too although later in phases are all IUSD).Irvine or Bust said:
Perspective
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Received our "welcome to Strada" moment within 24 hours of closing escrow. As I was putting sample paint colors on the walls yesterday, I noticed our neighbors doing their final walk-through. After walking around their house in the mud, an elderly lady with jet-black died hair and a full inch of gray roots ruining the illusion, started to wipe her shoes on the grass parkway. She abruptly stopped, looked around, walked over to the grass parkway in front of our house, and aggressively wiped her shoes. Nice. Thanks neighbor!