Where to buy <$700k

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Do we know if the southern portion of District 5 (and 6) will have the same Mello-Roos since it is zoned to SVUSD? That district will most likely not consider a school for these residences as they are not even discussing a school for Baker Ranch, which had developer fees paid in one lump sum instead of the annual MR.
 
sub $700k is only going to be scarce if you care about new.
about 750 active listings in Irvine right now. about 150 or 20% are below $700k.
$1.0M is about the midpoint, half above, half below.
So there are reasonable values sub $700k and sub $1M if you're willing to look at resale.
 
lnc said:
Great Park District 5:  District 5 will have total of 3384 residential units (210 SFR,3174 Condos), 6 private parks and a K-8 school.  The 210 larger SFR will be located in the northwest portion of District 5 and rest of 3174 multi-family condos will be located through out the District 5. Not sure the make up of these condos but it will have good number of entry level attached condos and good number of them are zoned to SVUSD.  See 2nd attached pic.
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How updated is that map?  From what I've read, it was proposed on cadence and 10th, and not cadence by the PHS, cadence park will be the name of the school:
https://iusd.org/article/iusd-board-names-irvine%E2%80%99s-next-k-8-school

The PEA reports dating Jan-17 also mentions it being on cadence and 10th
 
AW said:
lnc said:
Great Park District 5:  District 5 will have total of 3384 residential units (210 SFR,3174 Condos), 6 private parks and a K-8 school.  The 210 larger SFR will be located in the northwest portion of District 5 and rest of 3174 multi-family condos will be located through out the District 5. Not sure the make up of these condos but it will have good number of entry level attached condos and good number of them are zoned to SVUSD.  See 2nd attached pic.
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How updated is that map?  From what I've read, it was proposed on cadence and 10th, and not cadence by the PHS, cadence park will be the name of the school:
https://iusd.org/article/iusd-board-names-irvine%E2%80%99s-next-k-8-school

The PEA reports dating Jan-17 also mentions it being on cadence and 10th
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Good info.

The info I got was from January 2016.  All the doc I've read up to that point indicated the K-8 school will be located in District 5.  Attached is the file from January 2016.

 

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Irvine gis shows apn 58078122 for elementary school but the picture shows bunch of condo looking structures, lol.
 
aquabliss said:
IrvineInterest2017 said:
I actually checked out:https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/4662-Roxbury-Dr-92604/home/4670319

It was way too close to the train tracks, and there were a TON of cars parked on the residential area (probably a lot of renters?)  It didn't feel like a good neighborhood.
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Google Street View confirms this area  is ghetto:https://www.google.com/maps/place/4...71285da98c86d!8m2!3d33.6933124!4d-117.7840285

Why pay the Irvine price tag when it feels like Westminster?  I'd much rather buy a  place in a nicer area of RSM, Orange, etc.
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Ghetto?  That street view looks okay.  Maybe we have a different definition of ghetto.  Only eye sores are the fences extending higher than the brick wall and the bad yards (due to drought restrictions?).  Don't get me wrong, it's still not appealing.

That street (Roxbury) is way too close to the train tracks, though.  I assume the trains would shake your house a bit every time they pass.

Also fitting 4 bedrooms in 1300 sqft of space would be quite cramped. 
 
Burn That Belly said:
Still plenty of decent sub $700K detached homes in Irvine.

All homes below are in the mid to low $700s. Choose the home that fits your needs. No home has all the features you want if your budget is stuck at $700k unfortunately. There are currently 62 homes that fall between $650-750K. Still plenty to go around, not like there's only 3 left.  ;) But definitely pick these up in the next 6-12 months.

This one in a very good neighborhood and proximity to WTC. Good for family, dog walking, and the beautiful JOST trails.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/75-Rinaldi-92620/home/7211194

Smaller, but you'll save $50k from the one above.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/54-Herringbone-92620/home/17466751

Better value @ $719k, but out in the boonies PS. Plus, you'll get a work out climbing stairs every day.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/59-Origin-92618/home/112721388

If you absolutely hate MR and HOA fees, then this is for you. $729Khttps://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/4-Brisa-92620/home/4785540

Great Park resale, means great value. Practically brand new. $379/sqft. But beware of higher MR.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/140-Paramount-92618/home/122884821

If you have lots of kids or live with the in-laws, then you'll want this 4 bedroom at a bargain.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/4662-Roxbury-Dr-92604/home/4670319

If you love woodbridge and the community feel and the lakes and don't mind the high HOA fees,https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/8-Havenwood-92614/unit-74/home/5576489

If you hate condos and townhomes and want a true SFR at this price range and don't care about beautiful communities, then you can get thishttps://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/46-Pleasonton-92620/home/4784048

If you want a good location, good $/sqft, and good size without breaking the bank, https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/51-Nightshade-92603/home/5947943

If you want to be zoned to Uni-high, you will be rewarded with bigger size and better $/ft but pay higher HOA and older home.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/16-Vista-92612/unit-74/home/104198198

Like high ceilings and bright rooms? Want to be closer to work and irvine business complex downtown? Westpark never disappoints.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/14-Arese-Aisle-92606/home/5590081

Are you a car fanatic? Do you have buddies come over all day er day and need a driveway to park 6 cars deep and 2 more in garage? El Camino Real always serves that purpose.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/4592-Abbotswood-Cir-92604/home/4669863
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Really informative.  I'm not sure when you posted, but a lot of those homes are already pending.
 
irvinehomeowner said:
If you don't mind Jeffrey and train noise:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/13-Locust-92604/home/4684174
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They had an offer at 680k or something and for some reason the buyer pulled out.  They just dropped the price by $50k.  It's far enough from the train that the train noise shouldn't be a problem.  Probably not much louder than the fireworks. 

$629k for a 4 bedroom with upgrades and over 1600 sqft seems pretty good these days.
 
I was going to check it out this weekend.  Seems like it's pretty close to the railroad and Jeffrey -- that's the only concerning part.

Number "13" doesn't scare me :)

spootieho said:
irvinehomeowner said:
If you don't mind Jeffrey and train noise:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/13-Locust-92604/home/4684174
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They had an offer at 680k or something and for some reason the buyer pulled out.  They just dropped the price by $50k.  It's far enough from the train that the train noise shouldn't be a problem.  Probably not much louder than the fireworks. 

$629k for a 4 bedroom with upgrades and over 1600 sqft seems pretty good these days.
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spootieho said:
irvinehomeowner said:
If you don't mind Jeffrey and train noise:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/13-Locust-92604/home/4684174
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They had an offer at 680k or something and for some reason the buyer pulled out.  They just dropped the price by $50k.  It's far enough from the train that the train noise shouldn't be a problem.  Probably not much louder than the fireworks. 

$629k for a 4 bedroom with upgrades and over 1600 sqft seems pretty good these days.
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My guess is that the offer wasn't around $680k because there wouldn't be a need to cut the listing price by that much.  Besides the proximity to the railroad tracks, the important thing to check out how much noise the home gets from Jeffrey which is a busy street. 
 
Yeah, the street noise might be a factor.

I think street noise and pool noise would be more noticeable than the train.  I think it's far enough from the train where that wont be an issue compared to anything else.

 
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