Great Park Neighborhoods
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usctrojancpa
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Not the model homes Test, Phase 1 homes that the builders are selling. I only saw larger SFR homes so I don't know what the lot sizes are at the smaller ones (<2,000sf).test said:iacrenter said:
Doesn't count if that only applies to the model homes.
test said:Those look like this row of homes. Notice how NO OTHER homes in the ENTIRE development have that much side yard setback. Sneaky deceptive if you ask me.
Saw these today. Only went to SFR 2500 sf and above. Meh. Nothing really blew us away. We were there more to look as we're more interested in OH. Neighborhood looks nice with mature trees and like the use of brick in some of the homes. I do have to say that some of the lot sizes were pretty good and backyard landscaping was very well done in most of the homes. I think these will sell well...until the other neighborhoods open.
irvinehomeowner
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We did our opening weekend drive-by today... didn't feel like rubbing elbows with the FCBs. I didn't realize that this was just south of Portola Springs... I bet TIC is *thrilled* about that.
Since most of that land was farming/nursery, does that mean no toxicity for this first phase of 10 hoods?
Since most of that land was farming/nursery, does that mean no toxicity for this first phase of 10 hoods?
I was there sunday afternoon. tons of people. some people already got pre-approved.
I only saw springhouse, beachwood, whistler and sagewood.
Property tax is around 1.8%. HOA is around 180-190 depends on the builder.
springhouse, beachwood, whistler lot size is around 4500.
NOTE: springhouse model house lot size is around 6500. But the salesperson told me the real house is around 4500.
NOTE: beachwood has solar panel pre-build.
sagewood lot size is around 6500.
I only saw springhouse, beachwood, whistler and sagewood.
Property tax is around 1.8%. HOA is around 180-190 depends on the builder.
springhouse, beachwood, whistler lot size is around 4500.
NOTE: springhouse model house lot size is around 6500. But the salesperson told me the real house is around 4500.
NOTE: beachwood has solar panel pre-build.
sagewood lot size is around 6500.
I was there Sunday and right before they were gonna close. Lots of people and mostly Asians. (Damn, Irvine needs more diversity). Didn't talk to a single salesperson so I have no idea of the demand. Most people were leisurely looking, I think the potential buyers probably went on Sat. I like how all the models are close to each other, you can walk to all the models and be in and out quickly. I think they're priced right for current market. People will buy these.bones said:
irvinehomeowner
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Did any of the builders give out a sitemap brochure where all the tracts are... can't find one on their website.
Here is a picture showing all the communities!
We went there initially on Friday for presale event and then went back Saturday. There was a huge crowd on saturday. Overall it seems that homes are much more reasonably priced (for Irvine).
We looked the Sheahomes Sagewood and William Lyon Whister. Most of the Sagewood lot sizes were 6400 sq ft. The largest lot was ~7200 sq ft priced close to a million. Covered area was about 2800 and per sq ft price was about $350. They had huge back yards.
Overall, it seems that prices are lower than CV or SG.
We went there initially on Friday for presale event and then went back Saturday. There was a huge crowd on saturday. Overall it seems that homes are much more reasonably priced (for Irvine).
We looked the Sheahomes Sagewood and William Lyon Whister. Most of the Sagewood lot sizes were 6400 sq ft. The largest lot was ~7200 sq ft priced close to a million. Covered area was about 2800 and per sq ft price was about $350. They had huge back yards.
Overall, it seems that prices are lower than CV or SG.
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irvinehomeowner
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@mms2020: Thanks for the site map.
Doesn't seem to be many homes for this first 'hood. And having them all together like that will be interesting... they don't seem to have any distribution pattern, the $700k homes are right next to the $1.5m ones.
Doesn't seem to be many homes for this first 'hood. And having them all together like that will be interesting... they don't seem to have any distribution pattern, the $700k homes are right next to the $1.5m ones.
Irvine_Dreamer
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I was there on Sunday afternoon to look around few model homes.
Likes:
1) feel of neighborhood; seemed like every homes on any one of the streets were different, unlike TIC built community
2) big lot size; huuuge compared to tiny lot TIC gives you
3) slightly lower base price compared to TIC homes in similar size
Dislikes:
1) master bedroom on first floor; what's up with that?
2) high Mello Roos; is it true that MR can go up?
So-So:
1) interesting layout compared to TIC homes, but nothing really stood out at least for me (granted, I only looked at few)
2) American heritage style is refreshing compared to TIC's mediterranean style, but I still like mediterranean style little more (I traveled a lot to Europe, and I like everything about mediterranean region)
BTW, this visit reminded me of grand opening day for potty spring back in 06. I remember parking on a dirt area, waiting in a looong line under hot sun, just to wait for a bus to take me to model homes, and pushing people around to see the finest work done by builders and to just grab some info sheetf, if there was any left over. Last weekend wasn't anything like that, but pretty close I think. So, is this a bubble?
Oh, that round about at the entrance. Is that a first one in Irvine? It's common in Europe, but I don't think I saw one in Irvine until this one. It was pretty fun riding a golf cart around it.
Likes:
1) feel of neighborhood; seemed like every homes on any one of the streets were different, unlike TIC built community
2) big lot size; huuuge compared to tiny lot TIC gives you
3) slightly lower base price compared to TIC homes in similar size
Dislikes:
1) master bedroom on first floor; what's up with that?
2) high Mello Roos; is it true that MR can go up?
So-So:
1) interesting layout compared to TIC homes, but nothing really stood out at least for me (granted, I only looked at few)
2) American heritage style is refreshing compared to TIC's mediterranean style, but I still like mediterranean style little more (I traveled a lot to Europe, and I like everything about mediterranean region)
BTW, this visit reminded me of grand opening day for potty spring back in 06. I remember parking on a dirt area, waiting in a looong line under hot sun, just to wait for a bus to take me to model homes, and pushing people around to see the finest work done by builders and to just grab some info sheetf, if there was any left over. Last weekend wasn't anything like that, but pretty close I think. So, is this a bubble?
Oh, that round about at the entrance. Is that a first one in Irvine? It's common in Europe, but I don't think I saw one in Irvine until this one. It was pretty fun riding a golf cart around it.
Irvine_Dreamer
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So, there is one already in QH. I never knew.Tyler Durden said:
Why can't TIC build one?
It's so fun, going round and round and round....
irvinehomeowner
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Many FCBs chain smoke like no tomorrow (or they used to)... look at your avatar... TCE is nothing.