North Tustin/Santa Ana

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What is North Tustin like? This place is quote funky. Is it over-priced since I dont know that area very well. Also, where does Santa Ana end and Tustin begin? Is North Tustin in Santa Ana? The URL for this house says Santa-Ana but the address is North Tustin - hence the confusion



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/13111-Saint-Marks-Dr-92705/home/4432598">http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/13111-Saint-Marks-Dr-92705/home/4432598</a>
 
Tustin Foothills is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 24,044 at the 2000 census. It is Orange County's largest Census Designated place. It is not located in the city limits of Tustin, using Santa Ana as its proper mailing addresses according to the USPS, and a 92705 ZIP Code.



Tustin Foothills is a large census area east of the city of Tustin and include separate unincorporated communities of Cowan Heights, East Tustin, Lemon Heights, North Tustin, Panorama Heights, and Red Hill.



Primary and secondary education is overseen by the Tustin Unified School District, which also serves the incorporated City of Tustin.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tustin_Foothills,_California
 
[quote author="freedomCM" date=1237543518]Tustin Foothills is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 24,044 at the 2000 census. It is Orange County's largest Census Designated place. It is not located in the city limits of Tustin, using Santa Ana as its proper mailing addresses according to the USPS, and a 92705 ZIP Code.



Tustin Foothills is a large census area east of the city of Tustin and include separate unincorporated communities of Cowan Heights, East Tustin, Lemon Heights, North Tustin, Panorama Heights, and Red Hill.



Primary and secondary education is overseen by the Tustin Unified School District, which also serves the incorporated City of Tustin.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tustin_Foothills,_California</blockquote>


What is it like to live there? Would you recommend it? I assume Irvine/Tustin Ranch is better?
 
It's like living in Irvine or Tustin Ranch, but you have a lot that is twice the size and don't look out your kitchen window into your neighbor's kitchen window.
 
[quote author="graphrix" date=1237544450]It's like living in Irvine or Tustin Ranch, but you have a lot that is twice the size and don't look out your kitchen window into your neighbor's kitchen window.</blockquote>


Plus, no HOA and no Mello Roos and you get OCSD instead of the IPD..........also, no sidewalks in many neighborhoods.
 
[quote author="no_vaseline" date=1237549151][quote author="graphrix" date=1237544450]It's like living in Irvine or Tustin Ranch, but you have a lot that is twice the size and don't look out your kitchen window into your neighbor's kitchen window.</blockquote>


Plus, no HOA and no Mello Roos and you get OCSD instead of the IPD..........also, no sidewalks in many neighborhoods.</blockquote>


So whats wrong with it (except for the no sidewalks), bad schools? Why the cheap price per sq ft? I assume OCSD is worse than IPD?
 
I don't think there's anything wrong with it personally. No sidewalks = no pedestrians. The ped issue is something I hate about Orange.



When I buy, it will either be in North Tustin, Park Santiago, or Floral Park. I'm not opposed to Old Town Tustin or certain parts of Orange, but I'd like to leave the city limits.
 
[quote author="no_vaseline" date=1237549151][quote author="graphrix" date=1237544450]It's like living in Irvine or Tustin Ranch, but you have a lot that is twice the size and don't look out your kitchen window into your neighbor's kitchen window.</blockquote>


Plus, no HOA and no Mello Roos and you get OCSD instead of the IPD..........also, no sidewalks in many neighborhoods.</blockquote>


Don't forget the garages, the beautiful garages...



http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/515/P675515_2.jpg
 
Many young families may not find the "old money" appeal of these neighborhood. Family with school age children are more likely drawn to Tustin Ranch and Irvine Ranch for the schools. As the parents become empty-nesters many seek homes in these mature neighborhood for larger yard with privacy. Most homes in these communities are not "stepping stone" houses. They are final destination as grandmas house with a big yard and pools to spoil their grand children.



NoVas like the larger properties so he can hide his rusty old cars from the view of neighbors.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1237551933]Many young families may not find the "old money" appeal of these neighborhood. Family with school age children are more likely drawn to Tustin Ranch and Irvine Ranch for the schools. As the parents become empty-nesters many seek homes in these mature neighborhood for larger yard with privacy. Most homes in these communities are not "stepping stone" houses. They are final destination as grandmas house with a big yard and pools to spoil their grand children.



NoVas like the larger properties so he can hide his rusty old cars from the view of neighbors.</blockquote>


I am starting to see a change in the demographic of this neighborhood. More and more of the boomers are moving on. By the time I would be ready to buy there, the boomers will be the minority. Between the foreclosures, and the boomers wanting to downsize and maybe get a single story... 3-4 years from now will be a good time for someone my age to buy there. Too bad I can't say the same for Floral Park, you old dudes never leave.
 
This one is not so bad as long the garages is a single story and not exceed 50% of the house frontage. I am not against the frontal garages as long the lot is appropriately sized for them and the design is handle properly.



A charming mansion on several acres is pretty and the same house on a 45x80 lot is a freakin McMansion. The same also applies to garages. IHO, you have hope!!
 
[quote author="graphrix" date=1237553251][quote author="bkshopr" date=1237551933]Many young families may not find the "old money" appeal of these neighborhood. Family with school age children are more likely drawn to Tustin Ranch and Irvine Ranch for the schools. As the parents become empty-nesters many seek homes in these mature neighborhood for larger yard with privacy. Most homes in these communities are not "stepping stone" houses. They are final destination as grandmas house with a big yard and pools to spoil their grand children.



NoVas like the larger properties so he can hide his rusty old cars from the view of neighbors.</blockquote>


I am starting to see a change in the demographic of this neighborhood. More and more of the boomers are moving on. By the time I would be ready to buy there, the boomers will be the minority. Between the foreclosures, and the boomers wanting to downsize and maybe get a single story... 3-4 years from now will be a good time for someone my age to buy there. Too bad I can't say the same for Floral Park, you old dudes never leave.</blockquote>


When you are ready Free Willy will move out from his house to make room for you and Cayci. I would not recommend the BR with flimsy post for PONY activities.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1237553281]This one is not so bad as long the garages is a single story and not exceed 50% of the house frontage. I am not against the frontal garages as long the lot is appropriately sized for them and the design is handle properly.



A charming mansion on several acres is pretty and the same house on a 45x80 lot is a freakin McMansion. The same also applies to garages. IHO, you have hope!!</blockquote>


You give me hope too, but I do prefer the garage that doesn't face the same direction as the front door. I dunno why, but I have always thought that was more aesthetically pleasing.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/18791-Pinto-Ln-92705/home/4451326">Check out this listing</a>.



http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/015/P675015_2_0.jpg



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/18871-Pinto-Ln-92705/home/4451343">And this one</a>.



http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/924/P646924_1.jpg



Funny, even I can tell roughly what ethnicity own those homes. One has a dead giveaway, but it wasn't until I saw the table in the kitchen in the other one that nailed it for me.
 
The unincorporated part of Santa Ana (92705 zip code) is where I grew up. It is a great area to raise a family, and I plan to live there once I buy a home next year. If you have kids (or plan to), be mindful of which schools they'll go to. Foothill High School (Tustin Unified) has a much better reputation than El Modena (Orange Unified).
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1237553496]

When you are ready Free Willy will move out from his house to make room for you and Cayci. I would not recommend the BR with flimsy post for PONY activities.</blockquote>


You, sir, are a dirty, old man.



;-)



Anyway, I have been looking at houses in North Tustin for a long time. The large lot sizes did it for me. Look forward to being neighbors with some of you up there someday.
 
[quote author="Strom" date=1237561194]The unincorporated part of Santa Ana (92705 zip code) is where I grew up. It is a great area to raise a family, and I plan to live there once I buy a home next year. If you have kids (or plan to), be mindful of which schools they'll go to. Foothill High School (Tustin Unified) has a much better reputation than El Modena (Orange Unified).</blockquote>


I grew up in the 92705 as well. What a wonderful place to live! Centrally located, no mello roos and non-pretentious. I keep looking for just the right house to come up for sale. If I see it, I would definitely consider moving back. Most of the homes have large lots and there are many charming, one-story homes to choose from. Here is my dream house:



<img src="http://www.dovecanyon.org/images/house.jpg" alt="" />
 
Yeah, one of the places you can get some land with your house. No thanks on a 6.5k sf lot - I'd rather have a single-story place on a >1/3 acre lot.
 
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