IrvineOChomeseeker said:
I prefer the central location of Columbus Grove and Westpark but I prefer the open floor plans and newer finishes of Cypress Village homes.
How do the amenities, melloroos, density, and square footage compare between Columbus Grove/Westpark and Cypress Village?
Hmm.. very interesting comparison since I feel like they are so different.
Cypress Village
Pros:
-Close to the 5 freeway
-Newer with modern floorplans
Cons:
-neighborhood suffers from feeling dense and has a very boxy grid-like setup like many of the newer villages
-only one retail center close by
Columbus Grove
Pros:
-Still relatively new with nice floorplans IMO
-Great central location. You're between Harvard, Barranca, Jamboree & Warner, so it is easy to get everywhere.
-Doesn't feel as compact as Cypress Village
Cons:
-Very close to power lines
-Close to Construction Circle which emits smells and dust often
Westpark - There are multiple sections of Westpark, so it depends where you are looking.
Westpark Village One is a much older small tract of homes that butts up against the 405 and Culver
Westpark I outside of Village One is where the trademark Mediterranean homes begin
Westpark II is a lot newer and is past Barranca
Pros:
-Many different tracts to choose from within all 3 areas
-Nice pathways (paseos) and parks throughout
-Very convenient location as well since you are between the 5 and 405
-Super low HOA - many homes have a $49 HOA fee
-You're central to numerous retail centers and restaurants
-You can get a 3CWG and two story ceilings!
Cons:
-Some of the homes are much older and need to be completely renovated
-The secondary bedrooms are tiny in various floorplans
-Most of the floorplans aren't as open, BUT a lot of them have vaulted ceilings and high windows