La Vita at Orchard Hills

Well the people that bought the house had that kind of coin and they bought La Vita.  Many of the people that are in the Vistas could have bought in Shady Canyon but they didn't.
 
OCres said:
Well the people that bought the house had that kind of coin and they bought La Vita.  Many of the people that are in the Vistas could have bought in Shady Canyon but they didn't.

They didn't mainly because of the newer floor plans is my guess.  I think the cheapest homes in Shady Canyon are in the mid/high $3m which is at the very top end of The Groves (La Vita & Alta Vista). 
 
lovingit said:
I would have to agree with you on this.  But for some reason, La Vita sells faster.  Maybe it?s Shadys $800/month HOA that turns the buyers to OHs $300/month Hoa? Haha

aquabliss said:
$3.8M for La Vita?  I?ll take this any day of the week.  Privacy and serenity is 10x more than La Vita.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Praire-Grass-92603/home/5899769

What do you guys think would a better/faster resale between La Vita and Shady Canyon?
 
Mety said:
lovingit said:
I would have to agree with you on this.  But for some reason, La Vita sells faster.  Maybe it?s Shadys $800/month HOA that turns the buyers to OHs $300/month Hoa? Haha

aquabliss said:
$3.8M for La Vita?  I?ll take this any day of the week.  Privacy and serenity is 10x more than La Vita.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Praire-Grass-92603/home/5899769

What do you guys think would a better/faster resale between La Vita and Shady Canyon?

Depends on pricing and if the home is tastefully upgraded.  Highly upgraded homes (including high end homes) do sell very well even in this market
 
USCTrojanCPA said:
Mety said:
lovingit said:
I would have to agree with you on this.  But for some reason, La Vita sells faster.  Maybe it?s Shadys $800/month HOA that turns the buyers to OHs $300/month Hoa? Haha

aquabliss said:
$3.8M for La Vita?  I?ll take this any day of the week.  Privacy and serenity is 10x more than La Vita.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Praire-Grass-92603/home/5899769

What do you guys think would a better/faster resale between La Vita and Shady Canyon?

Depends on pricing and if the home is tastefully upgraded.  Highly upgraded homes (including high end homes) do sell very well even in this market

True, but in general, don't you think La Vita will perform better for its age and school zones than Shady Canyon homes?

If I were to live for like 30+ years, then I would probably choose SC, but I'm guessing OH homes are selling quicker because of the investment purposes.

 
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Beach/1201-Cliff-Dr-92663/home/3246354?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=text&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link


Technically not Irvine, but check this out, sit above PCH jump cross the street to access Newport Beach, true 3 cars wide garage, non HOA very nicely done.

This has all the tick marks checked for all my boxes. Price is lowest for this area.
 
Compressed-Village said:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Beach/1201-Cliff-Dr-92663/home/3246354?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=text&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link


Technically not Irvine, but check this out, sit above PCH jump cross the street to access Newport Beach, true 3 cars wide garage, non HOA very nicely done.

This has all the tick marks checked for all my boxes. Price is lowest for this area.
A lot of 8?s in the price, yet when the main door opens, leads straight to stairs which many buyers who like the 8?s won?t like this little detail...
House is nicely done for sure
 
Mety said:
lovingit said:
I would have to agree with you on this.  But for some reason, La Vita sells faster.  Maybe it?s Shadys $800/month HOA that turns the buyers to OHs $300/month Hoa? Haha

aquabliss said:
$3.8M for La Vita?  I?ll take this any day of the week.  Privacy and serenity is 10x more than La Vita.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Praire-Grass-92603/home/5899769

What do you guys think would a better/faster resale between La Vita and Shady Canyon?

Based on Buyer Agent Listings, I think both of the Buyers that paid $3.7mm and $3.8mm for these two Plan 4s are Koreans.  Seems like they are taking over OH these days.  They prefer homes that are relatively new, close proximity to School, Zion market and variety of Korean/Asian restaurants which OH offers.  Shady is far away from these offerings, older, and less desirable floor plans for the similar price range.  Buyers that want bigger lot and more privacy will buy SC.  Thus, it's all buyer preference. 
 
Compressed-Village said:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Beach/1201-Cliff-Dr-92663/home/3246354?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=text&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link


Technically not Irvine, but check this out, sit above PCH jump cross the street to access Newport Beach, true 3 cars wide garage, non HOA very nicely done.

This has all the tick marks checked for all my boxes. Price is lowest for this area.

cons:
airplane flight path from John Wayne
newport harbor high school
beach traffic
rehab riviera
sea level rise ( for the very long term?but isn?t california real estate all about buy and hold to keep your prop 13 base?)

and for those who might like the 8s:
cons include distance from markets, and language/cultural schools


The house is very nicely done for sure, but I am just bringing up points why not everyone may consider Newport Beach to be their desired neighborhood.
 
misme said:
Compressed-Village said:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Beach/1201-Cliff-Dr-92663/home/3246354?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=text&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link


Technically not Irvine, but check this out, sit above PCH jump cross the street to access Newport Beach, true 3 cars wide garage, non HOA very nicely done.

This has all the tick marks checked for all my boxes. Price is lowest for this area.

cons:
airplane flight path from John Wayne
newport harbor high school
beach traffic
rehab riviera
sea level rise ( for the very long term?but isn?t california real estate all about buy and hold to keep your prop 13 base?)

and for those who might like the 8s:
cons include distance from markets, and language/cultural schools


True, with all the cons you mentioned.

A friend of mine bought this and it was once leased out to one of the Orange County Housewives member. He bought it for investment and funny thing is he said Chinese buy coastal real estate but said most Chinese would never live in them so close to the ocean.
 
Compressed-Village said:
misme said:
Compressed-Village said:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Beach/1201-Cliff-Dr-92663/home/3246354?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=text&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link


Technically not Irvine, but check this out, sit above PCH jump cross the street to access Newport Beach, true 3 cars wide garage, non HOA very nicely done.

This has all the tick marks checked for all my boxes. Price is lowest for this area.

cons:
airplane flight path from John Wayne
newport harbor high school
beach traffic
rehab riviera
sea level rise ( for the very long term?but isn?t california real estate all about buy and hold to keep your prop 13 base?)

and for those who might like the 8s:
cons include distance from markets, and language/cultural schools


True, with all the cons you mentioned.

A friend of mine bought this and it was once leased out to one of the Orange County Housewives member. He bought it for investment and funny thing is he said Chinese buy coastal real estate but said most Chinese would never live in them so close to the ocean.

The home is nice. I would still buy in Irvine and rather sacrifice 3CWG or something.

What's wrong with Newport Harbor High School?
 
Goriot said:
Mety said:
lovingit said:
I would have to agree with you on this.  But for some reason, La Vita sells faster.  Maybe it?s Shadys $800/month HOA that turns the buyers to OHs $300/month Hoa? Haha

aquabliss said:
$3.8M for La Vita?  I?ll take this any day of the week.  Privacy and serenity is 10x more than La Vita.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Praire-Grass-92603/home/5899769

What do you guys think would a better/faster resale between La Vita and Shady Canyon?

Based on Buyer Agent Listings, I think both of the Buyers that paid $3.7mm and $3.8mm for these two Plan 4s are Koreans.  Seems like they are taking over OH these days.  They prefer homes that are relatively new, close proximity to School, Zion market and variety of Korean/Asian restaurants which OH offers.  Shady is far away from these offerings, older, and less desirable floor plans for the similar price range.  Buyers that want bigger lot and more privacy will buy SC.  Thus, it's all buyer preference.

I agree. While SC homes might offer more privacy and bigger lots, it's not always about those factors you buy the home for. I personally much prefer newer homes' floor plans. The plazas nearby would be a big plus also. For the buyers with that big home budget, they probably got some Jr. or High School kids which OH offers schools inside their hood. But location-wise, I would much prefer SC for my personal living while I think OH homes are better investments.
 
Mety said:
Goriot said:
Mety said:
lovingit said:
I would have to agree with you on this.  But for some reason, La Vita sells faster.  Maybe it?s Shadys $800/month HOA that turns the buyers to OHs $300/month Hoa? Haha

aquabliss said:
$3.8M for La Vita?  I?ll take this any day of the week.  Privacy and serenity is 10x more than La Vita.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Praire-Grass-92603/home/5899769

What do you guys think would a better/faster resale between La Vita and Shady Canyon?

Based on Buyer Agent Listings, I think both of the Buyers that paid $3.7mm and $3.8mm for these two Plan 4s are Koreans.  Seems like they are taking over OH these days.  They prefer homes that are relatively new, close proximity to School, Zion market and variety of Korean/Asian restaurants which OH offers.  Shady is far away from these offerings, older, and less desirable floor plans for the similar price range.  Buyers that want bigger lot and more privacy will buy SC.  Thus, it's all buyer preference.

I agree. While SC homes might offer more privacy and bigger lots, it's not always about those factors you buy the home for. I personally much prefer newer homes' floor plans. The plazas nearby would be a big plus also. For the buyers with that big home budget, they probably got some Jr. or High School kids which OH offers schools inside their hood. But location-wise, I would much prefer SC for my personal living while I think OH homes are better investments.

?Are better investments?, BUT you don?t believe in ROI.
 
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