Turtle Rock tear downs?

[calimark]

Long time lurker here, coming out to play on the forums after having not seen much on this topic.  8)

How easy is it to do a tear down in Turtle Rock?  (e.g., HOA limitations, city limitations, do folks leave up one old wall so it's a renovation, etc.?)  Obviously not a consideration for condo communities, but what about those SFR homes that have a common wall with a neighbor?

As TR is only getting older, i would imagine seeing more of these, vs. just regular-way renovations.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Not sure you can do a tear down on attached homes but I've seen a few detached SFRs that have been completely redone and actually look different from the surrounding homes so I'm not sure how strict the HOA is.

 

[calimark]

here's an example i found:
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/5732-Sierra-Casa-Rd-92603/home/4740176

This one is more than what I'd imagine, and more than what I could afford... but in hindsight for folks, looks like the buyer got a great deal.

 

[quattroporte]

here's an example i found:
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/5732-Sierra-Casa-Rd-92603/home/4740176

This one is more than what I'd imagine, and more than what I could afford... but in hindsight for folks, looks like the buyer got a great deal.

Looks like a fortress with a turret.

 

[test]

Fugly

 

[abcd1234]

I've seen many- when you refer to attached walls, the house you are referring to has a zero-lot line, so they are all completely detached.  The Sierra homes aren't attached, nor are the Highlands or the homes off Silkwood.  I am not sure about the homes right off of Campus- those might be actual attached homes- and they are cheaper for that reason as well.

 

[furioussugar]

Long time lurker here, coming out to play on the forums after having not seen much on this topic.  8)

How easy is it to do a tear down in Turtle Rock?  (e.g., HOA limitations, city limitations, do folks leave up one old wall so it's a renovation, etc.?)  Obviously not a consideration for condo communities, but what about those SFR homes that have a common wall with a neighbor?

As TR is only getting older, i would imagine seeing more of these, vs. just regular-way renovations.

Most opt for a major remodel (leave one wall) vs. total tear down.  I remember there was an empty lot for sale a few years ago in TR due to a house fire,  but don't recall anyone scrapping off the old structure completely and starting fresh.