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Closed Sales from 9/20/2012 to 9/26/2012

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Date Sold Address Zip Tract Sold Price Beds Sq Ft
Airport Area          
9/24/12 2323 Scholarship 92612 Avenue One $300,000 2 1037
9/25/12 1168 Scholarship 92612 Avenue One $455,000 3 1340
9/26/12 3040 Scholarship 92612 3000 The Plaza $1,020,000 2 1930
             
El Camino Real          
9/24/12 14881 Geneva St 92604 Greentree $392,200 2 1700
9/26/12 10 Butterfield 92604 Deerfield Townhomes $475,000 3 1700
             
Northpark            
9/23/12 14 Apple Vly 92602 Evergreen $690,000 4 2477
9/26/12 42 Chula Vis 106 92602 Monterey $447,000 3 1500
             
Northwood          
9/20/12 302 Streamwood 92620 Irvine Springs $143,000 1 639
9/21/12 2 Carlyle 92620 Northwood Meadows $590,000 4 2193
9/21/12 3 Delantera Dr 92620 Sundance $365,000 2 1462
9/24/12 7 Christamon 7 92620 Square $350,000 3 1383
9/25/12 54 Fillmore 92620 Courtside $565,000 4 1958
9/26/12 10 Wedgewood 92620 Tremaine $698,000 3 1561
             
Orangetree          
9/20/12 37 Tarocco 92618 Orchard Glen OT $300,000 2 995
             
Portola Springs          
9/24/12 115 Silverado 92618 San Carlos COURT $450,000 3 1756
             
Quail Hill            
9/25/12 59 Reunion 92603 Ambridge $496,000 2 1656
9/26/12 106 Reunion 92603 Sage $450,000 2 1031
             
Rancho San Joaquin          
9/24/12 4 Navarre 126 92612 RSJ Villas $410,000 2 1144
             
Turtle Rock          
9/20/12 3 Whitewater 2 92603 Glen Townhomes $470,000 2 1648
9/21/12 5972 Sierra Siena 92603 Broadmoor $915,000 4 2020
9/21/12 133 Starcrest 92603 Crest - Standard Pacific $1,630,000 4 2987
             
University Park          
9/21/12 12 Whitewood Way 92612 Park II (In Village Park) $555,000 3 2303
             
University Town Center          
9/20/12 147 Stanford Ct 92612 Princeton Townhomes $365,000 2 978
9/24/12 2 Exeter 13 92612 Columbia Square $248,000 1 768
             
Walnut            
9/24/12 14692 Oak Ave 92606 College Park $585,000 5 2231
             
West Irvine          
9/25/12 17 SAGAMORE 92602 Andover $460,000 3 1400
9/26/12 5 Easthaven 92602 Sheridan Square $800,000 4 3250
             
Westpark            
9/20/12 10 Andalucia 92614 Sorrento $855,000 4 2450
9/20/12 105 Costero Aisle 92614 other $349,000 2 900
9/21/12 4 Bahia 92614 Promenade $707,000 3 1709
9/24/12 53 Festivo 92606 Cortina $875,000 5 2600
9/25/12 166 Alicante Aisle 193 92614 Tiempo $295,000 2 1000
9/25/12 17571 Wayne Ave 92614 Culverdale $680,000 4 2350
             
Woodbridge          
9/20/12 168 W Yale Loop 1 92604 Estates $625,000 4 2155
9/20/12 24 Rockwood 92614 Parkview $340,000 2 1130
9/20/12 3 S Springbrook 63 92614 Seasons $520,000 3 1358
9/24/12 218 Greenmoor 92614 Stonegate $290,000 2 978
             
Woodbury          
9/20/12 49 Concierto 92620 Santa Barbara $450,000 2 1850
9/21/12 59 Concierto 92620 Treo $535,000 3 2026
9/24/12 61 Sable 92618 Woodbury East $511,000 3 1782


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Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home by Blu Homes

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 08:16 PM PDT

Joshua Tree Desert Home is a part of Blu Homes‘ first SoCal project, built as prefab house with sustainable design in Joshua Tree/Palm Springs area. The sustainable features were provided for the house, especially to optimize the natural daylighting and protecting the house from overheating.

Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home 1 Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home by Blu Homes

This sustainable home is owned by Tim Disney, great nephew of Walt Disney and a Blu Homes board member. It is composed of two Origin modules, with considering the angle and layout precisely to provide maximum daylighting and protection from overheating. A guest cottage module are also provided separately, near the house.

Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home 2 Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home by Blu Homes

Prefab concept was chosen to minimize the land disturbances and maximize the resources used in the construction. It took 8 weeks for the production period, and the eco construction was then sent to the site completely with all appliances installed. Some features were chosen from sustainable materials, including bamboo radiant floors, ash cabinetry, etc. Sustainable energy source is also provided by photovoltaic panels over the carport. Outdoor living space is provided to create a strong connection with the surroundings.

Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home 3 Sustainable Design of Prefab Joshua Tree Desert Home by Blu Homes

This sustainable home building provides a good example for prefab concept. Blu Homes itself has done a great job in realizing the concept of green architecture prefab house.

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Open House Review: 31 Iceberg Rose

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 05:00 AM PDT

If you are interested in 31 Iceberg Rose, you’d better move fast.  While I was there for today’s open house, I saw two different people writing offers.  This former model is a short sale and, with a reduced price, it is finally seeing some seriously interested buyers.

The basics:
Asking Price: $460,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1750
Lot Size: n/a
$/Sq Ft: $263
Days on Market: 110 
Property Type: Condominium, End Unit
Year Built: 2006
Community: Woodbury

HOA dues are $325 per month and there are Mello Roos taxes.

31 Iceberg Rose is a short sale that the owners originally tried to sell on their own.  With an asking price of $570,000, there weren’t any offers.  The price has since been reduced to $460,000, bringing it in line with recent comps.

While this is an end unit, I found it awkwardly situated.  Instead of facing either the street or another row of homes, the front door of this unit faces the garages from a perpendicular row of homes.  When you enter through the front door, the garage door is to your left and a staircase immediately in front of you takes you up to the actual home, which is all on one level.  A coat closet is situated partway up the staircase.

At the top of the stairs, the bedrooms are all to the right and the great room is to the left.  The great room has tiled floors throughout the living room, kitchen and breakfast nook.  A large wall of built-ins anchors the living room.  The house isn’t currently furnished and I had a hard time imagining it as a cozy room.  A balcony off the living room has space for a small table and a couple of chairs, but the view is of the neighbors’ garages.

The kitchen is narrow, with an island separating it from the living room.  It has granite counters, stainless steel appliances that include a four-burner stove, and attractive mocha-stained cabinets.  While it does seem to have ample cabinet space, the counter space is limited.  Because it is so narrow and not really a separate room, it feels very small.  There is a breakfast nook off to the side that serves as the home’s only dining area.  Down a short hallway, I found a laundry room, half bath, and a pantry.

The first bedroom off the top of the stairs is the master, though I didn’t realize that when I first walked in.  The room itself is comparable in size to most secondary bedrooms and it wasn’t until I saw the bathroom that I realized it was the master.  The bath features a separate shower and tub, two sinks, and two walk-in closets.  The bedroom has a view of a park and pool.

The other two bedrooms are average sized.  One has a walk in closet; the other has a standard closet and a small balcony.  They share a bathroom with two sinks and a shower/tub combo.  All of the bedrooms are carpeted.  The bathrooms have tile floors and counters.

This home is in good condition and clearly has interested buyers, but the small master bedroom and kitchen and the cold-feeling living room were big turnoffs for me.  However, if it suits your style, I would get all of your paperwork in order and call the realtor ASAP.

UPDATE:  31 Iceberg Rose is now pending.


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Irvine House vs Condo Numbers: September 2012

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 05:00 AM PDT

According to Altos Research, Irvine’s single-family housing market is similar to what it was the previous month. Altos gives Irvine’s single-family homes a Market Action Index of 22.03, which Altos defines as a buyer’s market. (Above 30 is defined as a seller’s market; below is defined as a buyer’s market.)  Altos also states that the average single-family home has been on the market for about 115 days as of September 14, 2012.

Altos Market Action Index for  Single-family Homes in Irvine
Altos Research

According to Redfin, 221 houses were on the Irvine market in June, and 168 condos were on the market. Following is more data from Redfin on Irvine’s August 2012 housing market:

Type List Price/# Homes Listed Sold Price/# Homes Sold List Per SF Sold Per SF % Chg Y-O-Y Sold Price/SF
Houses          
12-Aug $960K/221  $710K/125 $380 $345 -0.30%
12-Jul $949K/226 $760K/95 $382 $368 7.90%
12-Jun $890K/251  $735K/103 $384 $356 5%
Condos       `  
12-Aug $525K/168 $427K/141 $338 $306 0%
12-Jul $509K/181 $425K/115 $342 $306 -1.60%
12-Jun $498K/202 $430K/152 $336 $313 -1.30%
All          
12-Aug $736K/390 $536K*/267 $362 $328 3.50%
12-Jul $744K/408   $545K/211 $363 $322 0.30%
12-Jun $720K/456   $515K/257 $363 $327 0.9%**

*The August 2012 median selling price was down 0.6% from August 2011.
**The May price per square foot was down 4.6%.


The following charts show Irvine’s inventory, median price per square foot of houses, and median price per square foot of condos, respectively.

Redfin
If you would like to see some housing numbers for each of Irvine’s neighborhoods, see my previous post “Irvine Housing by the Numbers – September  2012 Update.”


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Santa Ynes Valley House, a Sustainable Home by Fernau + Hartman

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:41 AM PDT

Santa Ynes Valley House is a sustainable home designed by Fernau + Hartman for a client, located in the hills of the Santa Ynez Valley. The client is a couple of an artist and a real estate investor, and they need a small and energy efficient house which can beautifully mixed with the beautiful rural environement.

Sustainable Design of Santa Ynes Valley House 1 Santa Ynes Valley House, a Sustainable Home by Fernau + Hartman

The eco construction is nestled  in a hillside, notched into a small bench. It provides good connection with the natural environment surrounded, from each space of the house, with beautiful view. The house has two bedrooms, with separated guest house/studio, outdoor rooms, pool and barbecue area. The main volume covers dining/living space, oriented to east-west direction. The kitchen and master bedroom pierce this main building  and extend out to form protected courtyards on the north and south.

Sustainable Design of Santa Ynes Valley House 2 Santa Ynes Valley House, a Sustainable Home by Fernau + Hartman

This green architecture house’s sustainability is provided from both exterior and interior. From the exterior, this house uses native plants mixed partially using seeds from the site, which requires less intense irrigation. Sun shades are used to protect the house from over sun exposed. The orientation of the sustainable home building also provides advantages, especially natural ventilation, and maximal sun energy capture for heating water.

From the interior side, this house uses sustainably grown cork flooring,  reclaimed Douglas fir decking, resin paper composite for cabinets and ecycled sunflower seed biocomposite paneling. All of these sustainable materials are used to provide green aspect. The clean lines and the white walls of the interior provide contrast color with the exterior which is more rustic.

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