Pros & Cons of the NEW "Summit at Orchard Hills" community and homes - Worth the prices?

While the "Summit at Orchard Hills" has received much attention recently - we explore the PROs & CONs of this new 24/7 gated community in Irvine - Ca in Southern California. Sneak peak into a couple of the PROs - New homes with open floor plans (some with views) with possibility to upgrade and custom design your own back yard, as well. Also - in a 24/7 guard-gated Irvine community. Sneak peak into a couple CONS - Since real estate is about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, some of the challenges relative to location - mainly the significant distance from freeway access, dining, shopping, and entertainment options, and its close proximity to the 9th largest landfill in the U.S. PRCIING - overly priced as the seductive model homes have an estimated $1 million - 1.5 million in upgrades (NOT included in the standrard purchase) - raising the actual cost per SF far beyond what one would expect. (HOA fees @ $950 per month too) The four developments of homes being built by 3 Builders - Shea Homes, Brookfield & Toll Brothers offering views, privacy, and security. Located in Irvine's popular Northwood High School District, unlike some parts of Orchard Hills in Tustin's Beckman High School District. TO GET ON THE INTEREST LIST, or for FLOOR PLANS, or more information about the Summit at Orchard Hills (aka Orchard Hills IV) - contact Rachel & Doug Swardstrom directly: [email protected] and [email protected] Learn more with Southern California Real Estate Leaders - www.SwardstromGroup.com Rachel & Doug Swardstrom #1 Small Team in Orange County - Coldwell Banker Realty* Also - for other community tours in the Orange County area or videos on real estate market updates, or top restaurants and things to do, please hit the "SUBSCRIBE" button. _____________ Looking to Sell, Buy, or Lease ...or you would simply like more info about this and other Orange County neighborhoods.... Contact Rachel & Doug directly: Rachel Swardstrom, MBA (949) 573-0260 | [email protected] CA DRE# 01907305 Doug Swardstrom, MBA (949) 302-4883 | [email protected] CA DRE# 01041404 ---- Follow & DM on Social Media Website: https://swardstromgroup.com/ Instagram: /swardstromgroup . TikTok: /theswardstrom. . WeChat ID: DougSwardstrom YouTube: @SwardstromGroup IRVINE OFFICE: 300 Commerce, Suite #250 Irvine, CA 92603 NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE: 840 Newport Center Dr., Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 LAGUNA BEACH OFFICE: 31582 Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES OFFICE 68 Malaga Cover Plaza Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 ---- In this changing real estate market - Trust and Experience matters more than ever. #Summitorchardhills #villagesofirvine #orchardhills #Summit #orchardhillsIrvine #orchardhills4 #cityofirvine #Sheahomes #Brookfieldhomes #TollBrothers #irvinegatedcommunities #orangecountygatedcommunities #communitytours #northwoodhighschool #californiarealestate #orangecountyrealestate #orangecountyca #orangecountyrealtor #irvineca #irvinehomesforsale #bestrealestateagent #californiarealestate #orangecountyrealestate #orangecounty #bestplacestolive #Americassafestcity #housingmarket #californiarealestate #movingtocalifornia #luxuryrealestate #realestateadvisors #Sellingmyhome #sellingmyhome #hothomes #irvinerealestateagents #swardstromgroup #TopOrangeCountyRealEstateAgents

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