Between downpours, I decided to venture out to check the new homes that just opened at Summit Crest.  I had (mistakenly) thought that they would have decorated models to walk through, as well as price lists to review.  NOT yet!  Finished models are still about a month away, and pricing has not yet been finalized.

Sales Office for Summit Crest Homes

For now, the sales office is in a trailer where the sales agents are available to put your name on an interest list, hand out brochures, and Summit Crest Site Plan, and answer some questions.  I did find out that the HOA dues are projected to be $214 per month, and that the assigned schools are Lake Forest Elementary which is the closest one to the neighborhood :) , Serrano Jr High, and El Toro High School.

Tip-toeing through the mud, I went inside each of the half-finished models.  With brochure and floor plan in hand, I was able to figure out which rooms were which, although I had to think backwards because the layouts are all reversed from what shows in the brochure.  I really like the master bedrooms in all the plans as they are all good sized, have large bathrooms attached, and very generously sized walk-in closets.

Plan One Model under construction at Summit Crest

My favorite plan is the “Plan 1″ which has 3 bedrooms and a loft (optional 4th bedroom) and about 2450 square feet.  The unique feature of this house, is that the garage is set at the back of the lot, requiring an extra long driveway to access it.  If the CC&Rs don’t restrict them, I imagine this long driveway will be used as a basketball court by many of the homeowners.  You can view the rest of the floor plans and information at the builder’s website.

Future Tot Lot or Park at Summit Crest

The park at the end of the street where the models are located already has the kids’ play equipment, but no grass yet.  They are probably thinking that this would be a nice place for potential buyers’ kids to play while parents are touring the models.

I will be stopping by this development occationally over the next few weeks, and reporting their progress as I learn it.  Let me know what you think about it by leaving a comment below.

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3 beds, 1 full 1 part baths
Home Size: 1,557 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,200 sq ft
Added: 11/21/09, Last Updated: 02/05/10
Property Type: Single Family, Residential
MLS Number: P711920
Community: Lake Forest North
Tract: Cr
The price of this listing was last reduced on 2/5/2010 by 9%


This bank owned 3 bedroom 1 bath home is locatd in a nice area of Lake Forest. Great layout, master retreat, inside laundry, corner lot with lots of garage storage and long driveway for possible RV/Toy Hauler storage, open living room with vaulted ceilings, cozy kitchen. lots of windows makes it appear light and bright.

Listed with Maria Zuniga, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate


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Open for Sales February 6th!

A new home development, “Summit Crest” by Van Daele Homes, will be opening in Lake Forest this weekend!  Last weekend, while driving to an appointment in the area, I noticed this previously-undeveloped slope, and was amazed to see the sign announcing that sales will be starting on February 6th! 

I am very interested to see how well it sells, as there have not been any new homes built in Lake Forest since the Lyon Parkside Homes opened in 1999.  Last weekend, at the opening of Irvine’s Woodbury East, it was reported that 10,000 potential buyers came through their models.  I don’t know how many were actually sold, but it is very encouraging to hear that there are that many people thinking about moving to a new home right now.

I stopped by yesterday and drove through the neighborhood, being careful to not get in the way of the trucks and construction equipment working to get ready for this event.  From the apartment complex just above the neighborhood, I was able to take some photos over the privacy fence (with my zoom lense.)

Models in Process at Summit Crest

It looks to me like they are going to be working ’round-the-clock to be ready for Saturday morning, because there is still a lot left to do.  The roof tiles are set up on the roofs of the models, and the siding has not yet been attached to the fronts of the homes.  They also have to finish the landscaping, and get all the dust and dirt swept up.  If it rains, which is forecast, they may not finish on time, and if it rains very hard, I am betting that only the most serious buyers will show up!  I am planning to stop by to get the scoop, but if it’s raining, I may wait a few more days.

Summit Crest - Construction in process

Here is the info that the builder is providing right now on their website  It has floor plans and lists of amenities, but nothing specific about pricing or delivery dates.  The floor plans are attractive, and appear to be quite liveable, with upstairs laundry, large master baths, walk-in closets, and good-sized open kitchen/family rooms.  The smallest model is almost 2500 square feet, so these are not little starter homes.   

I don’t know why, but builders never quite tell the whole story about their new home developments on their websites.  Maybe they think once you visit the models and fall in love with their decorating, that the details about association dues, and school assignments won’t matter.  Since there are only 29 homes in this tract, and there are a lot of slopes to be maintained, I am guessing that the HOA fees will have to be somewhere near $100, unless the streets are private.  If the streets are private, they will have to create a reserve account to re-surface them occasionally, so that would probably add another $40 per month to the fees.  (This is just guess work on my part – I may be very wrong!)  Since Lake Forest has established infrastructure, there won’t be any Mello-Roos taxes, so that may be a bonus feature that will attract buyers.   It is probable that the assigned high school will be El Toro, and the junior high will be Serrano, but you never know which elementary school will be assigned until the district figures it out.

If you get by there, please leave me a comment and tell me what you thought about it! 

If you need any real estate help, or have any questions, just give me a call at (949) 457-0281 or drop me an email!  Thanks for reading.

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Property Photo 2 beds, 1 full 1 part baths Home Size: 1,200 sq ft Lot Size: 1,615 sq ft Added: 11/06/09, Last Updated: 02/02/10 Property Type: Single Family, Residential MLS Number: R906930 Community: Lake Forest South Tract: Othr Come Home First Time Home Buyers and Move up Buyers and Get up to $8,000 Federal Tax Credit. Beautiful and well maintained spacious townhome with 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths plus a patio for your gatherings. Large living room and kitchen cabinetry with ample space for storage.Tile and Wood flooring. Central AC and Forced Heating. Very Spacious Unit and one of the lowest in price if not the lowest in this beautiful complex. Park, Recreation Center and Pool ammeneties available to enjoy. Listed with Ray Fernandez, Prudential California Realty
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2 beds, 2 full 1 part baths
Home Size: 1,414 sq ft
Lot Size: 928 sq ft
Added: 11/30/09, Last Updated: 01/28/10
Property Type: Single Family, Townhouse, Residential
MLS Number: P712686
Community: Lake Forest South
Tract: Vv


Spacious, town-home style SFR with gorgeous, peaceful views of trees from its two balconies! * Two Bedrooms * Two and a Half Baths * Master Bedroom has private balcony * Large Livingroom with Views * Vinyl Windows & French Doors * Inside Laundry * Open Kitchen * Views from both bedrooms! * By living within the Association it grants you membership to the Lake Forest Beach & Tennis Club. The Beach & Tennis Club offers a Jr. Olympic Swimming Pool, a quiet North Pool, a children's wader, an adult and family beach and swim lagoon, six tennis courts, two half court basketball courts, a sand volleyball court along with an adult lounge with two pool tables * VISIT: www.lfca1.com for Lake Forest Community details!

Listed with Carole Love Mancini, First Team Real Estate


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