January 24, 2008

Sold in Tustin’s Panorama Heights

It’s all in the view!

East of Newport Avenue and north of Foothill Boulevard is the unicorporated community of Panorama Heights. I’ll give you one guess from its name as to why it’s a wonderful place to live… the views!!! Whether you’re up the hill a little or down lower, large lots coupled with nature will give you a great environment. Up the hill, you’ll have awesome city views, some can see the ocean on a clear day.

The community is part of the Tustin Unified School District. Panorama Heights students go to Arroyo Elementary School (10 out of 10 on GreatSchools.net), Hewes Middle School (8 out of 10), and Foothill High School (9 out of 10). All considered good schools. Arroyo Elementary School was even named a Blue Ribbon school (as featured in November’s post “North Tustin: Near Good Schools and Sold!“).

Sold on this community? You’re not the only one. Check out what sold recently below. Since it’s an older community, it’s a little hit or miss as to what kind of condition a home will be in. Some have been renovated/remodeled to become the most breathtaking homes. Others are in a time warp with 70′s charm still in every room. Most of the time-warped homes need cosmetic fixing, making for a great investment opportunity (to sell five years down the road, not now, of course).

Sold

13012 Saint Thomas Drive

4 bed/2.5 bath; 2,074 sq ft

List price: $899,000

Sold price: $810,000; Sold date: 12/19/07

Details: Built in 1964. Older ranch style home that needs updating. Great lot size at over 17,000 sq ft.

18912 Fowler Avenue

3 bed/2 bath; 2,065 sq ft

List price: N/A

Sold price: $674,900; Sold date: 11/27/07

Details: Built in 1961.

13141 Barrett Hill Circle