North Tustin Fires: Do you like it hot, hot, hot? If so, move here, not Newport

As we knew would happen today, there have been several fires around Southern California.  Some less predictable than others.  The North Tustin fire… somewhat predictable.  The Newport Beach fire… a little less predictable.  The interesting thing about the two areas that these fires are in is that both areas are made up of upscale communities.  In Newport, Spyglass Hill (Harbor Ridge Estates) is being threatened, which is a gated community of nice homes, most with a view (and all well over $1M).  Now, over in North Tustin’s Panaroma Heights, you’ve got another nice area where a fire was reported this morning, but was quickly put out.  Homes here are less expensive.  While the structures are similar, we’re talking differences in zip code, weather, proximity to the beach, gated community, proximity to other affluent communities, and…. you guessed it, likelihood of being affected by wildfires.

So, what would you do?  Go for the gusto (and price tag) in Newport Beach?  Or, “settle” on something in North Tustin?  Take a look at these recently sold and currently listed properties.  And, good luck to anyone being threatened with these fires.  The Newport fire is less than two miles from where I grew up… scary stuff, indeed.

North Tustin’s Panorama Heights

12502 Circula Panorama, North Tustin 92705

4 bed/3 bath; 1,509 sq ft; built in 1974

Sold for $862,500 on July 30, 2008

12801 Bonita Heights Dr, North Tustin 92705

5 bed/6 bath; 5,936 sq ft; built in 1982

Listed fr $1,195,000

Newport Beach’s Spyglass Hill

7 Yorkshire, Newport Beach 92660

6 bed/4.5 bath; 5,678 sq ft; built in 1979

Sold for $3.5M on August 8, 2008

23 Narbonne, Newport Beach 92660

5 bed/6 bath; 6,700 sq ft; built in 1980

Listed for $5,795,000