Many feel that 3000 The Plaza and The Plaza Irvine (5000 & 8000) are the most exclusive new high rise condominium towers in Irvine, CA.   These modern and luxurious triple high rise towers are located at the corner of  Jamboree and Scholarship, just west of the 405 freeway.

3000 The Plaza is a luxury 15 story high rise single tower with a rooftop swimming pool.  3000 The Plaza is located at the 3000 block of Scholarship Dr. and comprises of 105  stunning condo units.  This tower offers 12 elegantly appointed condo floor plans designed by the world-renowned architect McLarand Vasquez & Partners and they are as follows:
  • Residence A:  1 bedroom, 2 baths, 1,370 SqFt  (floors 1 - 5)
  • Residence B:  2 bedrooms plus Den, 2 baths, 1,445 SqFt (floors 1 - 5)
  • Residence C:   2 bedrooms plus Den, 2.5 baths, 1,935 SqFt (floors 1 - 5)
  • Residence C-1:  2 bedrooms plus Den, 2 baths, 1,865 SqFt (floors 1 - 5)
  • Residence D:  2 bedrooms plus Den, 2.5 baths, 1,715 SqFt (floors 6 - 11)
  • Residence E:  3 bedrooms plus Den, 3.5 baths, 2,390 SqFt (floors 6 - 11)
  • Residence F:  2 bedrooms plus Den, 2.5 baths, 2,390 SqFt (floors 6 - 11)
  • Penthouse 1:  2 bedrooms plus Den, 2.5 baths, 1,660 SqFt (top floor)
  • Penthouse 2:  2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 Story, 2,300 SqFt(top floor)
  • Penthouse 3:  2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 Story, 2,330 SqFt (top floor)
  • Penthouse 4:  3 bdrms + Den, 3.5 baths, 2 Story, 2,485 SqFt (top floor)
  • Penthouse 5:  3 bdrms + Den, 3.5 baths, 2 Story, 3,025 SqFt (top floor)
3000 The Plaza boasts of Resort-like amenities including: gated underground parking spaces, day and nighe lobby attendant, concierge service, Club Room with full kitchen, wet bar and adjoining outdoor terrace, Flat Screen TV, Lobby Attendant, Business Center,  Rooftop Pool, Jacuzzi, high tech fitness center, entertainment area and fire-pit on the rooftop, on-site retail center, service elevator, and most utilities paid.  Association dues are approximately $1,000 to $1,300 per month at the time of this article, and there is No Mello-Roos.

3000 The Plaza is located in the heart of the Irvine entertainment and business area, and conveniently close to John Wayne OC Airport, Newport Beach, UC Irvine, Fashion Island, dining, theater and South Coast Plaza. 
 
Each condo comes with the best fit and finish such as; Hardwood floors, Granite counter tops, Marble flooring, gourmet Kitchens with stainless steel Appliances, high ceilings, top quality fixtures, wine lockers in wine room, and the upper floor units offer spectacular city lights views, and much more.

At the time of the writing of this article, prices range from the Mid $600K's to $1 Mil for Residences A through C-1, and from $1 Million to $1.5 Million for Residences D through F, and the Penthouses run from $1.4Million on up to several Million.

Fore more information about 3000 The Plaza or to view any of the re-sale or new units for sale, please feel free to contact us at:  949-388-3396 or email us at:  Info@SearchOCHomes.com
The newly developed residential high rise condo developments such as the Watermarke, Marquee Park Place, Avenue One and others have been the rage in Irvine lately.  But the first pioneering and successful high rise condo development  in Irvine was the Metropolitan, located on Martin Ave and close to John Wayne Airport. 

The human guard gated Metropolitan community offers a tropical ambiance and lush atrium's.  These condominiums are located just minutes from freeways, John Wayne Airport, fine dining, world renowned shopping plazas, cultural venues and University of California Irvine. Given it's convenient location to the Airport, the Metropolitan has been popular to home owners who travel frequently and to residents who work in the Airline industry.

The Metropolitan offers luxury resort type amenities such as; large swimming pool, spa, recreation center and gym fitness center.   The 98 condominiums of the Metropolitan were built in the mid 1990s by the distinguished builder Douglas Plaza Ltd. This fine community consists of several distinct floor plans to choose from as follows:
  • Plan A- 1 bedroom 1 bath, 934 sqft
  • Plan B- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,269 sqft
  • Plan C- 1 bedroom 1 bath, 808 sqft
  • Plan D- 2 bedrooms 2 baths, 1,326 sqft
  • Plan E- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,297 sqft
Each condo includes a deck as well as subterranean parking with lots of storage room. Home owners’ association dues are approximately $394 per month (subject to change) which includes maintenance of all community amenities such as club house/recreation facility, gym/exercise room, and landscaping.  Also included in the dues are property insurance, and trash service, and maintenance of the pool and spa. 

Given it's convenient location to local restaurants and the John Wayne Airport, the Metropolitan has been popular to home owners who travel frequently and to residents who work in the Airline industry. For the 1 bedroom floor plans, prices have been currently ranging from $339,000 up to $430,000 depending upon it's condition and location and view. For the 2 bedroom units, prices vary from $460,000 on up to $670,000 for the top floor penthouse models.   (Prices are subject to change over time)

The Metropolitan is serviced by the Santa Ana Unified School District. Primary grades are conducted at Monroe Elementary, and junior high is held at McFadden Middle School. Upper level grades are taught at Century High School.

If you would like more information about the Metropolitan, or if you would like to see any of the condos currently for sale, please feel free to call us at:  949-388-3396 or drop us an email at:  Info@SearchOCHomes.com   If you would like to view all condos for sale in Irvine, please visit our website at:  Irvine MLS
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Avenue One condominiums built by K Hovanian are one of the newest high-rise developments located in the heart of the Irvine commerce area and entertainment area.  It's one of the more affordable developments and has generated a lot of excitement.  The first units were completed in early 2006' and new condos are still being built to this day. 

Avenue One is located by the intersection of Jamboree and Dupont just west of the 405 Freeway at the 1,000 to 2,000 block of Scholarship road.  Avenue One comprises of two condominium buildings, 2 large parking structures and the common area facilities.  Avenue One offers 8 well designed floor plans as follows:

  • One A - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 725 square feet
  • One AL- 1 bedroom and 2nd story loft, 1 bath, 846 square feet
  • One B - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 602 square feet
  • One C - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 738 square feet
  • One CL - 1 bedroom and 2nd story loft, 1 bath, 923 square feet
  • One D - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 738 square feet
  • Two A - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,037 square feet
  • Two AL - 2 bedrooms and 2nd story loft, 2 baths, 1,213 square feet
  • Two B - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,318 square feet
  • Two BL - 2 bedrooms and 2nd story loft, 2 baths, 1,538 square feet
  • Two C - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,044 square feet
  • Two CL - 2 bedrooms and 2nd story loft, 2 baths, 1,207 square feet
  • Three A - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,340 square feet
  • Three AL - 3 bedrooms and 2nd story loft, 2 baths, 1,525 square feet
All of the above floor plans come standard with modern two panel interior doors, natural granite kitchen and bathroom counter tops, dual glazed energy efficient windows, and much more.

The common area facilities offer a resort like lifestyle including:  Gated entrance, elegant Clubhouse w/plasma TV, Olympic sized pool, spa, high tech fitness center, indoor half basketball court, Bar-B-Que area and more.  Avenue One is located close to world class shopping, night clubing, museums, theaters, great dining, UCI and the beach.

Avenue One is serviced by the Santa Ana Unified School district. The grade school classes are conducted at Monroe elementary school and the Junior high school is McFadden middle school.  The upper grades are serviced by Century High School.

There are re-sale and brand new condos available for sale at this time.  They range in price from a low of $369,990 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 602 square foot condo on the first floor, on up to $735,990 for the largest 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,538 square foot floor plan. The average price per square foot for the condos currently for sale is $584/SqFt and the average days on market is 66 days. Below is the complete list of the condos currently for sale are Avenue One.

Address Bdrms Baths Stories Garage SqFt Price
1231 Scholarship 1 1 3 1 602 $369,990
1150 Scholarship 1 1 3 1 725 $376,990
2119 Scholarship 1 1 G 1 602 $429,999
2310 Scholarship 1 1 3 1 725 $437,000
2302 Scholarship 2 2 1 2 1,037 $568,000
2406 Scholarship 1 1 1 1 923 $615,000
2402 Scholarship 2 2 T 2 1,213 $654,900
1418 Scholarship 295 3 2 3 2 1,538 $725,990

To date, there have been a total of 7 re-sale condos that have sold and closed escrow at Avenue One  as listed below: 

Address Bdrms Baths Stories Garage SqFt Price Days on Market
1125 Scholarship  1 1 3 1 725 $402,990 34
1117 Scholarship  1 1 3 1 725 $405,990 5
1138 Scholarship 1 1 3 1 725 $409,913 23
1224 Scholarship  1 1 3 1 725 $412,990 15
1414 Scholarship 1 1 3 1 846 $503,633 26
1334 Scholarship  2 2 3 2 1,037 $545,990 40
1328 Scholarship 2 2 3 2 1,037 $579,990 76

The average price per square foot of these sold units is 482/SqFt, and the average days on market was 31 days.

There are two other high-rise condominium projects in the commerce area of Irvine that have also been popular with buyers.  One is named Watermarke condos and the other is Marquee Park Place.  If you would like to view all condos listed for sale in Irvine, visit our website at:  Irvine Real Estate

If you would like a private showing of any of the condos for sale in Avenue One, Watermarke or Marquee Park Place, please feel free to call us at: 949-388-3396 or email us at:  Info@SearchOCHomes.com  Since you found us via the Internet, we are offering a 1% rebate from the purchase price if you allow us to show you and represent you in the purchase of a brand new Avenue One condo.  This offer is valid for as long as the builder is offering new homes for sale.

Manhattan comes to the OC in Irvine's hot new high-rise residential condominium development called Marquee at Park Place.  This one of a kind 18 story twin tower condo  high rise is sleek and modern,  and is built of steel and glass.  Marquee at Park Place was constructed by Bosa development company, and construction began in 2003 and was just recently completed. Marquee Park Place is located at the northeast corner of Jamboree Road and Campus Drive, close to the 405 Freeway.    This is the first phase of a master planned multi-use community, and when completed, Park Place will contain over 4 million square feet of commercial/residential/entertainment development, making it one of the largest, most exciting properties in Orange County

The residential twin towers contain a total of 228 upscale Condo units. This fine development consists 8 elegantly appointed floor plans listed below: 

  • Plan A - Level 3 - 16 - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1,520 SqFt
  • Plan B - Level 3 - 16 - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1,275 - 1,293 SqFt
  • Plan C - Level 3 - 16 - 2 Bdrm + Den, 2 Bath, 1,374 - 1,367 SqFt
  • Pan D - Level 4 - 16 - 2 Bdrm + Den, 2 Bath, 1,492 - 1,583 SqFt
  • Plan E - Level 13 - 16 - 2 Bdrm + Den, 2.5 Bath, 2,063 SqFt
  • Plan F - Level 17 - 18 - 2 Bdrm + Den, 2 Bath, 2,062 SqFt
  • Plan G - Level 17 - 18 - 2 Bdrm + Den, 2 Bath, 1,984 SqFt
  • Plan H - Level 17 - 18 - 2 Bdrm + Den, 2 Bath, 1,980 SqFt

Some of many features offered in these luxury Condominiums are:  high ceilings, full-height windows framing expansive wall-to-wall views, cozy gas fireplaces and spacious entertainment-size balconies and decks, quality wood cabinetry with granite counter tops in kitchen, stainless appliances, Kohler fixtures, separate oval tub/shower in Master Suite, rich flooring in hardwood, limestone, marble or Berber loop carpet, and much  more.

Marquee Park Place is a city within the city of Irvine, with extensive amenities such as:  Resort style motor court entrance, 24 hour guard gate, 24 hour concierge service, on-site management, meeting rooms, billiard room, fitness center, men's and women's changing rooms, pool, spa, playground, BBQ area.  The HOA dues pay for all utilities except electricity, and the HOA dues run from $1,000 to $1,200 per month.

Educational adventures of all types await at the University of California campus at Irvine (UCI).  For international travel, John Wayne Airport is only minutes away.  Plenty of shopping and dining experiences abound at the Irvine Spectrum Center, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island at Newport Beach, and some of the finest beaches in the country are located at Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach.

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Watermarke Condos, Irvine, CA.

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Watermarke is one of Irvine's newest and most popular condominium communities. Watermarke Condos are architecturally unique with European elegance and upscale amenities. These community amenities include, courtyard gardens, gleaming pools, playgrounds, concierge, private screening room, beautiful clubhouse and more.

Watermarke is built by the Sares-Regis Group based in Irvine. Construction began in 2003' and was completed in 2005'.  This fine development consists 10 elegantly appointed floor plans listed below: 

  • Plan A - Astor Cort - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 635 SqFt
  • Plan B - Beekman Place - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 726 SqFt
  • Plan C - Carlton Arms - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 818 SqFt
  • Pan D - Dorchester - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 842 SqFt
  • Plan E - Embassy Row - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1,123 SqFt
  • Plan F - Fifth Avenue - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1,250 SqFt
  • Plan G - Gramercy Park - 2 Bdrm 2 Bath, 1,122 SqFt
  • Plan H - Haddon Hall - 2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1,482 SqFt
  • Plan I - Imperial House - 2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1,467 SqFt
  • Plan W - Westcliff - 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1,438 SqFt

Some of many features offered in these luxury Condominiums are:   granite counter tops in kitchen, stainless appliances, hardwood  cabinets, separate oval tub/shower in Master Suite, 9' foot ceilings, marble or hardwood flooring, spacious walk-in closets, and more.

Watermarke is located on Campus Dr. and Carlson Ave, and is close to the John Wayne Airport, Orange County Performing Arts, UC Irvine and convenient to local shopping centers and fine restaurants. Watermarke is adjacent to Irvine's San Joaquin Nature Preserve and many of the Condominiums boast of views of this popular preserve. 

The best and most efficient way to be first in line for the next re-sale Condo at Watermarke to come on the market for sale, is to be set up on an email alert service like our OCJustListed.com.  This proprietary service will scan the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) twice a day, everyday, searching for the next new listing at Watermarke listed for sale.  On the day this occurs, our OCJustListed.com service will send out an email with complete details of this newly listed Watermarke Condo.  Details include price, address, bedrooms and baths, living area size, amenities, photos, map and more. 

If you would like to be set up on our exclusive and time saving OCJustListed.com service, just visit our website at:  www.OCJustListed.com .  If you would like to see other homes listed for sale in Irvine, visit our website at:  Irvine Real Estate.

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