Village of Northpoint CondosThe Village of Northpoint condominium community offers residents a tucked away feel in the heart of Orcutt. Located just off Foster Road and within walking distance of both Righetti and St. Joseph’s High Schools, this development boasts a pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. Mature trees line the blacktopped streets dotted by clusters of townhomes with blue tinted tile roofs. There are 3 and 4 bedroom plans, each with the bedrooms upstairs and the main living space and half bath downstairs. Units have a patio, and a balcony off the master suite. Monthly association dues range from about $220 – $250 per month.
Entrance to Village of NorthpointLooking at sales in the 3 month span from November 2008 – January 2009, there have been 4 sales in Northpoint, with an average selling price just under $200,000. All of the units were bank owned. Interestingly, all these sales took place in January. The highest re-sale was a 3 bedroom unit on Shady Lane which sold for $209,000. The only 4 bedroom unit sold was on Northpoint and went for $205,900. The least expensive unit sold was on Parkview and sold for $185,000.
Clubhouse & Pool at NorthpointIf you would like information or a list of available Orcutt condos, foreclosures, or short sales send an email to me at tni@mintprop.com. You can also search for properties on my websites: www.iLoveSantaMaria.com, www.SantaMariaRealEstateSearch.com, & www.BuySantaMariaForeclosures.com (map based search). If you have questions about a specific property, or would like to set up an appointment to consult about a possible short sale of your property, I can be reached at (805) 878-9879.
*Based on the information from the Central Coast Regional MLS. Neither the Association, the Multiple Listing Service, or Mint Properties guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
In July 2006, Mint Properties opened an office in the Mission Creek Plaza on Santa Maria Way. Tni’s stated aim is to offer the highest quality representation and professional service to her clients. Independence affords her the ability to avoid a volume driven approach; the result is prompt, reliable, individualized service coupled with straightforward advice. Indeed, she brings the same level of professionalism to real estate as she did to the law.
Pacific Crest Homes Pacific Crest is located in southwest Santa Maria, near the area referred to as Westgate Ranch. Liberty Elementary School is nestled in the community along with a nearby park and greenbelt. Building is still ongoing in the area with the addition of the gated Lavigna townhome community, and more upcoming development planned. Since Battles Road was built out to reach this area, Pacific Crest residents can shoot straight into downtown Santa Maria's shopping and restaurants. The development offers low HOA fees of about $150 per month and many truly deluxe floorplans and amenities.
Local teachers in Santa Maria & Lompoc may be eligible for the home ownership loan programs available through the California State Teachers Retirement Program ("Cal STRS'). Eligible participants can apply for several different loan options which can increase borrowing power and lower down payment requirements. Currently, Cal STRS offers a zero down option using a two loan 95% and 5% structure, as well as a low down option using a two loan 80% and 17% structure
Tni LeBlanc, JD, M.A., e-PRO
