Aliso Viejo Townhouse
For Sale By Owner
17 Sandalwood
Frequently Asked Questions
(real questions from responses to our website 17sandalwood.com)
Revised: 040124
    1. Will you work with agents? Answer: Yes! From price structure: no agent: $800K; one agent @ 2%: $820K; two agents @ 4%: $840K; two agents @6%: $857K. In all cases sold AS IS with no contingencies.
    2. What’s the reason for the sale? Investors (owners) retiring and leaving the area.
    3. How long have the sellers lived there? The unit has been tenant occupied for 8-years.  And no complaints.
    4. How long has the house been on the market? Not officially on the market yet.
    5. What is the neighborhood like? AWESOME!  Glenwood Park is known for its amenities.  Aliso Viejo offers excellent quality of life: recreation, parks, urban style.  And it's an upscale city in South Orange County.
    6. When was the house built? 1989 and it was the model until sold to us in 1990.
    7. What are the property taxes? $3564.00 (for us) as of January 2024. Yours will be higher!
    8. Are there any homeowners association fees? Yes. Currently $405.00/month (combined).  And the Board of Directors does a great job of maintaining the community's appeal & maintenance.
    9. What are the average utility costs? Depends on family size.
    10. Have there been any major repairs to the property? Yes! All units in the development were re-piped in 2014; Wood fence replaced with vinyl fence 2016; Exterior painted 2016.
    11. Are there any boundary disputes with neighbors? NONE!
    12. Are there any communal parking spaces? Yes.  Off street parking spaces.
    13. Are there any public rights of way passing through – or near – the property? Cedarbrook Ave. street behind block wall at rear.
    14. How old are the major appliances and systems? All replaced 2012.
    15. What appliances included in the sale? Dishwasher, gas stove, microwave.
    16. Is there a laundry room? There is a dedicated area in the garage for washer & dryer including natural gas & 220V electric.
    17. What is the sales history of this house: First sold in 1990; you will be the second owner.
    18. Is there enough storage space? Never enough! But there is plenty.
    19. Is there any evidence of water problems? None.
    20. Is the chimney in good condition? Yes.
    21. Do the ground floor windows have working latches to lock the windows? Yes.
    22. Is the attic insulated? Yes.
    23. Are there working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms? Yes.  It's the law!
    24. Is there adequate cell phone reception indoors? Yes.
    25. How’s the broadband service in the area? Excellent!
    26. What type of system is used to heat and cool the house? Forced Air HVAC
    27. Circuit box? 100amp service.
    28. How is the condition of electrical outlets and switches? All good.  You're invited to bring something to plug into try outlets.).
    29. Do all of the lights work? Yes. And being converted to LED where practical.
    30. Does the property have any lead pipes? Absolutely not!
    31. What kind of drainage system does the property have? City sewer.
    32. Is there any asbestos in the property, or has there ever been an asbestos survey completed? No!
    33. What kind of roof does the property have? Shingle.  And maintained by the HOA Board.
    34. Which way does the yard face? Southwest.
    35. What’s the lowest price you think we could offer for this house and still close the transaction? There's no telling.  Execute the  Purchase Agreement & shoot your best shot with an offer!
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