17 Stanford Ct, Irvine, CA 92612

This immaculate and upgraded 2 bedroom, 1.5 plus 1.25 bath townhome has an emotional appeal from the moment you enter the gated front porch with a custom built-in bench trimmed in red brick. There is hardwood flooring from the entryway through to the powder room, in which you will find an elegant wood vanity with marble countertops, a Toto commode, newer lighting and fixtures. The living room has volume ceilings and a cozy fireplace which is open to a spacious dining area with a lighted ceiling fan. There are doors out from the dining area to a low maintenance backyard patio with a fruit-bearing lemon tree, built-in planters and views of the park. The kitchen cabinetry, newer appliances, countertops and breakfast bar are in pristine condition and like new. Custom wool sisal carpeting enhances the living areas. The stairway leads up to a large master bedroom with a separate vanity, vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet and views across to the park. There is a generous secondary bath with updated fixtures, including a refaced tub. Additional upgrades include smoothed ceilings, recessed lighting, rounded corners and arched entryways with a warm contemporary color palette that enhances the natural lighting and open floor plan. There is a direct access single car garage plus an adjacent carport in front of the home. The local schools are top scoring in Orange County, and include award-winning Turtle Rock Elementary, Rancho San Joaquin Middle, and nationally-ranked University High. Prestigious U. C. Irvine is nearby. There is a tax rate of approximately 1%, and no Mello- Roos special assessments. The Association dues are $283 monthly to the Princeton HOA for fire and roof insurance, exterior and common area maintenance, plus dues of $202 semi-annually to the Town Center Association for access to four pools and spas, two sets of tennis courts, sport courts, picnic/barbeque areas and parks. The home is within close proximity to the Farmers Market, Trader Joes, movie theatres, all freeways, the upper Newport Bay ecological preserve, and the beach. NOTE: The State Tax Credit is still an option for those qualified home buyers! Ask about the $10K Credit of up to $10,000 over three years.