Chino Hills Real Estate: September 2008

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Chino Hills House For Sale $425,000

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 1,957
Lot SF: 4,898
YrBuilt: 1997
Stories: Two Level

Description: Great location in Chino Hills perfect for a growing family. This home has 4 spacious bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Bathrooms cabinets have granite counter tops with upgraded lighting. Relax in the spacious family room with a fireplace and bright shiny wood floor. Kitchen has beautiful granite counters tops and custume back splash tile that matches the elegant maple cabinets. Stainless steel appliances, cook those meals on a Viking Stove with a warm oven for those special cooking days or just for fun for family to enjoy. Wood staircase leads up to the second level. Upgraded carpet, custom paint, and french doors/double entry in front door. The yards are nicely landscaped and accented with hardscape. Located in a cul de sac, close to the highly acclaimed Chino Hills schools, parks, Vellano Country Club, restaurants, The Shoppes Mall at Chino Hills, Chino Spectrum and freeways. A must see to appreciate all the upgrades and location.

Chino Hills Corporate Owned Property $379,500

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 1,425
Lot SF: 4,815
YrBuilt: 1988

Description: Corporate owned two story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2-car garage. Living room entry with fireplace, family room and kitchen with granite counter tops, in-kitchen dining area and formal dining room. Mirrored wardrobe closets throughout. Master bedroom with master bathroom with his and her sinks and separate soaking tub. Rear yard ready to be landscaped to your liking with concrete slab patio. Excellent opportunity for a First-time Buyer!

Chino Hills Two Level House For Sale $370,000

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	2,0,1,

Sqft: 1,999
Lot SF: 4,689
YrBuilt: 2000
HOA: $35

Description: WONDERFUL HOME IN THE VERY DESIRABLE FAIRFIELD RANCH AREA OF CHINO HILLS!! GREAT CURB APPEAL WITH CUSTOM ENTRY, NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH CUSTOM TILE THROUGH OUT DOWNSTAIRS, ROOMY OPEN KITHCEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, BEDROOMS ARE LOCATED UPSTAIRS AND ARE ALL GOOD SIZED , MASTER BEDROOM HAS NICE PRIVATE BATH AREA WITH VANITY AND ALSO OFFERS A BIG WALK IN CLOSET. THIS IS A VERY NICE HOME THAT YOU WILL ENJOY, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS AND MAJOR FREEWAYS!!

Chino Hills House For Sale $354,900

Bed:	3
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	2,0,1

Sqft: 1,791
Lot SF: 6,200
YrBuilt: 1990
Stories: Two Level

Description: Gorgeous 2 story located on a corner lot! Enter into the spacious and open living room with cathedral ceilings. Bright kitchen with breakfast nook located next to the dining room for easy access. Family room offers a fireplace and sliding door that leads to the good sized backyard. First floor also offers 1/2 bath and laundry area. Second floor offers a large master bedroom with master bath and 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath! 2 Car attached garage with direct access. Must see to fully appreciate!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Chino Hills Beautiful House For Sale $600,000

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 2,631
Lot SF: 8,632
YrBuilt: 1989

Description: Not Bank Owned! Not a Short Sale! Just a beautiful turnkey home in a very desirable area in Chino Hills. This home is perfect for entertaining with an open and inviting floor plan. This 4 bedroom plus bonus room home has many upgrades and features that bring true value to this home. The family room with a relaxing fireplace is spacious and perfect for family gatherings. The family sized kitchen has granite counters, walk in pantry, upgraded cabinets and recessed lighting. The master bedroom has mood lighting and a sitting area for relaxing and reading. The master bath has a separate shower and tub with granite counters, tile and upgraded cabinets. The bedrooms are roomy with ceiling fans and closet organizers with one bedroom and bath located downstairs. An inside laundry with storage cabinets. The garage has epoxy flooring and plenty of storage. The backyard is an Entertainers Delight with an above ground spa, built in BBQ, surround sound and covered patio. Must see to appreciate!

Chino Hills Remodeled House with Walking Distance to School $349,900

Bed:	3
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	2,0,1

Sqft: 1,234
Lot SF: 2,356
YrBuilt: 1988
HOA: $39

Description: Remodeled 3 bedroom plus loft (1 bedroom downstairs) "Hilltop" community home on private corner lot. New interior paint, upgraded carpeting, rich hardwood flooring and travertine tile throughout! Move-in and enjoy!. Spacious living room and dining areas with vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring and travertine tiled fireplace. 2 master suites upstairs each with bathrooms and one bedroom downstairs. Loft or tech area over looking the living area. Serene back yard setting features Enclosed patio plus patio decking with tranquil foothill views. 2 car attached garage. Walk to coveted Oak Ridge Elementary School.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Chino Hills Value Bank Owned Property $314,900

Bed:	5
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	2

Sqft: 1,800
Lot SF: 7,300
YrBuilt: 1965

Description: Desirable Chino Hills Neighborhood - Completely refurbished interior- Freshly Painted - Newly installed Designer Carpet-Newly seeded Front yard Concrete driveway-Double attached garage with private entry- Spacious Bedrooms- 5th Bdrm can be Office or Den Family Style kitchen.

Chino Hills

Chino Hills is well known for its high quality of life and beautiful rural atmosphere. The community, with its growing population of 77,969, boasts 3,000 acres of publicly-owned open space, 37 parks, 38 miles of trails, and five community buildings.

Chino Hills’ reputation is known in the national arena as well, as it was featured on the list of 87 of America’s hottest towns in the January 2004 issue of Money magazine. Chino Hills was ranked 8th on the list of “best places in the west with a population under 100,000.” The magazine reviewed a decade of data for communities with above average population growth, income, and home prices “to see where people were most willing to devote a high multiple of their annual income to live happily ever after.”

Ranked 21st Safest Place to Live in the United States

Not only is Chino Hills a place people want to live, it’s a City that is safe to live in. Based on June 2006 FBI statistics ranked Chino Hills as the 21st Safest City in the United States.

Recreation in Chino Hills

Recreation is a priority in Chino Hills and Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park is definitely a recreation destination! This 33-acre multi-use sports facility attracts tournaments, visitors, and new commercial ventures to Chino Hills.

Chino Hills is also home to the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center. This beautiful 20-acre facility includes two lighted arenas, covered bleachers, a gazebo, a community building, and trail connections.

Attractive to Commercial Developers

Chino Hills’ strong demographics and its location at the convergence of Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties make it attractive to commercial developers. The City’s high median household income of $86,443 (in 2002) is second only to the exclusive community of Indian Wells in the Inland Empire. Prominent retailers, like Trader Joe's, are choosing to locate in Chino Hills. Many high-end national retailers are coming to Chino Hills when the Shoppes at Chino Hills opens in 2008.

High Residential Education Level

Chino Hills is also home to a professional workforce. Nearly 40% of Chino Hills’ adult residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher and the community ranks among the top 15 Southern California cities in its share of residents employed as executives, professionals, or technology specialists.

“One of Southern California’s Best Kept Secrets”

Dr. John Husing, an expert on the economics of the Inland Empire, has taken a magnifying glass to the community and considers Chino Hills to be “one of Southern California’s best kept secrets.”

Financial
	City stats	Best places avg.
Median family income (per year)	$97,224	$90,316
Family purchasing power (annual, cost-of-living adjusted)	$79,757	$82,867
Sales tax	7.80%	6.74%
State income tax rate (highest bracket)	9.30%^I	6.38%
State income tax rate (lowest bracket)	1.00%^I	2.74%
Auto insurance premiums (Average for the state)	$2,076	$2,121
Job growth % (2000-2006)	31.39%	13.41%
Housing
	City stats	Best places average
Median home price	$647,674	$359,352
Average property taxes (2006)	$3,954	$3,585


Education
	City stats	Best places average
Colleges, universities and professional schools (within 30 miles)	48	29
Junior colleges and technical institutes (within 30 miles)	49	18
Test scores reading (% above/below state average)	55.4%	20.1%
Test scores math (% above/below average)	47.0%	24.8%
% students attending public/private schools (located within town limits)	99.3/0.7	91.1/8.9
Quality of life
	City stats	Best places average
Air quality index* (% of days AQI ranked as good)	42.7%	77.3%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)	1	13
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)	13	206
Median commute time (in minutes)	34.6	23.1
% population with commute 45 mins. or longer	40.3%	15.6%
% population walk or bike to work	1.0%	2.7%
Leisure and culture
	City stats	Best places average
Movie theaters (within 15 miles)	60	30
Restaurants (within 15 miles)	6,755	2,899
Bars (within 15 miles)	306	287
Public golf courses (within 30 miles)	211	125
Libraries (within 15 miles)	88	71
Museums (accredited by AAM; within 30 miles)	16	11
Ski resorts (within 100 miles)	7	17
Arts funding (Dollars per person of state funds spent on arts)	0	1
Weather
	City stats	Best places average
Annual rainfall (inches)	16.96	40.18
% clear days in the area	44	28
High temp in July ° F	88.7°	86.1°
Low temp in Jan ° F	41.5°	24.0°
Health*
	City stats	Best places average
Has health plan (% of residents)	81.0%	90.5%
Body mass index (avg. for residents)	28	27
Diabetes rates (% of residents diagnosed)	14.4%	9.3%
Hypertension rates (% of residents diagnosed)	28.5%	30.6%
Elder-care facilities^**	220	107
Meet the neighbors
	City stats	Best places average
Median age	31.2	36.8
Completed at least some college (% of residents)	71.2%	72.4%
Married	64.6%	60.8%
Divorced	6.2%	8.0%
Racial diversity index (100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)	231.2	59.2
Amount spent on vacations (domestic and foreign, household avg. per year)	$8,624	$8,250

*County data
**Elder-care services refer to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Data from Total Living Choices.
(C) Cities with populations greater than 50,000 were not eligible for this year's Best Places to Live list.

(I) Income tax notes:
17 states have statutory provision for automatic adjustment of tax brackets, personal exemption or standard deductions to the rate of inflation. Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska and Ohio indexes the personal exemption amounts only.
For joint returns, the taxes are twice the tax imposed on half the income.
Tax credits.
An additional 1% tax is imposed on taxable income over $1 million.

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