About Livermore's Montage - Arborelle

Montage Arborelle is a master-planned community located in northwestern Livermore, close to Las Positas college and along the 580 corridor. Built by Shea Homes, all residences are FHA loan approved. Serving all three communities is a beautiful swim and recreation center. Beautiful landscaping surrounds the pool and spa, creating a community center for fitness and fun. A work-out room has bicycles and treadmills, a cross-trainer, and multi-station gym.

Arborelle. These are new homes, but occasionally one is available on the secondary market. Ranging in size from 1,624-2,170 sq. ft., these 2 to 3 bedrooms dwellings consist of carriage homes, flats and condos with private entrances and direct access to two car garages.

Home Models:

• The Eclectic 1639 2/2 Two Story
• The Metro 1718 2/2 with deck
• St. Helena 1635 2/2 first floor, single level with patio or 3/2 (optional office)
• The Santa Monica 1806 2/2 second floor, single level with large deck or 3/2 (optional office)
• The Carlton 2196 2/3 with bonus room and fireplace or 3/3 (optional office)
• The Stratford 2190 2/3.5 with bonus room or 3/3

This community has an HOA, with dues of $282 per month. Dues include a greenbelt, exercise facility, playground, pool and spa.

Market Activity
20 homes sold during 2011 in Montage, priced between $304,626 to $555,000. New models are still being sold along with resale homes. 10 homes are pending, and there are 9 homes for sale in Montage.

Livermore is doing everything right. Looks like the city planners definitely have nailed this one. We meet with friends for dinner at the new Fondue restaurant downtown. I will admit it has been years since I had dinner downtown, but what a change! I mean that in all sincerity. Downtown Livermore development is working, I love the fact that it still has the old town charms with new restaurants gaining foothold. The boutiques are wonderful and it is looking like Livermore has it all. I definitely love the idea of getting out of my car and walking, especially if it also involves shopping.

Yes Livermore is happening. I even hear that a new dance studio is coming to downtown Livermore. What? Salsa dance lessons in downtown Livermore? A downtown for years was home to a couple of rock-country western bars and several restaurants. Yes it’s true, soon you can learn Salsa, the hot new Latin dance in Livermore. For years, dining in downtown Livermore was limited, but all that has changed. Livermore is a town rising from its cherished past, mixing chic and country living just down the 580. Livermore for years has had world class wineries and now a new chic downtown!

So if you have not seen her lately, Livermore that is. You owe yourself the trip. Livermore is rising!

~Gail My Site