Ashton Park is a gated community. There are restrictions on gate codes and open houses.
GATE CODE
Realtors with a listing in the neighborhood need to contact our property management company for an individual gate code. These codes are not to be placed in advertising or on signage. It should only be given to verified Realtors showing the home.
OPEN HOUSES
To request an open house, contact our property management company no later than 4 days ahead of your targeted open house date. Typically, open house hours are 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and gates will open at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Only 1 directional sign outside each Ashton Park gate is permitted.
Additional directional signage is allowed within the neighborhood.
CLOSING FEES
It is the real estate agent's responsibility to notify his/her client of the one-time working capital fee when purchasing a home in Ashton Park. This fee, currently $2,500, is due at closing.
There is also a $200 transfer fee due to the property management company.
Title companies should contact the property management company to verify dues and special assessment balances.
DUES ASSESSMENTS
All homes in Ashton Park have the base General Assessment. This covers aspects related to common areas.
Cottage Homes and Townhomes have an Extra Assessment that covers maintenance related to landscaping and irrigation outside the courtyard area.
Townhomes have a third tier Premium Assessment. This includes the building and earthquake insurance, termite protection contract, and reserve funding.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Special assessments for the following year are determined during the budget process. They are voted on at the annual meeting held in December.
General Special Assessment is assessed to all 225 Lots. To determine the cost, the Board evaluates projects that will benefit the entire neighborhood but don't fit within the dues increase restraints.
Townhome Special Assessment is assessed only to the 57 Townhome Lots. To determine the cost, the Board Treasurer performs a reserve study on the 3 Townhome reserve accounts (Exterior Repairs, Roofing, and Painting). These reserve accounts are projected out for several years and an estimated Townhome Special Assessment is determined. Beyond the upcoming year, the Townhome Special Assessments are not set in stone. At the annual meeting, Townhome owners vote to approve ONLY the upcoming year's Townhome Special Assessment. All future estimates are subject to change during the next budget cycle and reserve study.
RENTALS
Only those properties that were rentals prior to December 4, 2012, and have remained a rental since this date are permitted to rent without receiving Board approval. Grandfather status is non-transferable. The Board has the authority to approve rentals that meet particular criteria as stated in the CC&Rs. Visit the Covenants website page to view the Rental Guidelines.