Gamal Burhum, College Park Realtor

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Gamal Burhum, College Park Realtor

I have lived in College Park since 2017. I serve on the HOA board, volunteered on the school parent council, and sponsor the College Park Splash. I know the six original floor plans, the remodels neighbors have done, and what each model sells for today.

Licensed since 2004, I am a broker with Real Broker and a court-appointed receiver in Orange County. My approach is simple: price your home accurately for its model and upgrades, and present every offer.

Gamal Burhum, Broker | DRE #01492108 | Burhum Realty Group, Real Broker

Built in the 1970s. Still one of Irvine's best values.

College Park was built in the early 1970s by S&S Construction (Shapell Industries) in Walnut Village by The Irvine Company. Its 820+ homes come in six original floor plans, named after universities: the Purdue, Syracuse, Yale, Cornell, Berkeley and Columbia. Prices started at $35,990. Today they sell for $1.1M to $1.8M, and each model has its own value range, so the model and its upgrades matter more than any average.

  • Homes in College Park

    820+

  • Original floor plans

    6

  • Median sale, last 12 months

    $1.535M

  • Median price per sq ft

    $698

THE SIX COLLEGE PARK MODELS

Every College Park home started as one of six floor plans. Many have since been expanded or remodeled, but the original model still sets the baseline for value. Sizes are original builder figures; 1970s prices are from the original S&S price lists.

The Purdue and The Syracuse

The Purdue: about 1,420 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 1970s price from $35,990.

The Syracuse: about 1,644 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. The largest single-story plan in College Park. 1970s price from $37,990.

The Yale

About 1,875 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. A split-level plan with a two-story living room. 1970s price from $41,990. In the last 12 months, 5 Yales sold, with a median price of $1.505M.

The Cornell and The Berkeley

The Cornell: about 2,350 sq ft, 4 to 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with the biggest bonus room of any model. 1970s price from $43,490.

The Berkeley: about 2,300 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with a downstairs bedroom and powder room. 1970s price from $45,990.

The Columbia

About 2,650 sq ft, 4 to 7 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with a bonus room. The largest original plan. 1970s price from $46,990.

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RECENT COLLEGE PARK SALES

Closed sales from the last 12 months, by model. Square footage is as recorded in the MLS.

Sold Street Model Beds Sq ft Sold price
Oct 2026 Oak Ave Cornell or Berkeley 6 2,310 $1,465,000
Oct 2026 Mulberry Ave Purdue 3 1,420 $1,560,000
Sep 2026 Blackthorn St Yale 4 1,897 $1,100,000
Sep 2026 Larch Ave Yale 4 1,897 $1,550,000
Aug 2026 Mayten Ave Purdue 3 1,420 $1,330,000
Aug 2026 Pecan St Expanded plan 4 3,002 $1,815,000
Jun 2026 Blackthorn St Columbia 4 2,650 $1,460,000
Jun 2026 Mayten Ave Yale 4 1,897 $1,670,000
May 2026 Cedron St Yale 4 1,897 $1,505,000
Apr 2026 Beech Ave Yale 4 1,897 $1,325,000
Mar 2026 Savin Ave Cornell or Berkeley 4 2,277 $1,535,000
Feb 2026 Avocado St Cornell or Berkeley 4 2,322 $1,545,000
Feb 2026 Oak Ave Modified plan 3 1,848 $1,605,000
Feb 2026 Fir Ave Cornell or Berkeley 4 2,287 $1,585,000
Dec 2025 Myrtle St Purdue 3 1,420 $1,526,500

Source: CRMLS, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Want the full story behind a sale, including condition and upgrades? Request your model value report below.

COLLEGE PARK HOMES FOR SALE NOW

Live from the MLS and updated automatically. Ask me which model each one is and how its price compares to recent sales of the same model.

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COLLEGE PARK HOMES FOR RENT

Current College Park rentals, live from the MLS. Renting now and thinking about buying here later? I am happy to help you plan for it.

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