Thanks to Burbed reader RinkRat for this find. Now, as we all know, Burbed doesn’t do a heck of a lot of East Bay - let’s face it, it’s not really Real Bay Area.
But if this is true, then perhaps it is time to reevaluate that and include Alameda in that designation!
Anyone familiar with Alameda and can share some of the biggest selling points of that area?
1232 Mandarin Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Sunnyvale MLS# 80821888 - Property Details
$1,248,000
* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 4
* Bathroom: 3
* Year Built: 1960
* Lot Size: 8848
* Square Footage: 2284
* List Date: 7/16/2008
* Garage Spaces: 2
* MLS#: 80821888
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED HOME IN CHERRY CHASE*OPEN S&S*NEW 50 YEAR ROOF*LARGE INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM*LOVELY YARDS*EXTRA WIDE SIDEYARD FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING/STORAGE*IMMACULATE HOME READY FOR YOUR BUYER*SLAB GRANITE ENTRYWAY AND FIREPLACE*GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS*HUGE KITCHEN WITH BLACK GALAXY GRANITE COUNTERS AND RICH CHERRYWOOD CABINETRY* WILL NOT LAST AT THIS PRICE*
Burbed reader madhaus sent this to me a few days ago, but I forgot to post it.
This house is definitely quite remodeled - but is it really worth $1,248,000? Of course it is! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms? Extra wide side yard for that all so important additional parking (hello entrepreneurs!) and granite galore?
“WILL NOT LAST AT THIS PRICE” is the understatement of the year. How much over asking will this sell for?
15 Kittie Ln, Belmont, CA 94002 MLS# 40357601 - Property Details
$968,000* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 4
* Bathroom: 3
* Year Built: 1959
* Lot Size: 9000
* Square Footage: 1900
* List Date: 7/22/2008
* Garage Spaces: 2
Great home on tree lined street featuring 4 bedrooms 3 baths hardwood floors fdr two fireplaces two car garage pool and great master suite
Here’s what Burbed reader Sam had to say:
Nothing like an algae filled pool to dress up a house. What it’s an REO? You’re kidding!
Au contraire! This green pool is actually just an example of the amazing plethora of green collar jobs that
are fast flooding the Bay Area. By harvesting the algae, you’ll be able to power your home greenly and reduce your dependence on foreign oil. Woot!
Not only is there instant equity here, there’s also passive income!
My personal bet: this will clear $1.5 million. Thoughts?
1055 S 12TH St San Jose, CA 95112
Price: $387,900
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 800
$/Sq. Ft.: $485
Lot Size: 6,348 Sq. Ft.
Age (Years): 70
Year Built: 1938
Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Stories: 1 Story
Neighborhood: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80771030
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 196 days
Unsold in 90+ days
What an ideal starter home * hardwood floors with original charm * Buyer to verify SF and permits for additions. Master bedroom suite is not know if permited * Ideal location * Possibilities are endless.
It should be pretty clear now to everyone that there is a Real Bay Area, and a non-RBA. (Why there’s no wikipedia entry on this yet is a problem!) San Jose is fast falling out of the RBA.
But nonetheless, this house certainly has its unique selling points - hardwood floors with original charm, a master bedroom suite that may not have a permit. What more could you ask for at such a bargain bargain bargain price.
Like the copy says, the possibilities are endless. Wouldn’t you agree that this is a good starter home?
Thanks to all who donated last week!
Thanks to RinkRat, Pralay, Sonarrat, SG, and Rob (username?)!
What’s Lurking in Your Countertop? - NYTimes.com
SHORTLY before Lynn Sugarman of Teaneck, N.J., bought her summer home in Lake George, N.Y., two years ago, a routine inspection revealed it had elevated levels of radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. So she called a radon measurement and mitigation technician to find the source.DETECTION Using devices like the Geiger counter and the radiation detection instrument Stanley Liebert measures the radiation and radon emanating from granite like that in Lynn Sugarman’s kitchen counters.
“He went from room to room,” said Dr. Sugarman, a pediatrician. But he stopped in his tracks in the kitchen, which had richly grained cream, brown and burgundy granite countertops. His Geiger counter indicated that the granite was emitting radiation at levels 10 times higher than those he had measured elsewhere in the house.
“My first thought was, my pregnant daughter was coming for the weekend,” Dr. Sugarman said. When the technician told her to keep her daughter several feet from the countertops just to be safe, she said, “I had them ripped out that very day,” and sent to the state Department of Health for analysis. The granite, it turned out, contained high levels of uranium, which is not only radioactive but releases radon gas as it decays. “The health risk to me and my family was probably small,” Dr. Sugarman said, “but I felt it was an unnecessary risk.”
Thanks to all the people who sent this to me. The fact is that there’s really nothing to fear with regards to this. How often are Bay Area people at home anyway? The weather is beautiful, so you’re always outdoors - unless you work for a start up or VMWare where 14 hour days are mandatory. Radiation shmadioation.
A bigger fear IMHO would be not living in the Bay Area. Dragons lie ‘yond there.
304 America Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
\$545,000
* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 2
* Bathroom: 1
* Year Built: 1940
* Lot Size: 3350
* Square Footage: 754
* List Date: 2/16/2008
* Garage Spaces: 1
NEW PRICE REDUCTION.!!!! NOT A SHORT SALE !!!!. MOTIVATED SELLER. Very clean, nice and cozy home. Easy access to freeways close to school and parks, move in condition you must see it to appreciate. Please bring all buyers and present offers.
How much of a price reduction is this? A huge one!
Let’s look at the last time this house was featured on Burbed:
Wowsers! That’s over 4% off! It’s not clear if the dog is still included though.
I’m telling you, sellers are bending over backwards to meet you greedy buyers. What are you waiting for? This house could be yours, earning you instant equity already!
87 BELLEVUE Ave San Jose, CA 95110
Price: $205,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 864
$/Sq. Ft.: $237
Lot Size: 6,287 Sq. Ft.
Age (Years): 110
Year Built: 1898
Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 1 Story
Neighborhood: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80817162
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 24 days
Fixer-upper
Total fixer-upper, As Is Sale, Home is in deteorirated condition and is not livable, has been disconnected from utilities. Check with Building/Planing for permits. .. Property been sold is APN 434-24-041 Lot 11, certificate of compliance has been approved by city, new APN not yet available.
Burbed reader Brian had this to say:
Yet it is still $205,000! And it’s not even in a good zip code!
Check out the street view for a picture of the house. Remember when we had that burned down house in Detroit? Well…. apparently THIS is how much it would have gone for in East San Jose.
Alright. Now I’m really intrigued!
Drum roll please!
This is another proud Bay Area moment. Maybe not REAL Bay Area, but Bay Area nonetheless.
That said, clearly there’s a lot potential. Just look at the sweet house next door. Hey, is that pickup lowered?
Thanks Brian for this great find. The only thing that would’ve made this better: “great opportuneity for investers”
