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?

2852 SAN JUAN BL, Belmont 94002 (Belmont)
$619,900 Beds: 2 bed(s) Baths: 1 bath(s)    MLS: 80815233

Bed/Bath:    2 / 1
SqFt:    720
Lot:    8,000 sq ft
Yr Built / Age:    1958 / 50 years
List Price:    $619,900
Assoc Fee:
Great Westside Value! Large 8,000 SQ FT lot with studded redwood tree setting, cozy and expandable rancher, 2 car garage, hardwood floors, bank owned REO. Opportunity knocks!
Great Westside Value! Large 8,000 SQ FT lot with studded redwood tree setting, cozy and expandable rancher, 2 car garage, hardwood floors, bank owned REO. Opportunity knocks!

Now granted this is a rather large lot, but still… I’d feel better about paying $861 a square foot if there was a house in this photo. Is it just the garages? How perplexing!

Maybe that’s the point - that’s all you need - two garages and you’re set. Minimalist living at its best. It can be yours, here in Belmont.

Reports
MLS: 781306

Property Overview
3209 LONGFELLOW DR
Belmont (Belmont) 94002
Detached Single Family (Class 1)
Bed/Bath: 2 / 2
SqFt:
Lot: –
Age: –
List Price: $995,000
Assoc Fee:
Remarks
Property was built as church and is still, currently used as a church. Some remodeling needed to convert to a residence. Structure size est. 3000 . Sanctuary has high ceilings. Parking lot for 17 cars provides plenty of room to add a garage.

Wow… now this is pretty unusual. It’s not every day that you can buy a church - especially one that has room for 17 cars.

Just think of the partying opportunities this would provide! Here are some more photos:

Wow… the imagination simply runs wild! What would you do with this amazing property (that wouldn’t ban you to Hell)?

Is-Now-the-Time-to-Buy-a-1-Million-Home: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
For buyers with good credit and healthy bank accounts, a million dollars buys a lot more home than it did a few years ago.

Congrats to Belmont for being featured!!!

Too bad this perfectly good article was ruined by the mention of unlivable Connecticut:

Maybe next time the piece feature only Bay Area residences. One can wish!

MLS-2.com: Property Details
2632 MONSERAT AV, Belmont,CA,94002 - $749,950

4 Beds 2210 Sq.Ft. Aprx. 2 Car Garage MLS#: 781531
2.5 Baths 11,500 Lot Size 44 Yrs Old Aprx. List Date: 2008-03-01

What’s new on MLS-2: Search by % Price Drop // Search by “MOTIVATED SELLERS”

Description - 2632 MONSERAT AV, Belmont,CA,94002
Heck of a Wreck, Bring Your Check! Contractor’s Special with great up side potential! Newer level driveway, remodeled kithen, 4 large BR downstairs.Views from most rooms. Home needs new decks, repair to frplc, 2.5 BA’s need remodeling, smell from multiple pets, etc. but home has great potential and possibilities compared to comps. Priced very competively. Don’t miss this opportunity. Show & Sell!

It’s been a while since we’ve seen an eco friendly house, so here’s one. This house eliminates the need for wasteful watering and fertilizing, as the front yard has been paved over. Now you won’t be polluting streams and groundwater. You won’t be making our world toxic. You have more room for your fleet of Priuses and Ford Explorer Hybrids.

That said, I wonder why the house has smells from multiple pets - didn’t they just use the front y….

oh.

never mind.

Reports
MLS: 769042

Property Overview
2028 LYON AV
Belmont (Belmont) 94002
Detached Single Family (Class 1)
Bed/Bath: 2 / 1
SqFt: 904
Lot: 4,000 sq ft
Age: 57 years
List Price: $799,000
Assoc Fee:
Great Starter Home in Belmont Hills!!
Adorable starter home in Belmont hills featuring hardwood floors, an updated kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, adorable living room with fireplace, and one bath. Home also features a large deck in front, and a large yard. This home is ideal for a first time home owner or someone looking to downsize. Don’t let this home pass you up, move right in!

Now frankly, this is actually a pretty nice house. But what caught my attention is that this is a great starter home.

Ah, classic Silicon Valley - where an $800k house is considered a starter home. But why shouldn’t it be? The minimum wage these days is nearly $200k! This is just 4x the salary!

With any luck, a starter home will be $1 million by EOY. Oh goodness I can’t wait!

Reports
2325 HASTINGS DR, Belmont 94002 (Belmont)
$1,029,888 Beds: 3 bed(s) Baths: 2 1/2 bath(s) MLS: 756109

Property Overview
2325 HASTINGS DR
Belmont (Belmont) 94002
Attached Single Family (Class 1)
Bed/Bath: 3 / 2 1/2
SqFt: 2,210
Lot: 3,232 sq ft
Age: 31 years
List Price: $1,029,888
Assoc Fee:
Great Belmont Hills Neighborhood * Bargain Priced $230,000 Below Last Sale of Same Model Type on Same Bay and City Lights View Side of Street
This is a beautiful view home with bay, city lights, canyon and mountain views. Lovers of nature will enjoy the daily deer sightings just off the spacious back deck or from the private balcony of the huge master suite. This is a fantastic neighborhood with a little tike park located just up the street from the home. The current schools are the finest in Belmont with 2006 API Test Scores of 915 for Fox Elementary, 858 for Ralston Intermediate and 791 for Carlmont High School. This compares favorably with the statewide average of 721 and the San Carlos Elementary School District’s 873 average. This luxurious home has just been painted and also has new carpet to go along with the hardwood floors. Customize the home by changing out the original appliances in the kitchen. The yardwork is minimal aside from mowing the front lawn. A private enclosed courtyard is ideal for a fountain, garden, child’s play or pets and the backyard is nearly maintenance-free. This home is priced $230,000 less than the last sale price (September, 2007) of $1,260,000 for the same model home type on the same side of the street in pristine shape. This is an opportunity to create well over $100,000 of instant equity in your new home. Call Robert today to take advantage of this special opportunity.

Burbed reader Edward sent this in… apparently he feels that I give too much love to Redwood City and San Jose. I suppose so.

In particular, Edward was amazed that you could buy 3 deer for $1 million - he forgets that they’re very special deer. Probably the most open minded, Web 2.0 savvy deer there is.

Personally, I’m a bit surprised at the ad: look at that instant equity! How can any one resist. Buy it, refi it, and boom - suddenly you’ve got enough money to invest in assets like a nice car to go with your new millionaire status!

How can any one resist!

Thanks Edward!

MLS-2.com: Property Details
3858 W Naughton AV, Belmont,CA,94002 - $995,000

1 Beds 917 Sq.Ft. Aprx. 2 Car Garage MLS#: 765725
1.0 Baths 12,750 Lot Size List Date: 2007-11-30

What’s new on MLS-2: Search by % Price Drop // Search by “MOTIVATED SELLERS”

Description - 3858 W Naughton AV, Belmont,CA,94002
Brand new Mediterranean hideaway on 12,750 sq lot. 500 sq ft living (NO TYPO-500 SQ FT) Secluded cul-de-sac location. Unobstructed San Francisco Views. Extensive deck space w/outdoor fireplace. Under construction now! Estimated completion February 2008.

That’s right folks - not a typo! Sure it says 917 sqft in the listing, but really it’s 500 sqft. This is important because in the Bay Area, we’re so into the environment that we look for smaller places so we can buy less stuff and be more green.

Here’s what I’m guessing, the house itself is 500 sqft, but the garage is 417 sqf - hence the 917 sqft. Just check out the picture above! That’s huge! It’s almost big enough for a second residence (nudgenudgewinkwink).

Either that, or maybe the 500 sqft is above ground, but the remaining 417 sqft is below ground - you know, part of your “hideaway” as mentioned above. Can someone say, panic room?

Thanks to Burbed Reader Ed for this find!