2255 FRUITDALE Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 | MLS# 80905220
2255 FRUITDALE Ave San Jose, CA 95128
Price: $470,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 816
$/Sq. Ft.: $576
Lot Size: 7,950 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Stories: 1
View: Neighborhood
Year Built: 1941
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80905220
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 134 days
What a Charmer! Fresh paint; newer roof, siding and copper plumbing. Gorgeous hardwood floors. Recessed Lighting throughout. Washer/Dryer/Refrig incl. Light, bright, cozy & happy! 2-car garage new Workshop/Artists Studio in back – same style as home – many uses. Home improvements designed to be wheelchair-friendly. Extra-large lot with room for garden; fence has new gate; covered patio.

When Burbed reader sonarrat send this on to me the other day, it was listed at a higher price. Let’s take a look at the price history:

Wow. A 25% price cut since the initial listing in January. (BTW, check out how much tax this person is paying.)

That’s really surprising since this house appears to me like a Costco special. Just take a look at this photo:

I’m not sure what’s going on here. There’s a plethora of blue buildings. So when you buy 1 do you get 2 bonus houses? Sure they might be garages or sheds, but let’s be frank, those are houses in San Jose.

It seems to me that now’s a great time to snatch up this amazing deal. Again, think of all the cash flow opportunities that this house can offer!

1279 E JULIAN St, San Jose, CA 95116 | MLS# 80922869
1279 E JULIAN St San Jose, CA 95116
Price: $875,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 828
$/Sq. Ft.: $1,057
Lot Size: 0.49 Acres
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1920
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80922869
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 35 days
The value is in the land. Lot is 20,909 SF! Endless possibilities to expand – great for having a home and all that space for your hobbies. Bring your ideas and tools to make this into your special place. Currently rented @ $800/mo.

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find. (What’s up with the usage of the word rat in names on this site?)

Let’s look at some additional photos first:

This really begs the question – what are the current tenants paying $800 a month for?

You know what? It’s an indication of how tight the rental market is right now. If people are willing to pay $800 a month for this, is it any wonder why this property is so expensive? Think about it – at .49 acres, 21,353 square feet, you can fit a huge number of people. And like astronauts, they could sleep standing up strapped in.

People will pay anything…. ANYTHING… to live here in the Bay Area. And that’s what makes this cash flow positive for you.

Great deal. Snatch it up right now. And give sonarrat a cut!

90 N 26TH St, San Jose, CA 95116 | MLS# 80844767
90 N 26TH St San Jose, CA 95116
Price: $549,950

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 4,000
$/Sq. Ft.: $137
Lot Size: 5,040 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Stories: 1
View: Neighborhood
Year Built: 1939
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80844767
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 202 days
A GREAT opportunity for construction contractors or AUTO service who need a yard for their vehicles and storage of meterials, Two story each level is almost 1,500 squar feet w/ half bath, The yard has a hard concrete surface with a gate. The front unit is 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath, Large eat in kitchan, Hardwood floors in living Rm Hall & Bdrms. front unit rents for 1,350 this is unique property in good location.

Google. HP. Apple.

They all started in a Silicon Valley garage. They all produced millionaires.

Well, here is your opportunity, thanks to Burbed reader H.T.!

Let’s take a look at the back:

It’s like a mullet – party in the front, business in the back. Wait… I think I got that backwards.

In any case, just think of all the great businesses… the next power houses of Silicon Valley, that you can kick off here. And for just $550k!

Let’s take a look at the description from the Craiglist posting:

You can work in the back and rent the front.

$549950 / 3br – industrial and Residential on same Lot all permited and legal (san jose downtown) (map)
Reply to:hous-z5zum-1195431814@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-29, 1:12PM PDT

Unique setup very valuable piece of property, to be able to live and work at the same place front unit is 2 bedroom (could be 3 bedroom)
Large kitchen,The back building is 2 story concreat block Central Aircondition,walls,workshop use to be print shop,5 cars can be parked between two buildings and driveway.

Very valuable. Very unique. Very Silicon Valley. So be like Jobs and Woz, Hewlett and Packard, Brin and Page. Start your millions.. hell… billions today with this house!

6603 Mcabee Rd, San Jose, CA 95120 Almaden Valley MLS# 80919544 – Property Details
6603 Mcabee Rd, San Jose, CA 95120

(Almaden Valley)
$1,649,000

Status: Active
Bedroom: 4
Bathroom: 3&1/2

* Year Built: 2007
* Lot Size: 8712
* Square Footage: 3601
* List Date: 4/21/2009
* Garage Spaces: 2
* MLS#: 80919544

Beautiful home located in Almaden Valley. This home is 2 years new with magnificent upgrades including downstairs hardwood floors, marble master bath, granite slab in gourmet kitchen. Extra premium lot with courtyard. Great location with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, freeways, excellent schools and Quicksilver Park. Almaden Schools: Simonds, Castillero, Pioneer

Thanks to Burbed reader Sonarrat for this find. Here’s what he had to say:

I don’t know what I like more, the drooling tongue hanging out from the front door or the ski jump on the roof.

Wow… that’s pretty creative imagery. Were you a creative writing major or something? At $457 per square foot this is quite the steal. And look, it comes with a courtyard!

Would you go for this piece of art? I bet you could take some fancy photos, submit them to the SF MOMA, give it a fancy title that only makes sense to 4 people, and win a giant prize, instantly earning this house for free!

I nominate sonarrat to buy this house and pull it off!

2382 AZEVEDO Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95125 | MLS# 80922099
2382 AZEVEDO Pkwy San Jose, CA 95125
Price: $499,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,776
$/Sq. Ft.: $281
Lot Size: 1,742 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: Tri-Level
View: Neighborhood
Year Built: 2004
Community: Willow Glen
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80922099
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 5 days
WOW!! This home originally sold for almost $750,000 a few years ago, but now it’s listed for only $499,000! It’s simply gorgeous inside. It’s a fully detached home, upgraded by the builder, Taylor Woodrow. The upgrades include Granite counters in the kitchen, premium hardwood floors, plantation shutters etc. It has high ceilings and a great floor plan -looks like a model. Simply a must see!

Here’s what Burbed reader E.S. had to say:

WOW!! This home originally sold for almost $750,000 a few years ago, but now it’s listed for only $499,000! It’s simply gorgeous inside. It’s a fully detatched home, upgraded by the builder, Taylor Woodrow.

And… it’s directly across from a giant park!  I heard one of the neighbors’ dogs dug up a bone in there….

Hey… that’s $251k in instant equity! Don’t kid yourself!

But let’s check out this nearby park…

Well… um… at least you know it’ll be quiet. Especially at night!

675 Hamline St, San Jose, CA 95110 Central San Jose MLS# 80912084 – Property Details

675 Hamline St, San Jose, CA 95110

$485,000

Status: Active
Bedroom: 2
Bathroom: 2

* Year Built: 1947
* Lot Size: 3827
* Square Footage: 1716
* List Date: 3/9/2009
* Garage Spaces: N/A
* MLS#: 80912084

Property is being rented. Excellent HWY 880 visibility. Next to a Window Shop in a Light Industrial area.

It’s Friday and I figured I’d feature this fine house that sonarrat found. Personally, I love The Truth, so I find it great when Realtors come out and demonstrate the reality of a certain house.

Let’s face it, this house isn’t going to win any design awards. Heck, it might not even be a house. But it’s got excellent Highway 880 visibility so that you know how traffic is like before you leave. You’ll also have great SJC visibility so you can partake in hobbies like planespotting. Finally, you live near a window shop so you can get great deals on quintuple pane windows.

Great find. Great value. Great deal. This is definitely a winner in my book!

911 Curtner Avenue, San Jose CA 95125 – Trulia

911 Curtner Avenue, San Jose CA 95125

$349,000

1 br 1 ba 860 sqft Single-Family Home
Description provided by Trulia.
Description provided by Realty Trac.
Contractor special! ! Diamond in the Rough – Great location, deep lot. Home needs TLC. Quieter part of Curtner. Lowest price home around. Motivated Sellers! Potential seller financing.

Now come on… would you really need owner financing for this. I mean, most Bay Area folks can pay this on their credit cards.

That said, I do like the tarp roof thing going on. It’s protecting the brand new roof so that when you move in, it will be all nice, new and shiny. Right?

And the garage door… don’t worry… it’s part of the disguise to ensure no one will break in to steal your car. And check out how long that drive way is! Can you say “Runway”?

At .13 acres, this is an exceptional deal in Willow Glen.

Thanks again to sonarrat for today’s find!

777 GREGORY St, San Jose, CA 95125 | MLS# 80916600
777 GREGORY St San Jose, CA 95125
Price: $240,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 960
$/Sq. Ft.: $250
Lot Size: 1,520 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1957
Stories: 2
View: Neighborhood
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80916600
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 18 days
Fixer-upper
Cute home located in the Willow Glen area and within walking distance to beautiful Downtown Willow Glen. Neighborhood is quite and secure, with easy Freeway access. Home is just steps away from the Los Gatos Trail and charming children’s park. This is a SHORT SALE

Hey, now this doesn’t look too shabby. Willow Glen! It’s affordable! Easy freeway access!

So why did sonarrat send this in?

Well, he was kind of surprised by this image:

Indeed – where is that footbridge going to? ANd what’s up with those houses at the end of the street? And will all your florescent lite bulbs glow at night because of the power lines?

So many questions!

But… at least it has easy freeway access. Visually I think it means. And, easy access to storage!