Today’s house is another in our continuing series of seven-digit properties, but the location is a bit of a surprise.  Let’s just say it’s not exactly Real Bay Area.  Thanks to burbed reader sonarrat for this find!

41752 Vargas Rd,  Fremont, CA 94539
$2,875,000

Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Sq. Ft.: 5,237
$/Sq. Ft.: $549
Lot Size: 5 Acres
TYPE: Detached
STYLE: Colonial
STORIES: Tri-Level
VIEW: Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Valley
Year Built: 1996
Community: Mission
County: Alameda
MLS#: 40461526
Source: EBRD
Status: Active This listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin: 70 days

Stand out Panoramic view, warm and inviting house for any family, huge and usable completely fenced lot with retreat house, gazebo and plenty parking. 2 parcels in one. Automatic gates. 1.2 miles to Mission High. Potential for livestock or horses. http://yefimraysbergrealtor. shutterfly. com

Finally!  An expensive house that knows how to say “I got money and power!”  That’s right!  MAWBUL CAWLUMS!  Elegant, stoidy, and boisting with class!  Put them in your living room!  Your kitchen!  Your bathroom!  Your bedroom!  Your driveway!  What you wanna bet the car pullin’ up to dat driveway is a Rolls-Royce?

Hey, lookit dis one!  It’s in da hallway!  How crazy is dat?  Who lives here, da Pope?  Dis place looks like a PALACE!

Imagine going up to your house and seein’ dese and goin’, "Oh, my God! I live here!"

And notice what’s in the dining room?  A Chandelier! Delicate, sparkling, and boisting with CLASS! Nothing says "I’m loaded!" like a CHANDELIER!

Look! Are you kiddin’ me? If you had one of dese in your house, you could look like a millionaire! Like da King of England! Like da King of France, or somethin’.  We got one in every room in da house, and yes, dat does include da GARAGE!

If da King of France, or somethin’, lived in Fremont.

Imagine how crazy it would be to say I LIVE HERE!  It seems the agent had a little trouble visualizing it:

The panoramic view and the retreat house look a little bit blurry.  Maybe that’s from drinking all that wine under the chandelier, but look at DIS ONE!  Dere is no excuse for DIS ONE on da right being blurry! 

Notice something in dis room?  Dat’s right!  CAWLUM!

For 2.75 really really big ones, dey could make sure we can see da MAWBUL CAWLUM in da picture!  Ya think?

‘Cause nothin’ sez “I got money and power” like a photo of a MAWBUL CAWLUM.  You can stick dese dings EVERYWHERE!  Can you believe it?  It’s ridiculous!

2318 FLORES St San Mateo, CA 94403

$779,000

Beds:	3
Baths:	2
Sq. Ft.:	920
$/Sq. Ft.:	$847
Lot Size:	5,740 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Style:	Spanish
Stories:	2
View:	Neighborhood
Year Built:	1927
Community:	Beresford Manor
County:	San Mateo
MLS#:	81016043
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	Active This listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin:	5 days

Fantastic Opportunitty for a Big Family , 2 extras Bonus Room, and very nice Garden.

From the description, “Fantastic Opportunitty for a Big Family , 2 extras Bonus Room, and very nice Garden.”

So I guess that would be 3 bedrooms and two bonus rooms in the 920sq ft house?

Pic 5 is either a garden or a lava field.

3930 VIA CRISTOBAL Campbell, CA 95008

$525,000

Beds:	5
Baths:	2
Sq. Ft.:	1,900
$/Sq. Ft.:	$276
Lot Size:	6,720 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Stories:	2
View:	Neighborhood
Year Built:	1961
Community:	Campbell
County:	Santa Clara
MLS#:	80949841
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	Active This listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin:	119 days

Great Oppertunity to own a spacious home in quite neighborhood. Main level has 3 bed, 1 bath, living room and seperate dinning. Basement: lower level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath plus extra family room space. dual pane windows. Large yard with space for boat/RV

Wow… check out how classy those columns make this house look. It almost hides the fact that the wall might be coming apart. But as we all know, it’s all about curb appeal!

Who lives there? The pope? The president? Nope… it could be you!

And look! It’s even got bedrooms in the basement! Just look at the funky window! Great for guests or for renting out!

And let’s check out that back yard:

Hm. Not sure what’s going on there, but that is certainly pretty funky. Maybe someone is building a skateboard park there?

Not that it matters – those columns on the front simply make this house an amazing buy in Campbell!

1000 COUNTRY CLUB Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035 | MLS# 80917953
1000 COUNTRY CLUB Dr Milpitas, CA 95035
Price: $5,500,000

Beds: 6
Baths: 7
Sq. Ft.: 15,705
$/Sq. Ft.: $350
Lot Size: 4.02 Acres
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: Tri-Level
View: Bay, City Lights, Golf Course
Year Built: 2009
Community: Milpitas
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80917953
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 206 days
* * * HUGE PRICE REDUCTION FOR A QUICK SALE * * * ONE OF A KIND LUXURY MANSION WITH SPECTACULAR 360 DEGREES VIEW OF THE CITY, BAY & GOLF COURSE. ALL MARBLE MATERIALS ARE IMPORTED FROM ITALY. MARBLE COLUMNS, INTRICATE CEILING DESIGN, CAROUSEL STYLE MORNING ROOM, 6 MASTER SUITES. * * * NOT A SHORT SALE & NOT AN REO * * *

Thanks to Burbed reader mike w for this find.

Mike thought that the proper description for this house should be:

Contractor’s special.
Perfect for investor or first time home buyer .
Needs a little TLC.

Heh.

Personally, I when I saw this house, I thought… “Who lives here? Saddam Hussein? Saddam Hussein of Milpitas?”

Let’s face it, all the time people are looking for the unique house… Just think, you could live like a dictator… in Milpitas! Just think of all the weapons of mass destruction you can pretend to own and hide in the house. And remember, this is not a short sale and not an REO.

Personally, the first thing I’d do with this house is replace the carousel style morning room with an actual carousel. How awesome would that be? There’d be a line of people waiting to check it out. And you know what that kind of scarcity means – that’s right! Cha-ching!

So go buy this house. Heck, don’t even finish it all at once. Keep at it. Eventually, this could be called the Gaudi of Milpitas!

Sorry, before you read this entry, you must watch this video clip – Mike’s Marbleopolis.

6456 GUADALUPE MINES Rd, San Jose, CA 95120 | MLS# 80947514
6456 GUADALUPE MINES Rd San Jose, CA 95120
Price: $1,688,800

Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Sq. Ft.: 3,857
$/Sq. Ft.: $438
Lot Size: 1.36 Acres
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Mediterranean
Stories: 2
View: Green Belt, Mountains
Year Built: 1996
Community: Almaden Valley
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80947514
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 15 days
WOW!!! Fabulous Mediterranean Villa surrounded by mature Valley Oak trees. Expansive lawn plus areas to practice golf, a vineyard with 300 vines of premium cabernet grapes, & a regulation size volleyball court. Private setting with scenic landscaping. You will fall in love with this very unique home! Great for entertaining! Los Gatos Schools! Open House: Oct. 18 2:00-4:00

Thanks to Burbed reader Nomadic for this find.

Wow. Who lives here? The Pope? Just look at those columns. Ooh la la! Look how elegant that staircase looks as a result. Is this house shipped over from Italy?

But wait… there’s more! There’s this one:

And that one!

With columns like those in the bedroom, you won’t need any help because… heck… you’ve got columns!

So now you too can live in the San Jose Whitehouse. All you need are these columns.

9 CAMBRIDGE St, San Carlos, CA 94070 | MLS# 80935850
9 CAMBRIDGE St San Carlos, CA 94070
Price: $914,500

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,450
$/Sq. Ft.: $631
Lot Size: 4,095 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Ranch
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1947
Community: Beverly Terrace
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80935850
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 44 days
Completely remodeled, 500 square feet added. .. inluding new master bedroom and bath. .. kitchen with new cabinents and granite counters, all new windows, hardwood floors. .. .new landscaping. .. .seller will install french door from master bedroom to back yard. .. open house sunday august 2nd, 1-4

Uh oh! I feel a marble columns post coming on!

Nothing says money and power quite like marble columns, and this house has columns. I love how they support the window… like an eye keeping watch over the neighborhood, and the soaring values of sleepy little San Carlos.

And what’s this? 500 square added. Wosers!

But… what fascinates me is “seller will install french door from master bedroom to back yard”.

Uh. What’s going on here? Can anyone explain?

504 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS, Redwood City, CA 94062 | MLS# 80933551
504 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS Redwood City, CA 94062
Price: $1,159,988

Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Sq. Ft.: 3,950
$/Sq. Ft.: $294
Lot Size: 9,350 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: Bi/Split Level
Year Built: 2004
Community: Cordilleras Heights
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80933551
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 35 days
Reduced $190,000 for a quick sale. Stunning custom designed 5 Bed/4 Bath. approximately 3950 Sq. ft. of charming living space. Elegant finishes and materials. Open floor plan featuring three bedrooms two baths upstairs and two-bedroom one-bath downstairs, In-law unit with separate entrance. Beautiful hardwood floors, Double Paned Windows, Crown Molding and Skylights. Easy access to Highway 101 & 280

Thanks to Burbed reader M.R. for this amazing find.

WOWSERS! Check out those columns. Right there. $1 million dollars.

But wait, there’s more! It’s even got an in-law unit (cha-ching!) and allt he nicest materials.

And did I mention: COLUMNS!

Here – let’s take a quick look at one of your neighbors:

You know, usually they tell you “Buy the worst house in the best neighborhood.” But guess what – sometimes it’s ok to have a special treat. You’ve made it. Go for it. Buy the nicest house on the street.

Just think about how jealous the neighbor must feel everyday. His pride of ownership is far less than yours!

421 S Eldorado St, San Mateo, CA 94402 | MLS# 15523897
421 S Eldorado St San Mateo, CA 94402
Price: $580,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 930
$/Sq. Ft.: $624
Lot Size: 920 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Single family
Style: Bungalow
Stories: 1
View: City
Year Built: 1912
Community: Safe, Clean, Stable
County: San Mateo
Listing #: 15523897
Source: Zillow
Status: Active
On Redfin: 304 days
What the Owner Loves: Easy access transportation to 280, 101, 92, Caltran, Buses. Walk to center of village.

Thanks to Burbed reader Jeff for this find!

As everyone knows, social media, having a conversation, being authentic – those are the things that make companies rich. Look at Apple and Google and how they are so open and having a conversation with their customers and using social media. Uh. I mean. Facebook. Look at how much money they are bringing in. Uh.

Well in any case, these owners took it to heart and made this ad personal. Forget interior pictures, it shows the people who have been taking care of this house for you. It even features what the owners love! Sweet!

Personally, I like the community – it’s “Safe, clean, stable”

What an awesome name! Maybe you should get your community to rename itself “Awesome, amazing, and astounding!”

1222 NORTH Rd Belmont, CA 94002
Price: $594,900

Beds:     2
Baths:     1
Sq. Ft.:     980
$/Sq. Ft.:     $607
Lot Size:     5,400 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:    Detached Single Family
Style:    Ranch
Year Built:    1961
Stories:    1
View:    Bay, Neighborhood, City Lights
Neighborhood:    Belmont Country Club
County:     San Mateo
MLS#:     80836670
Source:     MLSListings
Status:     Active
On Redfin:     48 days
REO Property with absolutely fantastic views! This is a perfect home for 1st time home buyers with 2 bedrooms 2 bath and 1 master bedroom suite. Hardwood floors, needs minor updating inside, but certainly liveable. Must come to see the potential and opportunity. Easy to show. Please use CAR Purchase agreement.

Thanks to Burbed reader Pralay for this find.

Have you ever seen one of those horror movies, where someone touches a substance, and suddenly it engulfs the person – covering them in the substance? (I didn’t see Spiderman 3 – is that what happened to him?)

That’s what this house reminds me of. “Oh yeah, I just wanted a little granite here and there, when suddenly it GRANITED ME!”

Or maybe this person was looking to thwart the terrorists with this confusing pattern. I have a headache just looking at it!

To those who are more Realtory-ish – what’s the significance of that last sentence?

MLS-2.com: Property Details
1597 CROSS WY, San Jose,CA,95125 – $799,000

4 Beds 2028 Sq.Ft. Aprx. 2 Car Garage MLS#: 770159
2.5 Baths 6,534 Lot Size 4 Yrs Old Aprx. List Date: 2008-01-04

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

Description – 1597 CROSS WY, San Jose,CA,95125
Majestic Sleeping Beauty 9? Ceilings Built NEW in 2004 From the Floor UP! 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths Extensive Crown Molding Pergo & Tiled Flooring Dining & Family Combo Recessed Lighting {Master Bath Has Separate Jacuzzi Tub & Full Shower} Brand New Kitchen Cabinets Slab Granite Counter Tops New Appliances Formal Living Room Gas Log Fireplace Stunning Bathrooms Inside Laundry Room Large Patio Area

Now let’s face it – columns make anything look classy. That’s why Burbed reader Brendan sent in this house.

Let’s take a look inside, shall we?

WOW! Everything looks so much classier when you have columns! It’s like the whitehouse – it’s classy because it has columns! Man, this totally blows the last columned house on Burbed out of the water!

If you don’t believe me that columns make any property better, check out this testimonial that was featured on national broadcast TV!