Today we’re headed back to Cupertino, the land of million dollar tract homes.  This may not be the least expensive house in Cupertino, but it won’t cost you a million.  Best of all, admission to the art show is completely free!

Thanks very much to Burbed reader Tracy for sharing this set of museum-quality photos!  (Although please note I did not say what kind of museum they belong in.)

10160 CALVERT Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014
$649,900

BEDS: 3
BATHS: 2
SQ. FT.: 1,562
$/SQ. FT.: $416
LOT SIZE: 5,643 Sq. Ft.
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached Single Family
STORIES: 1
VIEW: Neighborhood
YEAR BUILT: 1952
COMMUNITY: Cupertino
COUNTY: Santa Clara
MLS#: 81141162
SOURCE: MLSListings
STATUS: Active
ON REDFIN: 84 days

Charming, updated Cupertino home. Upgraded kitchen, Maple cabinets, Granite countertops, Laminate and tile flooring, Dual pane windows, Walk-in closet. Top Cupertino Schools. Close to shopping, schools, parks.

Here’s why Tracy was kind enough to share this trip to the art museum:

Another in my “best photographers of real estate” series. House must have a bad roof line. Or the artist just likes to frame his/her pictures in the bottom ¾ again. I really like the old fashion stereo shot. Also features room corners.

There are so many winners in this collection that it’s quite difficult to choose a favorite, but I would have to say mine is “Small sink next to cropped out commode completely blocking access to the shower.”

What’s your favorite image?  I’ve included a few more compositions for you to mull over, but be sure to admire the entire oeuvre over at the Redfin Gallery.

But before heading over to the photography display, why not consider checking out the house?  The Redfin agent did so… eight different times.  He must really have a thing for art shots.

Maybe nines do well in selling art photography, but if the agent wants to sell the house, they’d better start looking for some eights.  So far, only the Redfin agent found any.

DEALS, DEALS, DEALS!  We got them all over, even in places like Cupertino where families will sell both grandmothers just to get their kids enrolled in these schools.  Best of all, we found an incredible DEAL in Cupertino that has not one but TWO lucky 8s! 

18811 ARATA Way, Cupertino, CA 95014
$600,000

BEDS: 2
BATHS: 1
SQ. FT.: 814
$/SQ. FT.: $737
LOT SIZE: 5,187 Sq. Ft.
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached Single Family
STORIES: 1
VIEW: Neighborhood
YEAR BUILT: 1952
COMMUNITY: Cupertino
COUNTY: Santa Clara
MLS#: 81145411
SOURCE: MLSListings
STATUS: Active
ON REDFIN: 47 days

Excellent opportunity for first time home buyers and or build your dream home! This homes needs TLC but lots of potential in a neighborhood of million dollar homes. . Excellent Cupertino schools

In a neighborhood of million dollar homes?  Is there any place anywhere in Cupertino that isn’t in a neighborhood of million dollar homes?  Or at least in a neighborhood of potential million dollar homes?  Just because the house backs up to apartments, is a block from a six-lane arterial, a six-lane expressway, and an eight-lane freeway doesn’t mean there aren’t million dollar homes somewhere.

Also we promised two Lucky 8s, and we delivered.  They aren’t in the asking price, either.  They’re in the street address, so you get to keep them!  Bid this one up to $688,888!

$588,000

10610 S TANTAU Ave Cupertino, CA 95014

Beds:	3
Baths:	1
Sq. Ft.:	907
$/Sq. Ft.:	$648
Lot Size:	5,985 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Stories:	1
View:	Neighborhood
Year Built:	1953
Community:	Cupertino
County:	Santa Clara
MLS#:	81047103
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	ActiveThis listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin:	50 days

this is short sale by appoint. only. walk distance to school near shoping center and move in condition, kichten iS up gread, wood fire place

Let’s wrap up Black Friday Mania Weeks with this fine deal!

Are you looking for a great deal, but the price must have 8’s so that it’s lucky? Well today is your lucky day!

Look at this fine house – it’s got up greads,and even a wood fire place. Where else in the world can you find a house that has up greads? Those are rare… as rare as a house with 8’s in the price.

This deal isn’t going to last long… just look at all the instant equity waiting to be tapped:

Boom! It’s like your sitting on a powder keg of riches here!

Buy it today, or you may miss some amazing riches in the future! Happy Black Friday week!

19060 MEIGGS Ln Cupertino, CA 95014
Price: $768,000

Beds:     3
Baths:     2
Sq. Ft.:     1,249
$/Sq. Ft.:     $615
Lot Size:     6,000 Sq. Ft.
Age (Years):    53
Year Built:    1955
Type:    Detached Single Family
Style:    Ranch
Stories:    1 Story
View(s):    Neighborhood
Neighborhood:    Cupertino
County:     Santa Clara
MLS#:     80820567
Source:     MLSListings
Status:     Active
On Redfin:     3 days
Nice quiet street. It has bright and open floor plan with very good potential. Remodeled it & live in or build your dream home. Sellers prefer “AS-IS” sale.

Thanks to burbed reader Madhaus for this find and for this explanation:

[This house] is so awful in the photos that burbed should feature it as another acid trip.  Hideous.  Hard to decide which is the worst photo, the front, the back “lawn” or the prominently featured roll of TP in the bathroom.  The unmade bed is another winner.  Also it’s in Rancho Rinkydinky, not “real” Cupertino.

Hm, personally I don’t think it’s as trippy as the last Acid Cupertino house featured on this site:

Most importantly, the price is lower – so it’s simply not as special.

Is the fall of Cupertino?? Is the rapture at hand? Will I be “left behind”?

10220 STERLING Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014

Price: $890,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
$/Sq. Ft.: $663
Lot Size: 10,659 Sq. Ft.
Age (Years): 54
Year Built: 1954
Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 1 Story
Neighborhood: Cupertino
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 785483
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 51 days
Price just reduced. Value is mainly on the land. This property has already obtained city permit for building a house of two stories for a FAR of 44.7%, which is 3437 SF, including a 2-car garage. The approved blueprint of the plan is available to review upon request. The house currently has no PG & E; sink and toilet been removed. Time to build your own.

Frankly, I like dealing with professionals a lot more than amateurs. Clearly this Realtor and Seller know what I’m talking about. When you deal with novices, people who aren’t serious about buying, they tend to want to see things like… the house… the yard… the street… the door… the garage.

You know. All the BS.

Professionals know that when it is a plot of land in the Real Bay Area, it doesn’t matter what the photos look like – it’s in the RBA. You buy it. Period. Full stop. ’nuff said.

By not providing photos of this PG&E-less, sink-less, toilet-less house, this seller is doing you a favor. They’re telling you “Hey big boy flush with VMWare money… this is your house. Because you’re a pro. And so am I.”

Professionals. That’s what this house is all about.

But just for those of you who might be novices, here’s a gratuitous picture of your future dream home:

Look at that. Now don’t you wish you hadn’t seen this?

Novices. Sheesh.
(Thanks to Burbed reader AnonyMouse for this find.)

728 Stendhal Ln, Cupertino
$1,100,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 4
* Bathroom: 2
* Year Built: 1961
* Lot Size: 6000
* Square Footage: 1516
* List Date: 4/1/2008
* Garage Spaces: 1
* MLS#: 788429
*
Description of 728 Stendhal La, Cupertino
Charming Cupertino Eichler-styled home, Features include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Wood Ceiling with Foam Roof, modern kitchen, spacious counters and lots of cupboard space, large living/dining room for entertaining. This home is perfect for a large family with school age kids – schools are within walking distance. Large front atrium with glass throughout for viewing common areas. Internet Access.

Sweet! It’s a see through home. And it’s got a foam roof. (Does that mean asteroids will bounce off of it? What the heck?)

But wait… there’s more!

Alright Burbed readers! It’s Friday! That means it’s: “Write a story day”

My challenge to you: write a short story that explains what’s going on in these photos, why this person is selling, and what the guy in the photo saying to the potential customers.

Ready? Get set! Go!