359 IRVINGTON St, Daly City, CA 94014 | MLS# 80941830
$589,888
359 IRVINGTON St Daly City, CA 94014

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 790
$/Sq. Ft.: $747
Lot Size: 2,500 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Attached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1910
Community: ‘Original’ Daly City
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80941830
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active This listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin: 75 days
REGULAR SALE !!!! NO WAITING ; -) !!, come see this 2 bedrooms , 1 bathroom upstairs plus 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom downstairs (unwarranted). One block from Mission Street, walking distance to BART and Bus Stations. If you; re tired of waiting !!!

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find.

Wow, the investment opportunities keep pouring in. This house comes witn an unwarranted (meaning you don’t really deserve it) 2br/1ba downstairs for you to rent out. Cha-ching!

Of course this probably means you’ll never be able to park your car anywhere… but, hey, revenue trumps everything.

There’s a few other things I love about this listing:

1. The smiley face. It tells you Gen-Y/millennials that the Realtor gets you. He speaks your language. LOL OMG!

2. The yellow and blue house next door. Wow. How awesome would to live next door to that. If you’re a Cal fan you can say it is Bear pride. If you’re a Farm fan, then you can… uh… say that you don’t live in that house. Either way you win!

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!

4160 RIVERMARK Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 | MLS# 80942064
4160 RIVERMARK Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054
Price: $1,145,888

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,989
$/Sq. Ft.: $383
Lot Size: 3,484 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Traditional
Stories: 2
View: Neighborhood
Year Built: 2003
Community: Santa Clara
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80942064
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 48 days
Regular Sale; NOT REO; NOT Short Sale either! LAST CALL. .. if you would EVER consider making a move to own this beautiful single family home in the best Rivermark location! (FYI—we countered 5 written offers & in addition, rejected at least 6 other verbal offers prior to the written ones. )

Thanks to Burbed reader Jenny for this find.

My oh my. What a peculiar find.

For the past few years, Bay Area real estate ads have been missing the chutzpah, the bravado, the essence, the soul that it used to have. Whatever happened to the good old days when Sellers could require Buyers to sign contracts saying they would feed the neighborhood squirrels… or to undergo a background check to ensure they have the right character to own your condo… or to have the buyer’s children paint them a picture.

Well… if this house is a sign of the times, then good times are coming back.

Let’s face it… nothing drives buyers more crazy than being told they can’t have something – and that’s what this house is doing. It’s a big ol’ F you to the buyer. And the buyer will want it even more.

Better offer $2 million – because this house won’t be yours anyway.

10272 LOMITA Ave, San Lorenzo Valley, CA 95018 | MLS# 80946083
10272 LOMITA Ave San Lorenzo Valley, CA 95018
Price: $360,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
$/Sq. Ft.: $300
Lot Size: 8,276 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1973
Community: Lompico-Zayante
County: Santa Cruz
MLS#: 80946083
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 10 days
What a doll!!!Don’t miss this adorable home recently remodeled from top to bottom. Private, sunny and peaceful neighborhood and not a short sale or bank owned. Only 10 minutes to Felton, 40 minutes to Silicon Valley. A very clean house with stylish accents including stainless steel appliances, engineered maple flooring, great paint colors, all new light fixtures, updated bathroom. This is a good one!

Thanks to Burbed reader Scott for this find.

What a doll indeed! You can totally imagine someone in Atherton buying this for their little princess (or prince, no need to reinforce gender stereotypes!) How jealous will their friends be. “OMG! UR DAD BOUGHT U WOT????”

It’s never too early to start your children on the path of having pride of ownership, and it may make sense to start with this house. At 1,200 square feet, keeping it clean shouldn’t be hard for their housekeepers… it’s definitely a good starter.

And… it’s just 10 minutes to Felton (where?)

Just in case you were wondering, this is a good one – unlike all the other ones that are bad ones!

Property details
Type: Detached Single Family
Status: Pending w/o release
List Date: 07/27/09
Price: $452,000
Location: 1524 NORTON ST, San Mateo, CA 94401 (map)
Area: 414 – San Mateo – South Shoreview
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms Full: 1
Approx. Sq. Ft.: 1000
Approx. Lot Size: 6,400.sf
Approx age: 56
MLS#: 80936060

Elementary School District: 938 – San Mateo-Foster City Elementary

High School District: 939 – San Mateo Union High

Description: Charming San Mateo Home! Low maintenance backyard, 3 full bedrooms. Title shows as 1 bath, property is currently has 1.5 baths (permits unknown). Tile kitchen counters and shower enclosure. Must see! Not a Short Sale!

Thanks to Burbed reader rinkrat for this find!

Wow! Tile kitchen counters! That’s so incredibly rare these days… with granite this, granite that, concrete this, concrete that. It’s like a throw back to back when… when… well… when tile kitchen counters were cool.

Retro is in, my friends. It is in.

But what caught the attention of rinkrat was the low maintenance backyard. Now, as we all know, that’s a good thing because we all want to be more green, save the earth, yada yada yada.

Let’s take a look at this green backyard shall we?

That’s definitely sustainable.I keep see that yard staying like that for 10 years without any fertilizer or water!

Hm. What’s behind that wall? Guesses anyone?

1022 S DELAWARE St, San Mateo, CA 94402 | MLS# 80931255
1022 S DELAWARE St San Mateo, CA 94402
Price: $469,950

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 860
$/Sq. Ft.: $546
Lot Size: 4,280 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1949
Community: Hayward Park
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80931255
Source: MLSListings
Status: Pending With Release
On Redfin: 14 days
Move in ready! Not a short sale or REO! This beautifully updated home includes updated kitchen and bathroom with new appliances, upgraded lighting and fixtures. Newly installed carpeting and tile flooring. Fresh paint in & out and professional landscaping. Beautiful garage conversion (permits unknown)

Thanks to Burbed reader Jeff for this find!

Apple pie, lawns, debt, and baseball – America. And this house further realizes the American Dream by having a striped lawn.

That’s right – no longer do you have to lust after the fields at NameOfTheDay Park, you can have it right at home. Sure a full game of baseball might be hard since your lot is just 4,280 square feet – but maybe you can play half court baseball. Uh. Or something like that.

I was going to say “Go ahead and buy your slice of the American Dream today” – but it looks like someone has beat you already.

Best of luck buying your own ballfield!

92 MADERA Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 | MLS# 80835403
92 MADERA Ave San Carlos, CA 94070
Price: $899,998

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
$/Sq. Ft.: $375
Lot Size: 6,604 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 2
View: Bay, Canyon, Neighborhood, City Lights
Year Built: 1934
Community: Beverly Terrace
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80835403
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 221 days
Amazing price for this square footage. .. appraised at $1,234,000 in 2007. Gorgeous Bay Views. Spacious home approx 2400 sq ft. Upper level w/ adjoining family room, living room, 1/2 bath. Downstairs 4 bedrooms, office, 2.5 baths. Parquet and hardwood under upper level carpeting. Two decks. This is NOT a short sale.

Burbed reader Sam thought this was an interesting find. Here’s what he had to say:

Want to close your sale faster? Highlight a declining market!  (Ignore the 1991 $358,000 sale, roughly 600K in 2009 dollars, it’s irrelevant)

Well, actually the 1991 sales price is important. As we all know. real estate doubles every 10 years. So… by 2011 (2 years from now) it should be worth $1.432M. That makes sense. Highlighting the $1.234M (what a funny number) today indicates just how much instant equity there is available for you to unleash. And, that it is on track to reach that magically doubling number – if it weren’t for the pesky economic woes we have right now.

So get on the right track and buy this very green, very airy house today!

Thanks Sam!

36527 NICHOLS Ave, FREMONT, CA 94536 | MLS# 40383110
36527 NICHOLS Ave FREMONT, CA 94536
Price: $680,000

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,603
$/Sq. Ft.: $424
Lot Size: 6,040 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Single Family Detached
Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1984
Stories: 2

Desirable location in Fremont close to BART. Backyard w/ deck, quiet neighborhood, wide driveway, renovated Kitchen w/ Stainless Steell appliances. Must see to appreciate!THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE OR REO. .. Original owner.

Burbed reader CB thought this was an important find. Here’s what CB had to say:

It’s listed at 140K above it’s zestimate and and you’ll have to pay about 100 more per sq ft for the 94536 to live in this one.   But who knows.  The house is fit for the Mona Lisa, it may be fit for someone as special as me!

The cat guarding the “original owner’s” valued Betty Boop collection is also a nice touch.  50x scale posters of drinks is always a plus. This listing makes a good argument for keeping the camera on the curb.

Indeed, the ZEstimate is just $524,500. But as we know, ZEstimates tend to undervalue Bay Area (even non-RBA) properties because they don’t have a model to account for specialness.

That said, let’s take a look at the interior!

Yep. That’s the Mona Lisa alright. And check out the Roman-esque bust! And the Christmas tree! Wow. What a cornucopia of Classic Art. Stunning!

And to complete the museum, lots of modern art.

Frankly, if they’re not charging admission to go see this house, they are truly missing out!

10131 SANTA CLARA Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 | MLS# 80850774
10131 SANTA CLARA Ave Cupertino, CA 95014
Price: $810,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 816
$/Sq. Ft.: $993
Lot Size: 7,500 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1945
Stories: 1
View: Neighborhood
Neighborhood: Cupertino
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80850774
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 49 days
Fixer-upper
Fixer with a lot of potential! Cupertino * Monta Vista high school * * Kennedy middle * * Stevens Creek elementary * * Lot is over 7,400 sf. This is not a short sale. Probate sale * * Easy process * *

Whenever I need a pick me up, I know where to turn – Cupertino.

Ahhh…. at $993 per square foot, this house exemplifies what is amazing about the Real Bay Area. Let’s take a look at the one interior pic shall we?

Ooh I feel goosebumpy already!

What a beaut! Thank you Cupertino! Thank you for cheering me up!

My god… if only this could clear $1000 per square foot, then we would really be rocking! Woot!

Maybe next year… maybe next year…

You know what we haven’t seen on Burbed in a while? 2239 Poplar!

First, let’s go back to February 21, 2006 and see the first showing on Burbed:

Then it showed up on Burbed (8/21) because the price had been hiked. This is what it looked like:

The house then went for some remodelling and looked like this as of October 2, 2006:

Well… after doing some research, it looks like this house can still be yours! Now for a new price of just $399,000!

2239 POPLAR AVE, East Palo Alto, CA – #80781877 – House for sale
2239 POPLAR Avenue East Palo Alto, CA
$399,000

East Palo Alto Area House, SAN MATEO COUNTY County, 94303
$1,793 per month Return to Map
Active
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
SQFT: 1010
Built: 1947
Days: 213
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Agent’s Description

OWNER WILL CONSIDER SOME FINANCING!! MAKE US AN OFFER! Delightful one level home ready to move into. Freshly painted and carpeted (Feb. 08). Roof and heater installed within the past 3 years. Double paned windows. Fireplace in living room. One car garage. Great yard. Bath remodeled within past 3 years too. All appliances stay! Great House!”NOT A SHORT SALE!!

A lot has changed these last few years, but one thing stays the same – 2239 Poplar Ave is waiting for you! Buy it today!