412 N CENTRAL Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 | MLS# 80900054
412 N CENTRAL Ave Campbell, CA 95008
Price: $779,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,549
$/Sq. Ft.: $503
Lot Size: 6,098 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Year Built: 1941
Stories: 1
View: Neighborhood
Neighborhood: Campbell
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80900054
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 23 days
LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL HOME IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL, Remodeled kitchen , recessed lighting, remodeled baths with all new copper plumbing, hardwood floors and new carpet in master bedroom, crown molding, central heating and air conditioning, newer composition roof, indoor laundry area. NOT A SHORT SALE. MOTIVATED SELLER WILL CONSIDER ANY OFFER.

At $503 per square foot, the price for this house in Campbell seems somewhat reasonable.

Yet, there are so many odd things about this house. Aside from the mysterious patch of dead grass, there are other things that I just can’t put my finger on.

What can you find that’s wrong with this house?

355 Woodland Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Scotts Valley North MLS# 80850169 – Property Details
$299,900

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 2
* Year Built: 1979
* Lot Size: 39500
* Square Footage: 1360
* List Date: 12/18/2008
* Garage Spaces: 1

* MLS#: 80850169
Great opportunity to own a piece of Scotts Valley! Home details are from last MLS listing. Home was left in the middle of major recontruction. Fixer upper or tear down. No kitchen, only one bath. Please view with caution. Unsafe deck. The information is provided by others and has not been verified by CENTURY 21 Alpha, seller or listing agent. Not a short sale!

Burbed doesn’t usually venture to Scotts Valley, but fortunately Burbed reader Scott (no relation) did and this is what he found!

Wowsers. Talk about affordable. And its just a short commute on beautiful 17.

The fact that this is half finished is what makes this an amazing deal. Look at some of the work that has been done already:

If that’s not an awesome design I don’t know what is. After a long day of work you can come home, soak in the bathtub, and admire nature all at the same time. Wowsers. And if you have to go potty, it’s right next to it!

This house is just waiting for you to complete the masterpiece. Quick! How will you complete this:

Wow. I think the boundaries between space and time are collapsing here. Hey, that means you can build an unpermitted addition into the 4th or 5th dimension!

1872 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 MLS# 80845220 – Property Details

$398,500

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 1
* Year Built: 1946
* Lot Size: 5100
* Square Footage: 1092
* List Date: 11/13/2008

* Garage Spaces: 2
Located on a court, enclosed front patio, partial hardwood, some double pane windows. Not a short sale!! The information is provided by others and has not been verified by CENTURY 21 Alpha, seller or listing agent. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated.

Thanks to Burbed reader Michelle for this find.

Frankly, this is not quite what I had in mind when I read that this house was on a court. But it’s a good thing that some windows are double pane – not all. Otherwise, you might miss out on the ambiance of living on 280. How would you know what is going on? If you should wait another 15 minutes or so for the rush hour to end?

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875 San Ardo Way, Mountain View, CA 94043 North Shoreline MLS# 80848738 – Property Details
$675,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 2
* Year Built: 1962
* Lot Size: 6144
* Square Footage: 1060
* List Date: 12/9/2008
* Garage Spaces: 2

What a great opportunity!! Turn this Mountain View home into your dream home. Bring your contractor, and your ideas to take this property to the next level. Original hardwood floors, room for your RV or Boat, open floor plan. NOT A SHORT SALE.. Just a home in need of some TLC.

Sheesh, at these prices, Burbed might not exist in the near future. $636 per square foot for what is NOT A SHORT SALE?  They’re practically giving this house away! It’s even got easy access to freeways – I don’t know why the Realtor forgot to mention this!

The best part?

I’m not sure what’s going on in that window (is it looking into another room), but I can tell you right now that funky stove is going to be an instant collector’s item that will only add to this house’s value.

508 Rocca Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Parkway MLS# 80759381 – Property Details

$680,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 2
* Year Built: 1956
* Lot Size: 5096
* Square Footage: 1150
* List Date: 10/24/2007
* Garage Spaces: 2

* MLS#: 80759381
Come see this great starter home in one of South San Francisco’s most popular neighborhoods. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, hardwood floors throughout, large private,rear yard. NOT A SHORT SALE…..JUST REDUCED $40,000

Wow… who knew that dual tone houses were such a rage. Lately I’ve seen quite a few! You know what it reminds me of?

Oh come on… you don’t see the resemblance?

In any case, this is located in one of South San Francisco’s most popular neighborhoods – you know, that one. No no… you’re think of the other one. This is the most popular one. Yeah! Exactly!

Buy this house today. Whether you’re in your blue phase, or your minimalist phase, you can live with your multiple personalities just fine in this hot city!

727 Elm St, Redwood City, CA 94063 MLS# 80817142 – Property Details

$579,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 2
* Bathroom: 1
* Year Built: 1939
* Lot Size: 5000
* Square Footage: 810
* List Date: 6/23/2008
* Garage Spaces: 1

Great oppourtunity for all buyers!!!NOT A SHORT SALE wave good bye !!! renting days will be over when your clients invest in this cute rancher home!! it has bonus room in the back With it’s own Bath , also bunus room in garage area. Perfect for an in law!Great Location!!!

That’s right ladies and gentlemen! Be prepared to wave good bye to your renting days because once you buy this home, this excellent oppourtunity for all buyers, you will be set for life.

The bunus room for your in-laws is a dream for most – honestly I can’t think of why you wouldn’t want to spend $714 per square foot for this fine fine house. Heck, you could rent it out! Boom instant passive income!

Garage? Bah! Who needs that.

This is really like buying one house, and getting a bonus condo! What’s stopping you now?

2269 ADDISON Ave East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Price: $130,000
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 650
$/Sq. Ft.: $200
Lot Size: 2,500 Sq. Ft.
Age (Years): 57
Year Built: 1951
Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 1 Story
Neighborhood: East of U.S. 101
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80819060
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 33 days
Fixer-upper
Single family home is a fixer upper. Lots of potential. Close to transportation and shopping. NOT a short sale.

Holy. Cow.

If this doesn’t signify the bottom, I don’t know what does. A house for just $130,000.

Here’s what Burbed reader Brian had to say:

It wasn’t the boarded up windows, the 2500 sq ft lot, the all concrete lot, or the fact that the house looks like a garage that was a “wow” factor for me.

No, it was the Z-Estimate, that said that 2% of the homes in the zip code have a value lower than this home.

And with a Z-Estimate of $370,000, you’d be missing out on $240,000 of instant equity!

I present a challenge to the readers of Burbed, find a house in the bottom 1%.

- Brian

Nice find Brian. Again. Holy cow. That’s a crap load of instant equity!

Nice challenge.

Does anyone care to take up Brian on this offer? Or are y’all too busy putting bids on this amazing steal?

304 America Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
$545,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 2
* Bathroom: 1
* Year Built: 1940
* Lot Size: 3350
* Square Footage: 754
* List Date: 2/16/2008
* Garage Spaces: 1
NEW PRICE REDUCTION.!!!! NOT A SHORT SALE !!!!. MOTIVATED SELLER. Very clean, nice and cozy home. Easy access to freeways close to school and parks, move in condition you must see it to appreciate. Please bring all buyers and present offers.

How much of a price reduction is this? A huge one!

Let’s look at the last time this house was featured on Burbed:

Wowsers! That’s over 4% off! It’s not clear if the dog is still included though.

I’m telling you, sellers are bending over backwards to meet you greedy buyers. What are you waiting for? This house could be yours, earning you instant equity already!

96 Buckingham Ave, Redwood City 94063

$609,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 2
* Year Built: 1924
* Lot Size: 3360
* Square Footage: 1000
* List Date: 4/9/2008
* Garage Spaces: 2

* MLS#: 800694
Completely remodeled. Open kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Kitchen overlooks dining area and living room. Remodeled bathrooms. Convenient inside laundry area. Detached 2-car garage. Nice lawn and deck. This is not a short sale!

They say that a man’s house is a man’s castle. This Redwood City house clearly emphasizes that point. Driving by you might wonder “Is that a mini-Costco?” – but then you see the turrets on top and realize “Wow, it’s someone’s castle in Redwood City!”.

You know what this really needs? A moat.

A moat filled with sharks with lasers. Oh yes, how awesome that would be. And of course the requisite drawbridge.

Then you’d really have a Costco Castle.

And it makes sense – after all you live on Buckingham. What’s more fitting for you – The King Owner?

2005 Howard Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 – Property Details.
$700,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 1
* Year Built: 1947
* Lot Size: 4480
* Square Footage: 1120
* List Date: 3/12/2008
* Garage Spaces: 1
* MLS#: 784309

West-Side locale-close prox.to downtown,shops,parks,restaurants,EZ to freeways,transportation,airports.Established neighborhood of higher priced homes.There’s a bonus den,all appliances included,attached garage,spacious yd/patio area with mature fruit trees & roses.Electrical was updated.Air conditioning & central heat. Sold as-is to settle estate.Not a short sale,bank repo.,or court confirmation.

This was sent in by a Burbed reader who declined to be named. It looked to him that this house was going to topple over, and perhaps that’s why it’s a mere $700k.

I disagree.

I think that this is actually an artistic technique that the Realtor chose. By using an angle, the viewer is drawn in – his attention grabbed and stolen as he tries to figure out WTF is wrong with the photo. And by doing so, he has captured precious mindshare.

Further adding to the mystique of this abode is this photo:

The depth of this photo is amazing. The contrast of the fence outdoors and the lit woodpanels indoor seems to indicate that no matter where you go, you are stuck in this house. The green carpet means that whether you’re inside or outside, you’re there. The meaning is so deep my mind spins. I hear copious LSD will really help you appreciate this house.

Well, better buy it soon before this estate gets settled. Whatever that means!