Top 5 Real Estate Buys in San Mateo County week of July 14, 2008

 

Hi guys! Here’s this week’s top 5. By the way, I have to comment on how sales activity has suddenly come to life…buyers finally seem to be getting off the proverbial fence. Glad to see that. Lots of good inventory out there. These are my current picks. As always, if you need more information on these or any other properties on the Peninsula, I’m here to help.

1) 1620 Cordilleras Road, Redwood City (Emerald Hills). This is a recently remodeled rancher and the owner did a great job. 2008 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 10,000 square foot lot with a pool and cute cabana in back. The price is excellent $1,350,000. I sold a home just up the street a few months ago  for much more and the comps in this neighborhood are unbeatable. great buy. Listed by Glenn Sennett, Coldwell Banker. 

2) 1024 Northwood Dr. San Carlos. This is a chance to get into San Carlos for less than many condos. And it’s a great neighborhood. Many San Carlos families have started here. Located in Laureola (East side of San Carlos) it’s a 1948 Murphy home (a style popular in the post WWII era..cement slab; no termites)! A 2/1, 820 square feet with a big lot and mature trees.  The San CArlos schools will always ensure your investment. Skip the condo…listed by Claudette Wood of Alain Pinel.

3) 156 27th Avenue, San Mateo. Listed at $775,000 this is a good opportunity in a well established neighborhood of San Mateo. A generous 1680 square feet, 3/3 with a lot of 6600 square feet. You can really turn this into something great. Not much to look at now, but such  are the opportunities in Peninsula real estate. Listed by Jerry Girouard of Girouard Properties.

4) 2000 Valparaiso, Menlo Park. This has made the list before…so let’s try it agian! Hellooo? This is a coveted Menlo Park neighborhood and  many comps are considerably higher. What are you waiting for? It’s fully remodeled. 1120 square feet, 3/1 and a spacious lot over 8,000 square feet. You can always add a bathroom. Really, $1,149,000 is a fantastic price. I can show you comps if you don’t believe me! Listed by Tom Le Mieux of Coldwell Banker.

5) 912 Larkspur Drive, Burlingame. This is a steal. I like this neighborhood; though some think it’s too close to Rollins Road….so let them miss out. $768,800 (nice) 2/1, 1160 square feet. You could add on; and you’re buying in Burlingame. Can’t really lose on this one. Listed by Gary Coulter of McGuire Real Estate.