The Piedmont Perspective, "Pretty As A Picture," June 18, 2008 - Vol. 54
What's New?
There is plenty of inventory to talk about this week and the following examples represent stylish homes both in and out of Piedmont - and in a range of price points. Each is special in its own right and all of them are worth a mention here!
Let's begin with Anian Tunney's new listing which is a spectacular French Regency style residence on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Piedmont. This elegant home at 9 Requa Place, offers 4bdrms/4bths, stunning gallery entryway with soaring ceilings, inviting patio courtyard with dipping pool, spacious formal living and dining rooms, 2-car garage and views! Open Sunday 2-4:30. Price: $2,950,000
Carol Brown's listing at 21 Park Way had terrific activity last weekend and with good reason. At $1,350,000 this centrally located, modified Craftsman, across from Dracena Park offers a tremendous amount of space and loads of potential in a charming package. Open this Sunday from 2-4:30 with offers expected early next Week!
My pick of the week in Crocker Highlands is an elegant English style home on Longridge Road, featuring 4bdrms/3.5bths, cook's kitchen, family room and guest or au pair quarters. Consider this terrific and historic neighborhood where like-kind homes are often much less than similar homes in Piedmont. With tree-lined streets and an active and engaging community, Crocker Highlands ranks high in desirability!
The 3bdrm/2bth Craftsman Bungalow on Mandana Boulevard, near Lakeshore Avenue is absolutely charming. This lovely home features remodeled kitchen and baths, original wood detailing in living and dining rooms, new landscaping and old-world charm at an affordable price!
Finally, Glenview offers a beautiful and sunny bungalow on Brighton Avenue. This "pretty as a picture" home offers 3bdrms/2bths, spacious living and dining rooms, updated kitchen and baths and a landscaped garden, ideal for entertaining! I keep returning to homes in the Glenview where value is easily captured.
What's Coming?
Look for a 1907 Grey Shingle home on Mesa Avenue to be open this Saturday and Sunday. Recently remodeled, this 4+bdrm/2++bth house features, sunny kitchen, wrap around yard, and custom finishes that highlight the home's architectural style. You could not want for a better location!
Sweeping bay views define the home on Scenic Avenue that has also just come to market. Featuring 5bdrms/3+bths, flexible space and many upgrades that make this home perfect for large-scale living and easy entertaining. It too will be open this Saturday and Sunday.
Please call me for more details or a private showing on either of these homes.
What's Pending?
Through June of last year, Piedmont had sold 72 homes, per the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Contrast that activity to this year's sales. Since the beginning of 2008, Piedmont has currently sold (or has pending) 34 homes. That's slightly more than a 50% adjustment in the number of sales, but here's the good news: The average selling price is up! With demand continuing to be high (especially for turn-key properties) this makes good sense (and good cents).
Limited inventory drives prices higher.
However, not every property is experiencing the same result. A strong case can be made for making sure your property is "picture perfect" when you bring it to market. The homes that have had the best results are centrally located and ready to move in.
Still, don't forget about the homes that have experienced more then two or three weeks on market (or even two or three months!). These properties often present the BEST values and are still very much available. (Case in point - www.324Seaview.com).
Will you meet the market or wait for the market to come to you?
If you have circled with interest and watched the listing price "adjust" a time or two, NOW is the time to step in - as buyers did on the large home on El Cerrito Avenue last week and on the even larger home on Mountain Avenue last month. Both of these homes took longer than average to sell, but I am willing to bet that they both prove to be among this year's "best buys!" Wait too long, and some other savvy buyer will recognize the deal!
What's Happening?
I am smitten with Mindy Scott's 4bdrm/3bth English-style listing at 130 Sandringham. This storybook beauty features picture perfect details that include soaring cathedral ceilings, leaded glass windows, parquet tiled floors, intimate patio and blooming rose garden pathway to the front door (think Sense and Sensibility). This home is truly special and surprisingly, still available. Make time to see it if you haven't already. For more information: www.Grubbco.com
The 5bdrm/4bth home at 75 Selborne Avenuewith family room and rumpus, has had a price reduction and is now listed at $1,995,000. This home now represents a tremendous value.
I will be holding Anian Tunney's listing at 1150 Oakland Avenue open this weekend. This recently remodeled home offers 5bdrms/3bths and easy central location for only $1,349,000. If affordable space is what you are craving, this home may provide the solution! Please stop by and say hello. Open Sunday 2-4:30.
What's Fun!
I met my good friend for lunch at Bellanicio on Park Boulevard yesterday. I had been wanting to try it out this fun and fairly recent restaurant addition to the neighborhood as the buzz on the street has been so positive. Glad to report, that it didn't dissapoint. From the complimentary white bean spread served with crisp baguette, to the sweet corn soup I ordered for lunch, it was all delicious (I'm still licking my lips!) and very affordable. You have to love an establishment where the head chef refills your tea glass and asks about your meal!
Bellanicio is at 4238 Park Boulevard and recommends reservations for parties of six or more:(510) 336-1180.
The Piedmont Plug!
Heading out for vacation soon? Don't forget that the Piedmont Police Department will send out an officer to drive by and keep an eye on your home on a regular basis if you let them know you are heading out of town. These small town courtesies are one of the many reasons we live in Piedmont! Take advantage of this safe and complimentary practice: (510) 420-3010
To sign up for The Piedmont Perspective go to:www.Piedmontperspective.com
There is plenty of inventory to talk about this week and the following examples represent stylish homes both in and out of Piedmont - and in a range of price points. Each is special in its own right and all of them are worth a mention here!
Let's begin with Anian Tunney's new listing which is a spectacular French Regency style residence on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Piedmont. This elegant home at 9 Requa Place, offers 4bdrms/4bths, stunning gallery entryway with soaring ceilings, inviting patio courtyard with dipping pool, spacious formal living and dining rooms, 2-car garage and views! Open Sunday 2-4:30. Price: $2,950,000
Carol Brown's listing at 21 Park Way had terrific activity last weekend and with good reason. At $1,350,000 this centrally located, modified Craftsman, across from Dracena Park offers a tremendous amount of space and loads of potential in a charming package. Open this Sunday from 2-4:30 with offers expected early next Week!
My pick of the week in Crocker Highlands is an elegant English style home on Longridge Road, featuring 4bdrms/3.5bths, cook's kitchen, family room and guest or au pair quarters. Consider this terrific and historic neighborhood where like-kind homes are often much less than similar homes in Piedmont. With tree-lined streets and an active and engaging community, Crocker Highlands ranks high in desirability!
The 3bdrm/2bth Craftsman Bungalow on Mandana Boulevard, near Lakeshore Avenue is absolutely charming. This lovely home features remodeled kitchen and baths, original wood detailing in living and dining rooms, new landscaping and old-world charm at an affordable price!
Finally, Glenview offers a beautiful and sunny bungalow on Brighton Avenue. This "pretty as a picture" home offers 3bdrms/2bths, spacious living and dining rooms, updated kitchen and baths and a landscaped garden, ideal for entertaining! I keep returning to homes in the Glenview where value is easily captured.
What's Coming?
Look for a 1907 Grey Shingle home on Mesa Avenue to be open this Saturday and Sunday. Recently remodeled, this 4+bdrm/2++bth house features, sunny kitchen, wrap around yard, and custom finishes that highlight the home's architectural style. You could not want for a better location!
Sweeping bay views define the home on Scenic Avenue that has also just come to market. Featuring 5bdrms/3+bths, flexible space and many upgrades that make this home perfect for large-scale living and easy entertaining. It too will be open this Saturday and Sunday.
Please call me for more details or a private showing on either of these homes.
What's Pending?
Through June of last year, Piedmont had sold 72 homes, per the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Contrast that activity to this year's sales. Since the beginning of 2008, Piedmont has currently sold (or has pending) 34 homes. That's slightly more than a 50% adjustment in the number of sales, but here's the good news: The average selling price is up! With demand continuing to be high (especially for turn-key properties) this makes good sense (and good cents).
Limited inventory drives prices higher.
However, not every property is experiencing the same result. A strong case can be made for making sure your property is "picture perfect" when you bring it to market. The homes that have had the best results are centrally located and ready to move in.
Still, don't forget about the homes that have experienced more then two or three weeks on market (or even two or three months!). These properties often present the BEST values and are still very much available. (Case in point - www.324Seaview.com).
Will you meet the market or wait for the market to come to you?
If you have circled with interest and watched the listing price "adjust" a time or two, NOW is the time to step in - as buyers did on the large home on El Cerrito Avenue last week and on the even larger home on Mountain Avenue last month. Both of these homes took longer than average to sell, but I am willing to bet that they both prove to be among this year's "best buys!" Wait too long, and some other savvy buyer will recognize the deal!
What's Happening?
I am smitten with Mindy Scott's 4bdrm/3bth English-style listing at 130 Sandringham. This storybook beauty features picture perfect details that include soaring cathedral ceilings, leaded glass windows, parquet tiled floors, intimate patio and blooming rose garden pathway to the front door (think Sense and Sensibility). This home is truly special and surprisingly, still available. Make time to see it if you haven't already. For more information: www.Grubbco.com
The 5bdrm/4bth home at 75 Selborne Avenuewith family room and rumpus, has had a price reduction and is now listed at $1,995,000. This home now represents a tremendous value.
I will be holding Anian Tunney's listing at 1150 Oakland Avenue open this weekend. This recently remodeled home offers 5bdrms/3bths and easy central location for only $1,349,000. If affordable space is what you are craving, this home may provide the solution! Please stop by and say hello. Open Sunday 2-4:30.
What's Fun!
I met my good friend for lunch at Bellanicio on Park Boulevard yesterday. I had been wanting to try it out this fun and fairly recent restaurant addition to the neighborhood as the buzz on the street has been so positive. Glad to report, that it didn't dissapoint. From the complimentary white bean spread served with crisp baguette, to the sweet corn soup I ordered for lunch, it was all delicious (I'm still licking my lips!) and very affordable. You have to love an establishment where the head chef refills your tea glass and asks about your meal!
Bellanicio is at 4238 Park Boulevard and recommends reservations for parties of six or more:(510) 336-1180.
The Piedmont Plug!
Heading out for vacation soon? Don't forget that the Piedmont Police Department will send out an officer to drive by and keep an eye on your home on a regular basis if you let them know you are heading out of town. These small town courtesies are one of the many reasons we live in Piedmont! Take advantage of this safe and complimentary practice: (510) 420-3010
To sign up for The Piedmont Perspective go to:www.Piedmontperspective.com
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