Maybe it's a typo--1019 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA
You'd think all the damage perpetrated against the real estate market by the vast media conspiracy, people would know prices have been going down, not up. But maybe not. This charming Tudor revival home is now on the market 3 years after it was last purchased, for the whopping wishing price of $895,000 (MLS #40330121):
The specs and location are nice but certainly nothing to warrant such an inflated price, especially on such a tiny lot:
Update 5/12/08: Seller finally got a clue and dropped the price $107,000 all at once, to $788,000.
Update 8/17/08: Relisted as MLS #345865 for $748,000. Still way too high at $425 / sqft but we're making progress--$147,000 off the initial list price. The new listing is really silly:
Update 9/23/08: Humbled? Sheepish? It's back on craigslist with a very sober post: no photos, no hyperbole, and possibly a new agent. But still the same idiotic price.
Spacious two story home. Large detached family room perfect for entertaining. Original features with some modern upgrades. A must see!
The specs and location are nice but certainly nothing to warrant such an inflated price, especially on such a tiny lot:4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,760 sqft, 3,400-sqft lot, MLS #40330121, $895,000Note no price reduction in the 35 days it's been on the market. This home was purchased barely 2 1/2 years ago for $550,000:
How someone has the gall to expect a $345,000 appreciation in 28 months (or $12,321 a month) in this kind of market is beyond me.Last sale and tax info
- Sold 12/27/2005: $550,000
- 2007 Property Tax: $8,991
Update 5/12/08: Seller finally got a clue and dropped the price $107,000 all at once, to $788,000.
Update 8/17/08: Relisted as MLS #345865 for $748,000. Still way too high at $425 / sqft but we're making progress--$147,000 off the initial list price. The new listing is really silly:
REMARKS Opportunity knocks on the shores of Alameda.Beaufiful 1927 Tudor 4Br/2Bth living rm/fp, formal DR. Hardwood flooring,kitchen with adjoining breakfast room,x-large laundry rm + storage.Walk-in closets.A grand multipurpose rm detached from main house complete with heat and w/w carpeting.Home business/ Daycare, endless possiblities.Conveinetly located for transportation/schools/shopping.don't miss this great opportunity to own this lovely home.How exactly is that "on the shores of Alameda"? I understand the need not to assign to malice what can be explained by stupidity, but this particular address might very well be the farthest point from any shore.
Update 9/23/08: Humbled? Sheepish? It's back on craigslist with a very sober post: no photos, no hyperbole, and possibly a new agent. But still the same idiotic price.$748000 English Tudor (alameda)
Reply to: simat@sfpru.com [?]
Date: 2008-09-23, 8:58PM PDT
Charming Light filled Tudor
4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, walk-in closets
Formal Living room with fireplace ,Formal Dinning Room
Breakfast room with built-in cabinets
large multi-purpose room. separate entrance, heated, w/w carpet
Detached one car garage with long drive way
Minutes to freeways & Bart
for pictures go the following link
www.1019santaclara.com
open sunday
Update 10/4/08: Another typo? What on earth is a "Touter treasure"?
$748000 Touter treasure (alameda)
Reply to: simat@sfpru.com [?]
Date: 2008-10-04, 5:26PM PDT
Must see, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage, bounce room and much more. Check the web site for more information and pictures.
Worried about your job? Borrowers Protection Plan available.
Come to open house 1-3 this Sunday to find out.
Or call Sima: 510-4185788 or 415-310-6483
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