Opportunity knocks--3221 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
I completely missed this one when it came on the market 16 days ago. A multi-family Victorian in the East end, this home (MLS# 40334154) listed at a mere $650,000 is described as follows:
Every single picture is a front view of the exterior of the house (what's left of it), from various angles, including not one but two daring across-the-street shots:
If the house didn't look so derelict, it might actually sound decent (except lots in that part of town are typically small, and the pictures suggest there isn't much land around the structure):
But the best part about this great opportunity is how great an opportunity it was for the lesser fool trying to get rid of it:
This is a great opportunity for first time home buyers and investorswhich I believe is code for "you'll be working on this house even after your ARM resets for the 3rd time." The ZIP Realty listing shows seven pictures, all of which are variations on this one:
Every single picture is a front view of the exterior of the house (what's left of it), from various angles, including not one but two daring across-the-street shots:If the house didn't look so derelict, it might actually sound decent (except lots in that part of town are typically small, and the pictures suggest there isn't much land around the structure):| Bedrooms: | 0 |
| Full Baths: | 0 |
| Partial Baths: | 0 |
| Square Feet: | N/A |
| Lot Size: | N/A |
| Year Built: | 1895 |
| Listing Date: | 04/03/08 |
| On Market: | 16 days |
| Type: | MFR |
| Status: | ACTIVE |
| MLS #: | 40334154 |
But the best part about this great opportunity is how great an opportunity it was for the lesser fool trying to get rid of it:
Last sale and tax info
- Sold 11/01/2006: $679,000
- 2007 Property Tax: $1,564
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