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Good House Blog - 10/28/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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This week, in the absence of compelling new inventory, we are again revisiting more mature inventory that presents good value. These homes are all under $1 million. Some need a bit of work work, but several are move-in ready, which we have indicated in our comments.
Remember that the FHA Super Jumbo Loan with maximum value of 729,000 is scheduled to expire as of 12/31/2008. All qualifying loans should be funded by 12/10/2008, and initiated by 12/1/2008. This is so that the lending institutions can sell the completed loans back to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the end of the year.
If you have any questions about these homes, the lending market, or anything else real estate related, please give us a call.
| 3363 Dyer Dr., Lafayette - Price: $680,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1,509 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Centrally located Lafayette fixer on a big flat lot! Walk to BART, shopping, restaurants, easy freeway access, new detached 800 sq. ft. garage (buyer to verify). French doors in living room lead to beautiful enclosed patio with outdoor fireplace. So much potential. Lots of charm. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Good potential on this lot. Very convenient to town. |
| 113 Cypress Point Way, Moraga - Price: $799,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 1,749 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Perfect inside and out. Move-in ready with beautifully remodeled kitchen and baths. Great outdoor living with patios and gardens front and back. Peaceful setting with lagoon views. In the flatlands and close to club facilities. Olsen Team Additional Comments - This is an Olsen Team Listing. It shows beautifully. |
| 83 Muth Dr., Orinda - Price: $799,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1,765 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Huge price reduction. Charming ranch style home in award winning Orinda school district. Great floor plan with updated kitchen, stainless appliances, refinished hardwood floors, dual pane windows, and new carpets. Enjoy private garden area with lush lawn and plantings. Close to downtown shopping and BART. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Not very exciting, but good value. |
| 40 Lost Valley Dr., Orinda - Price: $799,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1,803 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Wonderful traditional on .46 private oak studded lot. Potential! Potential! Potential! Cosmetic fixer! Light, airy, open and flexible floor plan with room to roam. Clean as a whistle. Neat and tidy with curb appeal and much more!! Hardwood floors throughout and raised ceilings - don't miss! Olsen Team Additional Comments - A little off the beaten path in Lost Valley. Looks much better in person than it does on internet photos. Nice private feel. |
| 123 Alta Mesa Ct., Moraga - Price: $799,950 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1,954 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Rarely available 1-story 3 bedroom/2 bath home with spectacular views in desired Moraga Ridge. Tuscan feel with wood floors, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows and sliders contribute to harmoniously blend into the environment to provide a tranquil, natural setting. Spacious living room and dining room area, family room, 2 brick fireplaces, large master suite. Community pool and tennis court. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Big views, nice location in the development. Very private deck and additional space in the front for entertaining or play. |
| 3350 Moraga Blvd., Lafayette - Price: $799,000 / 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1,235 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - This home has fabulous curb appeal and is conveniently located close to downtown Lafayette. Step inside to a living room with fireplace, dining room, remodeled kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 updated baths. Front yard, back yard & side yard all beautifully landscaped. Close to bike trail, BART, shopping, schools. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Cute as a button. If you only need two bedrooms, this is a fabulous neighborhood with access to walking trails and town. |
| 20 Crescent Dr., Orinda - Price: $835,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1,725 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Charming home with many recent upgrades. Light and bright with hardwood floors, vaulted open-beam ceilings, skylights and brick fireplace. Level yard has newer landscaping, fencing, resurfaced pool and asphalt driveway. Freshly painted & staged. Updated bathrooms. Central A/C. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Bright and sunny home with nice living spaces. |
| 2 Vista del Moraga, Orinda - Price: $849,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 2,022 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Charming single story ranch with tons of privacy located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Formal living room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen and dining room open to level back yard. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and office nook. Minutes to Orinda Village BART & Orinda school. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Close to Moraga Way, but little noise as it sits well away and over a small creek. Great area on the driveway for bikes and big wheels - large grassy yard out back. |
| 1 Las Vegas Rd., Orinda - Price: $899,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 2,005 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks -First time available in 18 years! Charming 1946 single level ranch style home offers walls of glass, level yard spaces, outstanding Orinda Country Club location and spacious rooms. Master suite has a bonus room ideal for home office, nursery or additional walk-in closet. 1 updated bath and bonus 1/2 bath in laundry room. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Great price for the neighborhood. |
| 911 Augusta Dr., Moraga - Price: $945,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 2,828 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - New low price!!! Elegant Forest Hills model with beautiful setting. Features plantation shutters and 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living, dining, family room, master and kitchen, all on main level. New carpeting, paint and staging. Oversized fourth bedroom currently being used as a home office with built-ins and private balcony. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Nice square footage and a low price for this model. This model has sold as high as $1,150,000 or more. |
| 22 Snowberry Ln., Orinda - Price: $995,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 1,844 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - End of cul-de-sac lush grounds, grassy yards total privacy! This spacious home boasts 3 bedrooms. plus bonus room, 2.5 baths, approximately 1,844 sq ft and .39 mostly flat acre! The most incredible location close to town and top rated schools. For that special touch that creates the magic of Sleepy Hollow. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Needs some updating and repairs, but a great street in Orinda. |
| 907 Augusta Dr., Moraga - Price: $995,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 3,424 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Seldom on the market, sough-after Sequoia model. Super spaces with huge rooms, high ceilings, abundance of windows. Kitchen/family room opens to front court, privacy at peaceful end of Augusta. An incredible value well below market. Best price per square foot in Moraga Country Club. Olsen Team Additional Comments - A lot of house for the money. Access to the Moraga Country Club is included in the $602 monthly dues. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link .
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Good House Blog - 9/2/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
Good houses are back! We are excited to see some good inventory after a slow month or so. As always, we don't publish our own listings here, but since the blog was last published we have brought to market 291 Deerfield Dr in Moraga, 79 Sanders Ranch Road in Moraga, and 231 Ivy Drive in Orinda - All three are now pending. We have also brought two other very special homes to the market - 80 Courter Lane in Moraga, and 23 Bel Air in Orinda, please see our listings page for more information on these homes. 
| 3464 Monroe, Lafayette - Price: $789,000 /3 Bedrooms 1 Bath / 1164 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - LAFAYETTE TRAILS BEAUTY - Cute home in the heart of the trails neighborhood. Dual pane windows, updated bath and gleaming hardwood floors. Large level lawns and garden plus detached two car garage. Separate laundry room. Close to elementary and middle school and in #1 rated Acalanes HS District. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Sought-after location in downtown Lafayette. Charming little house with a nice yard. |
| Debra Court, Lafayette - Price: $849,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths /1530 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Storybook rancher situated on a large 1/2 acre lot with lots of curb appeal and upgrades galore. Draperies in living and dining room excluded. Chandeliers in dining room, master bedroom, and bedroom excluded. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Great price for a remodeled house on a cul-de-sac in Glorietta. Short sale may cause longer closing period. |
| 249 Overhill Road, Orinda - Price: $899,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1712 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - This Glorietta charmer offers loads of upgrades-gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances, updated baseboards and crown molding, newer roof, A/C and Andersen windows and sliding doors. Fab patio and grass area w/views. Blocks to school and Meadow Swim & Tennis. Don't miss! Olsen Team Additional Comments - And another great price for a Glorietta remodel. Bonus: huge mudroom/laundry room. |
| 12 Amanda Lane, Lafayette - Price: $995,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 1727 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Rethink your living situation! This energy efficient one year old single family home boasts luxurious amenities as well as a great location to downtown, BART, & HWY 24. This home offers the perfect blend of both comfort & convenience while minimizing your carbon footprint! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Nice new price for this almost brand new home with gorgeous finishes. Walk to downtown Lafayettte. |
| 3215 Andreasen, Lafayette - Price: $1,695,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 3260 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Custom craftsman inspired home that was extensively expanded & remodeled approx. 5 yrs ago. Flat .5± acre w/amazing yard. Chefs kit w/every appliance & cooking surface you'd desire. Vaulted beam detailing, hdwds & extensive use of nat'l stone. Exceptional! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Wow! Fabulous addition/remodel. Beautifully finished inside and out. Nice street and wonderful yard.
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Good House Blog - 07/22/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
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| 9 Eastwood Drive, Orinda - Price: $839,000 /3 Bedrooms 2 Baths / 1658 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Private and Pretty original hardwood floors are in excellent condition. Built in bookshelves and cabinets, greenhouse window in kitchen overlooks pool and lovely gardens. Close to schools and Moraga Valley swim and Tennis Club. Olsen Team Additional Comments - This charmer has good bones with a good floorplan. It also has a nice lot that extends a little beyond the fenced area to the creek (according to the agent). |
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| 7 Thune Avenue, Moraga - Price: $876,500 /3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths /1712 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - 1st time listed by owner of 25 yrs.Charming rancher, which has been recently updated and refinished HWF's and a large level back yard.Repainted both inside and out. Very attractive street appeal with towering redwood trees. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Wow! A nice price for a cute 4 bedroom with good bones and a really pretty lot. Good location in a nice neighborhood close to K-8. |
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| 30 Williams Drive, Moraga - Price: $1,299,500 /4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths /2826 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Gracious and spacious family home with outstanding open floor and window view of hills and garden.Master suite w/vaulted ceilings and large walk-in closet. Gourmet kit is adjacent to a large family rm. Newly painted and carpeted.Gleaming hardwd flrs.Generous bdrms.Excellent loc,walk to schools and shopping. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Also good bones and a good floorplan in a favorite Moraga neighborhood. Convenient location close to Rheem. | For more information on all of these listings, follow this link.
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Good House Blog - 07/15/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
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| 1746 St. Andrews Drive, Moraga - Price: $799,000 /3 Bedrooms 2 Baths / 1464 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Completely updated and beautiful...Single level on quiet cul-de-sac. Amazing outdoor spaces. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Nicely redone single level with a pretty yard at an entry price. |
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| 110 Ravenhill, Orindawoods - Price: $799,000 /2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths /2116 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - You won't believe the beauty and elegance of this Orindawoods townhome with its cathedral ceilings, skylights, interior courtyard, and sweeping views of the Orinda hills. Renovated and shows beautifully. Just blocks from downtown shops and restaurants. Pool/tennis/club house/BART shuttle amenities. Olsen Team Additional Comments - The best we have seen in this price range. Shows beautifully with extensive updating in the popular Orindawoods development. No bedrooms on entry level.
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| 1753 St. Andrews Dr, Moraga - Price: $949,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1728 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - This fabulous remodeled one story home located on the 5th hole of the Moraga Country Club has it's own swimming pool and spa, lemon trees and side yard! The interior boasts an open floor plan, stunning kitchen, bar area w/ sub-zero wine cooler and bathrooms with designer touches. Must see! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Incredible opportunity for a beautifully remodeled single level on the golf course. This floorplan does not come up very often. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link.
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Good House Blog - 07/08/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
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| 821 Villa Lane, Moraga - Price: $429,000 / 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath / 921 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - What a location!! Serene Creekside Living adjacent to the Moraga Country Club. Shady, quiet and private, just steps to the pool. Charming condo with beautifully updated bathroom, tile floors and a patio. Arguably the nicest location in the Orinda Villas. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Our favorite unit in the complex. Sold recently. Owner will be selling at a loss. This is an updated single story in a private location with lots of outdoor living area. Filtered views of Moraga Country Club golf course. |
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| 3301 Betty Lane, Lafayette - Price: $821,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 1515 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Adorable and affordable - a sweet home home in Lafayette Estates. Lots of windows, bringing the outside in. Fresh paint, staged, newer carpet. Good yard, ample room for play, big patios for entertaining. Wisteria, irises, fruit trees, grape vines. Close to the Lafayette Moraga bike trail.
Olsen Team Additional Comments - Sweet entry level home with Wisteria in bloom. Nice big yard too. |
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| 1033 Windsor Drive, Lafayette - Price: $949,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1774 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Highly updated home in beautiful garden setting. Hardwood floors throughout, Anderson windows. Richly landscaped yard with level areas and inviting creekside deck. Country kitchen with granite and some new appliances. Grt. area with good fwy access and the school bus stops at the house. Olsen Team Additional Comments - So charming with lovely touches throughout. Wonderful cottage-type landscaping adds to the appeal.
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| 3153 Somerset Place, Lafayette - Price: $1,495,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths/ 2375 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - An absolute jewel of a home! Dont wait a moment longer to see this very special property. Completely beautified throughout with incredible designer finishes. Move right in an enjoy the serenity of the park-like backyard and sought after cul-de-sac location. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Fix and turn that is worth seeing for the lovely and classic finishes. Burton Valley cul-de-sac location. |
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| 3670 Nordstrom Lane, Lafayette - Price: $1,500,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2875 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Absolutely Gorgeous! Designer selected, quality custom Green features throughout. Salt Water Lap Pool, newly resurfaced w solar heating, huge master bdrm, master bath w steam shower, newer roof and gutters, All newer hardscape soft scape by Stephen Thuilot (Sunset Magazine)SF=EstOnlyBuyer2Verify Olsen Team Additional Comments - Such a sophisticated remodel with a very nice feel. Recently remodeled except the master bath. Gorgeous landscaping too. Top neighborhood.
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