Mansions & Shacks: Bay Area

Last week, this home at 21617 Villa Maria Court in Cupertino was one of two South Bay $3,000,000+ homes that were big hits on the Daily Stats. A contemporary multi-level home of 4,424 square feet, it sits on over an acre, has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and many of the amenities that high-end homes like this have: 3 fireplaces, two master suites, guest house, pool (solar) with cabana, hot tub, and security system and electric gate to keep the riff raff out. Some nice touches include a library, central fire alarm and sprinkler system, intercom, solar water heater, satellite dish, bidet, and there is room to add a tennis court–all for the low, low price of $3,800,000. (Down from the original asking of $4,100,000.)

The view from the property is tremendous, and I would be happy breakfasting by the waterfall, lounging by the pool, or even working in the library, which has the same gorgeous view. But not everyone shares that sentiment, or has the money to make it happen, as this property has been on the market for over 200 days. And this is the biggest, baddest home in the area, with nothing even comparable in price showing up on Zillow in the nearby surrounds.

Our shack today is a real shocker. Located at 509 So Hwy One, Bodega Bay, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath property sits on almost an acre. My first shock is the acreage – how much of it is under water and how much is useable? The second shocker is that it is listed as a fixer upper – but in actuality it looks like it is ready to fall down around your ears and there does not appear to be a straight wall in the place. And for the big shocking finale, the owners have listed it for $950,000! (For more on this property, our intrepid mavin Marina Andriola will be reviewing this property later in the week.)

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