What’s New on the Mid-Peninsula?

A few homes have come on the market in the last week, seven to be exact. Not much on the lower end to speak of, but some beautiful big ones to take a look at. If you feel like braving the rain and the wind, most of them will be open this weekend.

740 6th Avenue, Redwood City 2/1, 720 sf, 3000 sf lot, $419,000
Small home on small lot with artist studio out back. Some updating and remodeling done on this 53-year old home.
OPEN: SUNDAY 1-4

15 Kittie Lane, Belmont 4/3, 1900 sf, 9000 sf lot, $999,000
Interesting history on this one: Sold in Dec of 2006 for $1,203,000, then went on the market in Sept of 07 for $1,249,000. I have no record of any updated price reduction, so I am guessing that this is a relisting, for $250,000 less than 4 months ago.

2721 Sequoia Way, Belmont, 4/2.5, 2240 sf, 4800 sf lot, $1,090,000
Updated home with views in Belmont Canyon. Good-sized home for the price.
OPEN: SUNDAY 2-5

1079 Sunset Drive, San Carlos, 5/3.5, 230 sf, 6150 sf lot, $1,499,999
Very large home with motivated seller; listing states “owner financing available…seller will pay for buyer’s first installment of taxes.”

1939 Birch Street, San Carlos, 5/3, 2519 sf, 5000 sf lot, $1,750,000
This home sold in April of 2006 for $756,000 and was torn down to its foundation and rebuilt, so we are talking brand new here. I do think, however, that it is a tad overpriced. (FYI: 1938 Birch, a 3/2, 1820 sf sold in June, after 6 days on the market for $1,330,000, which was 13% above asking.)
OPEN: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1:30-4:30

555 Lakeview Way, Redwood City, two homes on one lot, 17795 sf lot, $1,949,000
Over 13 years ago, my parents and I looked at this property to buy together. It was a bit out of our price range, but I liked the idea of having family next door. The lot is not subdividable for some reason, so this is a candidate for TIC or to own one and rent the other. Main home is a 5/4 and the second home is a 2/2.
OPEN: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1-4

218 Montalvo Road, Redwood City, 4/3.5, 4000 sf, 54800 sf lot, $2,150,000
This is in a neighborhood of similar homes, most of which have great views. Great benefit of having a 1+ acre lot, which could potentially be subdivided. Bonus: Seller will provide $30,000 in credits on closing,
OPEN: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1:30-4:30