San Jose Fixer Uppers
Looking for a fixer upper in the San Jose area? There are some great flipper opportunities for sale this week – all of which would require some elbow grease but promise a great payoff when the market turns.
My first choice is a Willow Glen property – located on 560 Minor Ave. ”Minor”is aptly named, as I can hear the minor chords playing in the background as I imagine what a great haunted house this would make for Halloween (my favorite holiday). This home was built in 1900 and is 108 years old – it probably has some wonderful stories to tell. It has 6 bedrooms and 3 baths, and with its Willow Glen location, could be converted into a beauty.
The living area is listed as 2316 square feet, and the list price is only $424,900. I am sure this one requires more than a little elbow grease, so it is listed as “as-is” only. It is also a bank owned foreclosure.
From the photo, I can’t tell whether the windows are broken – or just being protected with boards.
A newer fixer upper can be found on 1934 Kinross Way, in South San Jose. Listed for $409,900 – it is a cute little 3/2 rancher with 1,238 square feet of living space and an inground swimming pool.
It does have a newer roof, dual paned windows, and an automatic garage door opener for the garage – but not much is said about exactly where the TLC would need to be applied.
The lawn looks like it is in good shape, and the small brick wall in the front is a nice touch.
Last but not least is 21 Kittery Court in the Santa Teresa area of San Jose. I personally like Santa Teresa because of its foothill location, and its close proximity to light rail and other public transportion – this could be a God send in these days of rising fuel costs.
This home is another rancher – with 3 beds and 1 1/2 baths offered for $460,000. It is a smaller home, with only 1120 square feet – but has a very nicely landscaped in ground pool in the back. Not bad for $460,000! The ad for this home also doesn’t specify where TLC is called for.
