Berkeley Homes: It’s All Hopping And Skipping In Prairie Land
We’re all hurting right? The economic meltdown has affected us all in one way or another, directly or indirectly.
Well, perhaps not all of us. I hear that a certain homebuyer, feeling no compunction to bother with the tedious nitty gritty of mortgage negotiations, put down a cool $2.1 million cash — yes cash – for 2946 Russell Street this month. This 3/3.5, 3,400 sq ft Prairie-style home in The Elmwood listed at $1,950,000 but was no sooner on the open market than it was snapped up (for 8% over asking).
It seems to be part of a mini-trend, with a handful of $2m homes selling in the vicinity: 2905 Garber Street (above left), also Prairie style and also 3,400 sq ft (4/3), has its first open this Sunday, price: $1,925,000 ($599/sq ft). And nearby 59 Domingo Avenue (above right) also Prairie, also priced at $1.9m, swiftly went into contract after hitting the MLS a couple of weeks ago.
For us mere mortals, I would recommend the following two reasonably priced homes in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood:
505 Curtis Street (right) is 2/2, 1,100 sq ft bungalow on a tree-lined street bordering Thousand Oaks but actually in Albany, with a “sun drenched kitchen”, French doors to a deck and garden and a separate studio space with a bath, built with permits. Price: $699,000 ($635/sq ft).
858 Peralta Avenue: this 2/1, 1,004 sq ft Berkeley bungalow has been completely remodeled and comes with a large kitchen, deck and garage. Price: $699,000 ($696/sq ft).
Mosey on down there on Sunday — I gather cash in hand is not mandatory.
