“The San Carlos Week In Review” for 12/27/08.

(The “San Carlos Week in Review” is a series comprised of an occasional podcast and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos for the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.)

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 12/27/08.   Real estate is “officially” on holiday this week, and will likely be the same next week.    With a major holiday right in the middle of each week, things will pretty much grind to a halt.

Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Be sure to click on the property addresses for more information.

San Carlos Home Sales

• 1028 Northwood Dr:     (Pictured above.) Sale Price: $530,000. Original List Price: $559,500.   Difference: $29,500 (7.0% ) below original list.  DOM: 32 Days under MLS # 80842160.  Listed by Karen Doherty of Doherty Realty Company.

San Carlos New Listings

There were no new listings this week.

“The San Carlos Week In Review” for 12/20/08.

(The “San Carlos Week in Review” is a series comprised of an occasional podcast and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos for the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.)

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 12/20/08.   As you might imagine, real estate activity tends to slow down significantly during the holiday season, and this year is no different!    For the first time in many months, there was not a single new listing to hit the market in San Carlos.

Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Be sure to click on the property addresses for more information.

San Carlos Home Sales

• 1120 Dayton Ave:    (Pictured above.) Sale Price: $1,115,000. Original List Price: $1,199,000.   Difference: $84,000 (7.0% ) below original list.  DOM: 26 Days under the current MLS # 80842769.  It was on the market for a total of 46 days, when it first listed for $1,239,000.  Listed by Mike and Sandy Rostad of Coldwell Banker.
• 9 Cambridge St:     Sale Price: $740,000. Original List Price: $729,000.   Difference: $11,000 (1.5% ) above original list.  DOM: 21 Days under the current MLS # 80844566. It was on the market for a total of 63 days, when it first listed for $789,000.  Listed by Justine Ford of RE/MAX Today.
• 12 Winding Way:   Sale Price: $700,000. Original List Price: $689,000.   Difference: $11,000 (1.6% ) above original list.  DOM: 12 Days.   MLS # 80845338, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.

San Carlos New Listings

There were no new listings this week.

“The San Carlos Week In Review” for 12/13/08.

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 12/13/08.   The “San Carlos Week in Review” series is comprised of an occasional podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.

Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Be sure to click on the property addresses for more information.

Home Sales

• 2105 Eaton Ave:    (Pictured Above)  Sale Price: $2,150,000. Original List Price: $2,295,000.   Difference: $145,000 (6.3% ) below original list.  DOM: 41 Days.    This is a really nice home in an equally nice neighborhood.  MLS # 80834044, listed by Jami Arami of Cashin Company.
• 53 Chilton Ave:     Sale Price: $1,084,000. Original List Price: $1,149,950.   Difference: $65,950 (5.7% ) below original list.  DOM: 38 Days.   MLS # 80836152, listed by Vincent Cardinale of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 424 Hillcrest Rd:     Sale Price: $825,000. Original List Price: $838,000.   Difference: $13,000 (1.6% ) below original list.  DOM: 14 Days.   MLS # 80844421, listed by Heather Hansen of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 2057 Brittan Ave:    Sale Price: $691,000. Original List Price: $699,960.   Difference: $8,960 (1.3% ) below original list.  DOM: 11 Days under the current  MLS # 80844421.    It originally listed 45 days ago at $729,000.  Listed by Cheryl Okuno of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 1956 San Carlos Ave:    Sale Price: $599,000. Original List Price: $759,900.   Difference: $160,900 (21.2% ) below original list.  DOM: 164 Days.   MLS # 80812361, listed by Allan Bernardi of RE/MAX Dolphin.

New Listings

• 2060 Cedar St:    (Pictured above.)  $1,249,000 — 4BR/1.5BA, 2,130 sq ft on a 7,187 square foot lot.  This is a unique home that’s located on the southern end of Cedar — very picturesque part of the the street.   MLS# 80848285, listed by David Parks of Gateway Properties.
• 1052 San Remo Way:    $1,225,000 — 4BR/3BA, 3,150 sq ft on a 9,490 square foot lot.    MLS# 80849340, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.
• 923 Elm St:    $1,050,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,740 sq ft on a 6,000 square foot lot.    MLS# 80849347, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.
• 2412 Melendy Dr:    $998,888 — 3BR/2BA, 1,920 sq ft on a 7,680 square foot lot.    MLS# 80849278, listed by Susan Baltzer of Bay Area Independent Brokers.
• 448 Emerald Ave:    $818,000 — 3BR/1BA, 1,200 sq ft on a 5,500 square foot lot.    MLS# 80849352, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.

 Back on the Market

• 870 Crestview Dr:   (Pictured above.)  $1,399,000 — 4BR/2BA, 2,250 sq ft on a 9,649 square foot lot.  First listed 138 days ago at $1,565,000.    MLS# 80849357, listed by Michael Teymouri of Cashin Company.

“The San Carlos Week In Review” for 12/6/08

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 12/6/08.   The “San Carlos Week in Review” series is comprised of an occasional podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.

Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Click on the addresses for more information.

Home Sales

• 112 Madera Ave:  (Pictured Above)  Sale Price: $1,169,000. Original List Price: $1,169,00. No difference from original list.  DOM: 10 Days.    Recession?  What recession?   This one sold at full list price in less than two weeks.   Now that’s San Carlos!  MLS # 80833385, listed by Michael Garty of Cashin Company.
• 201 Molton Ave:    Sale Price: $1,019,000. Original List Price: $1,185,000. Difference: $166,000 (14.0% ) below original list.  DOM: 63 Days.    MLS # 80801603, listed by JerryLee Vanderhurst of Lyon Real Estate.
• 882 Hemlock St:   Sale Price: $890,000. Original List Price: $969,000. Difference: $79,000 (8.2% ) below original list.  DOM: 40 Days.    MLS # 80835407, listed by Liza Vernazza of Coldwell Banker.
• 215 Shelford Ave:    Sale Price: $850,000. Original List Price: $998,888. Difference: $148,888 (14.9% ) below original list.  DOM: 78 Days.    MLS # 80830473, listed by George Chopoff of RE/MAX Star Properties.
• 1353 Cordilleras Ave:    Sale Price: $825,000. Original List Price: $829,500. Difference: $4,500 (0.5% ) below original list.  DOM: 13 Days.    MLS # 80841809, listed by Susan Michal of Cashin Company.
• 41 Walton St:    Sale Price: $750,000. Original List Price: $749,000. Difference: $1,000 (0.13% ) above original list.  DOM: 3 Days.    MLS # 80840868, listed by John Herrmann of RE/MAX Today.

New Listings

• 1950 Eucalyptus Ave:    (Pictured above.)  $1,895,000 — 4BR/3.5BA, 2,750 sq ft on a 5,000 square foot lot.  This is a completely remodeled home on one of the most recogizable streets in all of San Carlos.  The construction on this home is now complete, and it’s ready to occupy.  Check this one out.   MLS# 80848285, listed by John Shroyer of RE/MAX Today.
• 18 Coleman Ct:    $1,199,999 — 3BR/2.5BA, 1,710 sq ft on a 16,600 square foot lot.  MLS# 80848287,  listed by Violaine Mraihi of Coldwell Banker.
• 248 Crestview Dr:    $1,095,000 — 3BR/2.5BA, 2,242 sq ft on a 8,480 square foot lot.  MLS# 80847714,  listed by Jiahn Lue of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 166 Oakview Dr:    $819,000 — 2BR/2BA, 1,330 sq ft on a 4,400 square foot lot.  MLS# 80848295,  listed by Joyce & Tatum of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 955 Montgomery St:    $649,000 — 2BR/1BA, 1,000 sq ft on a 5,000 square foot lot.  MLS# 80848177,  listed by Christine Rosenfeld of Cashin Company.

“The San Carlos Week In Review” for the week ending 11/29/08

Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 11/29/08.   The “Week in Review” series is comprised of an occasional  weekly podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.

Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Click on the addresses for more information.

Home Sales

• 119 Exbourne Ave:     (Pictured Above)  Sale Price: $930,000. Original List Price: $985,000. Difference: $55,000 (5.6% ) below original list.  DOM: 31 Days.    MLS # 80837884, listed by John Shroyer of RE/MAX Today.
• 805 Regent Ct:    Sale Price: $1,010,000. Original List Price: $1,195,000. Difference: $185,000 (15.5% ) below original list.  DOM: 144 Days.    MLS # 80816610, listed by Margot Lockwood of Coldwell Banker.
• 124 Kelton Ave:     Sale Price: $800,000. Original List Price: $849,000. Difference: $49,000 (5.8% ) below original list.  DOM: 19 Days.    MLS # 80838212, listed by Patricia Peterson of Coldwell Banker.
• 1381 Chestnut St:    Sale Price: $800,000. Original List Price: $1,025,000. Difference: $225,000 (22% ) below original list.  DOM: 19 Days under MLS # 80838212.  The home originally listed 168 days ago under a different broker at $1,095,000 — so the sale price represents a drop of 27% from this price.   The sale price of $800,000 translates into approximately $444/square foot, which is the second lowest value sell this year in White Oaks, according to the MLS.

New Listings

• 530 Walnut St:     $1,350,000 — 4BR/3BA, 3,300 sq ft on a 8,525 square foot lot.  MLS# 80846816, listed by John Shroyer of RE/MAX Today.
• 1335 Howard Ave:    $999,950 — 3BR/2BA, 1,800 sq ft on a 5,280 square foot lot.  MLS# 80847423 listed by Jim Tierney of NetEquity.

“The San Carlos Week In Review” for the week ending 11/15/08

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 11/15/08.   The “Week in Review” series is comprised of an occasional  weekly podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.

Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Click on the addresses for more information.

Home Sales

• 1241 Crestview Drive:  (Pictured Above)  Sale Price: $1,065,000. Original List Price: $1,099,000. Difference: $34,000 (3% ) below original list.  DOM: 71 Days.   This was a home I featured months ago as the New Listing of the Week — it’s a great home, and it sold for a great price.  MLS # 80827201, listed by John Herrmann of RE/MAX Today.
• 89 Ensenada Rd:     Sale Price: $1,000,000. Original List Price: $1,139,000. Difference: $139,000 (10% ) below original list.  DOM: 10 Days.   MLS # 80832750, listed by Kenneth Jacobi of In House Industries.
• 3161 La Mesa Dr:   Sale Price: $988,000. Original List Price: $998,000. Difference: $10,000 (1% ) below original list.  DOM: 22 Days.   MLS # 80832862, listed by Patricia Pilster of Prudential California Realty.
• 2245 Eaton Ave:     Sale Price: $989,000. Original List Price: $989,000. Difference: $0 from original list.  DOM: 0 Days.   This one was sold before it hit the market.  MLS # 80836251, listed by Justine Ford of RE/MAX Today.
• 1313 Morse Blvd:    Sale Price: $855,000. Original List Price: $879,000. Difference: $24,000 (2.7% ) below original list.  DOM: 15 Days.   MLS # 80836668, listed by Jeffrey Holman of Cashin Company.
• 2071 Belle Ave:    Sale Price: $851,000. Original List Price: $839,000. Difference: $12,000 (1.4% ) above original list.  DOM: 5 Days.   MLS # 80839126, listed by Bob Bredel of RE/MAX Today.

New Listings

• 104 Windsor Dr:   (Pictured Above)   $1,299,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,850 sq ft on a 5,400 square foot lot.  MLS# 80845295, listed by Bob Bredel of RE/MAX Today.   I will be holding this home open on Sunday 11/16 from 1-4.
• 299 Club Dr:       $3,780,000 — 4BR/4+BA, 5,500 sq ft on a 10,000 square foot lot.  MLS# 80845217, listed by Frank Ruan of Stanford Professional Realty.
• 1040 Drake Ct:    $1,399,000 — 4BR/4+BA, 2,500 sq ft on a 11,000 square foot lot.  MLS# 80845262, listed by John Clifford of Clifford Real Estate.
• 424 Hillcrest Rd:   $838,000 — 2BR/1BA, 1,100 sq ft on a 4,704 square foot lot.  MLS# 80844421, listed by Heather Hansen of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 12 Winding Way:        $689,000 — 4BR/3BA, 2,060 sq ft on a 4,740 square foot lot.  MLS# 80845338, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.

“The San Carlos Week In Review” for the Week ending 11/8/08

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 11/8/08.   The “Week in Review” series is comprised of a weekly podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.

Note that the podcast took a little hiatus this week, but will return in next week’s update.

In the interim,  here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Click on the addresses for more information.

Home Sales

• 3186 La Mesa Dr: (Pictured above)   Sale Price: $1,115,000. Original List Price: $1,225,000. Difference: $110,000 (9.0%) below original list.   DOM: 50 Days. MLS # 80828029, listed by Cynthia Smith and Claudette Wood of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 162 Rockridge Rd: Sale Price: $825,000. Original List Price: $850,000. Difference: $25,000 (2.94%) below original list.   DOM: 0 Days. MLS # 80839618, listed by Justine Ford of RE/MAX Today.
• 607 Wellington Dr: Sale Price: $845,000. Original List Price: $825,000. Difference: $20,000 (2.4%) above original list.   DOM: 12 Days. MLS # 80834643, listed by Len Moore of Vilmont Investment Properties.
• 1018 Montgomery St: Sale Price: $627,000. Original List Price: $627,777. Difference: $777 (0.12%) below original list.   DOM: 59 Days. MLS # 80813705, listed by Scott Brody, Broker.

New Listings

• 119 Northam Ave: (Pictured above)  $1,950,000 — 5BR/4+BA, 3,190 sq ft on a 6,500 square foot lot.     MLS# 80843179, listed by Mark Martinho of Vabrato.
• 1404 Crestview Dr: $1,349,000 — 4BR/2.5BA, 2,570 sq ft on a 9,180 square foot lot.     MLS# 80843179, listed by Molitor and Lunder of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 10 Del Rey Ct: $1,150,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,890 sq ft on a 11,000 square foot lot.     MLS# 80844226, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.
• 2704 Brittan Ave: $1,029,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,630 sq ft on a 6,480 square foot lot.     MLS# 80843356, listed by Yao Jiang of World Properties.

Podcast: “The San Carlos Week In Review” for the week ending 11/1/08

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week ending 11/1/08.   The “Week in Review” series is comprised of a weekly podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales in San Carlos the prior week.  Between the two, you should get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate.

In this week’s podcast you’ll hear:

1. San Carlos Market Recap.
2. Need to reduce the price on your home?   Two different ways on how it’s done.

Click on the “Play Now” link below to hear the podcast.  Enjoy!

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Here’s what sold this week, and what new listings hit the market.  Click on the addresses for more information.

Home Sales

• 1464 White Oak Way:     (Pictured above)  Sale Price: $1,585,000. Original List Price: $1,789,000. Difference: $204,000 (11.4%) below original list.  This is a nice home in a great part of White Oaks.  The price reduction that it took to get this into contract is indicative of what has been happening recently in this price range in San Carlos.  DOM: 67 Days.  MLS # 80824409, listed by Monica Palza of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 30 Hidden Valley Dr:    Sale Price: $1,088,000. Original List Price: $1,088,000. Difference: $0  from original list.  DOM: 5 Days.   As I discussed in last week’s podcast, this one had multiple offers and sold very quickly.  MLS # 80839511, listed by Heather Hansen of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 2088 Greenwood Ave:    Sale Price: $895,000. Original List Price: $895,000. Difference: $0  from original list.  DOM: 22 Days.   MLS # 80832750, listed by Ivy Magsaysay of Century 21.

New Listings

• 152 Arundel Rd:    (Pictured Above)  $1,375,000 — 5BR/3BA, 2,730 sq ft on a 10,250 square foot lot.     MLS# 80842177, listed by Peruz Jelveh (no brokerage specified.)
• 20 Vista Del Grande:    $1,050,000 — 3BR/2.5BA, 2,190 sq ft on a 6,440 square foot lot.     MLS# 80842975, listed by Joan Tosetti of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 1333 Woodland Ave:   $899,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,270 sq ft on a 4,920 square foot lot.     MLS# 80843162, listed by Loren Dakin of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 643 Dartmouth Ave:     $799,000 — 3BR/2.5BA, 1,510 sq ft on a 4,500 square foot lot.     MLS# 80842246, listed by Charles Floyd of Help-U-Sell Realty.
• 1028 Northwood Dr:    $559,500 — 2BR/1BA, 820 sq ft on a 4,675 square foot lot.     MLS# 80842160, listed by Karen Doherty of Doherty Realty.
• 311 Old County Rd:    $549,000 — 2BR/1BA, 820 sq ft on a 5,000 square foot lot.    According to MLS comments, this is a short-sale. MLS# 80842887, listed by Jose Gonzalez of Matrixone Realty.