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Campbell’s most affordable homes for sale

by , | Sep 3, 2023 | Campbell, homes for sale

Campbell's most affordable homes - image of a house with the words Home Sweet HomeHunting for more Campbell’s most affordable homes for sale? It can be argued that nothing is either inexpensive or affordable, however we want to consider the Campbell real estate options relative to other Silicon Valley communities and their prices. There are always higher and lower priced properties.

Campbell’s most affordable homes: beware the price mirage

Sometimes the lowest listing price of a home on the market is not actually going to be the lowest selling price. It could just be bait. Some sellers and their listing agents vastly underprice  houses, townhouses, and condos on the market in order to get an avalanche of offers. I refer to that as a price mirage – it looks good but isn’t real.

Don’t be fooled be an artificially low list price. Often a quick check of the property on Realtor.com can provide some decent pricing input. The pages for listings usually include a RealEstimate section that features up to 3 auto comp values. These automatic valuations aren’t foolproof, but if a house is listed for $900,000 and the Realtor.com page suggests a value of $1.6 to $1.8, you are put on notice that it may be grossly underpriced.  You can check the other large portals, too, as a reality check on values.

Elements that create opportunity to get more home for your money

Every city, town, and community has more and less affordable pockets and properties. Campbell’s most affordable homes for sale may have one of these elements at play.

The pricing variation often has to do with a few major areas:
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Cambrian Park homes for sale

by | Sep 2, 2023 | Cambrian Park (SJ), homes for sale

Orange graphicLooking to buy a home in San Jose’s popular Cambrian district, with zip codes 95124 or 95118?  This is a great part of Silicon Valley! Browse a list of Cambrian Park homes for sale below.  Or use this link to view a “map search of Cambrian listings“, which you can customize with criteria such as home size, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and so on.

A major driver in Cambrian real estate values are the public schools.  The Cambrian area is partly in the Union School District (seems to be the most in demand – 95124, a little in 95118), partly in the Cambrian School District (also very highly regarded schools – 95124), and partly in the San Jose Unified School District (in 95118).

On this site you will find many articles on the various Cambrian Park neighborhoods (from menu bar:  neighborhoods –> San Jose (all areas)–> Cambrian Park).  There are also many posts on community spots, such as Houge Park, the real estate market, and much more – please take a look around.

Cambrian Park homes for sale: houses & duet homes (single family)

Houses,  single family homes, detached and attached in San Jose’s 95118 and 95124 zip codes currently available or under contract (pending).  These are presented in order of newest listings first. Condominiums and townhomes for this community can be found below.

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(all data current as of 12/8/2023)

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1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose, CA 95126

by , | Feb 10, 2023 | Central San Jose, homes for sale, San Jose (all areas)

1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose, CA 95126 PENDING in 7 days with 5 offers!

We are delighted to present our newest listing, 1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose CA 95126. This young townhome provides 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 .5 bathrooms, and an open layout with 1667 square feet. It’s full over luxury upgrades, all the features that today’s buyers want, and it’s situated in the gorgeous Altura neighborhood near Santa Clara University. The list price is $989,500.

1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose CA 95126 - luxurious kitchen and big breakfast bar

The Quick Look at 1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose:

  • Altura townhome community built in 2006 by Pulte Homes
  • 2 spacious bedrooms plus den with 2 ensuite full baths, and a powder room on the main floor
  • Main floor fully open with spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, gas range with 5 burner stove, granite counters, wood cabinetry and wide breakfast bar with pendant lights above
  • Washer, dryer, and Fridge all stay
  • Attached 2 car garage with side-by-side parking
  • Central air conditioning
  • Dual pane windows by Milgard
  • High ceilings, recessed lights, plantation shutters, water softener and so many extras – see the full list at the virtual tour!
  • MLS #ML81917776

 

1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose virtual tour and 3D walkthrough

Please visit the virtual tour: 1252ChiapasTerrace.com for the virtual tour with all photos, a 3D iGuide walk through, and under “details” you’ll find a printable PDF with the floorplan and room measurements, too.

Open house this weekend

We will be hosting an open house this weekend,  Sat Feb 4 and Sun Feb 5, from 2 – 4 pm. Please stop by! (Park on Campbell Avenue or at the back of the complex along De Altura Commons.) These homes are very popular, so if you cannot make the open house, please arrange for your buyer’s agent to show you the home soon. It’s very easy for your Realtor to make the appointment with our simple online scheduling system. If you need a buyer’s agent and do not have one, please reach out to me and we can connect you with a Realtor who can show this home to you and represent you should you decide to write an offer.

 

Front door and porch at 1252 Chiapas Terrace, San Jose CA 95126

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California lifestyle home for sale

by | Oct 1, 2022 | Cambrian Park (SJ), homes for sale, Ranch

Epitome of a California lifestyle home - 5068 Tifton Way, San Jose CA 95118If the California lifestyle home of living outdoors as well as indoors appeals to you, this Cambrian house and yard should not be missed! Clair and I just put a uniquely stunning Cambrian house on the market this evening and we’d like all of our readers to know about it before it’s gone!

  • Want to see all of the photos quickly? Check out the virtual tour at 5068TiftonWay.com!
  • Listed for sale at $1,450,000
  • MLS # ML81909106
  • San Jose Unified schools
  • The listing agents are Mary Pope-Handy #01153805 and Clair Handy #02153633 with Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno
  • The open houses will be Oct 1 & Oct 2, 2022, from 2 pm – 4 pm.

Work from home or entertain in style on a huge covered patio: California lifestyle at its best!

Beautiful pavers cover the patio and walkways in this lovely home, as well as the front porch area. So many choices for enjoying the outdoors!

The covered patio boasts nearly 700 square foot of additional outdoor living space. For most homes, that would be the size of two or more family rooms!

This amazing California lifestyle entertainment area features a high, open beam vaulted ceiling with 4 skylights and area lights, plus a fan light, making it useable at all hours and in just about every weather condition. Curtains on one side can provide extra privacy or weather protection if needed.

Summer kitchen - California lifestyle home in the Cambrian area of San Jose

The summer kitchen  provides granite counters and a wrap around breakfast bar that can seat 11! Additionally, there’s a gas barbecue (plumbed with a gas line, not a tank), an icemaker, and a Kegerator! There’s loads of counter space for meal prep or serving – room for everything!

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Almaden homes for sale

by , | Sep 11, 2022 | Almaden Valley (SJ), homes for sale

Almaden Homes for Sale - two story house in San Jose's Almaden Valley, 95120Browse Almaden homes for sale here! This scenic part of San Jose, which mostly follows the 95120 zip code, sits nestled between the coastal mountain range and the Santa Teresa foothills.

If you are just getting to know this South San Jose area, you might want to begin by reading this article first:
What are the advantages of buying a home in Almaden Valley?

Many Silicon Valley home buyers are looking for new construction, but the best land in Santa Clara County was built up decades ago, so there are not many new homes in Almaden Valley, San Jose.

Pricing comments for the Almaden homes for sale

The Almaden homes for sale with Leland High School tend to sell for more than those with other schools as it is so high scoring, however, all of the public schools in Almaden Valley are good! One of the most affordable neighborhoods for that part of 95120 is Creekside Almaden. At the end of that article you can see any Creekside Almaden homes for sale.

Other factors that will impact the sale price are views, as some homes enjoy some elevation or have particularly stunning vistas, as well as the home’s  size, condition, lot size, landscaping, and other typical elements.

Each month we update the Almaden Valley real estate market conditions, so you may want to bookmark it and visit often.

Listings now available in 95120: Almaden homes for sale

These will include everything showable in the 95120 zip code, including the prized New Almaden homes for sale. The most recently added Almaden homes for sale will appear first. Please also read “an important word about the total number of listings” below, as feeds such as this one may only show a large percentage, but not all, available houses, townhouses, or condominiums to buy.

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(all data current as of 12/8/2023)

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An important word about the total number of listings and what is displayed here

 

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2156 Ebbesen Ave San Jose, CA 95124

by | Apr 7, 2021 | Cambrian Park (SJ), homes for sale, Neighborhoods in Cambrian, Ranch, Single Family Homes

SALE PENDING WITH 6 OFFERS!
Closing Monday, May 10th.

f you are house hunting in Cambrian Park, there’s a gem of an opportunity at 2156 Ebbesen Avenue in the Villa Cambrian subdivision (Parker area) near Union Avenue and 85. This charming home is located on a quiet street  and has been beautifully updated throughout. It’s updated throughout and enjoys highly prized Union Schools.  Fantastic commute location, too!

Family Room at 2156 Ebbesen Avenue, San Jose (Cambrian)

Quick facts on 2156 Ebbesen Avenue

  • Offered at $1,423,000
  • 4 bedrooms (1 used as an office with French door & built in bookshelves)
  • 2 updated bathrooms – the hall bathroom enjoys a deep, jetted bath
  • 1457 SF (per county records) of living space
  • Lot size 5911 SF (per county records, plat map shows lot as 60’x100′)
  • Built in 1965
  • single story home – just one step into the family room
  • attached 2 car garage with storage space & pull down ladder

This updated home has many upgrades!

  • updated kitchen with maple cabinets & Corian counter with breakfast bar
  • large, sunny living room
  • family room with gas log fireplace & built in bookshelves
  • screened in porch for indoor / outdoor living off the family room
  • beautiful engineered Brazilian cherry floors in living areas & hallway
  • fresh carpet in all 4 bedrooms
  • dual pane windows
  • central  air conditioning
  • 2 sun tunnels
  • loads of storage, including a large storage shed in backyard

 

Kitchen at Ebbesen

Schools for 2156 Ebbesen Avenue

Carlton Elementary – Union School District
Union Middle School – Union School District
Leigh High School – Campbell Union High School District

View all the photos and get more info at CambrianHomeSale.com

 

8865 Wine Valley Circle San Jose

by | Feb 5, 2020 | homes for sale, Evergreen (SJ)

8865 Wine Valley Circle, San Jose, is a wonderful home for sale (my listing) in The Villages Golf  & Country Club, a 55+ community. This detached, single story house provides 2 bedrooms plus den or home office, 2.5 bathrooms, living-dining areas plus a family room open to the nook and island kitchen.  Built in 1997, this single family home enjoys tall ceilings and abundant natural light in an appealing, open floor plan.

Feel free to visit the Virtual Tour here, or keep reading for the details!

 

8865 Wine Valley Circle San Jose - in The Villages Golf & Country Club area in Evergreen

8865 Wine Valley Circle, San Jose CA 95135

 

8865 Wine Valley Circle – quick facts:

  • Offered at $1,050,000
  • MLS # ML81778777
  • 2 bedrooms + den or home office
  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • 2256 SF of living space
  • 4977 SF lot
  • single story, detached house
  • built in 1997
  • central air conditioning
  • dual pane windows
  • 3 sun tunnels
  • high ceilings, recessed lights
  • laundry room
  • large 2 car garage with extra storage
  • nearly carpet free (only carpeting is in one closet) – most of the home has wood laminate flooring
  • The Villages is a senior community, 55+, located in the Evergreen area of San Jose

 

Kitchen at 8865 Wine Valley Circle in The Villages of Evergreen

Island kitchen and nook

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Listings of homes for sale in the Williams area of Almaden Valley

by | Dec 15, 2019 | homes for sale

Below please find listings of some homes for sale in the highly prized Williams area of Almaden Valley in San Jose 95120 (also some pending sales for reference). Please note, the boundary for the school is approximate only. Five listings will be displayed here, but click on the link at the end and you can see the complete list of available properties.

Listings of Homes for Sale

Listings by price range will begin with the lowest priced home in this area first (as opposed to newest listing, largest listing, etc.)

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(all data current as of 12/8/2023)

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

 
 

 

 

See also:

Glencrest Patio Homes in the Williams Area of Almaden Valley

Orchard Creek neighborhood of San Jose’s Almaden Valley

The Almaden Winery Neighborhood of San Jose

by | Nov 25, 2019 | Almaden Valley (SJ), Cambrian Park (SJ), homes for sale, Neighborhoods in Almaden, Neighborhoods in Cambrian, Newer Homes

The Almaden Winery neighborhood, just off Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, has a rich and interesting past, dating back to the mid 1850s when the site was first planted with grape vines.  It was the first winery in Almaden Valley and one of the oldest in the state of California.  (It survived the prohibition period by getting licensed to make sacramental wine and by bottling grape juice.)

In this post I’ll share some photos of the neighborhood with you, explain about the three different builders/developers and show you where to find each one.

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Beautiful Newark Condo for Sale 39887 Cedar Blvd #250

by | Aug 23, 2019 | Condos & Townhomes, homes for sale

This week I put a new listing on the market, a beautiful Newark condo for sale at 39887 Cedar Blvd #250. It’s nicely updated and remodeled throughout and enjoys a quiet location at the back of this resort-like condominium complex.

 

39887 Cedar Blvd # 250, Newark - Living Room

39887 Cedar Blvd # 250, Newark – Living Room

 

Offered at $539,888 with low HOA dues of just $376 per month

Spacious and updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, with warm and tasteful décor in luxurious, resort like community. Fantastic location within Murieta, at back of complex, away from road noise. The unit is close to the elevator but has no adjoining walls, so is very quiet.

Quick facts:

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1071 SF
  • Built in 1986
  • Remodeled kitchen
  • Updated baths
  • Recessed lights in living room and master bedroom
  • Colonial style crown molding and baseboard throughout
  • Private deck
  • Freshly painted
  • 2 Assigned parking spaces, one of them covered
  • Great commute location, also very close to shops and eateries
  • HOA is Murieta, a gated community with secure elevator buildings and includes 2 pools, 2 spas, 2 club houses, plus a gym and onsite property management

 

Remodeled kitchen with slab granite counters and brand new oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Fridge included!

Remodeled kitchen with slab granite counters and brand new oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Fridge included!

 

Please visit the virtual tour to get all of the details, including upcoming open houses and lots more photos!  
https://www.tourfactory.com/2639120

 

More details:

  • Kitchen remodeled with slab granite counters, brand newWhirlpool stainless steel oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Built in trash compactor. Stainless steel refrigerator included, too. Tile floor.
  • Bathrooms updated and also feature granite counters, tile floors, and lights over vanities.
  • Open floor plan – kitchen has opening to both dining and living
  •       Spacious master bedroom suite featuring double sinks and abundant closet space.
  • Wonderful deck off of living room for relaxing outdoors
  • Many upgrades: recessed lighting in living room and master bedroom, classic Colonial baseboard and crown molding, interior raised panel doors.
  • Newer washer and dryer included.
  • Freshly painted interior.
  • Excellent parking: 1 covered space near building door, 1 assigned parking space behind the unit.
  • Wonderful HOA: gated community with low dues covers garbage, water, and many amenities: secure elevator buildings, 2 pools and spas, gym, cabana / community rooms, lawn area,
  • Onsite HOA office staffed during weekdays.
  • Fantastic location with shopping and restaurants nearby and easy access to major commute routes.
  • Newark Unified Schools: James L. Bunker Elementary, Newark Middle, Newark Memorial High

 

Master Bath

Master Bath

 

Please visit the virtual tour to get all of the details, including upcoming open houses and lots more photos!  
https://www.tourfactory.com/2639120