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Fully remodeled

by , | Sep 23, 2026 | Remodeling, Buying Tips

What do you expect of a home when you read that it’s fully remodeled? This phrase can mean widely different things to different people.

 

Fully remodeled - a closer look - house with nice finishes but older hidden components - made with Claude on 2026-09-23 by MPH

 

Fully remodeled: what’s included?

“Fully remodeled!” “Completely remodeled!” “Extensively remodeled!” “Remodeled down to the studs!” If you’ve been looking at property listings, you’ve probably run into these phrases a few times, and you might be wondering what they really mean. It might be less than you expect.

The most important thing to know is this: when a seller or contractor asserts that the home is completely redone, you’ll want to know what specifically was done, by whom, and what permits and finals were obtained, if any. Ask for a list. Better still is getting receipts. And always review the disclosures carefully!

A “fully remodeled home” suggests that there’s nothing left to be done, which is seldom the case. It’s usually just puffing. Remodeling to sell is often limited to what is visible, such as:

  • kitchen
  • bathrooms
  • lighting
  • floor coverings
  • windows
  • painting
  • interior doors
  • sometimes landscaping, driveways, patios, decks

At times, we’ll hear that a remodel is “down to the studs”. This is a more specific descriptor and typically indicates a deeper remodel and may mean that the contractor replaced these items:
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Exquisitely Remodeled Willow Glen Home with Campbell Schools for Sale

by | Jul 25, 2011 | homes for sale, Neighborhoods in Willow Glen, photos, Willow Glen (SJ)

Remodeled kitchen at 1548 Santa Inez Drive, San Jose (Willow Glen) CA 95125Located on a quiet, tree lined street in the St. Francis Woods neighborhood of Willow Glen, San Jose, a stunningly remodeled and spacious home at 1548 Santa Inez Drive is a dream home in a fabulous neighborhood.

Offered for sale at $875,000 – Approximately 2028 square feet on a comfortable 8250 SF lot (per county records), this lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 remodeled bath home has truly spacious living areas, a kitchen that will knock your socks off and a backyard perfect for entertaining. Please enjoy the virtual tour, below, then get all the details next.

 

 

Highlights of this Willow Glen home for sale include:

  • 3 bedrooms with lovely crown molding & large, classic base
  • 2.5 elegantly remodeled bathrooms
  • High-end, remodeled kitchen featuring slab granite counter tops and complimentary tile back splash with granite accent pieces
    • Stainless steel sink and appliances
      • GE Profile set of ovens (2 plus warming drawer)
      • Miele 5 burner gas range
      • Bosch dishwasher
      • GE Profile microwave
    • Extra high ceiling with a canopy of recessed lights
    • Tasteful and unique two tone cabinets – wood on bottom, black on top pieces with under-cabinet lighting installed, pullouts and “lazy Susan” too
    • Loads of storage & counter space plus a pantry
    • Floor made of large tiles, theme carried from entry hall into half bath, laundry area and pantry too
  • Separate Living, Dining and Family Rooms  (more…)
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