One of my client families is coming up on their one year anniversary of home ownership locally, and I received this lovely note from them (unsolicited) a few days ago:
“About a year ago, we were in contract for our new home (in the Carlton – Alta Vista area of the Cambrian or San Jose & Los Gatos border). We love our new home and the neighborhood so much! There are lots of kids in the neighborhood, we love our walks to and from Alta Vista Elementary School, and love the community here. We often host spontaneous play dates at our house. There are kids of all ages who come and play with my kids and have them over to their houses. We and our next-door neighbors have already celebrated Christmas, Easter and birthdays together, and we have a little “walk-pool” to school each day.
“If you ever have buyers with children looking in this neighborhood, please share with them what a wonderful, kid-friendly place it is! Thank you so much for your help in purchasing our home here. The home value has gone up since we bought, and we plan to stay here for a very long time!”
A lot of times, newcomers to the San Jose and Silicon Valley area ask where to live. Nothing says it like an unsolicited testimonial, so I thought that my readers might enjoy this wonderful neighborhood endorsement. I have sold many homes near Carlton and Alta Vista Elementary schools over the years, and they have been consistent “winners” since I got into the business in 1993. Some things seem to never change, and that’s good!
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$3,000,000-
Lot Size3.50 ac
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Home Size3,410 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3.5 Baths
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$2,500,000-
Lot Size9,840.00 ac
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Home Size2,240 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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$3,948,000-
Lot Size5,524 sqft
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Home Size2,624 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4.5 Baths
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$2,900,000-
Lot Size
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Home Size2,998 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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