The San Carlos Week In Review — 9/7/08

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week of 9/7/08.   The “Week in Review” series is a combination of a podcast, and a summary of new listings and home sales for the past week.  Between the two, you’ll get a great idea of what happened last week in San Carlos real estate!

In this week’s podcast you’ll hear:

1. The Perfect Storm = Low Rates, and High Inventory.
2. Deja Vu?  New Listings vs “Re-Listings”
3. Listing History — Why it’s important.

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

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There was a big surge of new listings to hit the market this week.   Click on the addresses below for more details and additional photos.

Home Sales

• 155 Oakview Dr:     (Pictured Above)  Sale Price: $920,000. Original List Price: $899,900. Difference: $20,100 (2.2%) above original list.   DOM: It was a quick sale at 6 Days.    MLS# 80825099, listed by Joyce and Tatum of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 260 Alberta Ave:    Sale Price: $815,000. Original List Price: $829,000. Difference: $14,000 (1.7%) below original list.   DOM: 27 Days under the current listings, 57 Days total.   MLS# 80821685, listed by Diana Walsh of Coldwell Banker.

New Listings

• 820 Hemlock St:     (Pictured Above) $1,337,000 — 5BR/3BA, 2,610 sq ft on a 11,480 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833574, listed by Laura Bertolacci of RE/MAX Today.
• 160 Vista Del Grande:     $2,999,950 — 3BR/3BA, 3,800 sq ft on a 4.95 acre lot.   Not often that this much land goes for sale at one time in San Carlos.  MLS# 80833795, listed by John Greer of Consolidated Investments.
• 290 Oakview Dr:      $1,695,000 — 4BR/3BA, 2,594 sq ft on a 7,029 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833802, listed by Bruce Dougherty of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 260 Oakview Dr:    $1,695,000 — 4BR/3BA, 2,567 sq ft on a 6,375 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833806, listed by Bruce Dougherty of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 270 Oakview Dr:    $1,695,000 — 4BR/3BA, 2,595 sq ft on a 7,029 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833811, listed by Brian Chancellor of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 42 Williams Ln:    $1,195,000 — 4BR/2BA, 1,860 sq ft on a 6,825 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832471, listed by Arn Cenedella of Coldwell Banker.
• 112 Madera Ave:       $1,169,000 — 3BR/2BA, 2,350 sq ft on a 5,616 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833385, listed by Michael Garty of Cashin Company.
• 1643 Saint Francis Way:    $1,150,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,610 sq ft on a 5,500 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832540, listed by Susan Goodrich of Cashin Company.
• 1660 Walnut St.    $1,100,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,900 sq ft on a 6,000 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832481, listed by Shirley Kraus of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 3161 La Mesa Dr:    $998,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,760 sq ft on a 9,520 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832862, listed by Patricia Pilster of  Prudential California Realty.
• 421 Hillcrest Rd:        $979,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,397 sq ft on a 5,700 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833473, listed by David Kucera of Santa Clara Properties.
• 2088 Greenwood Ave:        $895,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,324 sq ft on a 3,920 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832750, listed by Ivy Magsaysay of Century 21.
• 1671 Walnut St:    $798,888 — 3BR/1BA, 1,210 sq ft on a 4,400 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833615, listed by Holly Noto of Coldwell Banker.
• 136 Plymouth Ave:    $774,950 — 2BR/1BA, 980 sq ft on a 5,850 square foot lot.   This one is already in contract after only 3 days on the market.  MLS# 80832512, listed by Dave Blewett of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 2443 San Carlos Ave:    $749,950 — 2BR/2BA, 1,100 sq ft on a 7,000 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832511, listed by Dave Blewett of Intero Real Estate Services.
• 916 Hall St:    $649,000 — 2BR/1BA, 950 sq ft on a 5,000 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833570, listed by Mary Duvall of Coldwell Banker.
• 982 Holly St:        $569,000 — 2BR/2BA, 1,180 sq ft on a 5,850 square foot lot.   MLS# 80832955, listed by Roque Fernandes of Coldwell Banker.

Re-Listings

• 18 Club Drive:     $1,486,000 — 4BR/3.5BA, 3,430 sq ft on a 10,020 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833321, listed by Deborah Chelini of Coldwell Banker.   Total DOM:  115 Days.
• 147 Leslie Dr:    $1,399,000 — 5BR/3BA, 2,660 sq ft on a 13,300 square foot lot.   MLS# 80833158, listed by Trish Ward of Intero Real Estate Services.   Total DOM:  92 Days.

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