Podcast: The San Carlos Week In Review – 10/3/08

Welcome to the “San Carlos Week in Review” for the week of 10/3/08.   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. Financial mess hits home.
2. Is it risky to build a spec home in San Carlos?
3. New listings and home sales in San Carlos.

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

• 1425 Saint Francis Way:   (Pictured Above)  Sale Price: $985,000. Original List Price: $995,000. Difference: $10,000 (1.0%) below original list.   DOM: 6 Days.  MLS # 80827238, listed by Ken Nichols of Realty World Home Sellers.
• 2917 Franciscan Ct:    Sale Price: $1,020,000. Original List Price: $1,098,000. Difference: $78,000 (7.1%) below original list.   DOM: 93 Days.  MLS # 80814681, listed by Ann Kraemer of Coldwell Banker.
• 24 Chestnut St:    Sale Price: $917,000. Original List Price: $939,000. Difference: $22,000 (2.3%) below original list.   DOM: 17 Days.  MLS # 80832052, listed by Denise Aquila of RE/MAX Today.
• 1053 Cherry St:    Sale Price: $675,000. Original List Price: $679,000. Difference: $4,000 (0.6%) below original list.   DOM: 10 Days.  MLS # 80830801, listed by Bryan Jacobs of JV & Associates.

New Listings

• 1933 Eucalyptus Ave:      (Pictured Above)  $1,550,000 — 4BR/2.5BA, 2,855 sq ft on a 5,000 square foot lot.   This is a great house on a great street — consequently, it will likely sell quickly.   See my review below on this home…MLS# 80839201, listed by John Shroyer of RE/MAX Today.
• 1120 Dayton Ave:    $1,249,000 — 4BR/2.5BA, 1,800 sq ft on a 8,910 square foot lot.   MLS# 80839173, listed by Mike and Sandy Rostad of Coldwell Banker.
• 2071 Belle Ave:    $839,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,300 sq ft on a 5,500 square foot lot.   MLS# 80839126, listed by Bob Bredel of RE/MAX Today.
• 436 Laurel St:    $829,000 — 2BR/1BA, 1,200 sq ft on a 6,975 square foot lot.   MLS# 80838745, listed by Valerie Palladino of Cashin Company.