http://pacific-century.comChicago Title(listingpromoterc.com)http://www.3695LaDonnaAvenue.comWed, 08 Oct 2008 01:10:35 GMTChoice Barron Park PropertyOffers You Three Options Option A: Enjoy this perfect starter home, in a fabulously desirable location. Option B: Build your own custom dream home, on a generous 6,600 square-foot lot. Option C: Purchase as an investment, renting out the cottage and banking the land. Barron Park is without a doubt one of the most unique and desirable neighborhoods in Silicon Valley. If you’re reading this, you may well already be aware of that. Within this special neighborhood, 3695 La Donna represents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming three-bedroom cottage on a generously sized regular shaped lot at an exceptionally attractive price. This property can serve as a perfect starter home, if you are on a budget but want to get your foot into the door of homeownership, in one of the area’s best locations. This vintage three-bedroom cottage with a large detached garage is perfect for anyone who appreciates a rustic atmosphere and the feeling of being on vacation all year round. If you’re already in a position to build your dream home, you will appreciate the lot’s generous size and regular dimensions. According to the owner, the city of Palo Alto will allow a 2730 square-foot single-story or a 2310 square-foot two-story structure on this lot. If you simply have your eye on the future, either strictly as an investor or as someone who would like to retain the option of building a custom dream home in Barron Park in the future, you could easily rent out this cottage indefinitely, as you bank the land. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in pastoral Barron Park, 3695 La Donna is within easy walking distance to day care, Barron Park Elementary School and Bol Park, with its beloved donkeys. It is an easy bike ride to Stanford University, the VA Hospital, Stanford Research Park, Gunn High and Terman Middle School, among many other places. The three-bedroom cottage, originally built in 1944, includes one bathroom and occupies 1,000+ square feet. The detached garage is approximately 230 square feet. The house was recently repainted. The water and gas lines have been redone.Historically, opportunities of this kind don’t stay on the market long in Barron Park. If you feel this property may be a good fit for you, we encourage you to act promptly (see listing agent's contact information at upper right). Please note: Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers are strongly encouraged to thoroughly investigate and confirm everything to their complete satisfaction.http://www.893CarinaLane.comSun, 20 Jul 2008 22:40:29 GMTLEASED! 893 Carina has been leased for one year to a beautiful family. It may become available for purchase in November 2009. If you would like to discuss the purchase of this home at that time, you are invited to contact the seller's agent (see contact info at upper right). Best Homein Foster City'sBest Community? To area residents, the advantages of living in Foster City are well-known. Central location, enviably balmy climate, excellent schools, much convenient shopping, numerous recreational facilities and public parks (19 on 100 acres, more parks per capita than any other city in California): these features would certainly head the list. With its unique configuration of waterways interlacing the city, it easily qualifies as "the Venice of Silicon Valley." Its fortress-like position on the Mid-Peninsula, with only a handful of roads to enter and exit across its "moats," helps explain why the city is one of the safest not just in the San Francisco Bay Area or the state of California but in the entire country. So it comes as no surprise that Foster City this year made Money magazine's just-released list of "Best Small Cities to Live in." (Click here if you want to see the profile.) Foster City is home to the world headquarters of VISA International, the main corporate body of the VISA payment card organization, as well as a surprising number of other major employers (including Acxiom Digital, Applied Biosystems, SolarCity, Sling Media and Sony Computer Entertainment America). Within this idyllic location, the planned community founded by T. Jack Foster in the 1960s, a strong case could be made that the Isle Cove community is the most desirable in the city and that 893 Carina Lane is the most desirable home in Isle Cove. Why Isle Cove? First, because of its central yet secluded position. It's easy to access from Highway 92 or 101 and Edgewater, East Hillsdale or Beach Park. At the same time, it's set far enough into the city that it's peaceful and quiet, removed from the rush of traffic.Just cross the street (Edgewater), to get to school (Foster City Elementary) or enjoy Edgewater Park, with its picnic facilities and tennis courts. Cross Edgewater Boulevard in another direction to access Edgewater Plaza, with its wealth of shops and restaurants, as well as two banks. Walk along Beach Park, to the U.S. post office (surrounded by more shops and restaurants) and then up Shell, to the Recreation Center. Or just remain within the boundaries of Isle Cove, following your daily sunrise-over-the lagoon experience, to enjoy its clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, exercise facility or tennis courts. Or maybe launch your own small boat from your own docking area, for a pleasant morning or afternoon on the quiet water. Why 893 Carina Lane? What's the basis for the claim that it's arguably the best home in the entire 280-unit subdivision? Simply stated, it's the only property in the community with this combination of features: the largest floorplan of all the models, two-car attached garage, wide-water views upstairs and down, right off the water, end unit, with large patio area, in a quiet corner of the community, a few steps away from a "secret" path to the intersection of Edgewater and Beach Park (walk under the bridge to access the Edgewater Plaza shopping center, without even crossing the street!). The best home in the best community in one of the best places to live, anywhere? At first glance, this may have seemed far-fetched but now that you have the evidence, maybe you'll agree. Property Highlights: * Excellent location within Isle Cove Convenient location within Foster City Easy access to 92 (San Mateo Bridge) and 101 Nearly 1700 square feet of living space 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Full-sized 2-car attached garage Wide-water views, upstairs and down End unit with large patio area and beautiful trees Boat docking and storage area Canoe with accessories included! Cross the street to school, public park and shopping Bank of America service center just across the street Easy walk to U.S. post office, city recreation center Walk to 99 Ranch Market or the new JCC Easy walk to houses of worship and other amenities 10-minute drive to Oracle, visible across the water Clubhouse, pool, spa, exercise room and tennis courts HOA includes earthquake insurance! Water, sewer, garbage and more also included Decorative glass insert front door Upgraded track lighting in living area Paneling in one bedroom Two skylights Newer furnace, water heater and toilets Security system (currently not activated) Fireplace Two phone lines Cable in living room and all bedrooms Two large storage areas Excellent natural interior lighting Good feng shui! There are really too many features to mention. You've got to see this property with your own eyes. Start by looking at the photos on this Website. Do a drive-by. Then email or call, to schedule a showing, if you missed the open houses. Or give your agent the property address or MLS number, so he or she can assist you. Now offered, alternatively, for lease. Please refer to MLS #838812. *Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers are strongly encouraged to thoroughly investigate and confirm everything to their satisfaction. http://www.954CastlewoodWay.comMon, 04 Feb 2008 09:21:30 GMT Highly Affordable East Bay Oasis Offers You Easy Access to Shopping, Transportation & Recreation QUESTION: Where in the San Francisco Bay Area at this time can you find a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom townhome, offering all of the following, for only $349,999? * Facing golf course, with picture-perfect fairway views* Adjacent on the other side to a magnificent public park* Views from both family room & main master bedroom* Two master bedroom suites* Secluded yet centrally located* Minutes by car to two major highways (880 & 92)* Minutes by car to Amtrak & BART stations* Approximately 30 minutes to either SF or San Jose* Approximately 40-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean * Walking distance to an upscale new shopping center* Starbucks, Jamba Juice, UPS Store, Home Depot & more* Improving area, with excellent potential for appreciation* Attached garage, with an additional parking space in front* Ample visitor parking & extra resident parking nearby* Cozy wood-burning fireplace* Convenient inside laundry, housing full-size washer & dryer* Clubhouse, with exercise room* Tennis courts & swimming pool ANSWER: For a limited time only, at Skywest in Hayward, one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets, at number 954 Castlewood Way. Here, you can truly make your home your castle. But only if you act quickly. Nestled between Skywest Golf Course and Kennedy Public Park is a little-known enclave of townhomes that forms a veritable oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced urban environment. Residents at Skywest enjoy all the benefits of city living, in the context of lush surroundings and blissful serenity. Within the Skywest Townhouse development, 954 Castlewood Way is the only available property that offers all of the following: * Located near entranceway (easy access)* Low-density building cluster* Immediately adjacent to golf course* Fairway views from two levels* Two full master bedroom suites* Convenient lower-level half bathroom* Additional parking space in front of garage* Truly move-in condition (new carpeting, newer paint) Unlike other active listings within Skywest, this is NOT a "short sale." In a short sale, the seller owes more on the property than the selling price minus costs of sale. A short sale requires the lender's approval of any offer to purchase. At present, lenders are taking as long as 2-3 months to respond to a buyer's offer to purchase. More often than not, after all that time, they counter with a higher offer. This is NOT a short sale scenario. No lender's approval is required. The seller will respond to any offer within 24-48 hours. You as a buyer will not be held up or inconvenienced. The property has recently been inspected - both home and termite - and came out substantially clean (only $100-150 in estimated Section 1 work). These and other reports and documents are available through the Disclosure Documents link on the upper right. In addition to the 20-plus photos of the property itself (notice the ample natural interior light), the slideshow above also features scenes from the subject property's immediate surroundings. These surroundings are key to what makes this property so desirable and unique. They are also key to understanding the property's investment value and potential for appreciation. So many Bay Area homes have largely "topped out" in terms of their potential for substantial appreciation in the years immediately ahead. Not so for surprisingly affordable 954 Castlewood Way. Skywest Golf Course, adjacent to the property on one side, is a public 18-hole course, open year-round. Skywest has been awarded a five-star value rating by golflink.com! Further information about Skywest Golf Course is available at TheGolfCourses.net and the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Set on several lush acres, adjacent to the property on the other side, John F. Kennedy Park features a small train whose tracks encircle the park. Amenities include a petting zoo, pony rides, an old-fashioned merry-go-round (carousel), a playround area with a variety of modern play structures, several picnic areas, pavillions, concession stand and lots of open space. Immediately adjacent to Kennedy Park and also a short stroll away from 954 Castlewood Way is the historic McConaghy Estate & Park. The McConaghy Estate includes a 12-room farmhouse, tank house and carriage house. The home is furnished in the style of 1886, the year it was built. This historic site is owned by the Hayward Area Parks and Recreation District and is operated by the Hayward Area Historical Society. The SkyWest Commons shopping center is an easy walking distance from the property (approximately ten minutes, by foot). With Target as its anchor tenant, the center includes Starbucks, Jamba Juice, a UPS Store and a dozen or so other restaurants and retail establishments. There is a Home Depot adjacent to SkyWest Commons. The more established and larger-scale Southland Mall shopping center - hosting JC Penney, Macy's, Mervyns and Sears - is an additional five minutes away, by car. Also several minutes away by car are the Hayward Amtrak and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) stations. Amtrak is located at B Street & Meekland Avenue, while the BART station is located on B Street, between Grand & Montgomery. Park your car for free in the lot and enjoy the convenience of taking public transporation to wherever you want to go. Large employers nearby include Chabot College, Kaiser Permanente-Hayward and St. Rose Hospital. There are two other large parks in the vicinity: Longwood Park and San Lorenzo Community Park. Also nearby is the Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD), formerly known as the Hayward Air Terminal, which accomodates small planes only, as you can see from the photograph included in the slide show and photo page. On weekends in particular, one can hear the sound of an occasional small aircraft, which residents report adapting to quickly. The facilities introduced above cover only the immediate Skywest area. Within a 15-minute driving radius, you can also access and enjoy many other riches that the area has to offer, including: * The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center* The Sulphur Creek Nature Center* The Morrisson Theatre* The Japanese Gardens* California State University East Bay Golfers are not limited to Skywest, by the way. There is also Mission Hills of Hayward. All of the immediately above-mentioned facilities (with the exception of Cal State East Bay, formerly known as Cal State Hayward) fall under the auspices of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. The City of Hayward's Website is another useful resource for information about the general area. If you think that 954 Castlewood Way may be a good fit for you, you are encouraged to act promptly, while the opportunity is still available. Take advantage of the recent drop in interest rates. We can help you with your financing, too! All information at this website is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Please be sure to confirm and verify everything you consider important to you, to your complete satisfaction.