SubscribeTales From the Front – The World of Palo Alto Area Real Estate 10/16/09
October 16, 2009
Today was re-tour day in Palo Alto. When the price of a home is reduced, or the listing agent is trying to generate some interest in a stale listing, they “re-tour” it, or have it on broker’s tour again. Today we visited three great properties that are looking for new owners and are on tour following price reductions.
First up was a Crescent Park contemporary at 1012 Forest Avenue, listed by Alan Dunckel and Derk Brill of Alain Pinel Realtors in Palo Alto. Since there isn’t an actual Alain Pinel at that office, if you ask for him, you will be connected to Alan Dunckel, who is a nice guy and a good agent and his name is close enough. They have just reduced the price on this home from $2,395,000 to $2,195,000. Not bad for a 4 year old home in that neighborhood. It will have an open house on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30.
Next we moved a little South to 2145 Emerson Street in equally shi-shi Old Palo Alto. This newer traditional home is listed by Lisa Liu of Alain Pinel Realtors for $2,095,000, down from $2,295,000. At 2248sf on a 5000sf lot, it’s a cozy home, with great details, and great natural lighting. Open Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30.
Saving the best for last is my Intero colleague David Troyer’s listing at 75 Coronado Avenue in Los Altos. This new home is 6721 square feet on two levels on a 14233sf lot. Using modern Craftsman architecture and high ceilings, even the basement feels open and spacious, and it has great finishes and details throughout. Normally shown by appointment only, I’ll be there this Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30. Please stop by!
If you would like more information on any of these or other homes for sale in the area, send me an email, or call me at 650-450-0450.
Have a great weekend!
Today’s Palo Alto Real Estate Gems
February 9, 2007
Undeterred by the light rain — and well-protected by bright yellow rain gear — I ventured out to sample a pick of today’s properties.
First up was a listing from the local real estate triumvirate of Carol, Rosemary, and Nicole of Alain Pinel at 1428 Hamilton Ave. The home’s ranch-style exterior gives an undeserved first impression of blandness, an impression completely undone once you see the inside. The living room, presumably an addition, uses skylights, light paint, recessed lighting, and the natural sunlight coming in from the French doors to give a large, warm, welcome feel. A little office cottage in the back went unvisited, alas — I had left my shoes at the front door — but I did take the time to check out the basement, an unusual enough feature of Bay Area homes that they always warrant a visit.
Bob and Lori Ann Wolff of Coldwell Banker’s entree at 1295 Wilson, also in Palo Alto, is one of those classic “they just don’t build ‘em like that any more” Victorians with a 112-year old history. The inside is as true to form as the outside, with wooden staircases, a charming attic, storage nooks, a jack-and-jill bathroom. The original owner took a picture of the home in all its Palo Alto farmland glory which has remained with each subsequent owner, and will pass on to the next lucky owner as well.
After seeing a few other properties, my last one was a contemporary listing in downtown Palo Alto by Alan Dunckel (Alain Pinel Realtors). Situated at 334 Hawthorne and designed by local architect David Solnick it is sleek and well-lit, with all the creature comforts of a contemporary: recessed lighting, open plan granite-counter kitchen, and snazzy bathroom fixtures. If you’d like a look, drop by this afternoon (Feb 9, 2007) from 5pm to 7pm for Alan’s cheese and wine soiree.
