2003 Ellen Ave

This 3/2 is going for $749,000. It’s got original kitchen and baths, but it’s got a good layout with some real nice yard features for somebody who’s into landscaping and plants like I am: a pond in the front and a great greenhouse out back. As with any unusual feature, there was lots of discussion about the pros and cons of the greenhouse. Being my own family’s Chief Horticultural Officer, I loved it. Here’s a quick video so you can judge for yourself!

1823 Harris Ave

At 2,479sf this is a nice big 5/3 with a gorgeous master bath. It’s got a nice layout with all the bedrooms upstairs, and is listed for $989,000. Its elementary school is Bagby, and right around the corner there’s a great association pool. (HOA $600/year)

2425 Fairoak Ct.

Gotta love an Eichler! This 1618sf 4/2 is listed for $777,000, and has staging that REALLY works for the house! Retro modern green couch that pulls from the green outside in the courtyard. Deep red cabinets with silestone counters, and two small under-counter refrigerators made it really unique. The original mahogany walls are well maintained and add warmth to this classic retro yet modern family home with Booksin Schools.

Fast Facts

20 homes were sold in Willow Glen last week, 5 of them were “short sales.” Accounting for those sales and the 8 new listings we toured today, there are now 145 active listings in Willow Glen, lower than average.

Hot New Listings

Deal of the Week: 1148 Willow Glen Way

I think this is the deal of the week, a gorgeous little 2/1 on Willow Glen Way listed for $729,000. It’s a total doll house with beautiful renovations and an addition to the bathroom, which I shot a quick video of. It’s totally prime location and isn’t going to last, so if you know somebody looking for high-end Willow Glen charm that doesn’t need/want a huge house, they need to move fast!

Another one that’ll go fast: 1152 Fairview

This really nice 4/3 is on a prime tree-lined Willow Glen street a short stroll away from the Avenue, and I think it’s a great deal listed at $1,229,000. I’m a little partial to it because it’s a Tudor built in 1928, just like my own home, but this house really does have it all — it’s one level which many people with families look for, it’s got a great layout, and it’s been very nicely remodeled. I especially liked the kitchen. I’m no chef, but even I could picture myself cooking something more than the bacon and eggs I limit myself to at home. : )

Big Time Willow Glen Charm

The last new listing I want to highlight is 1155 El Abra Way, a good-sized 5/3 listed for $1,278,000. It features a very nicely remodelled kitchen, and a finished basement…with a fireplace! Upstairs there’s a balcony off a common area that was basking with sunlight and begging for you to enjoy your morning coffee and paper out there. I really liked the billowy curtains, shown here in the video I shot, they give you a good idea of the high-end details and decor that make this house pretty special.

These are just three of the 8 houses that just came on market, if you want to learn more about them or find out what else just came on, pop me a note!