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 4 bedroom 3 bath 2220 Sqft |
Positives: Cupertino Schools, Eisenhower, Hyde and Cupertino High. Home features 4 bedroom, 3 on the top floor and 1 down stairs with a full bath. Well maintained and beautifully appointed home and an aggressive price, that will surely result in multiple offers. Negatives: The only downside that I could see is perhaps the corner lot location but to some that may be a plus or they may be indiffrent. |
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 6 bedroom 2.5 bath 2700 sqft. |
Positives: This two level home features 6 bedrooms 2.5 baths and is situated in a nice quiet cul-de-sac location. The home has one downstairs bedroom and the remaning upstairs. The home has had some recent updates like new hardwood flooring, paint, granite countertops and some bathroom updates. Overall condition of the home is good. Cupertino Schools. Negatives: The floor plan has always been a suprise to me because most buyers do not need a 6 bedroom home, and with only 2.5 bathrooms this plan was certainly il-advised. There is no full bathroom downstairs, both full bathrooms are upstairs. |
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 3 bedroom 2 bath 1900 sqft. |
Positives: This single level home features 3 bedrooms 2 baths and a some very nice refinements such as an extended master bath with walk in closet, updated baths, a formal dining room, and high quality windows. It is situated in a quiet Cul-de-Sac and features a park like back yard. Also featuring Cupertino Schools, this home has a wonderful floor plan with a spacious kitchen opening up to the family room. Cupertino Schools. Negatives: There are not to many negatives about this home but the lack of an eating space in the kitchen can be one. The guest bedroom sizes could be considered a bit small by some and relative to the other space in the home. |
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 4 bedroom 3 bath 2220 Sqft |
Positives: Wonderful 4 bedroom 3 bath floor plan same as 340 Fontana with a downstairs bed and bath. Updates here were done with high quailty finishes, better than Fontana. Negatives: The home is closer to San Tomas experess way so some traffic noise can be heard outside. Also situated on a corner lot so the back yard is smaller than those homes on non-corner lots. |
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Archive for the ‘Home Previews’ Category
Four Homes for Sale in Santa Clara’s Laurel Park East
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Laurel Park East Homes for Sale
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 2670 Iverson Court, Santa Clara, 4 BD 2 BA 1,700 sqft and 8,000 sqft lot. $950,000 |
Positives: This Laurel Park home features 4 bedrooms and open spacious and bright floor plan. The home features a spacious back yard and is located in a quiet cul-de-sac Negatives: The decor is a bit dated it features a centrally located circular fireplace. The bathrooms and kitchen are also dated |
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 2660 Iverson Court, Santa Clara, 4 BD 2.5 BA 2,500 Sqft 8,000 Sqft. $1,298,000 |
Positives: This home is amazing. It features a formal dining area, downstairs bedroom and bathroom, a spacious kitchen open to the family room which overlooks a deep back yard with pool, bbq area, and children’s playhouse. The home is completely updated throughout with high qualifty materials. The home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac with Cupertino Schools. Negatives: I could not find any significant faults of this home. The home features a pool, which may not be a desirable feature for some. |
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Santa Clara Homes For Sale
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009| Preview Comments: | ||
 3444 Notre Dame Dr. Santa Clara, 3 BD 2 BA 1568 Sqft. List $719,000 |
Positives: Killlarney Farms home on a quiet interior street. Home featured a clean feel with oak kitchen cabinets and tile counter tops, refinished hardwood floors, updated exterior paint, and newer roof, dual paned windows and new garage doors. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards. Negatives: The biggest draw back to this home is that there is no master bath room. There are two bathrooms on upsstairs and one downstaris. The downstairs bath is the hall bath and the bath for the down stairs bedroom, which I consider to be the master bedroom. Other than that some of the decor is not fully updated but well finished. |
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 3776 Dunford Ave., Santa Clara, 4 BA 2 BA 1568 Sqft. 6400 Sqft. Lot. List $839,000 |
Positives: This Mackay home in Birdland is fairly clean and definitely in move in condition. The home features a steel roof, dual paned windows, refinished hardwood floors, and roll up garage doors. The school is Laurelwood Elementary and Peterson Middle School. Interior of the home is freshly painted. Negatives: The home is situated on thorough fare road, Dunford. The bathrooms are original and need updating. Tacky vinyl flooring in the bathrooms, kitchen and den area. |
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 342 Lowell Drive, Santa Clara, Westwood Oaks. 3 BD 2 BA 1525 Sqft. 6300 Sqft. Lot, List $828,000 |
Positives: Updated baths, dual paned windows, quiet location in a desirable Santa Clara Neighborhood. Nice stylish updates, like recessed lighting, well placed and designed sky lights. Exterior curb appeal and newer roof. Cupertino Schools, Eisenhower Elementary and Hyde Middle. Negatives: Backyard landscaping was poor, patio was shifted by severe settling. Slight settling in the home, typical for these homes and this age. Front yard had a home made pond that was designed in a ametuer fashion. Kitchen was basic, with mirrors installed on the backsplash. |
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 3869 Melody Lane, Santa Clara, 6 BD 3.5 BA 2396 Sqft. 6000 Sqft. Lot, List $850,000 |
Positives: Quiet location in desireable Westwood Oaks. Santa Clara schools Laurelwood and Peterson. Many bedrooms with upstairs studio for inlaw or other specail living circumstances. Negatives: Home is very outdated and original, bathrooms and kitchen are old. Older windows, and lacks abundant living areas for the number of bedrooms. Backyard is not well landscaped and backs up into an commercial office building. Just carport and no garage. |
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Santa Clara Homes – Previews
Thursday, May 7th, 2009| Preview Comments: | |
 744 Yale Ln., Santa Clara. 6 Bedroom 3 Bath in Killarney Farms. Listed by Coldwell Banker. $898,000 |
Positives:This Killarney Farms home showed nicely. The floor plan was very functional and some what open. The decor was updated with updated paint, baths and Kitchen. Quality of materials were good, and included granite, tile and wood cabinetry. There is an addition of two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Kitchen is a galley kitchen and the home features a separate living and family area. The back yard featured a large in ground pool. room sizes were sufficient. Newer roof and exterior paint and landscaping gave it a nice updated look. Location is quiet and private and good neighborhood and schools. Negatives: Large pool in back yard, drive way had substaintial cracking. Kitchen had very little natural light, no formal dining room for a home of this size, although living room could be used as one, but would limit living space. |
 1950 Santa Cruz Ave., Santa Clara in Darvon Park. 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath. Listed by Century 21. $650,000 |
Positives:This Darvon Park home shows well. The Kitchen and upstairs baths were remodeled nicely. The windows were dual paned, roof appreared to be in good condition. Backyard was deep and well lanscaped as is front yard. The home also features inside laundry. Bedroom sizes were average. Nice original hardwood floors. Negatives: Driveway has substantial cracking, sliding glass door or access to back yard is through the den or family room. Location is on a through street to the neighborhood. |
 3458 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara in Lawrence Meadows 3 Bed 2 Bath. Listed by Campi. $699,000 |
Positives: This Lawrence Meadows home was completely rebuilt after being burned down. The house features new electrical, insulation, and up to today’s codes. The updates are good and include hardwood floors, dual panel windows, and updated baths and kitchens. New stainless steel appliances, hardwood cabinetry, and granite. New concrete slabs in back too.
Negatives: The home is smaller. Although it features a separate family room the room is usually considered narrow. Master bathroom is small, consisting of a small vanity and 30 inch shower. The home is on Cabrillo which has fairly consistent traffic. No backyard lanscaping. |
 140 Arcadia Ave., Santa Clara. 4 Bed 2 Bath in Maywood. List price $898,000. Listed by Coldwell Banker |
Positives: This Mackay home in the Maywood area of Santa Clara has excellent curb apeal. The home features nicely landscaped grounds. The home was remodeled within the last few years and features a elegant formal entry, coffered ceiling in the dining area, and large open family living area. Kitchen features hardwood cabinetry and granite countertops. The master suite has been extended and features a luxuriuos master bath with dual vanity and separate tub and shower area. The home features Cupertino Schools and is situated on a quiet street. The decor updated, hardwood floors throughout, and very well styled home.
Negatives: There is a large patio room off the rear of the house which makes the living areas dark. Kitchen is a galley style kitchen and does not compare well with the rest of the homes updates. |
 2099 Fordham Dr., Santa Clara. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath in Killarney Farms. Listed by Remax. $695,000 |
Positives: This Killarney Farms home features some very nice updates and features. The kitchen is a gourmet style kitchen with high end appliances, quality cabinetry, and beautiful backsplash. The windows are all dual paned with a wood encased back yard slider from the family room. The home has excellent curb appeal, and is nicely landscaped. The master bathroom has also been redone with a new luxurious vanity and glass eclosed show stall with stone tile. Beautiful home with top end like amenities.
Negatives: Home is situated on a neighborhood through street. Family room is a bit narrow. |
Santa Clara – Home Previews
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009| Preview Comments: | |
 3415 Notre Dame Drive, Santa Clara - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath in Killarney Farms - List Price: $735,000 |
Positives:This Killarney Farms home showed nicely. The floor plan was very functional and some what open. The decor was a bit dated, but it was clean and well maintained. There was a large family room addition off the back that was open and well done. The back yard was decent size, room sizes were sufficient to generous, and there was a large deck of the side of the house. Separate family and living areas too. Negatives:A bit dated decor, no master bathroom. Pool in back had been filled in. |
 3161 James Court, Santa Clara - Darvon Park - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 5600 Sqft. Lot - List Price: $599,000
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Positives:This Darvon Park home shows well. The home is a typical smaller 1200 sqft Santa Clara home. The decor was a bit dated in some parts of the house. Bathrooms were updated and Kitchen counter tops changed. Kitchen still featured old cabinets. Home was clean and decently maintained. The back yard featured a doughboy pool, new concrete work, and a shed. Negatives:Smaller home. A slightly dated decor and a large dough boy pool that dominates the back yard. |
 242 Madrone Avenue, Santa Clara - Forest Park - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath - 8,500 Sqft. Lot - List Price: $899,000 |
Positives: This Mackay built home is located in desireable Forest Park and features Cupertino Schools. It is situated in a quiet location. The home also features a large cul-de-sac lot with a large and wide back yard with a grass area and pool area.
Negatives: This Forest Park home showed poorly. The decor was a bit dated and the lack of natural light made the house dark inside. The family room was small. There was a foreign odor in the home that smelled like a smoker had lived there. |
 3725 Daniel Way, Santa Clara - Westwood Oaks - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 7,000 Sqft. Lot - LIst Price: $699,000 |
Positives: This Westwood Oaks home is located on a quiet street in a wonderful location. It has a pie shaped lot with a large back yard area. Front yard has low maintenance landscaping. The exterior of the house appears to be well maintained.
Negatives: The home shows poorly and is in poor condition. No updates have been done in any part of the home. There is a large brick fireplace and inside BBQ dividing the dining area and living room. |
 2634 Maplewood Lane, Santa Clara - San Tomas Woods - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath 10,000 Sqft. Lot. - List Price: $1,075,000 |
Positives: San Tomas Woods home in a quiet location. This home is away from the road noise of Pruneridge and San Tomas. The property features a large lot with a wide front footage. These homes were all semi-custom built homes and have unique floor plans. The floor plan is functional and room sizes are Home was clean and well maintained. Home featured inside laundry.
Negatives: Home interior and exterior decor is dated. The fourth bedroom is away from the other bedrooms near the garage and laundry area, makes a good guest room or office. |
 147 Cronin Drive, Santa Clara - Maywood- 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath - 7,000 Sqft. Lot - List Price: $920,000 |
Positives: Another well built Mackay home. This located in the Maywood area of Santa Clara. Home features Cupertino Schools. Its a large home that had a 2nd level addition and a half bath added. The decor of the home has been updated in good taste. Back and front yards were well lanscaped, overall well maintained and styled home. Walking distance to Eisenhower School.
Negatives: The 4th bedroom is actually a loft bedroom built on the second level with a spiral staircase access. Home is also on a semi-busy or trafficked street. |
 257 Cronin Drive, Santa Clara - Maywood - 3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 6,600 Sqft. Home - List Price: $933,500 |
Positives: Another well built Mackay home in the Maywood area of Santa Clara. Home features Cupertino Schools. Overall condition of the home is good. Simple and clean updates. Some years ago someone added a new master bathroom and extended the original bedroom. The new bathroom is spacious and features a large tub and separate shower enclosure. Kitchen was also updated with new cabinets and granite counter tops. The home also had some appealing landscaping.
Negatives: The home is situated on a semi-busy road. The addition took away about 300 sqft of back yard space. |
