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September 30, 2011
In Pursuit of the Perfect 5-Bedroom
Those seeking 5-bedroom homes know it is no easy task to satisfy all floorplan demands, and still capture a great value. But have no fear, my new listing at 1549 Molitor Road in Belmont does manage to achieve this elusive harmony. Priced at $1,299,000, the home boasts 2,795 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, plus a den. Most importantly, the layout of the five bedrooms offers the flexbility often sought in Five-Bedroom living: three bedrooms together on one level, plus adaptability for nursery, guest, in-law, or extended family ...
September 26, 2011
Italian Modern Inspiration in Hillsborough
Architectural elements of symmetry, linear beauty, and motific repetition may have found their zenith in the hands of 16th Century Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, but here in Hillsborough, 2 Homs Court is a powerful modern interpretation of the form. Designed in 1986 by San Francisco's House & House Architects, the nearly 9,000 ft. residence at Lower South Hillsborough's premier cul-de-sac represents both timeless lines and stunning contemporary luxury.
Modern expressions of symmetry, infused natural light, and indoor/outdoor harmony ...
September 19, 2011
Modernize in Hillsborough
Clean Lines. Open Spaces. Indoor/Outdoor Flow... The mantra of many of today's sophisticated homeseekers. And it's no surprise. These hallmarks of modern design ensure the priceless and often elusive asset: livability. While demand for regimented formal spaces is decreasing, the preference for open flowing gathering spaces is clearly on the rise.
I have two dramatic new listings, each taking their cue from the best of the modern design lexicon.
16 Oak Tree Place, Hillsborough (pictured) is a spectacular new construction perched beyond ...
September 14, 2011
Brand New Bay-View Modern in Hillsborough
"Experience this rare design achievement: a majestic meeting of modern architecture and riveting views."
Beyond gates, this brand new construction is a symphony of light, vistas, and the clean modernist aesthetic scarcely available to this degree. The home delivers complete freedom of indoor/outdoor entertaining with seamless transitions from interior chic to al fresco allure. Only the finest finishes and engineering prowess culminate in this architectural statement. The home is approached from a tucked-away cul-de-sac in Hillsborough's ...
July 23, 2011
Track Hillsborough Sales Prices
Don't forget...for your market research and analytics convenience, GeoffreyNelson.com has an easily indexed photo archive of Hillsborough Sales prices found here:
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This photo-friendly sales price database is in addition to the the other Sales Prices index (other cities included as well) on GeoffreyNelson.com found here: http://www.geoffreynelson.com/site/mls/sold_statistics
July 13, 2011
Hillsborough Carolands Home Closes Over Asking
I previously blogged about the "land, location, and possiblities" of 576 Craig Road (pictured) in the Carolands Neighborhood of Hillsborough. I thought it was a wonderful opportunity to remodel, expand, or build new. Other buyers decisively concurred, as the home attracted multiple offers with just 10 days on the market, closing for $133,000 over its asking price. (List $1,995,000; now closed for $2,128,000) 576 Craig Road was a circa-1951 ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and approx. 2,720 sq. ft. The all-usable lot was 25,840 sq. ft....
July 07, 2011
Burlingame's Hot June Propels Market Momentum
The Burlingame real estate market has been sizzling right along with our warm summer days. For the month of June alone, 29 Burlingame homes went pending. Of those 29 sales, 15 of them averaged just 8 days on the market. One of the homes, 447 Chatham in the Burlingables area, closed for $126,000 over its asking price attracting over 5 offers with only 7 days on the market (list $1,349,000; sale $1,475,000) This 27 year old home of 2,360 sq. ft. featured 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on a 5,250 sq. ft. lot. For those who may have bid on this home, ...
July 05, 2011
The New Market M.O.
M.O. may stand for Modus Operandi, but it also represents "Multiple Offers," the resurgent mode of operation in many Peninsula neighborhoods. My 1017 Walnut Street listing (list $1,099,000; pictured) in the San Carlos Howard Park neighborhood near downtown received 3 offers on Friday with just 7 days on market. Other listings that come to mind with robust multiple offers within about a week are 1813 Ashton (list $1,050,000) in Burlingame's Mills Estates and 311 Avila (list $1,495,000) in San Mateo's Aragon, and 576 Craig Road in Hillsborough's ...
June 15, 2011
Land, Location, Possibilities: Hillsborough's Carolands
Talk about being "shouldered by magnificent estates...!" The new listing at 576 Craig Road in the Carolands neighborhood of Hillsborough is placed alongside the venerable Carolands Chateau, which adds a layer of privacy and prestige without being obtrusive. 576 Craig Road is offered at $1,995,000, and commands an approx. .59 acre (25,840 sq. ft.) totally flat and usable parcel with pool and guesthouse. The 2,720 sq. ft. rancher shows off many of its original 1951 details, but more impressively, it offers large rooms, easy indoor/outdoor flow, ...
June 06, 2011
Burlingame is HOT!
Burlingame has posted 24 Pending Sales since May 1. Many of the homes, such as 2205 Hale, 1401 Carlos, and 401 Bloomfield, have lasted less than 10 days on the market.
May 16, 2011
One of Hillsborough's Oldest, Most Venerable Homes hits the market
One of the original 1890s "Burlingame Cottages" mirroring the emergence of the nascent Burlingame Country Club, 1615 Floribunda Avenue in Hillsborough is an iconic home in Peninsula lore. Once home to Reagan Administration Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, Newhall Manor was built in 1897 and designed by architect A. Page Brown, who was a consulting architect on San Francisco's legendary Palace Hotel. Today this home stands on over an acre of land spanning 10,000+ sq. ft. and has been totally renovated. The home was featured on ...
May 11, 2011
Parrott Drive Posts two recent $100,000+ Overbids
Named for the 19th century land holdings of the illustrious Parrott family, Parrott Drive carries a unique prestige running from its Baywood base at West Third Avenue westward into Baywood Knolls, Hillsborough, and beyond. The demand for Parrott Drive homes for sale in both San Mateo and Hillsborough has recently been illustrated on two sales:
351 Parrott Drive, San Mateo, Offered at $1,298,000, Sold for $1,480,000 with just a week on the market and multiple offers. At the heart of this great Baywood block, surrounded by classic European ...
April 21, 2011
Hillsborough posts 3 $5,000,000+ MLS Sales in 2011
For 2010, Hillsborough recorded seven MLS sales at $5,000,000 or more. So far this year, there have been three $5,000,000+ sales posted:
Status
Location
Orig List Price
Sale Price
Sq Ft
Lot Size
SOLD
BAYWOOD AV
8800000
6600000
9100
100623
SOLD
MOUNTAIN WOOD LN
5995000
5200000
7966
41817
SOLD
BRANDON CT
5450000
5388888
8068
36633
April 17, 2011
Hillsborough: Architecture Expresses the Lifestyle
Two architecturally distinctive Hillsborough homes open today!
1025 Black Mountain Road, Hillsborough (pictured) Offered at $3,249,000. Brilliantly remodeled and expanded Spanish Colonial Revival treasure. Wonderful preservation of the charismatic integrity, while purveying a new stage for modern indoor/outdoor entertaining and family livability. Romantic courtyards and verandas cast in a garden panorama. Just two blocks to Vista Park. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Located at the Lancaster cul-de-sac. *Open Sunday April 17, 2pm-4pm....
April 17, 2011
Professorville Style at Mt. Carmel Price!
Redwood City's westside Mt. Carmel neighborhood is a treasure trove of the timeless architectural styles you would often associate with higher priced areas such as Palo Alto's Professorville or Menlo Park's Allied Arts. But here, in Redwood City, within an easy walk of Whole Foods, the historic downtown, and public transit, you will find classic value and curb appeal. 443 Birch Street, a circa 1927 Arts and Crafts beauty, anchors a park-like corner lot in this neighborhood, complete with family room, master suite, and large 2-car garage, ...
March 29, 2011
$100,000,000 Los Altos Hills Estate Inspired by Historic Hillsborough Mansion?
Of all the venerable private residences of the United States, none may match the intrigue and architectural elegance of Hillsborough's own Carolands Chateau, National Register of Historic Places #75000478. This week, with the near-viral news of a reported $100,000,000 sale of a private residence taking place in Los Altos Hills, it brings architecture front and center. What style of architecture befits the grandest and most expensive of private homes? Is there a historic parallel to this architectural preference? The circa-1914 Carolands atrium ...
March 28, 2011
Burlingame Warms Up in March
After a slower beginning of the year, Burlingame has showed some nice momentum, posting 9 sales for the month of March thus far, including some with multiple offers. Sales ranged from smaller entry level homes such as 2508 Easton ($1,050,000) to grand newer constructions such as 1419 Montero ($2,459,000) and 2215 Hillside ($2,195,000) Of these 9 March sales, Days on Market averaged a respectable 45 days.
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Orig List Price
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DOM
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March 27, 2011
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February 22, 2011
Geoffrey Publishes "Hillsborough Real Estate Review 2010"
Contact Geoffrey to receive the just-published and innovatively organized "Hillsborough Real Estate Review 2010" providing a comprehensive analysis of 2010's sales environment vs. previous years, as well as what to expect as 2011 evolves.
Explore analytic metrics for Hillsborough real estate such as Average percentage of list price achieved, average days on market, price per sq. ft., and total sales volume year over year comparison.
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February 05, 2011
Space, Schools, Sophistication
COMING SOON....this stunning home on Woodland Drive delivers the amenities often missing from other San Mateo homes in its class:
Spacious open floorplan of 2,750+/- sq. ft. interacting smoothly with a flat all-usable lawns and large party terrace
5 true bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including double master suites (one on each level)
Outstanding modern closets with custom organizers in every room (NOT your typical barely functional 1930s closet!)
Streaming 360-degree infused sunlight enhanced by airy vistas above the Bay and ...
