1933 Adele Place — $675,000. Listed 12/24/08 (Tracye Sinclair, Broker, represents the Seller) SOLD for $675K -    5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms-    2122sf living space on a 8050sf lot Mark's Preview Notes: A good deal just got better!  Reduced $200,000 (from $875K) after just a week on the market, this will not last long.  This is a rare opportunity for a foreclosure home in the Dry Creek area of Willow Glen.  Very original and quite a bit of “deferred maintenance”, but this is a wonderful street and a neighborhood of folks who appreciate their Eichlers so an investment here should pay off handsomely in a few years.

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1653 Andalusia Way — $675,000. Listed 1/27/09 (The Kooyman Team of Ventura Barnett Properties represents the Seller) Short Sale, $672,500, COE 1/15/2010 – 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms– 1672sf living space on a 6283sf lot– Atrium model, kitchen features light oak cabinets & white tile counter tops.   Mark's Preview Notes: There are some nice elements to this home as a starter for a family looking to get into Willow Glen.  A desirable 4 bedroom atrium model with 2-car garage, updated marble flooring, and some dual pane windows.  Since the owner is still living there, let's just say that you need to look beyond their furniture and possessions to give it your own vision. . . .additional comments:  A good deal just got better!  Now this is a short sale, which is stressful for everyone involved (buyers, sellers, and agents), but it may be worth the pain.  When nearby similar Eichlers are listed in the mid $800s, clearly this should be worth a look!

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A Striking Mid-Century Modern 2483 Raleigh Drive, San Jose Known for the simplicity of his classic award winning architecture, this Claude Oakland design for Joseph Eichler has been nicely updated and beautifully brought into the 21st century.  The front door, with its unique contemporary leaded glass design, provides a beginning clue as to the style of the interior.  Enter the lush atrium, and the initial view of living space shows space flooded with light, and material, textures and colors all blending together in a gorgeous palette.  Muted colors of taupe, beige and off-white combine well with dark walnut paneling to provide both a pleasing contract and comfortable visual surroundings.  A classic Mid-Century Modern for the 21st Century! Dimensions/Specifications: House – 1982 SF (including bonus room)House – 1622 SF (excluding bonus room)Lot – 6098 SF 4 Bedrooms, 2 updated baths – atrium entry, spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dinning area, utility/laundry/all purpose room. (garage conversion), updated kitchen with new oven, low maintenance landscaping front and rear.   Copper pipe radiant heating system and T&G roofing.     Schools: San Jose Unified School District Inspections performed:  Pest Control (Termite) by     Sunray Pest Control, Radiant Heat by Anderson Radiant Heating, Property by Compass Home     Inspections and Roof by Roof Systems Analysts     ***Disclosure/Inspection packets available online at www.fastrealty.com/2501358 Features and Amenities: ***The well known Eichler atrium, with the sounds of falling water from the contemporary fountain.  […]

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