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Sold in Santa Clara

Sold: 3327 Benton St, Santa Clara

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3327 Benton St — $498,500.  Listed 3/14/09 (Isaac Malek of Intero Real Estate Services represents the Seller) SOLD $485k, 7/17/2009 – 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms– 1536sf living space on a 1963sf lot– Townhouse with 5 Skylites, Remodeled Kitchen/Baths. Mark's Preview Notes: I have always liked the Benton / Pomeroy townhomes.  This unit has an updated kitchen with granite tiles, but the older bathrooms could also use an update.  The dual patios (front and back) on these units and the design where no neighbors are looking into your space have always made these Eichler townhomes a comfortable place to call home.

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Sold in Stanford

Sold: 796 Raimundo Way, Stanford

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796 Raimundo Way — $1,545,000.  Listed 3/13/09 (Lynne Mercer of Coldwell Banker-PA Downtown represents the Seller)  Sold for $1,500,000,  COE 6/12/2009 – 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms– 2742sf living space on a 14976sf lot– Custom atrium mode, 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in one wing plus guest or au pair suite off family room. Large bonus room with separate entry. Available to qualified Stanford faculty/staff only. Mark's Preview Notes: This is my first review for a Stanford Eicher.  I have to admit that my expectations were somewhat high — after all this is Standord — but this particular home didn’t deliver on my expectations.  All the Eichler appointments are found here — globe lights, wood paneling, tongue and groove ceiling, and lovely grounds.  This home has updated granite counters and the blue slate in the atrium, also carried into the fireplace, is a very nice touch.  Stanford Eichlers are only available to faculty and staff, and unless I’m mistaken, each property is still on leased land of Stanford University.

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Terminated/Expired/Withdrawn

Withdrawn: 936 Olympus Ct, Sunnyvale

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936 Olympus Ct — $1,388,000. Listed 3/11/2009 (Nil Erdal of Coldwell Banker represents the Seller) Withdrawn – 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms– 2308sf living space on a 8132sf lot– Atrium Model, Double-Peak Roof, Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Appliances Mark's Preview Notes:  I have mixed emotions about this home.  The owner purchased the Eichler only late last summer and when I previewed it then, it was fairly outdated and brought to market in a very clean fashion.  The new owner completely remodeled the kitchen, both bathrooms, and reset the floors with contoured self-leveling cement.  They chose high-end grohe and hansgrohe fixtures and vanities using an exposed laminated wood material for an impressive effect.  I am particularly interested in the textured tiles used in the hall bathroom they are very hard for me to describe and deserve a closer look if you are considering work on your own Eichler.  The list price after adding remodeling and transaction costs doesn't seem to provide a much profit so my heart goes out to them for the money they spent on this remodel.  The new owner is getting quite a special home.

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Eichler Demography

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The Eichler homeowner – who are they now,  and who have them been?    (Click on the map to enlarge the view) Demography, among other things, can be a statistical study of all populations.  Or, a social science that deals with a structure and distribution of a population.  Or – other studies dealing with groups of people.  While my thoughts and […]

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Sold in Palo Alto

SOLD: 207 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto

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207 Ferne Ave — $1,299,000.  Listed 1/22/09 (Kathleen Wilson of Alain Pinel Realtors represents the Seller) SOLD for $1375K – 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms– 1978sf living space on a 8092sf lot– Original Eichler design with retractable atrium roof. Mark's Preview Notes:  This home is a very fine example of an original Eichler from the kitchen to the bathroom vanities.  The rooms have been painted and there is carpeting in the living areas, but some newer Armstrong tiles reminiscent of the original ones remain.  The high ceilings throughout the bedrooms and hallway are particularly appealing and the slider in the "hobby" room is facing the back yard which gives a nice view for an office.

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Terminated/Expired/Withdrawn

Withdrawn: 3320 Thomas Dr, Palo Alto

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3320 Thomas Dr — $1,349,000.  Listed 3/4/09 (Delia Fei of Alain Pinel Realtors represents the Seller) – 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – 1930sf living space on a 6976sf lot – Located on cul-de-sac, gas fireplace, Chef’s kitchen. Mark’s Preview Notes: I believe this Eichler has a partially converted garage some years back, making a very nice additional living room.  The kitchen has been remodeled with very nice touches and many of the big windows have been updated to dual pane.  I particularly like the fireplace conversion to a gas insert.

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Sold in Palo Alto

SOLD: 982 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto

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982 Elsinore Dr — $1,195,000.  Listed 2/10/09 (Dilitz and Van Randall of Coldwell Banker – Menlo Park- El Camino represents the Seller) SOLD for $1275K – 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms– 1639sf living space on a 6240sf lot– High-ceilings, pebbletec pool, hardwood floor, 4 skylights. Mark's Preview Notes: This is a desirable home on a great street.  The 10ft ceilings in kitchen and living room make this home feel comfortable and inviting.  The paneling has been recently painted but the third bathroom added to the front room could be a convenient setup for an in-laws quarters.

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