The Emerald Hills Blog

What was once a firehouse is now just one hot house….

It’s fun for me every so often to look at really nice things that I have no intention of buying.  It’s like going to the Ferrari dealership in Redwood City and just admiring the artwork that doubles as transportation…whether you’re buying or not, it’s worth going to see.

Steven Lessard’s listing at 850 California Way in Emerald Hills is like this in many ways.  At an asking price of $2,495,000 it will be in the price range of only select buyers.  But it’s the kind of house that you need to see even if you’re shopping in a lower price range…it’s worth seeing even if you’re not shopping for a house at all!   Here are additional details and photos:  850 California Way.

Why is this house a “must see?”  Not only is it a gorgeous example of contemporary architecture, but it gives you a glimpse of how homes will be built (or at least SHOULD be built) in the future:  sustainable and eco-friendly.  This home is packed with more environmentally friendly features than you can possibly imagine, including solar-hydronic heating.  There’s a flyer onsite that’s just dedicated to all of the eco-friendly features that are built in.

Aside from the underlying features, it’s just a beautifully planned home.  The ceilings are high, the floorplan is wide open, and the rooms are generous.  You just need to see it — so get up there this Sunday during the open house hours and treat your senses.

Why the firehouse reference?  It is located on the same plot of land that used to be the home of the old Woodside Fire Station at the bottom of California Way  — A place I spent many hours hanging out as a kid, sitting on the old open-top rig that has long since been retired.

There are some nice homes to choose from this week in Emerald Hills, even though there were only four new listings.   All four are pretty nice in their own way.  As always, click on the addresses for more photos and information.

Home Sales

• 9 Woodhill Dr: (Pictured above) Sale Price: $1,898,000. Original List Price: $1,898,000.   Woodhill is a really nice neighborhood just off the top of Farm Hill Blvd, and there are some BIG homes up here.  DOM: 15 Days. MLS# 80812400, listed by Sean Foley of Coldwell Banker.
• 604 Park Rd: Sale Price: $1,110,000. Original List Price: $1,150,000. Difference: $40,000 below original list.  DOM: 27 Days. MLS# 80787955, listed by Pamela Schnur of Intero Real Estate Services.

New Listings

• 213 Hillsdale Way: (Pictured Above) $1,195,000 — 3BR/2.5BA, 2,750 sq ft on a 8,642 square foot lot. This is a nice place, and it’s definitely tucked away up in Emerald Hills.  Nice street, and great views.   MLS# 80822836, listed by Michelle Glaubert of Coldwell Banker.
• 3353 Oak Knoll Dr: $1,525,000 — 4BR/3.5BA, 2,530 sq ft on a 12,480 square foot lot.   MLS# 80822912, listed by Debbie Wilhelm of Coldwell Banker.
• 16 Don Ct: $1,295,950 — 3BR/2BA, 1,720 sq ft on a 14,405 square foot lot.  The house is nice, but what will really spoil you is the back yard.  With several huge redwood trees (yes, real redwoods!) looming overhead, it feels more like a park.   MLS# 80822845, listed by Maxine Dumas of Dumas & Company.
• 3808 Vineyard Dr: $998,000 — 3BR/2.5BA, 1,720 sq ft on a 7,986 square foot lot.  You don’t see many homes in Emerald Hills or Farm Hill Estates listed for under $1M, so this should draw LOTS of attention.  Great location  — a decent walk to Roy Cloud School, and an easy shot right up to 280 for commuting.     MLS# 80823861, listed by Philip Watson of Prudential California Realty.
  

The summer siesta continues in the Emerald Hills real estate market.  There were only two “new” listings on the entire hill this entire week — not counting a few homes that were re-listed after taking a break for a few weeks.   As well, only two homes closed escrow this week.

This is not a big surprise, as July and August are typically slow months in this region.  Click on the addresses below for more details and additional photos.

Home Sales

• 3564 Altamont Way: (Pictured above) Sale Price: $1,160,000. Original List Price: $1,225,000. Difference: $65,000 below original list.  DOM: 151 Days. MLS# 80770054, listed by Rudy Helin of Cashin Company.
• 1975 Cordilleras Rd: Sale Price: $620,000. Original List Price: $649,516. Difference: $29,516 below original list.  DOM: 98 Days. MLS# 80784703, listed by Nancy Palmer of Alain Pinel Realtors.

New Listings

• 1711 Edgewood Rd: (Pictured Above) $1,888,000 — 4BR/4+BA, 2,480 sq ft on a 10,700 square foot lot.  MLS# 80822455, listed by Shima Alaghemand of Vanguard Properties.
• 806 Bayview Way: $1,295,000 — 4BR/3BA, 3,042 sq ft on a 8,201 square foot lot.  MLS# 80821351, listed by Diane Kneis of Coldwell Banker.

As you might expect, the week following the 4th of July holiday was a slow one in Emerald Hills real estate.   Only one home closed escrow, and there were only two “new” listings (i.e. not re-listings.)    Click on the addresses for more details and photos.

Home Sales

• 855 Canada Rd: (Pictured above) Sale Price: $1,075,000. Original List Price: $1,275,000. Difference: $200,000 below original list.  DOM: 51 Days. MLS# 80784135, listed by Arlene Connors-Duran of Intero Real Estate Services.

New Listings:

• 1757 Edgewood Rd: (Pictured Above) $1,449,000 — 4BR/2.5BA, 2,350 sq ft on a 11,800 square foot lot.  MLS# 80821163, listed by Sheryl Fleming of Alain Pinel Realtors.
• 1620 Cordilleras Rd: $1,350,000 — 3BR/2BA, 2,008 sq ft on a 10,500 square foot lot.  MLS# 80819733, listed by Glenn Sennett of Coldwell Banker.

Every year, the Emerald Hills Homeowner’s Association elects a new board of directors.  For 2008, here is the current board.  For more information, be sure to check out the Emerald Hills Homeowner’s Association website.

Current EHHA Directors

It was a pretty brisk week for home sales, by Emerald Hills standards anyway.  Note that a few of the homes that sold gave up a significant chunk of their original list price.  Strong buyers are getting good deals in this market.

Some great new homes hit the market as well.  I particularly liked John Herrmann’s listing on Cirrus Lane — that court used to be the lower playground at Roy Cloud….waaaaaay back when..

Click on the addresses for more info and photos.

Home Sales

• 738 Sylvan Way: (Pictured above) Sale Price: $1,685,000. Original List Price: $1,999,999. Difference: $314,000 below original list.  DOM: 43 Days. MLS# 80809351, listed by Darlene Cowan of Coldwell Banker.
• 10 Danford Ct: Sale Price: $2,450,000. Original List Price: $2,550,000. Difference: $100,000 below original list.  DOM: 69 Days. MLS# 80788683, listed by John Shroyer of RE/MAX Today.
• 3724 Hamilton Way: Sale Price: $1,275,000. Original List Price: $1,359,000. Difference: $84,000 below original list.  DOM: 95 Days. MLS# 80779430, listed by Mark Scafine of SC Properties
• 3647 Country Club Dr: Sale Price: $1,223,000. Original List Price: $1,298,000. Difference: $75,000 below original list.  DOM: 53 Days. MLS# 80801137, listed by Lou Carlos of Cashin Company.
• 3024 McGarvey Ave: Sale Price: $865,000. Original List Price: $879,000. Difference: $14,000 below original list.  DOM: 11 Days. MLS# 80812453, listed by Ed Gory of Intero Real Estate Services
• 3719 Hamilton Way: Sale Price: $850,000. Original List Price: $849,000. Difference: $1,000 over original list.  DOM: 3 Days. MLS# 80814049, listed by A. Lehr of Lehr Real Estate.

New Listings

• 7 Cirrus Ct: (Pictured Above) $1,779,000 — 5BR/4+BA, 3,110 sq ft on a 8,055 square foot lot.  MLS# 80818616, listed by John Herrmann of RE/MAX Today.
• 522 Sunset Way: $1,499,000 — 4BR/3BA, 2,350 sq ft on a 9,333 square foot lot.  MLS# 80818583, listed by Michelle Glaubert of Coldwell Banker.
• 832 Occidental Way: $1,195,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,960 sq ft on a 14,100 square foot lot.  MLS# 80819045, listed by Michelle Glaubert of Coldwell Banker.
• 874 Crompton Rd: $1,027,000 — 3BR/2BA, 1,550 sq ft on a 7,000 square foot lot.  MLS# 80819635, listed by Raquel Nikravesh.