It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and when I drove up to see this property, I had to take this picture of the garage roof.  It is an indicator of how bad this house is, and how much in need of help.  Calling All Contractors out there! This can be a great investment in Linda Mar, Pacifica, but it will take a whole lotta work.  Drive on by to 1659 Linda Mar and decide for yourself.  It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house that was once loved by some family and probably well taken care of, but right now it’s a wreck!

The property is in being called a Contractor Special and with almost $35,000 for the pest report alone, a contractor may want to take this down to the studs and rebuild.  It’s priced right at $439,000 but there is a hitch.  In order to buy this mess you need to have your offer presented to the Bankruptcy Court and they won’t give it away, even in its present condition.  In fact, they hope to see multiple bids so they can get more money, not less, from the buyer.

Since I wasn’t able to enter the house, I did peek in through a coupe of windows and this is an example of what is inside.  The kitchen has a few cabinets remaining but nothing else.  There is hardwood flooring in the living room, but who can tell the condition.  Some time ago, a second story was added increasing the square footage considerably and, my guess is adding two more bedrooms and a bath, since there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

It appears that someone started doing some work on this house but left it in disarray.  If you are a contractor with money in the bank, and looking for a project, this is a good one.  The houses sell anywhere from $600,000 on upward but the average price is $650,000.  If you can get the work done on your own, you will be able to resell for a profit.  Linda Mar is the most southern part of Pacifica with the best weather and a beautiful beach.  If you’re a surfer-contractor, this might be narvana.

Just in case you think you can “Do It Yourself”, I’ve written about the costs to do things before.  Check it here and do the math. More information about that when you call me at 650-696-2820.

623 Viewridge Dr. - Pacifica

This Sunday will the second Open House for our new listing at 623 Viewridge Drive
in Pacifica.  If you are searching for a large family home close to San Francisco look no further.  Plus this beauty is only 9 years old so all of the bells and whistles the new homes are offering
are included so you don’t need to spend additional money covering windows or upgrading floors, it’s all been done for you.  From Beautiful Cherry hardwood floors on the main floor and  part  of the downstairs area that add sophistication and warmth to the home, to ceramic tile floors in the two main bathrooms, and Granite counters in the kitchen are features you’ll pay handsomely for in today’s new
construction.  It’s all here, and more!

Start with 2820 square feet of living space over three floors.  The main floor features a formal
living room and dining room, powder room, and huge family kitchen over looking the breakfast area and family room.  A fireplace and built-in cabinets add to this being heart of the home.  A laundry room sits off the kitchen.  The two-car garage sits attached to the kitchen providing for easy unloading of groceries.  For those sunny days walk out to the attached deck and watch the  sunset over the hills of Pacifica.

Moving downstairs you find 3 bedrooms and one bathroom plus a bonus space with large sliding doors to the backyard.  This bonus space can be a second family room, playroom, or enclosed for a 5th bedroom.  One of the bedrooms had a huge closet with great storage space.

Upstairs features a regal master suite with a large bedroom and attached bathroom with a nice soaking tub.  The bathroom also features a stall shower and two sinks.  The large walk-in closed has some built-in storage for out of season clothing and is large enough to provide a nice dressing area.

I’ll be there between 1:30 and 4 PM on Sunday, October 14th.  Come on by and say hello and look at this great home.  It’s close to San Francisco, SFO and 280 to head south into Silicon Valley.  This home is better than new.  Granite counters in the kitchen.  Gas cook top and double ovens make this an entertainers delight.