535 Red Robin Dr, Patterson, 3 bed/2 bath/2,237sqft/6,782sqft lot

535 Red Robin Dr, Patterson

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$519,900 – Patterson Single Story with NO Mello Roos!! Approx. 2237sf with 3 Bedrooms and a potential 4th bedroom that’s currently used as a Media Room. A Super-Nice Family Home with an Enormous Kitchen also with a Kitchen Island. Large Family Room with Vaulted Ceilings. The Kitchen has Lots Of Cabinetry including Butler’s Pantry and Closet Pantry with Newer Appliances. Grand Entrance with Formal Living and Formal Dining. The Master is Winged to One side of the home with Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-in Closet, Tub, Shower, Double Sinks, and Outside Access. Backyard has Newer Fencing and a Cozy Shady Patio Area with Lush Landscaping. A Must SEE!

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Outside Access

Appliances

  • Equipment: Free Standing Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range
  • Laundry Facilities: Inside Room

Other Rooms

  • Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Heating Features: Central
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Tub, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Double Sinks, Tub w/Shower Over

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Dining Bar, Dining/Family Combo, Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Island w/Sink, Kitchen/Family Combo, Tile Counter

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Auto Sprinkler F&R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1557
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Almost 6782sf
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6782

Garage and Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: American Eagle
  • Directions: Take Sperry East of Interstate 5. Left on Ward, Left on American Eagle. Right on Red Robin.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Patterson
  • Source Neighborhood: 20308
  • Parcel Number: 021-039-048-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 8726
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 22
  • Roof: Roof Description:Composition, Tile
  • Levels or Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Detached

Home Features

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater

3321 Southgrove, Modesto, 4 bed/2 bath/1,810sqft 1,810/5,998sqft lot

3321 Southgrove, Modesto

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$549,900 – North East Modesto!! Over 1800sf with 4 Bedrooms, Corner Lot, 2 Car Garage, and Single story. This Family home is Turn-key with Newer Amenities. Newer SS Appliances, Newer Paint, Newer Carpet, Remodeled Mater Bathroom, Remodeled Hall Bathroom, and More. Open Floor Plan with a Large Area Between Kitchen, Dining, and Living Spaces. Big Kitchen with island. Formal Dining Area. Inside Laundry. Lots of Storage and Cabinets throughout. Cozy Backyard with a Very Nice Patio Area. Mature Front Yard Shade Trees. A Must See!

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet

Appliances

  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range
  • Laundry Facilities: Cabinets, Inside Room

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Heating Features: Central

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Dining/Family Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Closet, Island w/Sink, Kitchen/Family Combo, Tile Counter

Other Rooms

  • Family Room Features: Great Room
  • Living Room Features: Great Room

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Auto Sprinkler F&R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5998

Garage and Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: Fallen Oak and Hillgren
  • Directions: Sylvan to Litt-South. Left on Fallen Oak. Right on SouthGrove. Between Hillglen and Fallen Oak.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Modesto No of Briggsmore E/McHen
  • Source Neighborhood: 20102
  • Parcel Number: 085-021-004-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 9634
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected, In & Connected
  • Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 2000
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 23
  • Roof: Roof Description:Tile
  • Levels or Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Attached, Semi-Custom
  • House Style: Contemporary

Home Features

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater

The Guide to Understanding Your Home Value

Understanding Home Value

Here’s a look at the process of calculating the value of your home and what it means for your home’s sale price.

You know how much you paid for your home, and you likely factor the work you’ve done and the memories you’ve made there into your idea of what it’s worth. But while your home may be your castle, your personal feelings toward the property and even how much you paid for it a few years ago play no part in the value of your home today.

In short, a house’s value is based on the amount the property would likely sell for if it went on the market.

Why Should You Know the Value of Your Home?

You should have a grasp of the value of your home in a variety of situations: if you’re getting ready to sell your house, looking to refinance your mortgage or buying a new homeowners insurance policy, for example.

For a better understanding of what your home’s value means, how it may change over time and what the impact may be if the housing market shifts significantly in your neighborhood, city or even the whole country, here’s our breakdown.

What Is the Value of My Home?

If your property value is based on what a buyer is willing to pay for it, all you have to do is find someone willing to pay as much as you think it’s worth, right?

Determining a home’s value is a bit more complicated. Keep in mind that buyers place no value on the good times you’ve spent there and might not consider your updated bathroom or in-ground swimming pool to be worth the same amount you paid for the upgrades.

And even if you find a buyer willing to pay $450,000 for your home, the value of your house isn’t necessarily $450,000. Ultimately, the financial backing in a deal determines the property’s value, and it’s most often a mortgage lender making the call.

Property valuation primarily takes into account recent sales of comparable properties in the area. Key identifying factors are the same square footage, number of bedrooms and lot size, among other details. Professionals who determine property values for a living compare all the details that make your house similar and different from those recent sales, and then calculate the value.

But when your property is unique – maybe it’s a triangular lot or a four-bedroom house in a neighborhood full of condos – determining the value can be more difficult.

The individual, group or tool appraising the property may also influence the outcome of the appraisal since they all appraise properties differently for a variety of reasons. Here’s a look at common appraisal scenarios.

Lender Appraiser

In the case of a property sale, the appraisal often happens once the property has gone under contract. The lender will hire an appraiser to complete a report on the property, getting all the details on the house and its history, as well as the details of similar real estate deals that have closed in the last six months or so.

If the appraiser comes back with a valuation below that $450,000 sale price you’ve agreed upon, the lender will likely state that it is willing to lend an amount equal to the property’s value as determined by the appraisal, but not more. If the appraisal comes in at $425,000, the buyer has the option to come up with the $25,000 difference or try to negotiate the price down.

Sellers are often open to negotiation at this point, knowing that a low appraisal likely means the house won’t sell for a higher price once it’s back on the market, though excessive interest in a property may be able to sway an appraiser.

Lindsay Katz, a real estate agent with Redfin in the Los Angeles area, says low inventory and high demand has made the Los Angeles market extremely competitive. In cases of multiple offers on a home that drive the price above its initial asking point, a higher value becomes easier to prove to an appraiser that the market value of the home has risen. “I don’t know how you can’t justify that price when 13 people agree,” Katz says.

Appraiser You’ve Hired

If you haven’t yet put your house on the market and are struggling to determine price, hiring an appraiser can help you get a realistic estimate.

Especially if you’re struggling to agree with your real estate agent on what the most likely sale price will be, bringing in a third party could provide additional context. The cost of a formal appraisal is about $350 on average, according to home services company Angi.

Online Home Value Estimator

Many real estate information sites offer more informal home appraisal tools that will give you a ballpark value for your home. You may have previously taken a look at U.S. News’ own home value estimator, Zillow’s Zestimate, realtor.com’s RealEstimate tool or explored the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Calculator.

It’s important to keep in mind that an online home value estimator is simply pulling from available information online and may not have all the facts that a professional appraiser would utilize in a valuation report. The online algorithms can catch many details, but they don’t necessarily have the ability to account for more localized factors, like the impact of severe storm damage or trends taking place in your city.

“There’s a lot of information out there,” says Danielle Hale, chief economist for realtor.com. “They don’t always agree, depending on how unique your home is or if there aren’t a lot of sales where your home is.”

Tax Assessor

Your home’s value also determines annual property taxes. In addition to examining the sale prices of similar houses that sold recently, a tax assessor looks at what the cost would be to build a similar house, whether you’ve done any recent improvements, if you earn income from the property and the cost of upkeep.

property’s assessed value for tax purposes is often less than the appraised value – and that’s a good thing. The property taxes you pay annually are based on the assessed value, so the higher it is, the more you owe.

How Do Market Values Apply to My Home?

There are multiple ways to find out the current value of your house, but individual appraisals and assessments aren’t the only cases where you’ll hear about home values. In annual, quarterly or even monthly reports, home values are often discussed along with the rising cost of homeownership on a local, state and national level.

Depending on the source of information, reported values may be based on online estimator tools, listing prices for houses currently on the market or property value information from local assessors’ offices. These numbers are useful to discuss trends on a large scale, but they don’t always reflect the actual sale prices of real estate deals that closed in those time periods.

The details you get about rising values can be useful as you prepare to put your home on the market, buy your first house or learn more about economic forecasts, but don’t take national trends as indicators of what’s happening in your area.

The importance of trends in home values depends on the stage of homeownership you’re in or moving toward. Here’s what you should know:

For Buyers

As you’re preparing to start house hunting, keeping up on real estate market trends can be an excellent way to know what you’ll be facing. If values are climbing every month and year-over-year comparisons show fast growth – for example, 5% or more – those are signs that a lot of buyers are looking for houses at the same time as you. In mid-2021, home values were climbing at an incredibly fast pace, and the median sale price in the U.S. was seeing more than 20% year-over-year growth. Don’t expect this to repeat soon.

For Investors

Whether you’re looking to invest in a property for rental income or buy a fixer-upper for a quick turnaround, current market trends may influence your choice of purchase. In Los Angeles and many other parts of the country, more time spent at home during the pandemic caused many buyers to shift their focus when looking for a place to live. Instead of prioritizing proximity to shopping and nightlife, for example, “people renting or living in a condo are thinking they’d like to have a backyard, perhaps a pool,” Katz says.

But before you invest in a sprawling property with all the outdoor amenities, learn more about the market and its previous trends. You’ll also want to crunch the numbers to see if rent will be able to cover the mortgage and upkeep on an income property.

For Homeowners and Sellers

If you’re preparing your home for sale or just looking to learn more about your net worth, keep in mind that wider home value trends and reports have little impact on you.

Instead, keep a close eye on local reports; those that provide monthly or quarterly trends on your specific ZIP code can be a better reflection of what’s happening to your property value, Hale says.

Especially if you’re considering selling your home, a knowledgeable real estate agent could be your best source in understanding your property value. “You would want to reach out and talk to an agent and get a local expert’s assessment,” Hale says.

On the other hand, “if you’re not selling, a (positive) change in value still might help you feel wealthier,” says Hale, noting that a current valuation of your home may help you make future financial decisions.

How Can I Increase My Home’s Value?

Whether you’re planning to sell now or in a couple of years, or you’re simply looking to make your home as valuable as possible in the long term, you can potentially help increase its value with regular maintenance, renovations or even additions that could appeal to homebuyers.

Short Term

Many homeowners are motivated to add value to a property when they’re preparing to sell. It’s not impossible to add a couple of thousand dollars to the price tag with some simple remodeling projects that can make your home look fresh and appeal to buyers. Here are a few:

    • Fresh paint in neutral colors.
    • New landscaping.
    • Smart thermostat.
    • New or refinished cabinets.
    • New or well-maintained roof.
    • New or well-maintained furnace or air conditioning.

Maximizing value isn’t just about cosmetic fixes – it’s also about focusing on key areas like the roof and HVAC systems that would come up in a home inspection. Issues like leftover water damage on the ceiling from an old roof leak or a cracked window will show up in the home inspector’s report. If anything concerns the buyer too much, you may run the risk of the deal falling through.

Midterm

If you’re looking to make changes to your home so it’s on par with a different caliber of properties in your neighborhood, consider these larger construction projects:

    • Primary suite addition.
    • Guest bedroom add-on.
    • Finished basement.
    • Garage construction.
    • Complete kitchen renovation.
    • Bathroom addition.

These more extensive changes can be an excellent way to take your home to the next level, but only if other houses like this exist in the area. Adding a master suite and new garage to a neighborhood full of two-bedroom bungalows with street parking won’t make the property appraise much higher than the others. That’s because your house may no longer appeal to the typical buyer in that neighborhood.

Long Term

If you’re looking to increase your home’s value for the sake of your overall wealth, the best thing you can do is continue to pay off your mortgage and gain equity in the property. With proper upkeep and work to keep the home up to date, your home value will, on the whole, naturally increase over time.

Source: realestate.usnews.com  ~ By Devon Thorsby ~ Image: Canva Pro

3002 Village Park Ct. Turlock 3 bed/2 bath/1,734sqft/6,686sqft lot

3002 Village Park Ct. Turlock

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Property overview

$499,900 – Ready and Ready… This Semi-Custom home is Approx. 1734sf with 3 Bedroom and 2 baths. Updated Kitchen with Counter Tops, Backsplash, and Painted Cabinets. Laminate Flooring Throughout with New Paint, New Carpet, New Appliances, New Grass, and New Garage Floor Paint. Great Design and with High Ceilings. Big Open Family Room with Large Fireplace. Cozy Formal Dining Area. This home is Light and Bright with Views. Inside Laundry. Down the Street from Markley Park. A Must See!

 

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Outside Access

Appliances

  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free Standing Electric Oven
  • Laundry Facilities: Cabinets, Sink, Inside Area

Other Rooms

  • Master Bedroom
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Heating Features: Central
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Tile, Tub, Walk-In Closet, Window
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Bedroom(s), Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Upper Level : Street Entrance
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Dining Bar, Dining/Family Combo, Space in Kitchen, Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Synthetic Counter

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Shape Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1535
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Approx. 6600sf
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6686

Garage and Parking

  • Driveway: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: Heathernoel Way
  • Directions: Highway 99 to Monte Vista-Right on Berkeley (at the Park). Right ON Heathernoel. on the Corner of Village Park and Heathernoel.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Turlock NE, No of Canal, E of Ge
  • Source Neighborhood: 20302
  • Parcel Number: 072-013-088-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1354
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: In & Connected, Public Sewer
  • Public
  • Water Source: Public

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 1989
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 34
  • Roof: Roof Description:Composition
  • Levels or Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Detached, Semi-Custom
  • House Style: Contemporary

Home Features

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater

 

9527 Meadow Dr. Winton, 3 bed/2.5 bath/2,476sqft/3.4ac lot

9527 Meadow Dr, Winton

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Property overview

$749,900 – 9527 Meadow drive.. What a View!! Approx. 3.4 acre Ranchette on a Hilltop, Overlooking the Central Valley, and the Merced river. Custom designed Home of Almost 2500 ft. with 3/2.5 with a Possible 4th Bedroom. Many Custom Features from Views, to Wood-Work, to Design Details, and More. There’s a Loft, Media Room, and a Private Balcony off the Kitchen Nook. Master Bath and Kitchen were Remodeled in Recent years, Newer Black Top Driveway, and More. Lots of Privacy, Big Trees, Many Fruit Trees, and a Big Pool with lots of Decking to Entertain. Big Backyard with Grass and Basketball Court. Big Barn of Approx 33×36 Barn w/ 3 Roll up Doors and a Separate 33×60 Carport-Overhang for Storage or a Shop Conversion. MID Irrigation Water Available to this Parcel. There’s is Room For to Setup for Animals or Another Shop. A Very Special Place with Privacy and Views!! A Must See!!

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4

Appliances

  • Equipment: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven
  • Laundry Facilities: Sink, Inside Area

Other Rooms

  • Master Bathroom, Office, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, Whole House Fan
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
  • Heating Features: Central
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Living Room, Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Space in Kitchen, Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Island

Pool and Spa

  • Pool Features: Pool Type: Built-In, Gunite Construction

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Outbuilding

Garage and Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Covered

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Shape Irregular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: APprox. 3.4 Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 148104

Home Features

  • View: Panoramic, River, Valley
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Merced

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Merced
  • Cross Street: Cressey Way
  • Directions: Santa Fe to Cressey Way-North. Cressey Way Wraps into Meadow Drive. on the Right side about 1 Mile down, up on the hill.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Winton
  • Source Neighborhood: 20404
  • Parcel Number: 140-090-025-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 9618
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Farm Info

  • Irrigation Source: Irrigation Connected, Irrigation District

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: In & Connected, Septic System
  • Electric
  • Water Source: Private

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 1979
  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 44
  • Roof: Roof Description:Composition
  • Levels or Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Custom, Ranchette/Country

1621 N Olive Ave. Turlock, 3 Bd/2 Bth/1,206 Sqft/.93ac

1621 N Olive Ave, Turlock, CA

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Property overview

$379,900 Almost an Acre!! An Investment with a House in City of Turlock. Over 40, 000sf LOT Currently Used as a Residential Ranchette. The Proposed Zoning is Commercial/Office Zoning. The Home is Currently Rented, over 1200sf with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. The Parcel is Long and Deep, Down the Street from the Hospital and other Medical Businesses. Futhermore, it’s Around the Corner from Offices, Downtown, and further Support Businesses. Lots of Land to Build your Business-Store Front and/or Investment.

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3

Appliances

  • Equipment: Free Standing Gas Oven
  • Laundry Facilities: Inside Area

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Features: Wall Furnace

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Shower Stall(s)

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Flooring: Carpet

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Space in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9275
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Approx. 40, 401sf
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40402

Garage and Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Garage Facing Front

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: E.Hawkeye Ave.
  • Directions: Highway 99 to Fulkerth-east. Fulkerth turns into Hawkeye. Left on Olive. Second Property on the Left.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Turlock NE, No of Canal, E of Ge
  • Source Neighborhood: 20302
  • Parcel Number: 072-051-007-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 2505
  • Zoning: C-O commercial office dis
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: In & Connected, Septic System
  • Water Source: Well

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 1946
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 77
  • Roof: Roof Description:Composition
  • Levels or Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Ranchette/Country
  • House Style: Rustic

673 Timmie Ln, Waterford Ranchette, 3 bed/2 bath/2,011sqft/5acres

673 Timmie Ln, Waterford

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Property Overview

$897,500 – Country Road with Country Living at its Best, on 5 Acres! This Remodeled and Updated home is over 2000SF with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. New Floors, New Paint, Newer Windows, New Fixtures, and More. Open Floors Plan with Large Living Spaces. Gourmet Kitchen with SS Appliances, Lots of Cabinet Storage, and a Large island. Separate Guest House of 725sf with Full Bath, Kitchen, and Laundry Setup. Very Quaint, New, and Practical. Multiple Outbuildings including a 90’x28′ Barn, and 84’x38′ Storage building. Almond Trees are over 20 years, Non-Pariel, and Price on an Ag Well with Micro-Sprinklers. This Property has MID district water and an AG well as backup water/frost protection. Nestled among the Orchard… Located on a Bluff with Views of the surroundings including Park-like Landscaping. The Neighboring 4.72 Acre Parcel is For Sale.

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3

Appliances

  • Equipment: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven
  • Laundry Facilities: Cabinets, Sink, Inside Area

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Heating Features: Central

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Closet, Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Dining Bar, Dining/Family Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Island

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Workshop

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Shape Regular
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 5 Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 217800

Garage and Parking

  • Driveway: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached, RV Storage, Workshop in Garage

Home Features

  • View: Orchard, Panoramic, Mountains
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: Canal
  • Directions: Highway 132, turn right on Missouri, then left on Canal, then right on Timmie Ln. Home is the second one on the right
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Rural E County N of Tuolumne Riv
  • Source Neighborhood: 20204
  • Parcel Number: 080-008-037-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 9642
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Farm Info

  • Irrigation Source: Agricultural Well

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: In & Connected, Septic System
  • Electric
  • Water Source: Well

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 1964
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 59
  • Roof: Roof Description: Composition
  • Levels or Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Ranchette/Country
  • House Style: Ranch

716 W Greenway Ave. Turlock, 3 bed/2 bath/1,482sqft/0.78acre lot

716 W Greenway Ave Turlock

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Property Overview

$489,900 – Small Ranchette with Irrigated Pasture. Over 1400sf home with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Good Space Between Living Area and Formal Dining Area. Cute with Hardwood Floors and Lots of Character. Country Living Kitchen that oversees the Nook area. Small Deck Area overlooking the Backyard. Fenced for animals with TID irrigation water. Private backyard to entertain and enjoy. A must see!!

Property Features

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3

Appliances

  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range
  • Laundry Facilities: Cabinets, Inside Area

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Heating Features: Central

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level : Bedroom(s), Living Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Shape Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Almost 34, 000sf
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33977

Garage and Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Amenities and Community Features

  • Horse Amenities: Fenced, Irrigated Pasture

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: Lander Ave
  • Directions: Highway 99 to Lander-Southbound. Right on Greenway. On the left side between Curtion and Walnutr.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Turlock SW, So of Canal, W of La
  • Source Neighborhood: 20304
  • Parcel Number: 044-021-003-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 6425
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Farm Info

  • Irrigation Source: Irrigation Connected, Irrigation District

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: In & Connected, Septic System
  • Public
  • Water Source: Well

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 1958
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 65
  • Roof: Roof Description: Composition
  • Levels or Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Ranchette/Country
  • House Style: Ranch

Home Features

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater

1817 Tartan Rd. Turlock, 3 bed/3 bath/2,618sqft/0.34acre lot

1817 Tartan Rd, Turlock

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$859,900 – Canterbury Estates… Park-like Backyard. Large Pebble-Tech Pool/Spa with Flagstone Decking. Huge Lot Size of 14, 932sf with RV Access. This Semi-Custom Home is 2618sf with Lots of Upgrades and Picture-Perfect Settings. There’s been recent Remodeling in the Kitchen, Bathrooms, and Laundry Areas. Great Family Home with Large Living Spaces throughout this Home. Master Suite Has Vaulted Ceilings with an Extra Retreat Area. Downstairs Office could be the 4th Bedroom with a Connecting Full Bath. Family Room is Big and Cozy with a Wood Burning Fireplace. The kitchen has a Large dining Bar with recent newer Quartz Countertops. Front Living and Dining Areas have Wood Floors with Custom Shutters. Lots and Lots More…3 Car Garage… Whole House Fan…Two High-Efficiency HVAC Systems, Newer Appliances, and More. A Private Backyard to Entertain and Enjoy… Patio, Pool, Spa, Large Grass, Large Trees, and Well-Landscaped. A Must See!!

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Sitting Area

Appliances

  • Equipment: Free Standing Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Oven
  • Laundry Facilities: Cabinets, Sink, Ground Floor, Inside Room

Other Rooms

  • Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Heating Features: Central
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Bathrooms

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Sunken Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet, Window
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance, Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood

Kitchen and Dining

  • Dining Room Description: Space in Kitchen, Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter, Island w/Sink, Kitchen/Family Combo

Pool and Spa

  • Pool Features: Pool Type: Built-In, Pool/Spa Combo, Gunite Construction
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
  • Spa: Yes

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Fencing: BackYard
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Land Info

  • Lot Description: Shape Regular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3428
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Approx. 14, 932sf
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14932

Garage and Parking

  • Driveway: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

School Information

  • School District: Stanislaus

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: Stanislaus
  • Cross Street: Hawkeye Ave.
  • Directions: Highway 99 to Fulkerth-East. Fulkerth turns into Hawkeye. Left on Tartan. Left side.
  • Source Property Type: Residential
  • Area: Turlock NE, No of Canal, E of Ge
  • Source Neighborhood: 20302
  • Parcel Number: 073-019-032-000
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 9241
  • Zoning: RES
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Source System Name: C2C

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: In & Connected
  • Public
  • Electric
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Building and Construction

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Frame, Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Age: 22
  • Roof: Roof Description:Tile
  • Levels or Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Detached, Semi-Custom
  • House Style: Contemporary

8 Things to Consider Before Buying a Rental Property

Things to Consider Before Buying a Rental Property

Investing in a rental property is a great way to generate steady, ongoing income. And if you hold on to a rental property for many years, it could appreciate quite nicely in value over time.

But investing in real estate isn’t the same thing as investing in assets like stocks. Real estate requires a lot of hands-on work, and there are notable risks involved. So if you’re looking at buying a rental property, be sure to consider these things first:

    • Know your costs.
    • Have a great real estate lawyer.
    • Make sure your property isn’t subject to rental restrictions.
    • Be mindful of surprise costs.
    • Understand what being a landlord really means.
    • Don’t assume hiring a property manager is a perfect solution.
    • Prepare for your rental to sit vacant.
    • Make sure you have plenty of cash reserves.

It’s important to purchase a rental property you can comfortably afford. But many first-time investors don’t realize what it takes to close on a rental property.

Lindsay Barton Barrett, a real estate agent with Douglas Elliman in Brooklyn, New York, explains that it takes more than just a down payment to finalize a rental property purchase.

“Even from the get-go, it’s really, really important to understand all of the actual closing costs on a purchase, because they can really creep up on you,” she says. Barton Barrett also warns that closing costs can’t always be financed, so it’s important to make sure you’re not maxing out your budget on a down payment itself.

When you’re making an investment in real estate, “you need to have the right professionals in place advising you,” says Barton Barrett. And she especially thinks it’s important to have a great lawyer.

Not only should your real estate attorney be doing plenty of due diligence for you, but they should also make a point to explain what they’re doing. As Barton Barrett explains, a lawyer might say “oh, this contract or arrangement looks standard.” But do you know what “standard” means? If you’re new to real estate investing, you may not.

When you’re looking to rent out a property on a short-term basis, there can be specific hurdles you might face that won’t apply to a long-term rental. Those restrictions, says Barton Barrett, tend to come at the local level, or at the HOA level for properties that are part of a homeowners association.

Now you may be inclined to move forward with a rental property purchase because you’ve seen a unit or home within the same complex listed consistently for short-term rental purposes. But Barton Barrett cautions that won’t automatically give you the green light to do the same.

“Don’t assume if the neighboring apartment shows up on Airbnb that it’s legal,” she says. “Airbnb does not police those situations.”

Surprise costs can eat into your profits and, in some cases, exceed them. These can range from rising property taxes to maintenance and repairs.

Barton Barrett warns, “If you’re renting out a condo, there may be fees associated with renting that unit out.” It’s essential that you understand what costs apply in these situations.

Barton Barrett also says that investors who buy rental properties in newly constructed or remodeled buildings can get hit with higher than anticipated property taxes. In that situation, she explains, “It can take a couple of years for property taxes to catch up to the value of a building or property that’s been renovated. Sometimes taxes can double over the course of a year.”

One way to potentially mitigate surprise costs when buying a rental property is to vet it thoroughly before completing your purchase, says Eddie Martini, strategic real estate investment advisor at Real Estate Bees.

“As you walk through the property, you want to look at things like a home inspector would,” he says. “Assume nothing functions properly until you prove it functions properly. “

Becoming a landlord doesn’t just mean taking on the expense of maintaining a rental property. It also means having to be available at all times and deal with tenant issues as they arise.

“It’s important to understand that if something breaks, you have to fix it right away,” says Barton Barrett. “You might be disturbed early in the morning or late at night if an issue arises.”

It’s possible to minimize your work as a landlord by hiring a property manager to oversee your rental. This solution may be appealing, but Barton Barrett warns that it isn’t perfect.

“Property managers are not all phenomenal,” she says. And, a property manager can go out of business, or fail to give your tenants the service they want.

Barton Barrett also says that delegating absolutely everything to a property manager could mean compromising the value of your investment. After all, if a property manager puts on the wrong roof, it’s going to hurt you financially.

That said, one benefit of using a property manager is that, according to Martini, they will “typically have access to vetted contractors who can assist with needed repairs.” So while you may not be able to rely on your property manager to do everything, their connections might come in handy.

When it comes to making money on a rental, a lot of the financial upside you see is apt to come in the form of property appreciation. But you’ll still need to cover your costs along the way. And Barton Barrett warns that you may not always have a tenant paying rent to offset those costs.

If you’re relying on commanding the top rent for your property, she says, “It might take six months to get a tenant instead of one.”

Because owning a rental property can cost more than expected, it’s important to have plenty of cash reserves on hand to cover those expenses as they arise. You might have to pay for a sudden repair, or you might end up with an apartment that has to sit vacant for a handful of months until a major issue is fixed.

Having a solid cushion of money in the bank could help you avoid cash flow issues when situations like these arise. And it might buy you more peace of mind. That said, when you own a rental property, there really is an endless opportunity for something to go wrong, and you’ll need to come to terms with that before taking the leap.

“If you want a worry-free investment,” says Barton Barrett , “real estate is probably not the right thing.”

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Clarence Oliveira, REALTOR