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LivingPLEASANTON WEEKLY MAY 1, 2009 INSIDE: REAL ESTATE 29 2 Ending the cycle of poverty
Foothill grad, Peace Corps volunteer Nic Dominguez helps sustain Kenyan village
BY EMILY WEST hen Nic Dominguez entered the Peace Corps in November, he had no delusions about it. “The Peace Corps is full of restless ideal- ists,” said the 23-year-old Pleasanton native. W“And I am one of them.” Having graduated from Foothill High School in 2003, Dominguez furthered his studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. There he earned his bachelor’s degree in city plan- ning in 2007 as well as a master’s degree in business admin- PHOTOS COURTESY NIC DOMINGUEZ istration, with a focus on international business, in 2008. Above: Nic Dominguez, right, is assigned to help Kenya’s Kilisa Village becoming a self-sustaining community while in the Peace Corps. He decided to join the Peace Corps instead of climbing the corporate ladder just yet. “People are dying here and people are dying of prevent- able causes,” he said via email from Kenya, where he is on Follow Nic online assignment. “Anytime a person dies before their time, hu- Keep track of Nic during his time in Kenya by following his manity, as a whole, is worse off. If it continues to be a con- blogs: tinent of poverty, then humanity is worse off. The Einsteins, the Guttenbergs and the Earharts of Africa will never have a ■ NicDominguezPCTrip.blogspot.com chance to reach their potential.” ■ InnovativeIdeasforDevelopment.blogspot.com “In order to [end poverty in the world], I have to know poverty as well as I can,” he added. ■ KVDC.blogspot.com For two months, he trained in Nairobi with about 35 others, learning Kiswahili, the most common language in Kenya; how to treat water; local health issues; the culture; and how to cook their food. Now he’s assigned to Kilisa Village, helping them out of poverty to become a self-sus- setting up a pump system to bring the water from the river taining community. It’s one of the more challenging tasks, into the village. according to his mother, Suzanne Dominguez. For one, the In order to receive payment, Suzanne and Nic’s father Gary 1,000 villagers speak Kikamba, not Kiswahili. Dominguez are coordinating a donation effort through the “In reading his blogs and emails, his area is more rural,” Africa Economic Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit registered in she said. “There’s no indoor plumbing, and you have to the U.S. and Kenya. It is not affiliated with Nic or the Peace walk a half hour to an hour to get a buck of water from the Corps. Through recycling cans and donations from neighbors river. There is electricity, but only in the market area which PHOTOS COURTESY NIC DOMINGUEZ and friends of the Dominguez family, KVDC members are is a 30-minute walk.” Electricity is scarce in the area, but young Kenyans learn to use already earning money for working two hours a day. This is Currently, there is little time to become a self-sustaining Dominguez’s laptop in the nearby marketplace. simply a starting-off point, in hopes that work will go on for community. While they do some farming, when they need eight hours a day. food, villagers walk an hour away to get free food from a “The wonderful part is that the employees want to work charity. This has also resulted in a decreased work ethic. Nic Dominguez realized that having them earn a wage in eight hours a day,” Nic Dominguez said. “They want to earn “They don’t have to work,” Suzanne Dominguez said. return for work—instead of just handing over money—the their living.” “People are starving and the drought is ruining their crops. villagers would develop a renewed work ethic, as well as Eventually, they should be able to start an economy to Yet there’s no accountability, not time to work on projects.” learn to manage money and have the freedom to spend it where they won’t need contributions any longer. They Nic Dominguez saw that the cycle of poverty and hunger on what they need. should be able to sell water, fish, mangoes, honey, baskets would only stop if they could develop a work ethic and “Africa doesn’t need our pity and our charity,” he said. “It and more. build a thriving local economy. In the past, people have needs our investment and our trust to develop.” Suzanne Dominguez said prior to entering the Peace tried to help by providing beehives and a fish pond, but Now, a group in the community called the Kilisa Village Corps, Nic had considered going into international business. various reasons have kept these solutions from bringing Development Committee (KVDC) has 56 members who While she’s unsure of her son’s future plans, she said he is lasting sustainability. He realized there needed to be a busi- are ready to work. With guidance from Nic Dominguez, focusing on the several tasks at hand in Kenya. ness structure in place in order for these people to survive they’ve identified areas of need and developed 15 teams Anyone interested in donating can contact Suzanne on their own. to further their goals. The first and most important task is Dominguez at 596-1918 or [email protected]. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 1, 2009ÊU Page 25 LIVING
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The #1 Resale Team in Pleasanton and Ruby Hill HOME SALE OF THE WEEK WWW&ABULOUS0ROPERTIESNET s WWW2UBY(ILLNET 3505 MILLEFORD CT., PLEASANTON, $1,269,000 !RMONDO #OURT 2UBY (ILL 0LEASANTON Expanded Newport model on a court location. Priced $221K below last similar model sold. This spacious home has 5 large bedrooms, private office, 3 full baths, bonus room, huge laundry room, beautiful backyard with view of the hills and much more! Easy freeway access makes this home a 6 BD, 6.5 BA, 9,800+ sq. ft. Exquisite home, better than new, entertainers delight, huge lot on commuters dream! Sold by cul de sac & amazing views from every room. Offered at $4,299,000 OPEN SUN 1-4 Susette Clark-Walker of J. Rockcliff Realtors. .OVARA 7AY 2UBY (ILL 0LEASANTON (925) 251-2547 Realtor launches short sale program Streamlines process to help homeowners, others
BY JEB BING advantage of a short sale for the bank is that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has it can result in a smaller financial loss than Beautiful American traditional home with fabulous curb appeal! 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 5,446 sq. ft. launched a new program called “Short Sale foreclosing. For the homeowner, the advan- Luxurious backyard w/ pool, hot tub, fi re pit and views! Offered at $2,150,000 OPEN SUN 1-4 Trusted Advisor” that will help streamline tage is avoiding foreclosure. the short sale process. It is the first program The new program includes a half-day train- ALSO OPEN SUNDAY 1-4: of its kind to be developed by a residential ing and education seminar for managers and 836 Piemonte Dr., 1988 Via di Salerno, 7152 Moss Tree Wy., 3602 Fieldview Ct., 2333 Romano Cir. brokerage firm in California. agents, as well as a nine-page short sale pack- Visit our websites to view all of our other listings. Kathy Mehringer, director of risk manage- age that is presented to the lender for approv- Fran & Dave Donna $EBBY Susan ment for Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- al. The package has already been distributed Cunningham Garrison Johnson-Abarta Schall kerage, said the program is in response to the to agents throughout California and Arizona 925-202-6898 925-980-0273 925-989-6844 925-397-4244 “unprecedented challenges some homeown- for their immediate implementation. ers face in today’s market.” “When loss mitigation specialists receive a The new initiative streamlines short sale short sale package from a Coldwell Banker transactions for lenders and educates the agent, they know it will include all of the re- PLEASANTON UPGRADED public, company managers and agents about quired documents they need to move forward OPEN SUN 1-5 the short sale process. Mehringer has al- with a proper financial analysis of the propos- 3314 Arbor Drive ready conducted training sessions for more al,” said Mehringer. “It increases the chances 4 bedroom with 3 full baths. 2815 than 3,500 Coldwell Banker sales associates of a successful and swift transaction.” sft. on nicely landscaped 9121 sft. throughout California and Arizona. When the amount of the loan and other lot. Beautiful granite counters in “For more than 100 years, Coldwell Bank- costs of the sale exceed the current market both kitchen and baths. Sumptuous er has been dedicated to helping our cli- value of the property, there are a number of ents preserve the dream of homeownership,” options struggling homeowners may con- vaulted master with remodeled Mehringer said. “We want to continue that sider, including loan modification, deed in bath/walk-in closet. Hardwood tradition with the advisor program. Ulti- lieu of foreclosure, foreclosure, bankruptcy floors. 2 firepalces. Across street mately, we want to be part of the solution.” and short sale. Any homeowner considering from local park. A short sale is a transaction in which the a short sale should consult with legal and tax Priced at $989,000 seller’s lender agrees to accept a payoff of advisors. A complete list of non-profit coun- Call Fred 437-5830 less than the balance due on the loan. The selors is available at www.hud.gov. N COUNTRY IN THE CITY Bay Area home sales improve, OPEN SUN 1-4 3568 Vine Street Great 4 bedroom 3 full bath custom price drop slows in rural Pleasanton area—only 6 blocks to downtown! Potential 5th DataQuick reports market nearing price bottom bedroom. 2824 sft on huge 14100 sft. lot fully landscaped with pool and Recent reports show Bay Area home buy- which were 12,645 in 2004, according to spa. Outdoor cabana bath and hobby ers were more active in March than the previ- DataQuick, which has kept statistics since room. Refinished hardwood floors, ous two months as prices continue to drop. 1988. However, the drop in the median price The median price - the point where half of upgraded carpet. 3 fireplaces. for a home, from $295,000 in February to the homes sold for more money and half sold Priced at $895,000 $290,000 in March, was significantly less for less - fell only 1.7 percent from February, Call Rick 719-0160 than in previous months, indicating that but was down 45.9 percent from $536,000 the market might be near its price bottom, in March 2008. according to MDA DataQuick, a San Diego- The drop in the median price overstates based real estate information service. the decline in the value of the typical Bay Rick Hempy Fred Hempy The number of new and resale houses and Area home as statistics show sluggishness 484-0506 437-5830 condominiums that closed escrow in the Bay in sales of high-end homes, according to [email protected] [email protected] Area’s nine counties in March was 6,325, up DataQuick. 25.7 percent from February’s total of 5,032, John Walsh, MDA DataQuick president, www.ValleyBrokers.net and up 29.1 percent from the number sold in said in a statement that “many of those areas March 2008. are essentially in hibernation, with scant But this March’s numbers were barely sales.”
Rick and Fred Hempy half of the peak sales total for the month, —Bay City News, Jeb Bing of Valley Brokers Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 1, 2009ÊU Page 29 Prudential California Realty / Pleasanton Hopyard
DUBLIN— Great fl oorplan with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. DUBLIN—Clean and pristine home with 4 bedrooms and SAN RAMON—Highly upgraded 4 bedroom home with DUBLIN —Stunning interior décor includes rich hardwood Open kitchen to family room. Kitchen has granite counter- 2.5 baths. The large great room feeds nicely into the kitchen offi ce/library, family room, bonus room/tech center and more! fl ooring, tiled entry baths, and window coverings on dual-pane tops and large island. Family room has built in entertain- area. The kitchen has maple cabinets and granite counter- Garage oversized double (tandem). In addition to rear yard windows.Formal living room with soaring ceiling and sun fi lled ment center. Flagstone backyard with retaining wall. Perfect tops. Well maintained backyard for all your entertaining side patio with water feature, plantation shutters throughout, windows. Formal dining room.Large eat-in kitchen with pantry for entertaining. needs. Close to Emerald Glen park and the BART station. surround sound, Anderson doors and tons of built-ins. 2 cupboard and appliances including a gas cook-top. 5109 BORICA CT $609,000 5678 OLD WESTBURY WAY $615,000 pantries, security syst. 5150 BRIDGTON CT $599,000 1469 ALLANMERE DR $829,000
PLEASANTON— Pristine, light fi lled and gorgeous DUBLIN—One of Riva subdivision’s most sought after PLEASANTON—You will want to move in to this lovely PLEASANTON—Gorgeous end, corner unit**only 1 describe this home! Largest model in Gold Creek, this home fl oorplans. This home is 2,179 square feet with 4 bedrooms updated and upgraded home in a “new york minute”! It has attached wall*** 1 story** No one above or below living features a large Mster Suite w fi replace on fi rst fl oor. Upstairs and 3.5 bathrooms. The sunny kitchen is roomy and opens a beautiful setting near the woods with a view of pleasanton space**No stairs** Granite kitchen**wood fl ooring** This are two large bedrooms, bath & a big bonus--a storage room. directly into the family room. Fantastic for family nights or ridge and nocturnal visits in the back yard from various wild is the popular fl oor plan that rarely comes on the market.** New carpet & baseboards, new tile fl oor & appliances in entertaining. Hardwood fl oors throughout the lower level. life. Enjoy the ambience from the wood deck or from your Huge master suite**Inside laundry room**Huge Family kitchen. Lovely yard! Don’t miss out!!! bedroom windows. Room 5451 CAMEO CT $489,900 4016 CHANTERELLE PL $639,000 7837 MARIGOLD CT $790,000 3254 VERDE CT $429,000 6111 Johnson Ct., Suite 110 925.463.9500 To view all our listings go to www.prurealty.com/pleasantonhopyard “Highest Satisfaction for Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” —J.D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Home Buyer/Seller Study
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PLEASANTON LIVERMORE PLEASANTON PLEASANTON 9745 SANTOS RANCH RD $4,800,000 655 EAST VINEYARD AVENUE $4,695,000 8044 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY $3,398,000 2801 GRAY FOX COURT $2,995,000 Fabulous 70A gated estate on the Westside, less Fabulous 20+ acre parcel with 8090 +/-sqft custom home. Beautiful custom home in gated Golden Eagle Estates. Gorgeous gated Hilltop Estate w/panoramic views on 14.8 acres of income producing Chardonnay grapes. Designer features throughout w/ extensive use of cherry 1.91 acres of privacy. Custom Mediterranean single than 10 min from downtown. Large house and wood, stone & more. Wine cellar, exercise room, work- level home with quality & character. Resort-like back- 5 car garage and views forever! Truly a one-of- Gorgeous views, peaceful. Part of Ruby Hill Vineyard shop, main flr master, Heritage Oak trees, large rooms. yard with pool, spa, swim up bar, barbeque, palm trees. a-kind property. Estates. Santa Barbara Architecture. Guest apartment, Truly elegant. Level park-like backyard with pool, spa, Room for vineyard, tennis court, and so much more! DIANA PARKER 925.216.9117 pool, spa, wine room. This property has it all. lrg grass area, too much to list! PHYLLIS WEINER 925.251.2585 CAROLE CLINE, CRS 925.648.5415 PEGGY CORTEZ 925.648-5454 OPEN SUN 1-4PM
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PLEASANTON PLEASANTON DUBLIN PLEASANTON 2156 CANOSA CT $2,649,000 860 CASTLEWOOD PL $1,995,000 6036 KINGSMILL TERRACE $1,700,000 4156 GRANT CT $1,595,000 Experience vineyard living in this gorgeous Beautiful custom home built in 1996 by Sterling Spectacular home with hundreds of thousands in Custom French Country Home with Amazing Mediterranean home. Premium cul-de-sac location Builders! Incredible views & location, above the 18th upgrades, including a PREMIUM lot in a desirable with expansive city views from the front and hills in the Green and 10th Fairway of the hill course! Huge gour- gated golf community! Cherry cabinetry, moldings, Views, 4,200 sq. ft. on 1/3+ Manicured Acre. 5 back. Grand marble foyer with wrought iron stairway. met Island kitchen with granite! Large master suite and upgraded stone and tiles throughout! Professional Bedroom 3.5 Baths. Enjoy the privacy of pool-sized yard with covered patio with fireplace & walk in closet, office den, oversized designer landscaping with custom outdoor pavilion & MARTY SBOROV 925.484.2045 nestled among sloping hills. 3 car garage. views of the golf course, hills, and Mt. Diablo! ANJU BHATIA 925.577.2658 BRYAN CRAFT 925.855.4141 DAVE BAUER 925.855.4040
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LIVERMORE PLEASANTON LIVERMORE LIVERMORE 3267 DERBY CT $1,549,000 2215 MARTIN AVE $1,495,000 2886 MISSION LN $1,225,000 2918 TALINGA $1,048,000 Pristine condition home with premium upgrades fea- An unrivaled opportunity awaits you in this sub- Beautiful vineyard estate in the prestigious Huge South Livermore Beauty in Perfect Condition, turing; spectacular views on spacious lot, separate den/ dividable 1.67 acre lot. Plans ready for approval with all Totaling 5 Bd 4.5 Ba 4400+ SQ FT. 21,000+ LOT, includes city utilities already to the lot. Home is a “Retro” gem, Sevillano Development. Fully upgraded with office & bonus room, plantation shutters and 18in slate ready for your imagination, with excellent location and the master suite downstairs and a sparkling 1 Bd 1 Ba Casita. HUGE Kitchen, Family, Master, Living style tile flooring. Includes a 1bed, 1 bath guest house floor plan. Gorgeous lot and location. pool in a huge backyard. and Dining Rooms!! It’s Truly Paradise! w/kit & family room. PHYLLIS WEINER 925.251.2585 STACI ARAMARIO 925.251.2526 COREY GREEN 925.899.6011 CATHERINE KAUFER 925.855.4068 OPEN SUN 1-4PM
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PLEASANTON DUBLIN DUBLIN DUBLIN 4524 2ND ST $999,000 6140 LEDGEWOOD TER $939,000 10723 INSPIRATION CIR $814,900 11395 MARWICK DRIVE $649,950 Gorgeous home built in 1910 and restored to its cur- Fantastic family home - court location! Many recent Amazing home backing to open space w/full outdoor Just under 2100 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 rent grandeur in2004. Shows like a designer show upgrades including exterior refinishing & paint, dual kitchen/living room/dining room w/ 7 sets of French baths, 12,500+ sqft lot, views of the hills, dual place. All the bells and whistles. Custom cherry wood pane windows, bamboo flooring, crown molding & Doors! Upgraded w/hardwood floors, shutters, built Cab. Granite Slab counters. S/S appliances. Hardwood more. Some finishing touches needed. This semi-cus- in fridge, central vacuum, alarm, travertine, dramatic pane windows, hardwood floors, great curb flooring thru-out. Beautifully landscaped front/back- tom home has a nice layout, 3 car garage, big yard & 2 story entry, 3 car garage - custom garage storage + appeal. Located in the Dublin Hills area. yards. All this and on historic 2nd St. backs to open area with trees and creek. much more! SUSETTE CLARK-WALKER 925.251.2540 TODD MARTINEZ 925.784.7000 MINA NUGENT 925.251.2540 JOE FRAZZANO 925.735.7653 OPEN SUN 1:30-4PM
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 1, 2009ÊU Page 31 Find out why Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty sells more homes in Pleasanton than any other company in town!
JUST LISTED—OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 FIRST TIME OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
447 DEL SOL AVE., PLEASANTON 503 SAINT JOHN ST., PLEASANTON 469 KOTTINGER DR., PLEASANTON 5517 PASEO NAVARRO, PLEASANTON Don’t miss this stunning 3 BD, 2 BA quaint home just Located in the heart of downtown & just a short stroll to Nestled high above Kottinger Drive with breathtaking Wow, what a beautiful remodel! This 1673 sq. ft. 3 BD, blocks from downtown. Gourmet granite kitchen with Main Street. This dazzling home has every upgrade and views, this magnificent 3,323 sq. ft. home sits on almost 2 BA home features custom Cherry cabinets, stainless quartz counters, center island, high end appliances and then some. 3 BD, 3 remodeled BA & over 1800 sq. ft. of an acre and has 4 spacious BD and 4 BA. This home steel appliances and granite counters as well as pendant lighting overlooking a private and serene deck. living space. Striking quartz and cherry wood kitchen, boasts travertine floors throughout, stainless steel appli- Brazilian Walnut Floors. Just a short drive to historic Beautifully remodeled bathrooms, new dual pane win- crown molding, solid wood doors, new carpet and a ances, granite counters and a 920 sq. ft. garage with 11 downtown Pleasanton situated on quiet street in a dows, composition roof, new front door and much more. garage that is fit for a king with cabinetry and epoxy floor. ft. ceilings. Located 4 blocks from downtown, just a short wonderful neighborhood. Offered at $685,000 Offered at just $699,950 Offered at $749,950 walk to the Farmer’s Market & Friday night concert in the park. Offered at $1,179,000 COMING SOON OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
AMAZING 750 sq. ft. detached 4 car garage + workshop. JUST LISTED IN HIGHLAND OAKS! Oh and the home is amazing too! Custom gourmet kitchen 3 BD, 2 BA with almost 1600 sq. ft. Impressive cherry 655 NEAL ST., PLEASANTON 573 EAST ANGELA ST., PLEASANTON boasts maple cabinetry, striking black granite counters, wood kitchen, with breakfast bar overlooking custom Gorgeous Pleasanton Heights home. Walk to the farmers Charming Pleasanton Heights home with panoramic views. honed Travertine backsplash, stainless steel appliances & solarium and sparkling Pebble Tec pool. Composition market, concerts in the park & award winning schools. Walk to the farmers market, concerts in the park & award breakfast bar. 4 BD, 3 BA and over 2400 sq. ft. 450 sq. ft. roof, new dual pane windows too many upgrades to list. 3 BD, 2 BA, approx. 1379 sq. ft. of living space, 7914 sq. winning schools. 3 BD, 2 BA, approx. 1600 sq. ft. of living media room or 4th BD. Sparkling pool, expanded laundry Large 7400 sq. ft. lot. Offered at just $650,000 ft. lot with hot tub and deck, beautifully updated kitchen space, 8456 sq. ft. lot with hot tub and deck. Beautifully room, new 3 zone air system. 1/4 acre w/granite counters, dual pane windows, gorgeous new updated with maple kitchen cabinets. lot with side access. Walking distance to bathrooms and much more. Offered at $749,000 Offered at $749,000 park, schools and downtown. Offered in the high $800’s Deanna Armario (925) 463-0436 (925) 260-2220 www.SoldinaFlash.com www.ArmarioTeam.com
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SALES AT A GLANCE
Lowest sale reported: $151,000 Dublin Highest sale reported: $1,800,000 Total sales reported: 9 Average sales reported: $982,556 Lowest sale reported: $300,000 Highest sale reported: $696,000 San Ramon Average sales reported: $489,444 Total sales reported: 20 Lowest sale reported: $300,000 Livermore Highest sale reported: $1,115,000 Total sales reported: 15 Average sales reported: $648,075 Lowest sale reported: $169,000 Highest sale reported: $750,000 Sunol Average sales reported: $434,200 Total sales reported: 1 Lowest sale reported: $1,199,000 Pleasanton Highest sale reported: $1,199,000 Total sales reported: 9 Average sales reported: $1,199,000 Source: California REsource
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1988 Via Di Salerno $1,777,000 Alamo Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 980-0273 4 BEDROOMS 4246 Casterson Court $2,099,900 Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 200-1909 1490 Laurenita Way $798,500 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 577-1944 2801 Gray Fox Court $2,995,000 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 872-1416 5 BEDROOMS 1766 Orchard $650,000 142 Erselia Trail $2,500,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 577-1944 2562 Glen Isle $659,000 Dublin Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3850 3568 Vine Street $895,000 4 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Valley Brokers 719-0160 7157 Hansen Drive $589,000 3314 Arbor Drive $989,000 Sun 1:30-4 J Rockcliff 251-2536 Sun 1-5 Valley Brokers 437-5830 11395 Marwick Drive $649,950 306 Neal Street $995,000 Sun 1:30-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 251-2547 Sat/Sun 1-4 Investment Real Estate Co. 963-0569 10723 Inspirational Cir $814,900 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 251-2547 3844 Mohr Avenue $995,000 Sun 1-4:30 Northern CA Brokers 931-1600
Livermore 5 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS 7152 Moss Tree Way $1,128,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 397-4244 124 Nadine Street $359,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 J Rockcliff 455-7020 1632 Cindy Way $1,449,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 5 BEDROOMS Andy Poryes 2215 Martin Ave $1,495,000 1312 Carlton Place $899,500 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 872-1416 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 925.963.8871 2782 Calle Alegre $1,199,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 6 BEDROOMS [email protected] 2223 Sevillano Court $1,325,000 6 BEDROOMS Sun 2-5 REMAX Accord 699-3122 7862 Foothill Road $1,589,000 Sat 1-4 Investment Real Estate Co. 963-0569 Price Reduced $574,987 Pleasanton www.SunolDream.com 1976 Armondo Court $4,299,000 3 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 980-0273 Imagine listening to the water whisking down 5517 Paseo Navarro $685,000 Sinbad Creek while sitting in your spa on Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 260-2220 7 BEDROOMS the large private deck. Entertain around your 447 Del Sol Ave $699,950 3752 Trenery Drive $2,795,000 remodeled kitchen w/granite counters & Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 463-0436 Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 newer SS appliances. 3 bedrms, 2 full baths, 4852 Drywood Street $699,950 1600 sq.ft. Sun 1-4 Allied Brokers 846-3755 San Ramon 6556 Stanton Court $710,000 2559 KILKARE ROAD, SUNOL Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 2 BEDROOMS 6178 Lakeview Cir $499,900 6923 Corte Barcelona $719,900 Sun 2-4 J Rockcliff 683-5165 Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3889 Price Reduced $1,099,888 503 Saint John Street $749,950 3 BEDROOMS www.W-Lagoon.com Sun 2-5 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 463-0436 This quality Greenbriar home 2997 Cheyenne Ave $548,000 868 Bonita Avenue $759,000 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 833-1822 offers 3265 sq.ft. of luxury with Sun 1-4 Remax Accord 209-7644 1371 Canyon Side Ave $638,500 soaring volume ceilings, lots of 4 BEDROOMS Sun 1:30-4:30 J Rockcliff 683-3509 light, 5 bedrms & 4 full baths. 1608 Cindy Way $1,179,000 6215 Lakeview Court $639,500 Enjoy the large outside kitchen Sat/Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 683-5165 with refrigerator, then jump in 469 Kottinger Drive $1,179,000 712-7 Lakemont Place $649,000 the pool! Cook’s kitchen includes Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 260-2220 Sun 1:30-4:30 J Rockcliff 366-9555 double ovens, large center island 1141 Lund Ranch Road $1,259,000 and granite counters. This Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 4 BEDROOMS neighborhood has a massive 1624 Cindy Way $1,329,000 26 Diamond Ranch Court $1,095,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 833-1822 public park and no HOA dues. 1640 Cindy Way $1,349,000 230 Trianna Way $599,900 Sat/Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sat 1-4 J Rockcliff 735-7653 1342 W. LAGOON ROAD, PLEASANTON 2333 Romano Circle $1,349,000 2453 Camino De Jugar $849,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 202-6298 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 997-1585 3602 Fieldview Court $1,499,000 Qualifi ed buyer looking to purchase four-bedroom home in Pleasanton Valley up to $800,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 397-4244 6 BEDROOMS 836 Piemonte Drive $1,599,000 205 Tea Rose Court $1,295,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 980-0273 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 785-5544 apr.com | PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 | AndyPoryes.com Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 1, 2009ÊU Page 33 Tim McGuire 925-462-SOLD WWW.TIMMCGUIRE.NET Beyond Full Service—A Concierge Approach to Real Estate
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506 Trebbiano Place, Pleasanton 6557 Hanover Court, Pleasanton 9146 Longview Drive, Pleasanton Immaculate single story on a corner lot 4bd/2.5ba 5bd/3ba 3200+/- sq.ft. completely remodeled Custom home built in 1971. 4bd/3.5ba 3304+/- sq.ft. 2296+/- sq.ft. In a gated golf course community. with sparkling pool and spa. home on a 1.72+/- wooded acre. Newer granite kitchen, Please call for showing. Call for private showing. hardwood fl ooring, in-law/au-pair quarters. Offered at $1,199,000 PENDING PENDING PENDING
2140 Tanager Court, Pleasanton 2586 Skimmer Court, Pleasanton 2111 Mornington Lane, San Ramon Beautiful Holiday model on large lot. Court location. Beautifully remodeled 4bd/2.5ba with 2164+/- sq.ft. Like a NEW home, island kit/granite counters, 4bd/2ba 2172+/- sq.ft. Maple/granite kitchen, granite ba. Custom kitchen, hardwood fl ooring, and pebble tec pool. plantation shutters, custom window coverings, maple fl rs, Offered at $789,000 Offered at $835,000 full bd/ba dwnstrs and spa tub. Offered at $769,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD
1831 Halcyon Court, Pleasanton 2822 Jones Gate Court, Pleasanton 4031 Schween Court, Pleasanton 4bd/3ba 2146+/- sq.ft. with full bd/ba downstairs, Extensively remodeled 3bd/2ba 1800+/- sq.ft. home 5bd/3ba 2304+/- sq.ft., updated granite kitchen, blocks from schools and parks. located on a secluded court in the “Gates.” renovated baths with solid counters and tile fl ooring dual Sold at $730,000 Sold at $650,000 pane windows, tile roof, and pool. Sold at $817,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD
1909 Brooktree Court, Pleasanton 1485 Trimingham Drive, Pleasanton 6164 Corte Santiago, Pleasanton Immaculate single story in Pleasanton Valley 3bd/2ba Move-in ready 3bd/3ba, fresh paint interior & exterior, 4bd/4ba 3300+/- sq.ft. Entertainer’s delight & super 1696+/- sq.ft., within blocks from schools, open fl oor plan with 2 car garage and 50 year new roof. family home. Natural stone throughout. Built-in bar. downtown, and shops. Sold at $467,000 Offi ce has built-in cabinets & granite countertops. Sold at $603,000 Sold at $1,200,000
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VENTANA HILLS CARLTON PLACE PRIVATE CUSTOM ESTATE
NEW LISTING NEW LISTING JUST REDUCED OPEN SUN 1-4 OPEN SUN 1-4 OPEN SAT 1-4
1141 LUND RANCH ROAD, PLEASANTON 1312 CARLTON PLACE, LIVERMORE 3752 TRENERY DRIVE, PLEASANTON Don’t miss this beautiful Gibson model in desirable Ventana Hills. Beautiful upgraded Livermore home located on premium .41 acre Gorgeous Mediterranean custom home on premium +/- one acre estate Premium (.34 acre) lot backs to open space. Five bedrooms, fifth lot. Views of Mt. Diablo. Beautifully landscaped grounds, private lot. Private secluded location. This home has approximately 8,402 bedroom can be bonus, three bathrooms. Approximately 3,179 square rear yard with built in pool and spa. Four bedrooms, bonus area, square feet (6,141 on main level), seven bedrooms plus private office, feet. Upgraded kitchen with granite. Custom travertine tile flooring, new private office, three bathrooms. Approximately 3,680 square feet. and seven and a half bathrooms. Expansive gourmet kitchen. Antique carpet throughout. Beautiful professionally landscaped grounds with Upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel marble, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Extremely private rear Heritage Oak tree. In-ground pool and spa. Walk to neighborhood park appliances. Crown molding and plantation shutters. Bamboo wood grounds—great for entertaining with in-ground swimming pool. Ex- and downtown! floors and 20” custom tile flooring. Three car garage. Concrete tile pansive lawn area and beautiful mature landscaping. Circular driveway OFFERED AT $1,259,000 roof. Minutes from Livermore Valley wineries. and oversized four plus car garage. Conveniently located in town near OFFERED AT $899,500 services, activities, and walking distance to desirable Mohr Elementary! OFFERED AT $2,795,000
BRIDLE CREEK CASTLEWOOD HEIGHTS
JUST REDUCED NEW LISTING
827 SUNNY BROOK WAY, PLEASANTON 6736 RIDDELL STREET, PLEASANTON Single level in Bridle Creek on .26 acre premium view lot. Built by WOW! Don’t miss this beautiful home on premium view lot (.39 Greenbriar Homes in 2001. Beautiful views of Pleasanton Ridge. acre). Panoramic views of Pleasanton Ridge. Quality built in 2002. Private rear yard with built in pool and spa. Beautifully landscaped. Beautifully landscaped private rear yard, backs to open space. Five Five bedrooms, four bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen with granite bedrooms + bonus/game room, and loft/TV area, and separate countertops. Crown molding and plantation shutters. Close downstairs exercise room, four bathrooms. Approximately 4,100 to Downtown, Castlewood Country Club, Oak Hills Shopping 925.846.6500 sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel Center, and Mission Hills Park. www.blaiselofland.com appliances. Crown molding, hickory wood flooring and upgraded OFFERED AT $1,329,000 carpet. Close to Downtown, Castlewood Country Club, Oak Hills [email protected] Shopping Center, and Mission Hills Park. OFFERED AT $1,349,000
PLEASANTON HEIGHTS SHADOW CLIFF OLDE TOWNE
SALE PENDING SOLD
857 (UPPER) ABBIE STREET, PLEASANTON 2860 EL CAPITAN DRIVE, PLEASANTON 673 ABBIE STREET, PLEASANTON Private upgraded custom single story home on the crest of a hill with Check out this updated single story home with three bedrooms, two Premium secluded location in desirable Olde Towne on .30 acre floor to ceiling windows to take in panoramic views of Pleasanton Ridge, baths, and approximately 1,140 square feet. Great starter home or lot. Walk to Downtown Pleasanton! Professionally landscaped, oak studded hills and gorgeous sunsets. You are secluded yet in the heart investment property! Excellent condition! Lots of additional features private rear yard with refinished decks and your own personal of Pleasanton. Walk to Main Street and enjoy downtown Pleasanton. including, new interior paint, new carpet and blinds throughout. vineyard! Three bedrooms, two and a half baths. Approximately Large private grounds (16,308 sq. ft.) with exceptional views, guest Wilsonart wood flooring. New kitchen appliances. Central heat/air. 2,000 square feet. Hardwood flooring. Newer roof. Three car unit/cabana, large patio areas with spa, and sitting/viewing deck for Tile Roof. Private rear yard. Neighborhood park. garage. Excellent condition! relaxing or entertaining! Save money in your solar powered home. 4 bd, OFFERED AT $529,500 OFFERED AT $899,500 downstairs bonus room (5th bd option). Approx. 3,437 sq. ft. including separate guest unit/cabana. Option to expand lower level within existing house footprint! Don’t miss it! OFFERED AT $1,189,000
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PLEASANTON $2,795,000 PLEASANTON $2,100,000 PLEASANTON $1,688,888 PLEASANTON $1,349,000 Georgeous Mediterranean custom home. 5600+/-sf, 5bd/5ba, office, loft, gourmet Gorgeous contemporary 5bd plus custom WOW! Spectacular Castlewood Heights Private secluded location. 7bd/7(1)ba, kitchen, granite, stainless. Sparkling pool home. Over 4400+/-sf, 4 car garage, 1+/- home on premium lot w/panoramic views! Gourmet kitchen. Antique marble/hdwd & spa on ¼+/-acre lot. 4 car garage with acre lot. Maple kitchen, stainless steel 5bd+bonus game room & loft/4ba. Separate flrs. Private rear grounds, pool/spa. cabinets galore. 3847 Antonini Way appliances, updated baths. Showing by downstairs exercise room. Gourmet kitchen/ Beautiful landscaping. 3752 Trenery Drive appointment only. granite/stainless. Beautifully landscaped.
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PLEASANTON $1,259,000 PLEASANTON $1,199,000 PLEASANTON $1,179,000 LIVERMORE $1,150,000 Gorgeous Gibson Model in Ventana Upgraded 5bd/3ba home in original Bygone Pleasanton era is captured in this 6bd/4.5ba home had $100k in upgrades/ Hills! Premium lot backs to open space. Country Fair with huge 1/4+/- acre lot charming NEW Victorian Farmhouse style over $130k in backyard landscaping. 5bd/3ba/3179+/-sf. Upgraded kitchen/gran- with pool, spa, hardwood floors and home. 4bd/3ba 2700+/-sf single level home Tropical setting with Travertine patio/ ite/travertine/new carpet throughout. Pool/ more. 2782 Calle Alegre features covered porches, pool size lot & pool/waterfall+spa. Vineyard views. spa. 1141 Lund Ranch Rd. $55k in custom upgrades. 1608 Cindy Way
ANDY PORYES BY APPOINTMENT LINDA FUTRAL BY APPOINTMENT MARYJANE DEERING BY APPT MARK KOTCH BY APPOINTMENT
PLEASANTON $1,099,888 LIVERMORE $1,099,000 PLEASANTON $1,075,000 DANVILLE $1,005,500 New Price! Luxury 5 year old home. Live in your own private resort with .48+/-acre lot with private backyard! Beautiful 5bd/4.5ba, 3813+/-sf home 3265+/-sf 5bd/4ba, pool,waterfalls, this magnificent South Livermore estate! 4bd/2.5ba, hardwood floors, slab granite, Features granite counters/cherry cabniets outdoor kitchen, high ceilings. Incredible pool/spa + more. Home boasts gas cooktop. Kitchen opens to family in kitchen. Computer run home with solar www.w-lagoon.com 5bd/4ba plus den. room. Master suite w/fireplace. panels. Corner lot 8472+/-sf.
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PLEASANTON $892,000 PLEASANTON $710,000 PLEASANTON $670,000 PLEASANTON $650,000 4bd/3ba/3car garage. Quiet Cul de sac Single Story built in 1967 with all its retro Upgrades Galore! 4bd/2.5ba, upstairs Near Pleasanton’s award winning schools. just around corner from parking/shop- charm! Court location, side yard access, bonus room, updated kitchen/gran- Updated home with 4 spacious bd/updat- ping. Granite kitchen, professionally updated kitchen, formal dining, indoor ite/Brazilian Cherry floors&cabinets. ed baths, refinished floors, central air, landscaped. Designer colors. Shows like laundry, private backyard with mature trees Plantation shutters, plush yard & pool. private spacious yard. 1766 Orchard Way a model. 115 Pinnacle Ridge and room for a garden. 6556 Stanton Ct.
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