Pajaro Valley Homes & Land | Jan. 24, 2020 by Weeklys

A supplement to The Pajaronian

January 24, 2020

Featured listing of the week on page 4

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Raeid Farhat Real Estate Inc

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SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. SAN LORENZO VALLEY 1144 Dundee Ave, Ben Lomond Lots of possibilities with this versatile property. Workshop. The sale includes the adjacent 4,574 sf parcel. Please call listing agent for details. $439,000 Host: Jeff Warrick DRE# 02072080

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120 Lake Dr #6, Boulder Creek OPEN 12-3 Priced under market! New Kitchen, Appliances, Bathroom Upgraded. Stunning, sunny 18th Green view, open floor plan, double pane windows, newer wood floors, Great Price. Great Location. EZ 45-minute commute to Silicon Valley. Wood burning fireplace. $299,999 Host: Bryan Chambers DRE# 01459135

SCOTTS VALLEY 111 Bean Creek Rd #129, Scotts Valley OPEN 12-2 One word - Convenient! This well positioned 2BR/2BA ground floor end unit has beautiful designer elements such as natural stone river rock entry, upgraded true wood blinds, Carrara herringbone marble tile on the fireplace and high-end laminate flooring throughout. $539,900 Host: Jo Ellen Smith DRE# 01340453

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755 14th Ave #710, Santa Cruz A resort inspired community w/fitness room, pool. 2BR/1BA upper unit is bright w/greenbelt view. Remodeled bath & kitchen w/quartz counters, new cabinets, stainless appliances. Plenty of closet space. Private deck. Easily walk to beach, Crow’s Nest, Farmers Mkt. $535,000 Host: Will Zilliacus DRE# 01967881

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4424 Starboard Ct, Soquel OPEN 12-3 Terrific 3 bedroom home featuring new carpet, interior paint, vinyl windows & clean as a whistle! Minutes from the beach, Capitola & Soquel Villages, 41st Ave & all amenities as well as Highway 1 for EZ commute, all for under 530K! $529,000 Host: Robin Bar DRE# 02009368

745 Mockingbird Ridge, Aptos Relax on the front patios of this ridge top estate & enjoy stunning views of the Monterey Bay & surrounding foothills. An architectural wonder, this 5,100 ft home, on 12 plus acres, matches contemporary style with an open floor plan that has you gliding from room to room. Soaring ceiling & walls of glass invite the views & sunshine into every room. Featuring a master bedroom wing & 5 additional bedrooms, 5.5 baths plus a study, the home is designed for family, entertaining & guests. Don’t forget the 4-car garage which is a car lovers dream. First time ever on market. $3,200,000 Host: Marilyn Johnson DRE# 01095691

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3008 Paris Ct, Royal Oaks Beautifully maintained 4BR/2.5BA, 2,459 sq ft contemporary home on cul-de-sac. Modern open floor plan, fireplace, plantation shutters throughout. Tile floors, pantry, granite counters, stainless appl. Fenced backyard. Easy access to Hwy’s 1 & 101. $739,000 Host: Christine Evans DRE# 01717052

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1572 San Andreas Rd, La Selva Beach OPEN 12:30-3:30 Stunning multi-level 5BR/4.5BA, 4,064sf home is perched on a hill. This modern, custom home is only 9 years old. Panoramic views from the master retreat deck on 3rd floor. 12 ft ceilings in living room, gas fireplace & French doors. 2 private units w/kitchenettes attached to main home. $1,475,000 Host: Angela Heredia DRE# 02066033

15665 Plaza Serena, Prunedale OPEN 11-2 Two for the price of One! Spacious, versatile, very private, updated 5BR/4BA home. Main house includes 2 craft rooms, new wood burning stove. Connected to guest unit by enclosed hallway. Deck area in back. 2 full garages. On 3.08 acres. 15 minutes to beach. About 5 min to Hwy’s 1/101. $960,000 Host: Gloria Behman DRE# 01483481

SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. BOULDER CREEK 120 Lake Dr #6, Boulder Creek OPEN 12-3 Priced under market! New Kitchen, Appliances, Bathroom Upgraded. Stunning, sunny 18th Green view, open floor plan, double pane windows, newer wood floors, Great Price. Great Location. EZ 45-minute commute to Silicon Valley. Wood burning fireplace. $299,999 Host: Bryan Chambers DRE# 01459135

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130 Las Lomas Dr, Aptos Spectacular Ocean Views! A rare offering & never before on the market. Lovely 3BR/2BA, 2,483 sq ft home with office, separate family room. Indoor lap pool, & 3-car garage. 1.2 Private acres, yet 2 minutes to town. Ready to move in. $1,950,000

APTOS/LA SELVA BEACH 1572 San Andreas Rd, La Selva Beach OPEN 12:30-3:30 Stunning multi-level 5BR/4.5BA, 4,064sf home is perched on a hill. This modern, custom home is only 9 years old. Panoramic views from the master retreat deck on 3rd floor. 12 ft ceilings in living room, gas fireplace & French doors. 2 private units w/kitchenettes attached to main home. $1,475,000 Host: Angela Heredia DRE# 02066033

ROYAL OAKS 3008 Paris Ct, Royal Oaks Beautifully maintained 4BR/2.5BA, 2,459 sq ft contemporary home on cul-desac. Modern open floor plan, fireplace, plantation shutters throughout. Tile floors, pantry, granite counters, stainless appl. Fenced backyard. Easy access to Hwy’s 1 & 101. $739,000 Host: Christine Evans DRE# 01717052

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Featured Listing OF THE WEEK

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250 Bella Vista, CA | Listed at $1,575,000

anoramic Monterey Bay view! Estate-sized property situated on approx. 6 acres, overlooking the coastline of Santa Cruz, Salinas and the Monterey Bay. Perched on a hilltop, this private estate has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and approx. 6,095 square feet, formal living and dining rooms, two family rooms, a country-sized kitchen, 2 pellet stoves and one wood-burning fireplace. You will love the large size of every room in this home. There is an “eagles nest”/bar room perfect for getting away by yourself. So many amenities—two ovens, two dishwashers, trash compactor, two refrigerators, stainless steel railing around a patio to relax and enjoy the view and privacy with family and friends. Abundant natural light throughout. Gated entry, location is central to Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey & San Benito Counties. 1248 sq. feet shop/garage with grease pit and one tall door for a motorhome. Incredible property! Bright & open floor plan, brings outdoors in! Views from every room! Ocean, coast, valley & mountains! Spectacular sunsets and city lights!

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Becky Campos

(831) 818-7607 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Real Time Realty BRE #01835165

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Tips to prepare you and your loved ones for an emergency (BPT) - Fires can occur when you least expect it, leaving little time to plan your escape, so the time to prepare for an emergency isn’t when your alarm sounds. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), only 32% of American households have actually developed and practiced an emergency escape plan. Make time to sit down with your family to plan and practice what you would do in case of a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) emergency. Consider the following tips when helping to prepare yourself and your loved ones:

1. Map it out.

2. Choose a meeting spot. After you have mapped out all of the ways you can exit, pick an outside meeting spot a safe distance away from your home, such as across the street, at a mailbox or in front of the neighbor’s home. Be sure that your family knows that once they are outside, they need to call 911 and stay outside. Additionally, explain it is important that everyone knows never to re-enter the home for any reason and to let a firefighter know if someone is missing.

Assign someone in your family who can assist infants, seniors or pets during a fire. The responsible person should be in good health and be able to provide the assistance needed.

4. Check your smoke alarms. Having working smoke alarms on each level of the home and in every sleeping area is key to having a safe home. Check that you have alarms properly installed throughout your home and remember to test all of the alarms

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regularly and replace them at least every 10 years. If you have children, consider installing a First Alert Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with voice and location technology throughout your home, and especially in their bedroom. This alarm will notify your child of an emergency, distinguishing between a fire or carbon monoxide incident, in a human voice as opposed to a regular alarm. This is especially helpful if a fire strikes at night. Studies have shown children may have an easier time waking up to the sound of a human voice rather than an alarm. “Smoke alarms are designed to give early warning in case ➝7

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Begin thinking about a home fire escape plan by first drawing a map of your home, making sure to label each window and door. Identify two ways out of each room and walk through your home to make sure the doors and windows you’ve chosen as exits open easily. If your family’s home has a second floor, consider having escape ladders in each room. You can find templates online to help you get started.

3. Help your loved ones.

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Home repairs that sink budgets fast We are here for all your Real Estate needs The housing inventory is at an all time low. This is having a great impact on property values. The supply and demand theory is in full swing, thus driving home values up. If you are considering selling or just want an idea of what your property value is in this current market, reach out to us.

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A home is the most substantial investment many people will ever make. Once down payments have been made and closing costs have been paid, homeowners may still be staring down sizable expenses as they begin to tackle any repairs that need to be made. Home maintenance and renovations involve a certain measure of trepidation. Even after vetting contractors and establishing budgets, homeowners may worry that repairs will unearth problems that snowball into expensive fixes. Planning ahead for such projects and learning to recognize issues that tend to be costly can

help homeowners weather any storms that may arise.

• Foundation issues A strong foundation is key to any home. If there is a problem with the foundation, it can be unsafe to live in the house. The foundation repair company Foundation Experts advises that foundation fixes can range from $4,000 to upward of $100,000 depending on the scale of the job. ≠Clogged gutters and water pooling around the foundation can contribute to damage, so water issues must be remedied first. ➝7

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128 Roache Rd, Freedom

718 Sanborn Road, Salinas Affordable home 2 Br-1 bth with recent upgrades which are kitchen cabinets, granite counter top and updated bath, plenty of room for RV parking

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of fire, and making sure your home has properly installed and maintained alarms is the best defense against one,” said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. “As far as CO is concerned, the only way to detect this fatal gas is with a CO alarm, so have one installed on each level of the home and near every sleeping area.”

5. Plan. Practice. Repeat.

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Once your escape plan is finalized, your job is not done. Gather your family together and put your plan in action. Practice this plan at least twice a year, so if disaster strikes, your family will feel confident in their ability to exit the home safely. To make the drills as realistic as possible, conduct them both during the day and at night. “Planning ahead can save a life,” added Wey. “Talk with your family to make a plan that fits all of your

needs.” For more information about escape planning and fire safety tools, visit www.firstalert.com.

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• Roof damage

materials homeowners choose.

A roof is a key barrier between the indoors and outdoors. Roofs must remain in tip-top shape. The home improvement resource HomeAdvisor says that a roof repair or replacement can cost between $3,000 and $12,000. But homeowners also must budget for the cost of removing the old roofing materials and fixing any damage to the interior of the home. Inspecting the roof and making repairs as you go is key to avoiding a big headache.

• HVAC update

• Siding replacement Another costly project can be replacing the siding. Siding may need to be replaced if there is water/wind damage or penetration from insects. Spot repairs may be relatively inexpensive. However, the home improvement resource Modernize says the average siding installation project can cost between $5,500 and $15,000 depending on the

Keeping a home at a comfortable temperature is also a matter of safety. If a system gives out, homeowners may be scrambling for a solution. Yearly inspections and upkeep, which includes changing system filters regularly, can help identify potential problems. Neglect is one of the main contributors to the failure of heating and cooling equipment. Based on national averages, a wholehouse HVAC system can cost between $4,000 and $12,000. These are some of the more costly repairs homeowners can expect. Keeping on top of the home will help mitigate damage and could extend the life of major home components. ••• This article was taken from metrocreativeconnection.com

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Time for a quick show of hands...how many homeowners have the faintest idea about what shape their sewer lateral pipes are in? If you didn’t raise your hand, pay attention and read on… I know, sewer laterals aren’t exactly the kind of warm and fuzzy things you look forward to reading about over a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Might as well be me, since the subject of sewer laterals has been on my mind lately. All that infrastructure underlying our neighborhoods is usually out of sight and out of mind for most of us. We flip a switch, turn on a faucet or flush a toilet and typically, we don’t give much thought to what happens next, as long as the lights come on and we can wash our clothes and the toilets are clean enough for our dogs to drink out of... But times are changing for homeowners living on the urban service line. And some of those changes are going to take people by surprise when they decide to sell their homes. The City and County have enacted new ordinances requiring inspection and certification of sewer lateral lines before individual homes sell. Over the last year, I’ve witnessed more than a few surprises related to lateral lines that have “surfaced” in the 11th hour of escrows: ones that necessitated tens of thousands of dollars of unanticipated expense. My suggestion: anyone considering selling should get a jump on finding out what’s required and what they have to do to meet the guidelines. They aren’t going to go away. The first in a series of informational talks for homeowners I’m sponsoring features local expert Mike Murrow from Bellows Plumbing. He’ll be going over the guidelines, and covering everything you never knew you needed to know about your sewer lateral line. It’s a chance to get the whole downlow on the flow straight from the plumber’s mouth. Here are the details: When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 7:00-8:00pm Where: Sereno Group, 720 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz (across from the MAH, plenty of parking available) Topic: The New Sewer Lateral Ordinance: How does it work? How much does it cost? What do you have to do to sell your house and satisfy the regulations? Can you pass on costs to the buyer? Cost: FREE. Seating is limited, so email getreal@serenogroup.com to reserve a spot. Light refreshments. All your questions are welcome.

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WINDOWS

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PLUMBING

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HOUSE CLEANING

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250 BELLA VISTA HECKER PASS AREA REDUCED

Panoramic Monterey Bay View!!! Estate sized property situated on approx 6 Acres, overlooking the coastline of Santa Cruz, Salinas & the Monterey Bay. Perched on a hilltop this private estate has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and approx 6095 square feet, formal living and dining rooms, two family rooms, country size kitchen, 2 pellet stoves and one wood burning fireplace. You will love the large size of every room in this home. There is an Eagles nest/ Bar room perfect for getting away by yourself. So many amenities, two ovens, two dishwashers, trash compactor, two refrigerators, stainless steel railing around patio to relax and enjoy the view and privacy with family and friends. Abundant natural light throughout. Gated entry, location is central to Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey & San Benito Counties. 1248 sq feet Shop/Garage with grease pit and one tall door for a motorhome. INCREDIBLE PROPERTY! BRIGHT & OPEN FLOOR PLAN, BRINGS OUTDOORS IN! VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM! OCEAN, COAST, VALLEY & MOUNTAINS! SPECTACULAR SUNSETS AND CITY LIGHTS! L#4005 $1,575.000

Testimonials: We would like to thank Becky for helping the sale of our two properties. We would like to thank Rosie for all the help she gave us. Becky worked very hard to keep us up to date on all that was happening. We felt that hiring Becky was the best decision we made. They worked very hard to get these two properties sold. They were so nice to answer all our questions. Thanks again,

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11482 LAKE BLVD FELTON Nestled in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains area of Lompico, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is immaculate. There are special details in the ceilings, Nice open floor plan, Country kitchen with refrigerator, 1 bedroom, family room and full bath on ground floor and two bedrooms with full bath and living room upstairs. Great views, circular drive, lots of windows and natural light. Easy commute to highway 1 North and or Santa Cruz. 9900 sq ft lot. Outside area for BBQing. L#4009 $547,000

Downtown Watsonville lot available for GROUND LEASE. Many zoning options, list available. Across the street from the Historic City Plaza, seasonal Farmers market, Cabrillo College, bank, retail stores, restaurants, courthouse and parking garage half a block away. $12,000 p/month

3 country parcels perfect to build your dream home and or investment properties on. Perhaps modular or Tiny Homes. Nice private location, quiet rolling hills. Santa Cruz county, Easy commute to work then back home to enjoy the country. Consists of parcels with the following acreage 3.49 acres, 3.02 acres and 2.95 acres. $629,000

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GROUND LEASE

500 TRAVERS LANE PARCELS GREEN VALLEY AREA