Traditional Styled Rancher in the Heart of Cupertino

20237 Bollinger Road, Cupertino

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Offered at $939,888

Enjoy this beautiful home with a nice open floor plan, oversized bedrooms, formal dining room and large eat-in kitchen. Just minutes away from grocers, restaurants and high-tech, this home is in the center of it all! This wonderful three bedroom, two bath home is the perfect setting for your family! Send your children to the most coveted schools in the Bay Area. 

Living Room

Experience the warmth of this well-loved home with its gorgeous hardwood floors, large open living space, drenched with natural sunlight. The very large master suite can utilize a comfortable sleeping area with sitting room; a nice retreat with its own private bathroom. The formal dining room is a great bonus for those liking to entertain or share in the traditional family feast. The large 7,500 square foot lot has been professionally landscaped and finished off with tall redwood fencing.

  • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  Expansive master suite with private bath and sitting area
  • 1,688 sq. feet of living space on a 7,500+/- sq. ft. lot
  • 2-car attached garage
  • Brand new systems:  Furnace, Water Heater, plumbing (PEX piping with 25-year warranty)
  • Beautifully and professionally landscaped front and back yards, with new redwood fencing
  • Large open room flowing with natural light, wood burning fireplace, sliding glass door leading to backyard
  • Galley kitchen with granite tiled counters and eat-in breakfast room
  • Beautifully refinished hardwood floors
  • Newly updated hall bath with tile floors and wood vanity
  • Schools:  Cupertino Union School District, and Fremont Union High School District
  • Great location!!  Close to high tech companies (NEW Apple campus coming soon), grocers, restaurants and Valco Mall

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Luxury Living on Santana Row

 

 

Offered at $485,000

Luxury living at its finest!  Exceptionally clean 3rd story loft in the DeForest building, above Straits Cafe.  You will love the convenience of living in this sophisticated microcosm with shopping, dining and entertainment.  Hardwood floors, high 22 foot ceilings, lots of natural light filling the space from floor to ceiling windows. Contemporary setting with open kitchen and stainless steel appliances and granite counters, upstairs loft bedroom with walk-in closet and private bathroom; bonus room that can be utilized as a den or living room.

  • 1 Bedroom Loft
  • 1.5 Bath
  • ~1099 SF

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Offered at $450,000

Wonderful bungalow-styled home with hardwood flooring, large high-vaulted ceiling living room with wood beam accent, and large eat-in kitchen; this 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home has 1,680 sq feet of living space, and placed in the heart of Japantown.

The home is warm and inviting and will charm you from the moment you walk through the door!  You will admire the rich oak floors and living room with high ceiling and wood burning fireplace.  No expense was spared in the recently updated bathroom with deep tub and extra large shower.  The half bath is very cute with a ceramic Talavera-styled sink and tile floor.  Indoor laundry area, full basement and large beautifully maintained kitchen with stainless steel appliances.  French doors from the back bedroom lead you out to the back patio and backyard with mature landscaping.  Located in historic Japantown, you will enjoy the short walk to Sunday Farmer’s Market, shopping and dining out.  Close proximity to downtown San Jose and Backesto Park.

Highlights

  • 3 bedrooms and 1½ bath, 1,680 sq feet of living space on 5,000 sq foot lot
  • 2-car detached garage
  • Large eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile counter and stainless steel appliances (refrigerator included)
  • Large living room with high vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace
  • Formal, separate dining room
  • Indoor laundry area (washer & dryer included)
  • Full basement can be used for storage, game room, wine cellar
  • Nicely sized bedrooms.  Back bedroom leads to the backyard through French doors
  • Double paned windows with high-end window coverings
  • Recently refinished oak hardwood floors throughout
  • Beautiful lighting fixtures throughout, including ceiling fans
  • Air conditioned, central forced air & heat
  • Conveniently located in historic Japantown, and within biking distance to downtown San Jose

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1450 Mercer Ave

 

1450 Mercer Avenue, Willow Glen

Offered at $1,099,000

Beautiful ¾ Cape Cod styled home with traditional simple design reminiscent of New England homes with hardwood flooring, extensive crown molding, and a high gabled roof.  This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home has 2,391 sq feet of living space, and placed on a generous near 7,000 sq ft lot. 

spring bloom view of back yard

The high vaulted ceilings and oak wood floors add to the feel of great space, and the layout has a very easy feel:  Extensive front living area with a wood-burning fireplace can be utilized as a living room, separate study and dining room, or a 4th bedroom; beautiful gourmet kitchen with quality granite slab counters and maple cabinets, expansive family room right off the kitchen to accommodate the needs of the modern family. French doors off the family room lead you out to a backyard oasis filled with mature vegetation, and intoxicating smells of roses, shrubs and citrus trees.  Mimicking a very natural design, the small black-bottom pool with serene water fountain fits in perfectly with the surrounding garden.  The large master suite is equipped with a generously sized walk-in closet and French doors leading out to the back patio; private master bath with Jacuzzi tub, oversized shower and his & her vanity.  This gorgeous home is situated in a picturesque neighborhood, on an extensively tree-lined street in the heart of Willow Glen.

 

Highlights

  • Original 1939 home remodeled and extended by Tim Casey Construction in 1999
  • 3 bedrooms and 2½ bath, 2,391 sq feet of living space on 6,970 sq foot lot
  • Romantically landscaped grounds with sweet-smelling roses and citrus trees; beautiful solar-heated black-bottom pool placed naturally within the garden surroundings
  • 2-car detached garage with security gate on driveway
  • Beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite slab counter and maple cabinets
  • Large master bedroom with walk-in closet and French doors leading to outdoor oasis; private master bath with oversized shower, sunken Jacuzzi tub and his & her vanity
  • Plantation shutters and extensive crown molding throughout
  • Oak hardwood floors, with carpeted hall and master bedroom
  • Built-in entertainment cabinet wired for surround sound (speakers included)
  • Generously sized guest bedrooms
  • Double paned windows
  • Copper piping
  • Canned lighting throughout
  • Air conditioned, central forced air & heat
  • High vaulted ceilings
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • French doors in family room and master bedroom
  • Indoor laundry area (washer & dryer included)
  • Conveniently located to grocers and within walking distance to downtown Willow Glen
  • Distinguished Willow Glen schools
  • Picturesque, tree-lined street

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Gorgeous Home in Berryessa

Absolutely stunning home in Flickinger South neighborhood.  Beautifully and meticulously maintained by the original owners, this home is a perfect 10!  This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has 2,449 square feet of living space on a magnificent 13,200 square foot lot.

As you enter the front door of this traditionally designed home, you will be stunned by the beautiful custom features:  High vaulted ceilings and swooping staircase with hand-crafted banister staircase surrounded by raised panel wainscoting; luscious hand-scraped hardwood flooring all throughout the home.  The gourmet kitchen is designed for the professional cook, with solid granite slab counters, kitchen island and high-end stainless steel appliances.  The comfy family room directly off the kitchen has a gas fireplace and plenty of room for home entertainment.  Downstairs bedroom with full bath is perfect as an in-laws quarter or for overnight guests.  The large upstairs master suite is equipped with a generously sized walk-In closet and private bath; large sunken tub, oversized shower and his & her vanity make for a comfortable night time retreat.  The enormous, park-like lot will wow you from the curb to the backyard!  Spring is here with the sweet smells of roses and cherry blossom, citrus and jasmine filling the air.  You will be astonished at the meticulously landscaped yard with built-in flower beds and raised gardening beds.  Large outdoor pergola with built-in heat lamps and lighting.  Custom built-in barbeque and large venting outdoor fireplace make this home an entertainer’s haven.  This gorgeous home is close to shopping, Flickinger Park, walking paths, conveniently accessible to freeway and situated in a quiet community.  Distinguished elementary, middle and high schools.

  • 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, situated on a enormous 13,200 sq ft lot (buyer to verify); 1 bedroom and I full bath downstairs
  • 2-car garage, attached
  • Indoor laundry area
  • Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters, kitchen island and stainless steel appliances
  • Large open family room with
  • The large upstairs master suite is equipped with a generously sized walk-In closet and private bath; large sunken tub, oversized shower and his & her vanity
  • Perfectly landscaped yard with lush trees and shrubs, with large pergola with built-in heat lamps and lighting and built-in barbeque, gorgeous outdoor fireplace – a entertainer’s haven!
  • Hand-scraped hardwood floors throughout; bedrooms are carpeted with new carpet
  • High vaulted ceilings with canned lighting and ceiling fans
  • Swooping staircase with hand crafted banister
  • Air conditioned and forced air and heat
  • Open family room with gas-burning fireplace
  • Distinguished schools
  • Situated in a quiet, established community close to shopping, walking paths and parks

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1% for the Planet

They are all proud members of the 1% for the Planet organization.  All members contribute at least 1% of their total sales – not just profits – to environmental causes.  Sara Greenwood Real Estate is proud to announce their membership with this inspiring organization.  Member #2715

Sara is the first, and at this time only real estate agent/company in the Bay Area that is a member of 1% for the Planet.   She is confident that her philanthropy will make an impact in the Bay Area, and encourage others to join the efforts of helping to keep “Earth in business.”
 
Sara has been practicing “green” principles since the beginning of her real estate career.  She is an ardent advocate for the paperless Realtor, and is a certified EcoBroker.  Sara feels that by living and working green isn’t enough! By funding the courageous people who step out to fight environmental problems, she can now be a part of the solution.  When you work with Sara Greenwood on your real estate home sales or buying experience you will be helping the environment.
 
Click here to learn more about why this organization is significant.
 
This video provides an excellent explanation of the organization and some of its members.
 

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Sereno GroupI am very pleased to announce that I am now part of the Sereno Group family!  Like Rainmaker Properties, Sereno Group is aligned with my personal goals of giving back to the community and I will continue with my philanthropy as well as providing superior service to my clients.  In my business, not only is it important to me as a business person to be involved in my community and to give back, but also provide a unique and personal real estate experience to everyone that I touch.  My goal has been, and will always be to provide outstanding service, 100% guaranteed!

My move to Sereno Group makes a lot of sense.  With the new Willow Glen office opening up at the end of March, 2012 it will give me the opportunity to work where I have a large niche of my business.  I will be able to foster more relationships with the people in the neighborhood and be closely involved with the activities in Willow Glen and the surrounding areas.  In addition, I’ll be able to distinguish myself as one of the neighborhood Real Estate experts!

2012 is going to be a great year in Real Estate! Although the market is not completely recovered, I have seen a lot of great things:  interest rates are super low right now, and will continue for a while longer with this trend; housing inventory is certainly picking up from the sluggish 2011 end of year; and I see my clients being VERY optimistic and confident about buying and selling.

My new office will be located in the Willow Glen Town Square located at 1100 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 107.   I can’t wait to see you when the office opens in a few months, but until then call me if I can help you with your Real Estate needs!

 

Toys For Tots

When: Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Where: Treehouse in the Glen

1275 Lincoln Ave, Downtown Willow Glen, San Jose

 
Join Sara Greenwood Real Estate and Treehouse in the Glen on Sunday, December 11th from 2pm-5pm to celebrate the joys of the holiday season on the Avenue!  This fun-filled afternoon at the Treehouse will include arts and crafts for all ages, holiday carolers, short, safe joy rides on an antique fire truck, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. 
 
Attendees are highly encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped book or toy for the US Marines' Toys for Tots Program. The Marines will be in attendance to accept your generous donation. 
Your support and generosity is sure to bring smiles and happiness to children less fortunate!
 
Treehouse in the Glen

From my home to yours this Thanksgiving

pumpkin-pie

 

In honor of Thanksgiving, I want to share a wonderful pumpkin pie recipe to enjoy after your Thanksgiving feast.
 
Before you begin baking your pie, there are some very important things you need to observe:
 
 The type of pumpkin used is very important!  Do not use the pumpkin you used for your jack-O-lantern as this field variety does not have much flavor and is very stringy.  A Sugar Pumpkin (or pie pumpkin) is the best type for baking and has wonderful flavor when roasted.  A sugar pumpkin is a small pumpkin, typically no more than 4 lbs, likely found at Whole Foods or more specialty/organic grocerers.
Shop organic!  There are truly no better flavors than those that are grown organically and local: fresh eggs, milk, spices and … of course the pumpkin!
Always sieve the pumpkin pulp after it’s been pureed.  Sieving removes the strings and chunks, making the pie smooth and creamy.  I recommend purchasing a coarse sieve and pestle from a retailer that sells kitchen and cookware (i.e. William & Sonoma)
Always use eggs that are room temperature so that the batter is emulsified.  Leaving your eggs out on the counter for 30 minutes is long enough to get them to room temperature.
Now that we have that out of the way, you are ready to bake a truly perfect Pumpkin Pie
 

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:
 
1 pastry crust
2 large brown eggs at room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cups fresh pumpkin puree (instructions below)
2 Tablespoons melted butter, unsalted
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon dark molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream, cold
 
Directions:
 
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
 
2. Heat the milk in saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edges (scalds). Remove from heat.
 
3. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl until frothy. Add the scalded milk, stirring constantly.
 
4. Stir in pumpkin (instructions below), butter, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
 
5. Pour filling into prepared crust, bake until center is firm, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.
 
6. When ready to serve, beat chilled cream with mixer until soft peaks form. Serve as a topping on a slice of cut pie.
 

How to Make Pumpkin Puree from a Fresh Pumpkin

1. Split a medium sugar pumpkin crosswise; remove and discard the seeds and fibers.
 
2. Place the pumpkin, cut side down, on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 325F until tender, about 1 hour.
 
3. Scrape away the pulp from the skin, saving the pulp and discarding the skin.
 
4. Place the pulp in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade, process in batches, until smooth.
 
5. Push puree through a coarse sieve. Measure 1 1/4 cups puree for recipe.  Any left-over puree can be stored tightly covered up to 6 months in the freezer.
 

Bon appétit!!

I have been checking in on the progress of the Willow Glen Town Square since its conception in 2008.  If you’ve driven by the site, you will see that it is getting closer to completion.  In speaking with the leasing office, it is expected that by March 2012 is when construction should be complete and businesses should be up and running.

The new town square will include a gorgeous public plaza at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street  featuring lush landscaping and a landmark water fountain located in the center of the courtyard.

The main attraction of the square will be the San Jose favorite, Lou’s Village; the original Lou’s located 1465 W San Carlos Street in San Jose shut down in December 2005.  Tim and Tom Muller, the owners of Lou’s Village made a very sound business decision to sell their 5-acre lot that has been in the family since 1946 to Summerhill Homes for $15M.  Today, Summerhill’s Village Square features almost 100 townhomes and a street name called Muller.  If you remember the original Lou’s it was very big; it was ~ 28, 000 sq ft.  The NEW Lou’s Village will only be 3,500 sq ft but from what Tim and Tom Muller have said, it will be more manageable with a much smaller space.  Lou’s will have a nice bar and outdoor seating for all us that love eating al fresco!

If you love breakfast, you will be excited to know that the CrepeVine is coming to Town Square!  CrepeVine, a family run business for the past 15 years prides itself on the natural and organic ingredients that their foods are made from.  All of their foods are made from high-quality product and it is all fresh and made from scratch.  This will be a lovely addition to the Avenue, but it will be interesting how it will fend being so close to Bill’s Café, which has been the breakfast favorite and tradition in Willow Glen since 1977.

Willow Glen favorites like Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza and Willow Glen Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream Company will remain where they are currently located but will be improved.  Willow Street pizza is still undergoing their remodeling project with a brand new lounge area and a larger patio for dining al fresco.  The other favorites like Yuki Sushi, Jamba Juice, Peet’s Coffee, Noah’s Bagels, Powell’s Sweet Shop, Peninsula Beauty and Petroglyph will undoubtedly benefit from increased visitors on the avenue and it can only boost business.

Not directly related to Willow Glen Town Square but very much part of the plans to increase business and revenues in the town is another great eatery that is planning on opening in 2012.  Jim Stump, the much respected chef and business owner in Silicon Valley is opening a neighborhood urban eatery called “the Table”.  Jim Stump’s goal is to make his new restaurant the best that he’s ever done in his career; his goal is to make it sophisticated casual with no pretense and stress … just a very casual neighborhood place to dine.  The Table will be located in the building where Willow Glen Bicycles' previous location was and perhaps expanding into the current home of Vic’s Coin Shop.

There are plans for many more new stores to open in 2012 and great small offices designed for the small business person complete with Kitchenettes, conference rooms, on-site drop off dry cleaners, and auto detailing available.

I will continue to keep you posted on the progress, but if all goes well, I’ll see you at the center of town, at Willow Glen’s Town Square very soon!