June 3, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

DANCIN’ IN THE DARK…Last Saturday’s Art and Wine Stroll was a huge success, judging from the crowds who wandered along School Street munching goodies and tasting the local fruit of the vine. Our little band had a fine time playing on the corner of Oak and School as the afternoon sun sank behind the Lodi Beer Company. The crowd grew as the evening wore on. By quitting time at nine, we had nearly thirty dancing couples (including a few Wall Dogs) wearing out the pavement on our little corner. A jolly evening in Old Lodi. The crowd wouldn’t let us stop! We played ‘til 9:15 or so…

DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS! I’m being careful not to overstate things here. My new listing at 2025 Mammoth Court is all that and more. Built in 2003, this 3210-square-foot home is located on a HUGE (.26 acre) lot with a large pool, cabana, lots of stamped-concrete deck area, a large expanse of lawn, AND possible space for a small RV or boat! Back to the pool: It’s a wrought-iron-fenced in-ground “Play Pool”, about five and a half feet deep in the middle, tapering off to around three feet on each end (sez my Seller). It also features a classy waterfall that delivers a sheet of water into the deepest area of the pool. The current owners enjoy family gatherings with their four children and spouses AND eleven grandkids…and there’s plenty of room for all. An entertainer’s dream house! Your private resort!

I could go on and on…so I will! Granite kitchen counters. Rich wooden cabinetry (Cherrywood? I think so.). Wide-tile floors. Wet bar with wine chiller and separate wine rack. A FOURTH full bathroom off of the Laundry Room with a door to the back yard (great for those little pool people). An upstairs Master Suite that’ll knock your eyes out. This home has been lovingly maintained and improved. Zillow.com puts its value at $825,000. But for you? Such a deal. $799,950.

FEELING PARANOID? Check out zillow.com. Type in your address and then watch and wonder. They’ve got your number. (AND a zoomable satellite photo of your little corner of the world! Big Brother is alive and well! Good information on current home values, however. Not always bang on the mark, but who is?

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Wanda Kernutt on the successful sale of her Westside Lodi home! Mrs. Kernutt was referred my way by a friend. It’s always a blessing when someone entrusts friends and family to me. THANK YOU! I seem to end up with more than my share of widows, single Moms, and others who need protection from the hardball side of this bizness. It’s a pleasure.

THANKS ALSO to Realtor Peter Boysen, who brought the (Bay Area) Buyers to this transaction. Their offer was contingent upon the sale of a Peninsula condo, but the condo sold and we got this sale closed right behind it. Good job, Peter!

MUSIC, CONT’D…..Today’s a work day for me, but this afternoon from four to six our little band of brothers (and a sister or two) plays at Lodi’s annual Art on the Square. Come on out and enjoy this free event, which continues all day tomorrow. Check lodichamber.com for details.

PAST DEADLINE…AGAIN! (Thanx for your grace, Lodi News Sentinel!). Have a great week! See you next Sat (or maybe this afternoon…).

Statesman Realty Lodi, CA
(209)333-2380
1-800-407-SOLD(7653)
www.LarrySellsLodi.com
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Email: Larry@LarryUnderhill.com