July 22, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

“TRUE HUMOR is fun. It does not put down, kid, or mock. It makes people feel wonderful, not separate, different, or cut off. True humor has beneath it the understanding that we are all in this together.” Hugh Prather said that, and I couldn’t do better.

JUST LISTED! 405 Forrest Avenue is an opportunity someone is going to seize. My Sellers intended to live here a long time, and remodeled the home accordingly. Now they’re moving to Idaho, and your opportunity in knocking! The cabinetmaker-Seller has practically rebuilt the place from the ground up! A roomy two-bedroom, one-bath home with solid oak flooring in living room, kitchen, hall, and bedrooms! Central heat and air! Charming kitchen with (of course) customized cabinets! Detached 12-year-old two-car garage, too. All this and more for $299,950? Only if you hurry.

PRICE REDUCED! 1818 Mimosa Drive is now priced at $424,500! Just one foot shy of 1800 square feet, this upgraded two-story home is a VALUE! Almost-brand-new 50-year composition roof! Custom shutters! Many upgrades and extras! Call me for a private showing on this clean property.

NEWS FLASH! 218 Cedarwood Court was already a good deal, but with this $10,000 price reduction, it’s even better! Built in 2004, this two-story 3-bedroom 2.5-bath home is better than new! 2242 square feet! Cul-de-sac lot! Separate timed sprinkler systems front and back! This home is exceptionally well-maintained and now only $489,950!

COUNTRY CHARMER just west of town! Statesman’s own Pat Piccardo is the listing agent on this close-in 1.25-acre ranchette. 15933 N. Moore Road is tucked away at the end of a private drive. Talk about secluded! Yet it’s only five minutes from town. With 1870 square feet of home AND 16-by-20-foot permit-built shop, this place has a lot to offer! Priced right, too: $669,950! Call Pat at 747-2173 for details.

JUST LISTED! 1921 Edgewood Court is a near-1800-square-foot home on a quarter-acre pie-shaped lot in one of the nicest cul-de-sacs in Lodi! A short walk to Lakewood School, this three-bedroom two-and-a-half bath home is a VALUE at $439,950. Tile roof! Newer furnace and hot water heater! More! Come see.

ANOTHER NEW LISTING, this time by Statesman’s Mark Edwards. When I previewed this property, I had to curb my own enthusiasm. This 49-acre parcel is truly one of a kind. As I stood at the secluded homesite watching the lazy Mokelumne River flow by, I thought, “I want to live HERE!” This property has more features than I can list in this space, but I’ll give it a try: Around 44 acres of vineyard with many popular varietals and a strong income. The aforementioned homesite (Bed and Breakfast?) with 260 feet of river frontage. Pending County approval for a winery! And as an added perk, another strong income stream from the cell-phone tower tucked away on a corner of the place. Excellent income, great potential. $2,250,000 and it’s yours! Call Mark at 712-1962 for details and location.

Whoops! Out of space already! I have some of that “true humor” ready for next time. Have a great (cooler?) week. See you next Sat.

Statesman Realty

(209) 333 2380

1-800-407-SOLD (7653)

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