As of this morning, we have 72 listings on the market in the ZIP 95818. This ZIP encompasses an area from a few blocks north of Broadway all the way to Sutterville, and between I-5 on the West and the railroad tracks on the East. The two major neighborhoods are Land Park and Curtis Park.
Residents, myself included, like living here because we are close to downtown / Midtown Sacramento, we can walk to restaurants, stores, parks, the Zoo and the river. We enjoy tree-canopied streets, friendly neighbors, and there's a general pride of ownership in the area, making Land Park and Curtis Park a desirable place to live. With that desirability, though, comes a price. And that price is reflected in how much it costs to buy a home in Land Park or Curtis Park.
The median sales price for April in 95818 is $350,000. The median sales price for April in Sacramento County is $165,000. Of the 72 listings in 95818, 20 of those homes are priced under $350,000.
Here is an example of a 3 bedroom / 1 1/2 bath home in Land Park that is available for sale. It is not a foreclosure nor a short sale. It is owned by a seller who paid off her mortgage a long time ago. You can buy this home for $285,000.
It was built in 1952, which just happens to be the year I was born! The hardwood floors have been refinished and are positively gleaming with shine and sparkle. It has good sized bedrooms, an updated kitchen with granite counters, an extra work room, an attached 2-car garage and a big back yard begging for a spring vegetable or flower garden.
2738 San Luis Court, Sacramento, CA 95818
Offered at $285,000
Elizabeth Weintraub
Lyon Real Estate
916.233.6759
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Elizabeth Weintraub is an author, columnist for The New York Times'-owned About.com, a Land Park resident, and a Land Park real estate agent who specializes in older, classic homes in Land Park, Curtis Park, Midtown and East Sacramento. Weintraub is also a Sacramento short sale agent who lists and successfully sells short sales throughout Sacramento. Call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759. Put 35 years of real estate experience to work for you.
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Elizabeth Weintraub is an author, home buying columnist for The New York Times-owned About.com, a Land Park resident, and a Land Park real estate agent who specializes in older, classic homes in Land Park, Curtis Park, Midtown and East Sacramento. Weintraub is also a Sacramento Short Sale agent who lists and successfully sells short sales throughout the four-county Sacramento area. Call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759. Put 35 years of real estate experience to work for you. Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate. DRE License # 00697006.
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Elizabeth
It is amazing how affordable homes are in Sacramento; the time to buy is now.
Ahhh the "regular" listing....they are few and far between. Looks like a great property priced well to sell quickly. I would think there are many buyers out there who are tired of waiting on short sale approvals and would jump on this opportunity. Best of luck!
Elizabeth - So, I'm curious how many offers did you get on it and is it now in escrow>? LOL With a house like that it is just simply a matter of time. I'm going to guess about a day or two of time.
Elizabeth - That's an unbelievably low price. . .I suspect you already have multiple offers. It will be interesting to watch for the Sold comp to see what it finally sold for.
Look out Elizabeth...you will have all of AR moving to California...to affordable homes....and sunshine....movie stars....beaches....hmmm..