Part of my success in real estate is due to paying attention to my intuition and purposely scrutinizing the emotional impact of homes, especially as an agent selling homes in such landmark neighborhoods in Sacramento as Land Park and East Sacramento. These tree-canopied areas feature many older, classic homes, and each is generally unique, loaded with history. I can feel it. It's like a sixth sense or something.
If you don't get a vibe when you walk into a home, it's probably because you're not receptive to it. I think everybody has the ability to do it. Some people probably don't care.
I felt it years ago when I entered Notre Dame, that magnificent 13th-century Gothic cathedral in Paris. It was as though all the laughter and tears over hundreds and hundreds of years were still present inside those stone walls, preserved, yet faint. The massive volume of history lingering in that structure was almost overwhelming. Centuries of hope, fear, anger, lust and faith, all coming together in one spot. Simply incredible.
Now, my new listing in East Sacramento is not a cathedral, but it's brimming with history. This delightful cottage was built in 1930 and is located just east of 35th Street. This is a home in which I can sense much happiness over the decades. It's cheerful. It smiles at you from the curb. From its pretty red porch to the hand-crafted slated pillars and adorable white shutters, it makes you feel like you want to hug it hello.
Of course, it features original hardwood flooring and vintage light fixtures, but I predict that the layout of this home and its generous living spaces will hold a lot of appeal to East Sacramento buyers. Another welcome benefit is the size of the yard and its extra-deep lot. You'll discover many fruit trees, rose gardens and, yes, even grapes, with plenty of space for children to play and dogs to romp. You can also barbecue hot dogs and hamburgers with your friends on the raised wood deck.
It has 2 bedrooms, one of which boasts a built-in Murphy bed. So, you could use this room as a spare office and pull down the bed when company arrives. If you need a full-time office, the dining room at present is utilized as a home office. You're not giving up dining space if you use the room for that purpose because the living room is so huge it could easily accommodate a dining room table. Moreover, you'll find more room for a table in the massive kitchen as well.
To survive our hot Sacramento summers, the home has central heat and air, a feature that's often hard to find in this price range in East Sacramento. The pest report has been cleared, and it has a newer roof. You won't have to buy any appliances because it comes with a refrigerator, electric range, built-in gas oven and dishwasher. Best of all, you'll also get an inside laundry complete with a washer and dryer. No more trips to the laundromat. On top of that, there is a one-car garage, too.
It has everything a first-time home buyer could want in a home, including fresh paint and ceiling fans. You don't have to do a thing but move in and create your own family history in this fabulous East Sacramento cottage. Did I mention it's offered at an extremely affordable price? There is no loan; the sellers own this free and clear. It's been in the family for decades. No short sale, no foreclosure here. Call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916-233-6759 or your own East Sacramento agent for a private showing today.
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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: Like how you say you new East Sacramento listing "smiles at you from the curb." I have known houses like that myself. Hope you find it's new owner soon.
A house looks like great curb appeal. Thanks for sharing this morning
What a lovely listing! Love how clean and neat this property is inside and out!
Elizabeth, you sure know how to write mouth-watering descriptions of your listings! The home looks and sounds delightful.
Cheers,
Robin
Elizabeth: As an ex-appraiser I can tell you, some properties almost have an "aura" around them and each has a personal story. Still others have a presence about them and almost feel alive. You can just feel something ... almost tangible ... when you walk their floors. You are so very right about this.
My wife's family farm and farmhouse were sold a few years back. Her family had lived in the home for multiple generations. The couple that bought and renovated the house spoke of the warmth of family they felt immediately within the home ... the living personality of it. They, like you, had that sixth sense regarding the property and felt the home "spoke" to them. There are obvious benefits to brand new homes, but what you speak of is too often overlooked in an older home. That type of history and personality cannot be replicated in brand new.
Best of luck with the home you showcased and its sale ...
Gene
Hi Elizabeth, what an adorable cottage! I love the combination of history and modern convenience you have woven into your description!
Elizabeth,
What an adorable home! Looks like it will show nicely. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, and good luck!
Your description is almost enough to make me want to move to Sacramento. I know when my daughter starts looking, I'm going to send her your way.
Hi Gene: Yes, that's it, the living personality of the home! Not everybody gets it. It's almost like we are part of this secret society, LOL.
And Dave, I'd be honored to help your daughter.
Thanks for stopping by, everybody.