Incline Village real estate- Brokers Open House Tour – Inauguration Date (1/20/09)

The Open House tour today had a small number of properties which was allowed me time to take in the inauguration. I also sent up a prayer for better days ahead as a nation!

Tour line up- Links are supplied to each property

Two McCloud condominiums –

One bedroom- ground floor unit with 800 sq. ft. of living space- 1 bed – 1 bath- The outside hot tub and sauna are just steps away from this unit- a plus for all one bedrooms within the McCloud complex. There are nine clusters within this complex and each has a three story building with three one bedroom units and a one car garage below. Unit # 221 is a clean unit offered furnished at $419,000.

Two bedrooms- Unit # 13 is on the second floor with a nice forest orientation and sunny deck located off of Village Blvd. It was listed at $579,000 but reduced to$559,000 after tour today. The upper units have vaulted ceilings in the open living/dining room and a small master suite, one guest bedroom and full bath. Each unit has a one car garage. They run 1,111 sq ft with fireplace in living room. This complex is appealing with rolling lawns and the close proximity to recreation center, beaches and Hyatt hotel. This is probably the best 2 bedroom listing within the complex.

938 Jennifer Street- Older home with not much street appeal- 1,576 sq ft. on a nicely wooded lot. I guess some buyers/sellers classify this as a cabin but the words fixer upper seem closer to a description. Two years ago this price would have been for the lot alone, now you get a house too. It has been a rental program for years so TLC is not that evident. Parking is limited to one covered parking slot under the deck and a somewhat steep driveway. At $515,000 this makes more sense versus the original starting price of $625,000.

867 Jennifer Street- Remodeled home which truly deserves a before and after photo to appreciate what the face lift these owners accomplished. This is going to be a tough location for most buyers to get around located on a corner lot overlooking Hwy 431…traffic noise will be an issue.

The staging lends itself to a warm and beautiful layout and felt larger than 2,394 sq. ft. The vaulted ceilings in the great room layout give the main level a grand spacious feel. The master bedroom suite is on the upper level and two well sized bedrooms and family room occupy the lower level. The finishes throughout were well done and staged very nicely (offered furnished at $999,900), it seems to be priced on the high end for this location.

860 Jeffrey- A walk in the past is the only way to describe this cabin with a creek side setting. Priced at $599,000 you will need to use your imagination to see the potential of this home. The tree branch extending the length of the living room hanging from the ceiling made you stop and ask…why? Come to find out it is used as an exercise training branch for working out…in twenty years I haven’t seen such a fixture before. The price may need some trimming down of its own to entice a buyer.

986 Dorcey Drive- Lakeview home with architectural appeal – this one wins for best property on tour- The private setting surrounded by forest service parcels and views of the mountains and beautiful. The 4,158 sq. ft. are spread out over two levels. The main floor has large picture windows and tons of natural light. It sparked the interest of agents since there were three showings scheduled immediately after tour. Worth a look for the client after a private location and excellent construction priced at $1,425,000.

198 Country Club Villas- #28- Offering 2,108 sq. ft. This complex of freestanding town homes or as Incline defines them (Planned Unit Developments-PUDs) gives owners a great location within the village for year round enjoyment. Walking distance to beaches, Hyatt, Recreation Center and Lakeshore Blvd. The units all have great room floor plans with vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, and the master bedroom suite on one level; two bedrooms one bath and a two car garage complete the lower level. Priced at $1,070,000.

929 Northwood Blvd- Third Creek- Unit 107 priced at $859,000- furnished. Complex has outdoor pool, clubhouse and close proximity to Chateau and Championship golf course. There are a variety of floor plans within this complex and worth checking out the various settings the complex has to offer and construction finishes from old Tahoe to contemporary finishes.