2581 Hallmark Drive – JUST LISTED!

Four walls and a roof over your head isn’t the only way we define the word ‘home.’ Home is more than just a shelter, it’s where we love, it’s where we feel, it’s where we can be ourselves and it’s where life happens—this home fulfills all of those dreams. We could describe it as chic, luxurious, inviting, and comfortable, but one really must see this home in-person to appreciate the complete experience.

Built by Blackwell, this home is the highly coveted single-level “Carlmont” model in prestigious Upper Hallmark. It has been lovingly enhanced, remodeled, and remade in a contemporary style best described as “living at the same time; belonging to the same time”. The result? Gracious, streamlined spaces that radiate harmony.

Step from the slate tiled front porch, inside to the formal entry and step upon rich hardwood flooring that emanates throughout the entire living area. We first come to the large open office and spacious remade great room which includes a custom modern gas fireplace with tiled mantle façade.

Soaring ceilings guide you through the open style formal dining room to a copious entertainment area encompassing a family room with a glass gas fireplace and granite hearth, nearby an expansive gourmet kitchen. 

This remarkable kitchen was redesigned with soaring ceilings and a generous island offering a place for casual meals, conversations or food preparation station. Here we also find a butler’s bar with built-in wine storage, and a smart glass doored pantry. Crisp white cabinetry wakes up one’s senses and are keenly offset by the warm Caesarstone® counters. A welcoming array of high-end stainless appliances including a large LG® refrigeration unit, Viking® combination microwave and convection oven, Dacor® six burner gas stove top with Viking®stainless hood, and Bosch® dishwasher make this kitchen deeply functional while staying true to the sensible flow for guests and home chefs alike.

Down the hallway we uncover three more bedrooms and several more baths—all updated to today’s demanding standards. The owner’s ensuite enjoys its own private place to bathe in luxury with a grand walk-in shower and seamless glass doors. A secluded water closet with Toto commode, dual sinks, while the fine cabinetry even has powered drawers to keep the Caesarstone® counters uncluttered while the adjacent full walk-in closet can accommodate the most extensive wardrobe.

The level rear yard is perfect for entertainment options which features a wood deck with overhead LED illuminated lighting, patio dining area and grass play area. Dine alfresco and enjoy the wooded Hallmark Park backdrop in this delightful rear yard.

Prestigious Belmont Heights, also known as the Hallmark area of Belmont, is an admired and picturesque location. This area is adjacent to over 1,000 acres of open space and trails, with sweeping panoramic views of San Francisco and the Bay. Over the back fence is Hallmark Park which has tennis courts, children’s play area, with views of neighboring Crystal Springs Reservoir and the open space. 

Belmont is ideally located on the Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley with SFO International airport just a short drive away. It’s close proximity to major travel arteries—Highway 101, 280 and Caltrain are only a few miles away. For this very reason, many who choose to live here select this strategically ideal location. The Carlmont Village Shopping Center offers a variety of retailers and restaurants including Starbucks, Hassett Ace Hardware, Lunardi’s, Bank of America and Ladera Nursery. Nearby popular gathering spots include, Vivace Ristorante, Iberia Restaurant, Waterdog Tavern and the Farm House Restaurant.

Contact us to find out why more people are moving to the Mid-Peninsula. 650-508-1441

  • Four bedrooms—one currently employed as an office
  • Two and 1/2 updated baths—shower over tub
  • Owners ensuite—hardwood flooring, Toto® commode, walk-in closet with built-in organizers, recessed lighting and soaring ceilings.
  • Updated island kitchen with newer sleek appliances including L.G Refrigerator and Bosch® dishwasher, Dacor® six burner gas stove, Viking® stainless hood and oven including microwave and convection oven.
  • Large open communal kitchen and family room—granite façade glass rock gas fireplace
  • Large great room with soaring ceilings, recessed lighting—full wall tiled gas fireplace
  • Approximate sq. ft. ~2,210 sq. ft. home
  • Substantial ~7,800 sq. ft. lot
  • Built in 1974—updated by current owner
  • Rich engineered hardwood flooring
  • Multiple outdoor dining and entertainment deck areas—level rear grass yard area
  • Newer heating and air conditioning—NEST® controls
  • Solar panels (owned) with German Sonnen® battery storage system
  • New electrical panels and wiring
  • Rachio® smart watering system
  • Ring® security cameras
  • Three-car attached garage—completely finished space
  • RV or boat parking with power and dump station
  • Award winning Belmont schools
  • Conveniently close to San Francisco International Airport, Half Moon Bay and Coastal towns, major commute arteries, nearby parks and plenty of excellent shopping and dining options

Reports available to qualified parties

Click here for a 3D tour of this fantastic home!

1812 El Verano Way, Belmont OPEN SAT & SUN 8/4 & 8/5

1812 El Verano Way, Belmont LISTED FOR $1,598,000

  • Remodeled and enhanced with contemporary finishes
  • Three generous bedrooms
  • Two full taupe-tiled baths
  • Rich Oak hardwood flooring
  • Owners ensuite with walk-in shower, dual pane windows and recessed lighting
  • Freshly updated kitchen with newer sleek modern Samsung® appliances including silent-style dishwasher, five burner gas stove, microwave, stainless basin sink—granite counters
  • Large open communal living room with gas insert fireplace, recessed lighting, and new hardwood floors
  • New electrical panel
  • New front and rear landscaping
  • Multiple outdoor dining and entertainment patio areas—grass play area
  • Two car attached garage with new modern garage door
  • Approximately ~1,220 sq. ft.
  • Substantial ~7,102 sq. ft. lot
  • Built in 1955– and updated by current owners
  • Freshly painted interior with designer colors
  • Award winning Belmont schools, near Carlmont High School
  • Sought after Central Belmont location, nearby Carlmont Village Shopping Center
  • Several blocks from Barrett Park Community Center with its many recreational activities, childcare, dog park and socializing
  • Conveniently close to San Francisco International Airport, Half Moon Bay and Coastal towns, major commute arteries, nearby parks and plenty of excellent shopping and dining options

Reports available to qualified parties

1812 El Verano Way, Belmont

HANDSOME REMODELED CALIFORNIA RANCH | COVETED BELMONT HILLS AREA | INCREDIBLE BACKYARD

Designed and constructed by famed engineer and builder, ‘Andy’ Oddstad, this rolling hills location was chosen for its idyllic surroundings and its warmer microclimate—insulated from the cooler western hills exposure–hence the name El Verano, meaning “The Summer”. This post-WWII enclave of modest homes offer spacious lots, wide streets and community friendly sidewalks—rare for Belmont’s rural surroundings.

This single level home resides upon a bluff and enjoys level topography on an oversized lot. The home has undergone extensive enhancements and has been nicely updated with contemporary finishes. New hardwood flooring is throughout the home, along with the generous use of LED recessed lighting.

The nicely updated kitchen features Maple colored soft-close style drawers, granite counters, all new Samsung®stainless appliances including a quiet style dishwasher, five burner gas stove with self-cleaning oven, and French door stainless refrigerator.

Conveniently located in the galley kitchen is a dinette area for casual meals, and the adjacent more formal dining area opens to the spacious living room, augmented by a centerpiece wood burning fireplace, and highlighted by LED recessed lighting. Access to the expansive entertainment patio and newly sodded sunny flat grassy backyard is also available from this room. The amazing rear yard is perfect for evening get-togethers and outdoor enjoyment.

The two-car garage has fresh Shield-Crete epoxy slurry flooring, and new modern roll-up garage door with sidelights and Wi-Fi compatible belt drive Lift Master opener.

It’s coveted location also benefits from its proximity to both downtown areas of Belmont, as well as convenient travel corridors. Located near the Carlmont Village Shopping Center with a variety of retailers, restaurants and popular gathering spots, such as Starbucks, Vivace and Waterdog Tavern with pet friendly outdoor dining. Other businesses include ACE Hardware, and the upscale Lunardi’s Grocery.

For shopping, Hillsdale Mall is a short drive away and is undergoing a complete renovation, with stores such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, Williams-Sonoma, Sephora and Trader Joe’s. Enjoy dining options like Paul Martin’s American Grill, The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, and The Counter.

Belmont is ideally located on the Peninsula between the Silicon Valley and San Francisco. It’s popular because of its close proximity to major travel arteries—Highways 101, 280, 92. Caltrain and San Francisco International Airport is also conveniently nearby.

Contact us to find out why more people are moving to the Mid-Peninsula. 650-508-1441

1918 Hillman Avenue, Belmont

1918 Hillman, BelmontCOMING SOON TO AN MLS NEAR YOU!

1918 Hillman Avenue, Belmont

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  • Three bedrooms on the main level, including an Owner’s ensuite
  • Two updated full baths upstairs
  • Updated kitchen with new stainless appliances including Frigidaire® side-by-side refrigerator, 5-burner gas stove, microwave and Bosch® dishwasher,
  • Large open living room with wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors and access to the view deck
  • Centerpiece wood burning fireplace on the upper level
  • New engineered hardwood flooring upstairs
  • Fourth bedroom, kitchen, full bath, and 2nd fireplace downstairs
  • Lower level Great Room has so much space—and potential for countless uses including a possible legal income producing ADU
  • Sliding door leads to outdoor covered patio and gentle sloping rear yard
  • Approximate ~2,135 sq. ft. (per appraisal)
  • Substantial ~6,000 sq. ft. lot (per county records)
  • Two-car attached garage—laundry inside
  • Conveniently close to San Francisco International Airport, Half Moon Bay and Coastal towns, major commute arteries, nearby parks and plenty of excellent shopping and dining options
  • Reports available to qualified parties

Situated on a ridge above the Belmont Country Club Area in Central Belmont awaits this recently refurbished home stylistically offering an open layout and capturing the allure of casual elegance. This bi-level design floorplan offers a multitude of living and entertaining options.

Enter the front porch and the owner is immediately alerted to your presence with the Ring® 1080p HD video alter doorbell with night vision. Ever forgotten your keys? With  the Schlage keyless door lock system, you can even remotely unlock the front door!

The entire main floor is thoughtfully laid out with a great room hosting a dining area adjacent the all new kitchen and eat-at bar. On this level, you will find three bedrooms, including the Owner’s ensuite, two additional bedrooms, and another full remodeled bath. The main rooms are illuminated with large windows, skylights, and a sliding door that expands the usable space to the outdoors. A capacious covered entertainment deck is ideal for you and your guests to feast on views encompassing the Belmont agrarian landscape, punctuated by vistas of glowing sunsets.

Casual hardwood flooring flows gracefully throughout much of this level with a wood-burning fireplace as the centerpiece.

The kitchen is deeply functional and yet stays true to a place for casual meals and conversations. New Frigidaire Professional® stainless appliances include a side-by-side refrigerator, built-in microwave, five-burner stainless gas stove as well as a Bosch dishwasher is at your disposal for creating impressive meals and cleaning up. Rich sheik cabinetry augments the kitchen area and crushed quartz counters adorn the surfaces. A deep roll out pantry and corner caddy makes sense of the spacious area, while the natural illumination from the kitchen’s skylight helps save on electric bills.

The expansive lower level is ideal for having some separation in living spaces with its own enormous family room, fireplace, kitchen and private patio. Enjoy access to the immense rear lot with gentle slopes and create your own backyard retreat. Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is a single-ply reflective roofing membrane made from polyprophylene and ethylene-propylene rubber polymerized together.

Located near Central Belmont, this picturesque location, known for its warm microclimate, is also popular because of the close proximity to major travel arteries—Highway 101, 280; and Caltrain. San Francisco International Airport is conveniently nearby. Belmont is ideally located on the Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

Best of Tour Home Search for 10/13/2015

After a break away from touring the past few weeks it was good to get back out and see what new homes are available. We’ve noticed a slight cooling of the market which isn’t all that uncharacteristic of a fall market but this year seems slower than normal–it’s still early in the quarter though.

This is our best of tour home for Belmont and San Carlos today.

Belmont

This home on Lincoln Avenue is a real fixer upper but the potential is written all over the blueprints.

Situated on a large 12,700+ sqft lot according to the agent, all it needs is a renovation to make this home worth $2,000,000.Lincoln

SAN CARLOS

6 Pepper Lane in San Carlos is on the opposite end of the spectrum. This move-in condition home is ideal for a large household with 5 bedrooms, four full baths and 3,113 sqft of living space. Great sunset and twilight views as well as plenty of room for entertaining. Listed with our good friends Teri and Kristina.6 Pepper

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10/17/2015 1:00PM-3:00PM

10/18/2015 1:00PM-3:00PM

Call us if you are interested in either of these two unique opportunities…650-508-1441

 

Disclaimer:

Drew & Christine Morgan are REALTORS/NOTARY PUBLIC in Belmont, CA. with more than 20 years experience in helping sellers and buyers in their community. They may be reached at (650) 508.1441 or emailed at info@morganhomes.com.

You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Morganhomes and also find them on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/morganhomes

The information contained in this article is educational and intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute real estate, tax or legal advice, nor does it substitute for advice specific to your situation. Always consult an appropriate professional familiar with your scenario.

 

Dog Days of Summer Heat Up

Today’s was our broker tour day where we typically run into several dozen agents as we view the new housing inventory—but not today. It’s eerily quiet in the market right now—like right before an earthquake quiet (without the dogs barking). Could it be that buyers have given up on finding a home?

The dog days of summer are upon us and the last heat wave conjured up that old saying in my mind. But not only are the constellations lining up and the days hotter, the housing market takes a noticeable siesta in August of each year.

When the economy is humming along—and in the Bay Area it is—people tend to take more vacations. And since REALTORS are people too, they also are gone much of the month. Of course you also have the last minute mini-trips and next thing you know school is about to start.

These stars line up to create a slowdown in the housing market—in terms of both lower inventory and sales.

Today’s tour consisted of 15 pages of new listings to view. That number can be double in the spring market.

So which home stood out today as our vote for best of tour?
Wellington Best of Tour

A San Carlos home on Wellington listed or only $998,000. Now we know you are thinking, “but it’ll never sell for that” and you’d probably be right—in fact I’d take that bet any day. But to even find a home listed under a million dollars west of El Camino is a real treat.

Now it’s not for everybody as it’s on a rather windy street and has a shared driveway and a small rear yard, but it’s a nice place to start if you want in on the west side of San Carlos. On the plus side it’s been nicely appointed and updated—our vote of best of tour—August 18, 2015

3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,520 sqft.

Best of Tour-May 5th 2015-Belmont

Best of Tour-May 5th 2015-Belmont

The Inventory of homes continues to increase as we visited 17 homes for our clients on tour Tuesday.

Best of Tour this week goes to the newly listed home on Dekoven in Belmont (we’re not allowed to give the house number since it isn’t our listing—dumb rule, I know).

It’s listed as a four bedroom two bath home (actually it has two and ½ baths). Now it needs some updating but what intrigued us was not just the lot size, (12,960 sqft.), and the size of the home, (2,830 sqft.), but the layout was very unusual—not your typical Belmont ranch home.

Think of an Eichler-esque style home with an atrium in the middle which brings in a lot of light—we imagined a Nana wall opening up this space and incorporating it as a part of the flow of the home—we’ll perhaps not this dramatic.nana wall

Open this May 9th from 1:00-5:00 (Saturday—not Mother’s Day).

As always, you can click here to find more information on this listing or any other homes on our advanced real estate site.

Disclaimer:

Drew & Christine Morgan are REALTORS/NOTARY PUBLIC in Belmont, CA. with more than 20 years’ experience in helping sellers and buyers in their community. They may be reached at (650) 508.1441 or emailed at info@morganhomes.com.

You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Morganhomes and also find them on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/morganhomes

The information contained in this article is educational and intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute real estate, tax or legal advice, nor does it substitute for advice specific to your situation. Always consult an appropriate professional familiar with your scenario.

Best of Tour for April 28, 2015

Selecting today’s Best of Tour home made for a difficult decision. Not because there were too many intriguing homes to choose from, or great deals to be had, but rather that there were none which offered any attributes we found remarkable or outstanding.

I don’t profess to be any sort of great hiker, and today proved why. We hiked up and down more stairs today than was portrayed in the famous lithograph Relativity by M. C. Escher in 1953.

Aside from the common denominator of “mundane” in the homes we toured today, was the abundance of cliff side homes. There are two kinds of cliff-side homes—cliff hangers—you know, the sort of homes you wonder if your kids would get out the bungee cords and leap over the edge, and what we refer to as cliff clingers—those homes which are on the up-slope with a yard better suited for a Billy Goat.

Now don’t get us wrong, many of these very homes offer spectacular views and often little yard maintenance. But when you’re out touring 20 of them in a row, one pines for just one sprawling California ranch home.

So if you are looking for an excuse to step back from the relentless open house weekend, we recommend you get away and tune in next week. Perhaps a nice hike would be in order…

Best of Tour for April 7th 2015

Today’s Best of Tour was chosen due to its awe factor of being what I would consider my dream home. Imagine living lakeside in a mountain retreat but really just minutes from downtown Redwood City with its nightlife and great restaurants, not to mention the “Weather Best by Government Test” slogan the city boasts.

But get your wallet out as this amazing five bedroom five and one-half 4,250 square foot home will set you back a cool $4,498,000 if there are no multiple offers…

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Disclaimer:

Drew & Christine Morgan are REALTORS/NOTARY PUBLIC in Belmont, CA. with more than 20 years experience in helping sellers and buyers in their community. They may be reached at (650) 508.1441 or emailed at info@morganhomes.com.

You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Morganhomes and also find them on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/morganhomes

The information contained in this article is educational and intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute real estate, tax or legal advice, nor does it substitute for advice specific to your situation. Always consult an appropriate professional familiar with your scenario.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

 

Best of Tour for March 31st 2015

We see a lot of homes on tour but this home stood out as our best of tour because of its outdoor recreational areas for all ages and the indoor entertaining space for large gatherings.
This stunning 6 bedroom, 5 bath Tudor style home is in the sought-after Emerald Hills location. This rare opportunity affords one a large, level lot with a rural feel, yet it remains close to 280, downtown Redwood City and San Carlos. This ideal floor plan offers plenty of room for large gatherings and entertaining, with a master en suite and 3 additional bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms downstairs, including extra-large bedroom suitable for in-laws/au pair. A “Great Room style family room with custom entertainment center and wet bar is open to the remodeled kitchen. Enjoy resort-like living with pool, fire pit and outdoor kitchen including a recessed outdoor flat panel TV for the sports enthusiast in your household.

Best of Tour 2.10.2015

BEST OF TOUR

Not to be confused with the Board of REALTORS “Best of Tour” award whereby agents try and coax or pressure their colleagues into signing a petition proclaiming their home the “Best of Tour”, our’s is based upon our personal impression after seeing all of the homes on tour and reporting back to you.

Today’s Best of Tour there were three stand outs:

Belmont:

Belmont’s inventory is still low but this one perked us up. A home on Belmont’s west side under $1,000,000? Ready to move in, this home is great for a first-time buyer tired of renting.

2014 Monroe Avenue , Belmont 94002   Status:  Active  Monroe

County:                San Mateo

Area:     362 – Belmont Country Club Etc. List Price:             $899,000

Beds:     2

Baths (F/P):        1

Apprx.Sqft:         1,150 SqFt (Tax)

Apprx Lot:           4,000 SqFt (Tax)

 

San Mateo:

904 Murphy Drive, San Mateo 94402       Status:  Active      Murphy Drive

County:                San Mateo                          Price:     $2,488,000           List:        02/06/2015

Class:     Res. Single Family

Beds:     5

Baths (F/P):        4 (3/1)

Apprx. Sqft:        3,910 SqFt

Apprx Lot:           11,970 SqFt

This home underscores why looks can be deceiving. From the outside it looks like just another track home but once inside it is anything but ordinary. From the open floor plan and expansive rooms to the wonderful rear yard. Truly a great find!

If that one is above your comfort zone there’s a home on the water in San Mateo which has been recently upgraded. Best part—you can water ski right from your back yard.

1765 Lake Street , San Mateo 94403         Status:  Active            Lake

County:                San Mateo          Orig Price:           $1,288,000           Original:               02/05/2015

Area:     413 – Parkside    List Price:             $1,288,000 MLS #:            ML81449598

Beds:     4

Baths (F/P):        3

Apprx.Sqft:         1,960 SqFt (Tax)

Apprx Lot:           8,280 SqFt (Tax)

 

Drew & Christine Morgan are REALTORS/NOTARY PUBLIC in Belmont, CA. with more than 20 years experience in helping sellers and buyers in their community. They may be reached at (650) 508.1441 or emailed at info@morganhomes.com.

You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Morganhomes and also find them on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/morganhomes

The information contained in this article is educational and intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute real estate, tax or legal advice, nor does it substitute for advice specific to your situation. Always consult an appropriate professional familiar with your scenario.