6610 Amberly St. 92120 in Del Cerro/San Carlos

[Utexas112]

Thank you for the reply UCGal. So far, our primary concern is that the house is smaller than we would like. There is room on the property (6,800 sq. ft lot) for expansion down the road, however, if needed.

We plan to stay in whatever we buy for 3-5 years. Obviously we would prefer if it appreciated, but if it did not, holding it’s value would work as well. My sense is that if it appreciated, so too would any larger houses we would be looking at in 2014.

Though the house shows as a 2 bedroom on tax rolls, I believe it legally could be a 3 bedroom; one room is an office, currently with a wall open to the living room, but I believe it has a closet, window, and door to the main hallway. Closing in that wall and filing the appropriate permits could change it to the 3 bedroom. In any event, if I rented it, I would close the wall and market it as a 3 bedroom rental.

If we bought, our mortgage payment plus pmi etc. would be approximately $2200.

Your craigslist search raises another question… that is, exactly which “neighborhood” the house is in. It has a 92120 zip code and was marketed as del cerro/san carlos border. I believe it’s in the dailard elementary and patrick henry high district.

Thanks again

[Utexas112]

Thank you for your reply, Crash.

The address provided is correct. The house has no additions, permitted or otherwise.

It was listed on the MLS, albeit only for a few days, a couple months ago. We submitted our offer at that time, it was accepted by the seller subject to the bank approval contingency, and (surprisingly) recently have heard the bank approved our offer.

[Utexas112]

Thank you for your reply, Crash.

The address provided is correct. The house has no additions, permitted or otherwise.

It was listed on the MLS, albeit only for a few days, a couple months ago. We submitted our offer at that time, it was accepted by the seller subject to the bank approval contingency, and (surprisingly) recently have heard the bank approved our offer.

[Utexas112]

Thank you for your reply, Crash.

The address provided is correct. The house has no additions, permitted or otherwise.

It was listed on the MLS, albeit only for a few days, a couple months ago. We submitted our offer at that time, it was accepted by the seller subject to the bank approval contingency, and (surprisingly) recently have heard the bank approved our offer.

[Utexas112]

Thank you for your reply, Crash.

The address provided is correct. The house has no additions, permitted or otherwise.

It was listed on the MLS, albeit only for a few days, a couple months ago. We submitted our offer at that time, it was accepted by the seller subject to the bank approval contingency, and (surprisingly) recently have heard the bank approved our offer.

[Utexas112]

Thank you for your reply, Crash.

The address provided is correct. The house has no additions, permitted or otherwise.

It was listed on the MLS, albeit only for a few days, a couple months ago. We submitted our offer at that time, it was accepted by the seller subject to the bank approval contingency, and (surprisingly) recently have heard the bank approved our offer.

[Utexas112]

Thanks for your input sdrealtor. The 3rd bedroom, I believe, could be a legal bedroom. I’m not exactly sure what the process would be, but I believe I could have that reflect on the tax rolls.

The house is in overall good condition, but like anything, will need cosmetic updates. The question really is whether the neighborhood will support adequate price appreciation for such updates.

It has been remodeled somewhat; I’m not sure which, but one prior owner added recessed can lighting, crown molding, etc. The flooring, bathrooms, and certain exterior features could stand further updating.

[Utexas112]

Thanks for your input sdrealtor. The 3rd bedroom, I believe, could be a legal bedroom. I’m not exactly sure what the process would be, but I believe I could have that reflect on the tax rolls.

The house is in overall good condition, but like anything, will need cosmetic updates. The question really is whether the neighborhood will support adequate price appreciation for such updates.

It has been remodeled somewhat; I’m not sure which, but one prior owner added recessed can lighting, crown molding, etc. The flooring, bathrooms, and certain exterior features could stand further updating.

[Utexas112]

Thanks for your input sdrealtor. The 3rd bedroom, I believe, could be a legal bedroom. I’m not exactly sure what the process would be, but I believe I could have that reflect on the tax rolls.

The house is in overall good condition, but like anything, will need cosmetic updates. The question really is whether the neighborhood will support adequate price appreciation for such updates.

It has been remodeled somewhat; I’m not sure which, but one prior owner added recessed can lighting, crown molding, etc. The flooring, bathrooms, and certain exterior features could stand further updating.

[Utexas112]

Thanks for your input sdrealtor. The 3rd bedroom, I believe, could be a legal bedroom. I’m not exactly sure what the process would be, but I believe I could have that reflect on the tax rolls.

The house is in overall good condition, but like anything, will need cosmetic updates. The question really is whether the neighborhood will support adequate price appreciation for such updates.

It has been remodeled somewhat; I’m not sure which, but one prior owner added recessed can lighting, crown molding, etc. The flooring, bathrooms, and certain exterior features could stand further updating.

[Utexas112]

Thanks for your input sdrealtor. The 3rd bedroom, I believe, could be a legal bedroom. I’m not exactly sure what the process would be, but I believe I could have that reflect on the tax rolls.

The house is in overall good condition, but like anything, will need cosmetic updates. The question really is whether the neighborhood will support adequate price appreciation for such updates.

It has been remodeled somewhat; I’m not sure which, but one prior owner added recessed can lighting, crown molding, etc. The flooring, bathrooms, and certain exterior features could stand further updating.

[sdrealtor]

Thats what I figured on the 3rd bedroom/office and I wouldnt worry about the tax records. They are frequently wrong. Most people buying 3BR starter homes really want one as an office/den anyway. Seems like a reasonable purchase to me. Of course that is without ever walking the actual house and neighborhood but based upon what I am seeing and selling elsewhere, I’d have no problem if a client got that house if they wanted it and could afford it.

[sdrealtor]

Thats what I figured on the 3rd bedroom/office and I wouldnt worry about the tax records. They are frequently wrong. Most people buying 3BR starter homes really want one as an office/den anyway. Seems like a reasonable purchase to me. Of course that is without ever walking the actual house and neighborhood but based upon what I am seeing and selling elsewhere, I’d have no problem if a client got that house if they wanted it and could afford it.

[sdrealtor]

Thats what I figured on the 3rd bedroom/office and I wouldnt worry about the tax records. They are frequently wrong. Most people buying 3BR starter homes really want one as an office/den anyway. Seems like a reasonable purchase to me. Of course that is without ever walking the actual house and neighborhood but based upon what I am seeing and selling elsewhere, I’d have no problem if a client got that house if they wanted it and could afford it.

[sdrealtor]

Thats what I figured on the 3rd bedroom/office and I wouldnt worry about the tax records. They are frequently wrong. Most people buying 3BR starter homes really want one as an office/den anyway. Seems like a reasonable purchase to me. Of course that is without ever walking the actual house and neighborhood but based upon what I am seeing and selling elsewhere, I’d have no problem if a client got that house if they wanted it and could afford it.

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