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141 S Gordon Way, Los Altos front of house

Los Altos | 141 South Gordon Way | Sold for $7,000,000

April 14, 2022/in Real Estate/by Rick Bell

We were pleased to represent the seller in the marketing of this beautiful new home. Constructed in 2022, the architectural style is Modern Farm on the exterior, with transitional interior finishes. Located just a few short blocks from downtown Los Altos, this home enjoys quick access to desirable amenities, including the new Community Center, Freeways, hiking trailheads, schools, the San Antonio Caltrain station and downtown Mountain View. Situated an oversized lot, the backyard is private, spacious, and scenic.

Los Altos Real Estate Broker Home Tour – $6.598M French Estate Near Downtown

January 31, 2019/in Real Estate/by Rick Bell

Before homes are formally put on the market and open to the public, the listing agent often hosts an open house for the real estate agents to preview the property. Join Rick and Suzanne in discussing various properties, the state of the market and other interesting details.

Los Altos | 48 Pasa Robles Avenue – Sold For $2,650,000

October 23, 2018/in Real Estate/by Rick Bell

We were pleased to represent a trust company in the sale of this this original condition 2 bedroom entry-level home. Frankly, we also take pause in referring to $2.65M as entry level, but within the context of North Los Altos, this is where the rubber ultimately hit the road. Through strategic re-painting, restoration of the hardwood flooring beneath 40 year-old carpet and by staging with contemporary furnishings, we believe that we were able to achieve a very high return on the $10k of capital invested during the preparation of this property.

Let’s Meet at The Mountain View Farmers’ Market

September 13, 2018/in Lifestyle, Public Interest/by Suzanne Bell

Come the weekend, one of my favorite things to do is to pack up my rolling shopping cart and spend Sunday morning with my 15 year old daughter at the award winning Mountain View Farmers’ Market. Voted Top 5 in the Nation by American Farmland Trusts’ Favorite Farmers’ Market Contest, the Mountain View Farmers’ Market runs year-round and showcases over 80 farmers and food purveyors every Sunday, 9am to 1pm. The market is located at the Caltrain Station where parking can be a challenge, so my recommendation is to arrive early, and park in the residential areas. I usually have luck parking with on, or in and around Villa Street.

Los Altos | 215 E Edith Avenue – Sold Off Market For $3,200,000

August 27, 2018/in Real Estate/by Rick Bell

We enjoyed working with a buyer in their acquisition of this off market North Los Altos property. Prior to coming to market, we were able to present an offer and negotiate the sale of the property to all of the party’s satisfaction and close the transaction in less than 30 days.

The Anatomy of a Los Altos Tear Down

August 13, 2018/in Real Estate/by Rick Bell

We are often asked about the process and economics associated with purchasing a property for the purpose of tearing down the existing structure and building a new home. As there are virtually no remaining vacant lots in Los Altos, this will most often include the demolition of an existing structure. We have selected 3 recent Los Altos sales where the buyer may have purchased the property for the purpose of tearing down the existing structure and intends to rebuild a new single family home. Read more

Let’s Meet at The Post in Los Altos!

April 6, 2018/in Public Interest, Real Estate/by Suzanne Bell

As part of our ongoing public interest interview series, we recently interviewed Vickie Breslin, proprietor of The Post restaurant on Main Street in Los Altos. From it’s newly constructed interiors, to its “Comfort Food You Can Feel Good About” menu, The Post is certain to be a hit in Los Altos. Listen in on our discussion regarding the restaurant’s origins, cocktail mixology, menu strategy and the upcoming Kentucky Derby event.

Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Downtown Los Altos

March 22, 2018/in Public Interest, Real Estate/by Rick Bell

We know this will be a familiar face for many of you! We recently sat down with Dr. David R. Boschken, D.M.D. of Los Altos Orthodontics regarding the recent purchase of a facility in downtown Los Altos for his orthodontic practice. David discusses his thinking behind this investment and the revitalization of downtown Los Altos.

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Los Altos Super Home and Charming Cottage

March 16, 2018/in Real Estate/by Rick Bell

Before homes are formally put on the market and open to the public, the listing agent often hosts an open house for the real estate agents to preview the property. Join Rick and Suzanne in discussing various properties, the state of the market and other interesting details.

Los Altos Welcomes Morsey’s Farmhouse

February 2, 2018/in Lifestyle, Public Interest/by Suzanne Bell

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yulia Morsey of Morsey’s Farmhouse, a recently opened Farm to Table restaurant in downtown Los Altos. Yulia and Kaled Morsey own and operate the largest buffalo ranch in North America, which is located just outside of Sacramento. Buffalo serves as the inspiration for their new restaurant, which includes a wide range of buffalo based menu items. I have dined at Morsey’s Farmhouse and really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere.