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Nestled Alongside Saratoga Creek is Wildwood Park in Downtown Saratoga Village

09-03-08
Mary Pope-Handy, ABR, CRS, ePRO, SRES
Mary Pope-Handy, ABR, CRS, ePRO, SRES: Real Estate Agent in Los Gatos, CA
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Bridge Crossing Saratoga Creek, the Entrance to Wildwood ParkWildwood Park is tucked away along Fourth Street, but is less than a block away from the "main drag" in Saratoga Village, Big Basin Way. It would be easy to go downtown for a nice meal and never notice the nearby park, or if you had seen it on a map, not realize what a treasure it is.

Why would you want to visit Wildwood Park in Saratoga? For those lucky enough to live in the area, it's a great neighborhood park that features a nice playground, large grassy area, a volleyball court and even restrooms. (Many parks in Silicon Valley do not have restrooms - the fear is that folks will spend too much time in the park.) Large trees provide ample shade.

But best of all, Saratoga Creek cuts through the park; this is what makes it truly special and unique! On any given day, kids and adults alike can be seen under the footbridge shown here, making small splashes, observing crawdads, exploring, and maybe taking some photos too.

View of Saratoga Creek at Wildwood Park in Saratoga, CAWildwood Park is one of the more photogenic parks in Santa Clara County, and certainly a great place for family pictures or individual portraits to be taken.

If you're headed to Big Basin Way, think of the park as an "added value" to the trip to Saratoga Village. All the better if you like to take photographs.

If you'd like to see a little more of the park, I tried my hand at videotaping it today and you can see my efforts on my Valley Of Hearts Delight Blog.

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Saratoga - July 2008 - Real Estate Market Analysis

09-02-08
Robert Whitelaw, Broker, CEO, Realtor®, ePro
Robert Whitelaw, Broker, CEO, Realtor®, ePro: Real Estate Agent in Morgan Hill, CA
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Saratogas market continues to show signs of slowing. Inventory is up, sales are down. While average sales price remains healthy and days on market are still reasonable, if inventory continues to rise while sales drop, price will eventually have to come down to equalize the market again. Read on for all the details.

Summary Of Comparable Properties
Single Family Residential
 
Address City Beds Bath DOM CDOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot(SqFt) List Price Age Sale Price
 
SOLD
 18718 Austin Wy   Saratoga   6+   4+  60   60   49   7,227   $864.81   91,911   $6,800,000     $6,250,000  
 14310 Lutheria Wy   Saratoga   4   3 1/2  25   25   45   5,300   $867.92   33,930   $4,900,000   69   $4,600,000  
 19160 Crisp Av   Saratoga   5   4+  80   80   40   5,509   $676.17   42,253   $3,998,000   15   $3,725,000  
 13566 Deer Trail Ct   Saratoga   4   4+  1   1   15   4,507   $665.63   45,738   $3,088,000   12   $3,000,000  
 21079 Michaels Dr   Saratoga   5   4+  128   128   111   4,015   $533   43,560   $2,350,000   35   $2,140,000  
 20345 Williams Av   Saratoga   5   4+  54   54   27   3,332   $621.25   8,276   $2,095,000   7   $2,070,000  
 13852 Trinity Av   Saratoga   5   3 1/2  37   37   27   3,300   $598.48   12,696   $1,999,500   45   $1,975,000  
 20561 Lomita Av   Saratoga   5   2 1/2  10   10   35   2,639   $738.92   14,750   $1,950,000   45   $1,950,000  
 14221 Juniper Ln   Saratoga   4   3  8   8   29   2,206   $861.29   20,868   $1,848,000   46   $1,900,000  
 13550 Beaumont Av   Saratoga   3   2 1/2  3   3   29   2,217   $789.35   15,108   $1,595,000   52   $1,750,000  
 20773 Hillmoor Dr   Saratoga   4   3  14   14   31   2,716   $644.33   12,480   $1,488,888   36   $1,750,000  
 13247 Glen Brae Dr   Saratoga   4   2 1/2  15   15   41   2,475   $698.99   11,761   $1,850,000   44   $1,730,000  
 13088 Montrose St   Saratoga   4   3  60   616   13   2,800   $598.21   10,000   $1,795,000     $1,675,000  
 19524 Via Monte Dr   Saratoga   4   2 1/2  9   9   35   2,180   $741.74   13,800   $1,750,000   45   $1,617,000  
 16370 Sanborn Rd   Saratoga   4   4+  36   36   29   3,400   $470.25   114,127   $1,650,000   21   $1,598,850  
 19222 Dehavilland Dr   Saratoga   4   2  11   11   19   2,321   $687.2   16,254   $1,595,000   44   $1,595,000  
 15560 On Orbit Dr   Saratoga   4   3 1/2  17   218   41   3,831   $391.54   385,941   $1,499,000   29   $1,500,000  
 13888 Lynde Av   Saratoga   3   2  40   40   51   1,670   $877.25   11,200   $1,520,000   46   $1,465,000  
 12492 Saratoga Creek Dr   Saratoga   4   2 1/2  17   17   24   2,320   $600.43   11,390   $1,400,000   50   $1,393,000  
 19013 Brookhaven Dr   Saratoga   3   2  3   3   26   1,696   $683.96   10,125   $1,125,000   54   $1,160,000  
 12511 Saratoga Av   Saratoga   3   3  112   112   49   2,567   $397.35   11,132   $1,049,000   50   $1,020,000  
 18465 Mccoy Av   Saratoga   4   2  19   19   30   1,889   $476.97   8,040   $895,000   52   $901,000  
 18384 Swarthmore Dr   Saratoga   3   2  80   80   22   1,400   $639.29   8,040   $925,000   52   $895,000  
 
AVERAGE VALUES     36   69   36   3,109   $657.58   41,451   $2,137,626   40   $2,072,167  
 
 
AVERAGE VALUES FOR ALL     36   69   36   3,109   $657.58   41,451   $2,137,626   40   $2,072,167  
 
Quick Statistics ( 23 Listings Total)
  Min Max Median
List Price $895,000 $6,800,000 $1,750,000
Sale Price $895,000 $6,250,000 $1,730,000
   


NOTE: This is a MARKET ANALYSIS. In order to provide complete information, all homes sold are listed for the noted community. No claim is made that I represented either the buyer or the seller in ANY of these transactions. The homes sold are reported simply to provide complete information on what homes have sold during a specific period of time.
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Saratoga, California Real Estate Market Trends ~ July 2008

08-26-08
Kathleen Daniels, CDPE
Kathleen Daniels, CDPE: Real Estate Agent in San Jose, CA
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Closed Sales in Saratoga, California in July 2008

Property Type: Single Family Homes ~ Saratoga

  • There were 22 single family homes reported sold in Saratoga during the month of July 2008.
  • Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 137
  • The Average Price was $2,098,175
  • The Median Sales Price was $1,740,000
  • The Average Days of Market (DOM) was 37
  • % LP Received = 96.84%
  • There were 61 new listings reported in Saratoga, California in July 2008.

Property Type: Condo / Townhomes ~ Saratoga

  • There were 5 condos / townhomes reported sold in Saratoga during the month of July 2008.
  • Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 15
  • The Average Price was $785,000
  • The Median Sales Price was $625,000
  • The Average Days on Market (DOM) was 69
  • % LP Received = 98.44%
  • There were 5 new listings reported in Saratoga, California in July 2008.

Definitions:

  • Current Inventory = represents the total number of properties with status 1, 2, and 3.
    • Status 1 is active; Status 2 is pending with release; and Status 3 is pending without release.
  • Average Price = the sum of the sales prices divided by the number of sales.
  • Median Sales Price = is the sales price of the property that falls in the middle of all the sold properties.
  • Average DOM = the sum of the number of days on market for sold properties divided by the count of sold properties.
  • New Listings = the number of listings with a list date within the month being reported.
  • % LP Received = the sum of the sold prices divided by the sum of the list prices multiplied by 100.

Kathleen Daniels is a Saratoga ~ Silicon Valley Real Estate Broker serving the needs of home buyers and home sellers in Saratoga and Silicon Valley ~ Santa Clara County.

Kathleen Daniels ~ San Jose ~ Silicon Valley Real Estate

1.800.972.1822 ~ Call today for a free ~ no obligation consultation!

Copyright © 2008, All Rights Reserved by Kathleen Daniels *Saratoga, California Real Estate Market Trends ~ July 2008*

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Things to do in Los Gatos and Saratoga this weekend!

08-21-08
Kathleen Daniels, CDPE
Kathleen Daniels, CDPE: Real Estate Agent in San Jose, CA
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Things to do in Los Gatos and Saratoga this weekend!

Theatre in the Mountains Presents ~ The Secret Garden

This family musical features local talent and captures the beauty and magic of an orphaned girl living in India brought to England to unlock the neglected gardens. It is about the healing power of love and the miracle of rebirth.

  • Friday ~ August 22, 2008 @ 8:00pm
  • Saturday ~ August 23, 2008 @ 8:00pm
  • Sunday ~ August 24, 2008 @ 2:00pm

Loma Prieta Community Center 23800 Summit Road ~ Los Gatos, California 95033

  • Information: 408.353.9999
  • Tickets: Adults $18.50 ~ Students/Seniors $14.00

The Mountain Winery 14831 Pierce Road ~ Saratoga, California 95070

  • Creedence Clearwater Revisited
  • Friday ~ August 22, 2008 @ 7:30pm
  • Toad the Wet Sprocket ~ Mellow Melodic Folk Pop Sound of an Alternative Band
  • Saturday ~ August 23, 2008 @ 7:30pm
  • Steely Dan
  • Sunday ~ August 24, 2008 @ 7:30pm

Kathleen Daniels is a Los Gatos ~ Saratoga ~ Silicon Valley Real Estate Consultant serving the needs of home buyers and home sellers in Los Gatos, Saratoga and Silicon Valley ~ Santa Clara County.

Kathleen Daniels ~ Los Gatos - Saratoga ~ Silicon Valley Real Estate

1.800.972.1822 ~ Call today for a free ~ no obligation consultation!

Copyright © 2008, All Rights Reserved by Kathleen Daniels *Things to do in Los Gatos and Saratoga this weekend!*

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Things to do in Los Gatos and Saratoga this weekend!

08-16-08
Kathleen Daniels, CDPE
Kathleen Daniels, CDPE: Real Estate Agent in San Jose, CA
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Saturday ~ August 16, 2008 and Sunday August 17, 2008 ~ From 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fiesta de Artes - Join the fun on the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn. Visit fine arts and craft booths while you enjoy live music, eat great food and drink fine wine and microbrews. Tickets: Free

Saturday ~ August 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Michael McDonald ~ an American R&B singer and songwriter will be at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California.

Kathleen Daniels is a Saratoga ~ Silicon Valley Real Estate Consultant serving the needs of home buyers and home sellers in Saratoga and Silicon Valley.

Kathleen Daniels ~ San Jose ~ Silicon Valley Real Estate

1.800.972.1822 ~ Call today for a free ~ no obligation consultation!

Copyright © 2008, All Rights Reserved by Kathleen Daniels * Things to do in Los Gatos and Saratoga this weekend!*

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