Why are homes so expensive in 94043 (moving to Mountain View)
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I work off Amphitheatre at a startup during the summer. The commute from the East bay SUCKS (237 to 880N is completely packed during rush hours). Also, 101 North from SJ to Mtn. View also sucks pretty badly (look at 511.org during commute times to find out). I would recommend finding a place in Mtn. view to save yourself an hour or two a day. Well worth the addt'l expense.
I get around this by working from home until rush hour is over and leaving before traffic hits. (3:45-4pm).
I get around this by working from home until rush hour is over and leaving before traffic hits. (3:45-4pm).
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there's a 2bd/2ba townhouse in my complex. it's at calderon/el camino just one light south of castro. PM me and I can give you more info, if you're interested. I think the asking is $589K
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Yes, it's crazy. We looked for a while but got to the point where anywhere we wanted to live was just too insanely expensive. When a house that seems like it should be worth maybe $150k is locked in a bidding war starting at $850k, it just doesn't seem worth it even if one can afford it.
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East bay is falling because of overstock. You'll get much better prices in the east bay.
Pennisula Southbay (mtn view, cupertino, sunnyvale) are all low inventory and highly desirable so prices are high. They have no more land to develop so inventories stay low.
East bay on the other has tons of land, more inventory, and too many ghetto people bringing prices down. (not saying it's ghetto there, I'm just saying there are a bunch of ghetto people living amongst regulars that are effing up the value)
Pennisula Southbay (mtn view, cupertino, sunnyvale) are all low inventory and highly desirable so prices are high. They have no more land to develop so inventories stay low.
East bay on the other has tons of land, more inventory, and too many ghetto people bringing prices down. (not saying it's ghetto there, I'm just saying there are a bunch of ghetto people living amongst regulars that are effing up the value)
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This is a good by-the-numbers look at current conditions in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County and Monterey County:
http://www.creeksiderealty.com/bay_a...mmary/6jun.htm
http://www.creeksiderealty.com/bay_a...mmary/6jun.htm
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LifePlaza,
Another option is to live somewhere relatively close to the caltrain line...... I am not %100 sure but I believe google has shuttles to and from the local caltrain station (you are going to google yes?). That way, you can live anywhere from SF to Gilroy along the caltrain line and take the train to work. Another option is that light rail stops at the same station (Mt. View) as caltrain so you could use light rail to get to mt view and then the google shuttle to work (or ride a bicycle).
I used to work in the google neighborhood and yes driving there from just about anywhere usually sucks bad.
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Another option is to live somewhere relatively close to the caltrain line...... I am not %100 sure but I believe google has shuttles to and from the local caltrain station (you are going to google yes?). That way, you can live anywhere from SF to Gilroy along the caltrain line and take the train to work. Another option is that light rail stops at the same station (Mt. View) as caltrain so you could use light rail to get to mt view and then the google shuttle to work (or ride a bicycle).
I used to work in the google neighborhood and yes driving there from just about anywhere usually sucks bad.
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F the suburbs...move to the Mtns...have an awesome commute and get a house for 1/2 the price with land!
my family got ours for $200K in '99 now its worth $650K
im only 30 mins away from Mtn View...20 from SJ
my family got ours for $200K in '99 now its worth $650K
im only 30 mins away from Mtn View...20 from SJ
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the prices are so high because everyone and there mom wants to live in this valley. the jobs are the best the weather is the best .... many other stupid questions?? j/k hahaha
yeah i had to pay 500k for a fricken condo so good luck on finding something reasonable.
yeah i had to pay 500k for a fricken condo so good luck on finding something reasonable.
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I am selling my place in Mtn View. It will be on the market in a week or so. When are you coming up. You can stop by and take a look at it. It sounds to be right in your price range as well. It is a townhouse, 2bdrm, 2.5 bath, split quad level, attatched garage. It's about 1500sqft. Pretty nice acutually. Everybody loves my place. It's pretty hip. My wife is a realtor for Coldwell Banker.
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I would go for this little gem in West Richmond @ just under $200k on the water. about 5 miles from BART.
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Note the fact that there are no bars, that means it's an upscale neighborhood
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