16 Comments

1. 

   ewhac on May 5, 2011 at 12:27 pm

   Call me insane, but I rather like the rabbit warren-like layout. However, I’d insist on inspection of just about all of the add-on spaces. I suspect all that stone tile flooring is covering up a lot of sins. And assuming they were doing some kind of grow operation, the electrics are probably hacked to shreds and need serious repair.

   All told, the buyer should budget for some serious rehabilitation. But I’ve no doubt there’s a buyer for this house pretty much as it stands.

2. 

   College Joe on May 5, 2011 at 12:40 pm

   That was really funny….but that didn’t strike me as a grow room until you pointed it out!

   Jim…

3. 

   Former RB Resident on May 5, 2011 at 12:56 pm

   Is that actually a putting green? It was hard to see. I wouldn’t mind a putting green….

4. 

   NateTG on May 5, 2011 at 1:25 pm

   Flourescent lights are closer to sunlight than incandescent ones. On that scale, it’s probably for personal consumption. Maybe it helps with making sense of the layout.

5. 

   Sean on May 5, 2011 at 2:29 pm

   Uh, ok, you’re insane ewhac.

   That had to be formerly owned by Armenians.

6. 

   enplaned on May 5, 2011 at 2:42 pm

   Jim, what does the price need to be to sell? If you’re the selling agent, what’s your recommendation?

7. 

   Another Investor on May 5, 2011 at 3:10 pm

   How much of this fine workmanship was permitted? What does the Assessor show for square footage if the permits are not readily available?

8. 

   GameAgent on May 5, 2011 at 3:30 pm

   Nice Hydroponics trailer. Are you setting up a greenhouse Jim?

9. 

   Gav on May 5, 2011 at 4:22 pm

   Oh, fantastic Jim!
   You really crack me up at times.

10. 

    Jakob on May 5, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Reminds me of the amazing Pot Cave house.
    http://www.ssqq.com/archive/vinlin19.htm

11. 

    Consultant on May 6, 2011 at 8:55 am

    That was a good one Jim.

    These were definitely pot heads. Multiple tenants too.

    How much to update this place?

12. 

    François Caron on May 6, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Maybe they were just growing herbs. 🙂

13. 

    Jim the Realtor on May 6, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    How much to update this place?

    The kitchen is fine, you may want to add a gas stove? $1,000-$2,000.

    If the buyers commit to one master and spruce it up for $50,000, and spend another $50,000 on pool, carpet, paint, and miscellaneous, then it would be a decent house.

    No extra charge for jet noise.

14. 

    Peter on May 7, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Too funny. Probably okay if the location works for you and your commuting/lifestyle/family needs. It’s surprising how inexpensive a few international consultants with sharp chisels, pry bars and a dumpster can get cleared-out in a few days. Someone with a little vision could turn this around and have a good quality of life, I’d think.

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    MarkB on May 7, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Now that’s entertainment. I know someone that’s got a house like that (but no grow room!).

    Like others said the buyer will either have vision or just be oblivious. And the electrical system must be stitched together with duct tape after all those haphazard additions.

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    Geotpf on May 9, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Reminds me of the “abomination” house that used to be a old folks’ home, just with fewer bathrooms.