Home for Sale: 12428 Mangas Trl NE, 87111
$299,000 (Only $289,900 if you use our realtor - details below.)
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
2,757 square feet (only $105/sq ft after discount!)
SN and I spent the week scrubbing and sweeping and mopping (and then mopping some more - a certain someone has no respect for my wet floors) to finally put our house on the market. If you know anyone looking for the best home ever (!!!) in Albuquerque, NM, please share this post with them.
SN and I spent the week scrubbing and sweeping and mopping (and then mopping some more - a certain someone has no respect for my wet floors) to finally put our house on the market. If you know anyone looking for the best home ever (!!!) in Albuquerque, NM, please share this post with them.
When we bought our home, it appraised for $300,000. That was before any updates had been done, when there were just mattresses on the floor and a weird little shrine by the front door. I wanted to list our home for sale at $317,500, but our realtor says being the most upgraded home in our neighborhood is restricting our price (oops), so this really is a fabulous deal for a lucky homebuyer! Before you feel too bad for us though (cue the tiny violin) not seeing a return on our investment, remember that we've enjoyed more than 10 years in this home we've loved so much.
Actually, let's salt the wound a little bit. Here is a link to our exact same model of house, minus the improvements we've made: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/101-Colinas-Ave-NE_Albuquerque_NM_87113_M28469-10479#photo2. I think it's fair to say that it's in a much worse part of town, with poor schools and high crime, and that the neighborhood looks run down.
It's listed for a whopping $350,000. We've also seen our model, sans upgrades, for sale near Paseo Del Norte for $400,000! *grumble*
Brrr! Don't worry - the heater (and everything else in this well-maintained home) works great!
The home has received more than $40,000 of renovations. Just a few of the many improvements include:
- Remodeled master bathroom featuring an oversized shower, dual sinks, water closet, Jacuzzi jetted tub, modern lighting, and two walk-in closets
- Expanded and upgraded kitchen with two islands, wine bar, granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and Whirlpool Gold stainless steel appliances
- New flooring throughout
- Security system with all the bells and whistles, including motion sensors and glass breakage detectors
- Addition of a downstairs coat closet, new entryway, built-in bookcases, and custom backyard water feature
At only $299,000, you will not find a more luxurious home for the price. It's well maintained and completely turnkey, with a new top-of-the-line water softener system, new water filtration system, and new water heater. Plus, it has storage galore!
The highly desirable neighborhood is in one of the most popular areas of Albuquerque, with the lowest crime rate, some of the best schools in the city, and within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. You'll also be steps from several parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, bike paths, hiking trails, playgrounds, and the Mountainside YMCA, which includes a pool, childcare, extracurricular activities, and provides a discount to residents of Tramway Highpoint. Our neighborhood even has its very own security guard and cameras. Spend just a short time walking the private, landscaped sidewalks of our neighborhood and you'll meet so many friendly families!
The highly desirable neighborhood is in one of the most popular areas of Albuquerque, with the lowest crime rate, some of the best schools in the city, and within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. You'll also be steps from several parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, bike paths, hiking trails, playgrounds, and the Mountainside YMCA, which includes a pool, childcare, extracurricular activities, and provides a discount to residents of Tramway Highpoint. Our neighborhood even has its very own security guard and cameras. Spend just a short time walking the private, landscaped sidewalks of our neighborhood and you'll meet so many friendly families!
Ready to make an offer? If you don't have a realtor, we'll pass their commission on to you - almost $10,000! Our realtor, Joe, is excellent and he told us he will help our buyer with their questions and their paperwork at no extra charge if they don't have their own realtor. Here is a Zillow article with common misconceptions about buying without an agent. (Although, in this case, you actually would have an agent. He just wouldn't be charging any additional commission, so you would save a small fortune.)
The listing site also filled in the following information all by itself:
And, because when I fall for a house, I always want to see more photos (you can never have enough!), here are some of my archived blog posts that feature photos of our home, along with a few neat ideas for alternate decorating options:
Pretty New Living Room Pillow
Kitchen and Dining Room Photos
Because White Doors Are No Fun
Father's Day Party
Guest Bedroom Ideas
The Living/Dining Room Switch Around
Guest Bedroom Tour
Holiday Roses
The listing site also filled in the following information all by itself:
And, because when I fall for a house, I always want to see more photos (you can never have enough!), here are some of my archived blog posts that feature photos of our home, along with a few neat ideas for alternate decorating options:
Pretty New Living Room Pillow
Kitchen and Dining Room Photos
Because White Doors Are No Fun
Father's Day Party
Guest Bedroom Ideas
The Living/Dining Room Switch Around
Guest Bedroom Tour
Holiday Roses
I'd love for the new homeowners to be enjoying the fabulous kitchen (did I mention it has a Whirlpool Gold gas range?) by Thanksgiving. Let's get this home sold! :)
