Bay Area with large trees/older homes?
 

I am not familiar with the cities/towns in Northern California, but looking for an area that might have older homes with hardwood floors-raised foundations (built probably during the 1940's) and large trees. I know that many of the homes up North are newer tract homes and this is exactly what we don't want. We prefer the older established neighborhoods with larger lot sizes. Price range of area should be between approximately $550,000-$700,000. Thanks for any suggestions. Bryce

Any of the older cities will have homes you desire. We live in Sacramento and there are many neighborhoods built in the early 1900's. Ours was built in 1923 in Curtis Park. There is Land Park, Mckinley Park and East Sacramento. All these areas have very mature trees (in fact Sacramento has more trees than any other US city. Only Paris, France surpasses it overseas).Homes are either brick or stucco with Redwood framing. <BR>In the Bay Area you need to go to the older cities Oakland, Berkeley and of course San Francisco itself.

Willow Glen in San Jose comes to mind - lots of older homes, trees, good neighborhood community. If you are willing to buy a house that needs some work rather than one in perfect condition, you may be able to find one in your price range. <BR><BR>Any city that's been around awhile will have neighborhoods like this.

Sad as it may be, $700,000 will likely only get you a fixer-upper. So before you commit to a price, be sure that you have another $100,000 or more in the budget for upgrades and repairs. Hopefully you won't require a large home either, since many of these older homes in your relative price range will be relatively small.

As J Correa has mentioned, the Willow Glen are of San Jose would fit your criteria. Other areas of the city to consider include Naglee park and the Rosegarden .

Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it. Bryce

Tacking on to Bryce's posting...is there such a thing as a 2 bedroom in this type of area with a maximum price of around $500,000? Even a newer home in a wooded type area would work find too. We're in our early 60's so could qualify for these adult only communities as well but we don't want any mobile home. Thank you.

Earl above: Check THE VILLAGES in San Jose. It is an adult over 55 community with golf course and houses. It may work for you.

Try to avoid San Jose area--they meet your criteria but prices are still overly inflated. Some areas or Oakland "Upper Rockridge" and Berkeley, Kensington, have old home and lots of trees. Try Alameda for older community, town atmosphere and better price for nice old homes on larger lots--lots of hardwood floors-- low crime for the region

My husband used to own a beautiful home in hills of "San Carlos," so. of San Francisco.<BR>You may want to check out this area also.<BR>Good luck

What the hell does this have to do with travel??????? KNOCK IT OFF!!!!!!

What does this have to do with travel? Do you not understand what this forum is for?<BR><BR>There are a million places you can go to find this information. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM.<BR><BR>This is a travel forum. Nothing in your question has anything to do with travel. Why did you post here? Please acquaint yourself with Fodors. Then do a quick web search and find some real estate forums.<BR><BR>Honestly.<BR>