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ANTIOCH HOME WITH 4 BEDROOMS AND 2.5 BATHS WITH 1,838 SQ. FT. Per public records. Unknown condition. - Property being sold AS IS. Property is occupied and not available for viewing/showing. Property sold with occupants. All information regarding the property is public records. Auction Ends 10-31-2025. Provided by Ron Pilgrim
Virginia Viera Mitchell BROKER
2019 Realtor® of the Year, Delta Association of Realtors® 2023 & 2025 President, Delta Association of REALTORS® CA DRE License #01230273 cell 925.325.2170 www.BuySellRent925.com @BuySellRent925
I was awarded the 2019 REALTOR® of the Year for Delta Association of REALTOR®
October 1, 2025
Steve, "I received 3 call off my ad in the last month and 2 of those made it to appointments."
Virginia Viera Mitchell
WELCOME TO NORTH SHORE! - STOCKTON
This condo community sits on 5 acres with a private lake & community pools. New HVAC installed Oct. 2024. Patio looks out to private Beach Club. Near dining, retail, grocery, banks, and Marina.
SELLING TWO PARCELS IN ONE AMAZING PRICE!
Spacious 3 bedroom, 2bath Manufactured set away from street for privacy. Lot is mostly gentle rolling hills with trees around perimeter. Adjoining 1.8 acre lot sold jointly (no utilities on 2nd lot - 7395 Bluebird Road), for a combined 3 acres. Rancho Tehama is a rural subdivision located approx 12 miles from I-5, between Red Bluff and Corning, nestled between Trinity National Forest, Shasta Trinity National Forest, Lassen National Forest, and Mendocino National Forest. Offered at $140,000
OAKLEY 4 BED 3 BATH 2368 SQ FT $785,000
Gorgeous and hard-to-find 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-story home with RV/boat/side-yard access! Situated on a desirable court with no rear neighbors and stunning Mt. Diablo views, this home offers style, comfort, and functionality. Enjoy a welcoming California porch with TV hook-up, a double slider from the great room to the backyard, and beautiful stamped concrete patio with double-swing gate access perfect for parking your toys on cement strips already in place. Inside, upgrades include plantation shutters throughout, extra cabinets in the laundry room, high-end tempered glass cabinet tops, ceiling fans, water softener, reverse osmosis system, upgraded dishwasher, and more. The exterior features a Tuff Shed on a cement pad with walkways, extra retaining wall, full landscaping with irrigation and drainage, and low front and back yard maintenance Close to parks and schools, this is a truly special single-story home with rare amenities you wont want to miss!
RIO VISTA
3 BED 2 BATH 2054 SQ FT 499,000
Fall in Love with This Stunning 55+ Community Home! Located in the desirable Summit Development, this beautiful single-story home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless style. Featuring three bedrooms, two baths, and a spacious den/study, this home showcases wood-look flooring, granite countertops, and stainless steel Whirlpool® appliances throughout. The open-concept great room flows seamlessly to a covered patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The versatile den/flex space provides endless options—perfect for a home office, hobby room, or reading nook. Retreat to the primary suite, where you’ll find a private bath and a generous walk-in closet designed for comfort and convenience. Set on a premium corner lot with owned solar, this home allows you to enjoy low utility costs and resort-style living at its finest. Experience the active, friendly lifestyle this 55+ community offers—with planned amenities, scenic surroundings, and a true sense of neighborhood connection. This home truly has it all—style, efficiency, and serenity!
$425,000 Endless possibilities! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a desirable corner lot and offers plenty of space to make it truly your own. The garage has been converted into additional living space (done in the late 1970s/early 1980s, no permits), providing extra room for a home office, hobby space, or bonus living area. The backyard features a beautiful swimming pool, ready to be the centerpiece of your outdoor gatherings, with opportunities to enhance the landscaping and fencing to suit your style. A newer roof (approx. 2 years old) adds to the value and peace of mind. Ideally located near schools, freeway access, take-out dining this home is ready for your personal touches and future memories.
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Hire Cathleen Griebling if you want someone who is knowledgeable, professional, and determined to getting your home sold. We can’t say enough good things about Cathleen. She knows her stuff. We hired Cathleen based on recommendations from family and friends who had used her in their real estate transactions. There is no doubt that we would hire her again in a heart beat to handle any future real estate needs. Whether your buying or selling, it is so important to have a knowledgeable real estate professional watching your back and negotiating the best terms for you. Thank you Cathleen Griebling.
Robert T.
Cathleen is a true professional! She knows the business inside and out, works hard for her clients and follows through. We've had the pleasure to work with her on multiple occasions. Cathleen has helped us purchase 2 properties and sell 3 over the last 10 years. Even with the drastic ups and downs in the housing market over the last decade, she doesn't miss a beat. I can't recommend a more hardworking and trustworthy realtor.
Heather
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Cathleen Griebling is a true real estate professional. She knows her community, the market and the best way to sell or buy a home. She has the utmost integrity and will be completely honest with you about how the process works, what you should know and expect. She works well with others and you can trust that Cathleen will do whatever it takes to get your deal done. I highly recommend Cathleen Griebling and due to her hard work my house sold over the listing price in the midst of Covid-19
. Julie
OAKLEY $80,000 Perfect Place for 55+ COMING SOON. 1 Bedroom /1 Bath 728 sqft. Kitchen Update with Countertops, Cabinetry, Appliances, and Laminate Flooring. XXL Primary Bedroom with 2 lrg closets! Stack Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator Incl. Wheelchair accessible. Park Space rent Lowest in the area. Call for a preview showing!!!
We are proud to present this Brentwood
9050 Deer Valley Rd.
featuring 6,595 upscale living. This estate is perfect for a family retreat, due to it's separate living quarters. The property sits on 5 rolling acres with producing olive trees and includes, large building, oversized garage and pool house! The backyard is fabulous and was featured and created by Pond Masters.
Twilight Open House on Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30 pm to 830 pm.
Checking all the boxes in must have items!
Welcome to 430 Ellisa Lane Brentwood
Amazing single story custom home, CHECK, featuring things like high ceilings, crown molding, lots of windows, CHECK, all bedrooms are ensuites, coffee bar, wrap around backyard covered patio, CHECK, unobstructed views of Mt. Diablo, ADU, stamped concrete driveway, CHECK, CHECK, CHECK.
Primary suite downstairs, Pulte's favorite model Just Listed! Over 3,000, soaring ceilings, court location, 4 bedrooms plus loft! Priced right at $899K
Looking for 2 spaces for the price of 1?
Check out 609 Lynn Ave Antioch. Cute as a button with water and city light views you will fall in love with. Priced to sell at $589K
610 Central Park Pl, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood • $759 ,000
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering 2, 310 square feet of comfortable, single-story living. Situated on a wide, quiet street in a desirable gated 55+ community. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan provides ideal separation of space. On one end of the home, youll find the spacious primary suite with a private full bath and walk in closet. A additional bedroom home office, or hobbies, and a separate half baths for guests. On the opposite side, two more bedrooms share a Jack and Jill full bathroom with double sinks, offering privacy and practicality. Enjoy beautiful bamboo flooring and updated counters throughout, along with bright, open living areas perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Step outside and take advantage of the community’s wonderful amenities, including a clubhouse, tennis courts, and a sparkling pool. You’ll also love the close proximity to shopping centers, parks, and peaceful walking trails. With a full-sized 3-car garage and a low-maintenance lifestyle in a welcoming neighborhood, this home checks all the boxes.
TRACY • $154,000
880 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2bath built 2019! 2019 single wide mobile home two bedrooms two full bathrooms. Granite countertops in your modern kitchen, with plenty of cupboard space and breakfast bar. Family room and indoor laundry! Vinyl plank flooring and carpet flooring. Central air conditioning and fully covered carport for 2 cars. Huge 8x14 foot huge shed, fenced yard and front and backyard built in overhangs to help beat the heat! Don’t miss out! This gem will go fast!
BETHEL ISLAND
740,000
Waterfront Home with Solar, Dock, and 2 Beds / 3 Baths, possible 3rd bedroom or Den off of the downstairs bedroom. 1, 369 sq ft of living space on a 8, 500 sq ft lot.
512 sq. ft. of living space and is zoned A-2 (Agricultural-Residential). Features a huge custom kitchen with a large island, top-of-the-line appliances, . Enjoy the in-ground liner pool, screened-in porch/sunroom, and covered patio. The fully gated property has three entrances, a 2000 square foot workshop and a ADU. Huge area for horses and barn with 4 stalls. Three seperate entrances to easily move horses, trailers or big equipment in and out. Located on a quiet private road in a desirable area surrounded by mature treesperfect for peaceful country living.
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Should Sellers Have an Inspection Before Listing!
By Patrick McCarran ~ Real Estate Broker
Should a seller hire their own home inspector? In my opinion yes, there are more good reasons for having pre-inspections than not having one.
As a seller, you know that most buyers are likely to have a home inspection conducted once in contract for purchase. So why should you pay for your own? Getting pre-inspections offers many key advantages to sellers that you may not be aware of. Having inspections before your house goes on the market ensures that you’ll find out the exact condition of your home, which makes setting a price much easier and whether to list “as-is” or do the repairs for a better return.
I recommend three basic inspections, a general home inspection, a termite and wood destroying pest inspection, and a roof inspection. These are the primary inspections and should provide a clear picture of the condition of your home. If there are any major issues you can hire a specialized inspection such as plumbing, roof or HVAC . Knowing what repairs are needed and knowing the cost will also help you have a good estimate of the bottom line when you sell.
One of the biggest unknowns or variables is that once a buyer has the home inspected, something will be discovered that may kill the sale. This concern is undoubtedly justified as the home inspection is often the point where sales fall apart – leaving the seller to start all over again tofind a new buyer. Not knowing if there is something wrong with your home often adds a lot of stress to the sales process. Selling your home is never easy. Worrying that the sale will fall through because of something that turns up during an inspection can only add to the anxiety of the escrow process.
By having pre-inspections done, you can feel much more confident about the current condition of your home. This also allows you set your own schedule for repairs. There is often no need to rush to list the property until you have made sure the home is in good shape.
If you wait for the buyer’s inspections you will only have until closing to get the repairs done and a limited time frame which may lead to scrambling to get everything fixed in time and can add additional costs to the repairs. You may want to make the repairs yourself and by knowing upfront what needs to be fixed, gives you greater flexibility to make that choice.
Buyers naturally are skeptical about a home’s condition. For many people purchasing a home will be the most money they will ever spend on a single purchase. Handing them inspection reports that details the present condition of a home will make them feel more confident about the purchase. Having pre-inspections allows the buyer to make a more confident offer and often can shorten the inspection contingency, and in turn make the offer stronger by cutting down the exit period to cancel. An inspection done before listing for sale can help eliminate much of the doubt about the home.
Just because you get pre-listing inspections does not mean you will not have to go through buyer’s inspections as well. However by having your own inspections and knowing the condition of your home, it can help you in negotiations if the buyers inspector has a different opinion.
Quite often buyers will use the home inspection as a negotiating tool to ask for additional concessions. They may use the home inspections as a
means to renegotiate the sale. That’s because they know that there will probably be one or more issues that will come up and possibly warrant reconsideration of the price. Preinspections put the buyer on notice and that both you and the buyer are aware of any existing issues and all repairs from the beginning of your interaction. Negotiations still may occur, but knowing up front usually will minimize this.
Another benefit by doing home inspections before listing for sale, you will be aware of any significant problems which can help you be in compliance on required disclosures. It is always better in my opinion to know up front and disclose than to have the buyer find out about an issue later and assume you should have known .
Remember there is no point in having your home inspected if the home inspector only catches a fraction of the issues. So make sure you use a reputable inspector who is a member of a trade group that sets standards and practices.
While having your own inspections is an added expense, it is a proactive step that puts you ahead of the curve. It allows you to see the path ahead of you much more clearly and can save you money in the long run. You can plan better, rest easier and get a better price on your home.
Patrick McCarran is a local Realtor and Broker DRE# 01325072. He can be contact by phone or text at (925) 899-5536, pmccarran@yahoo.com or www.CallPatrick.com.
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OAKLAND - $649,500 Great Townhouse. 2 bedroom, 2 baths. 1443 sq ft. 2 car garage.
DISCOVERY BAY - $1,799,888 ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.
Waterfront Luxury at its fullest. This house has all of the bells and whistles. Located minutes to FAST WATER part of Discovery Bay. Jump into your boat and sail away. Great for Water lovers and any one who wants to be apart of Discovery Bay Boating traditions. Golf club also within vicinity for the Golf lovers out there. Truly a great primary home or a great vacation home or a combination of the two. Enjoy a wonderful sunrises on the water without leaving your home of luxury. You can dock three boats at your very own pier. Also two Boat lifts to store your boat out of the water. Eastern exposure to enjoying the Delta. Hot Tub, Solar, heated floors, bidet, central vacuum, tank less water heater, Osmosis water filter, and much more.
pays for garbage. Tenants pay the rest. Property could be vacant at close of escrow. Per owner.
OAKLAND$690,000 WONDERFUL ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN Tucked away in the Heart of East Oakland. Church building with all of the necessary equipment to continue as such. Has seating for over 100 people. Currently vacant and ready to come back to life. Can also be used for man other uses such as child car/transitional housing/ bed and breakfast/community assembly and recreational assembly. All the above used must be APPROVED BY THE CITY OF OAKLAND including continued use as a church. Property is sold AS IS condition. Owner is motivated.
OAKLAND - $899,999 AUTO REPAIR SHOP
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN OVER THIRTY YEARS. OWNER IS RETIRING AND WINDING DOWN. Shop was/is used as a body shop with paint booths, and all equipment needed for body repair. All equipment and cars at the shop come with the shop at the right price. Owner may put a pice on items that has sentimental value. Ship is centrally located to main drag as well as to major freeways and shopping district.
