Before:

The cliché “A diamond in the rough” is exemplified by our current project on 66 Prospect St., Chula Vista. The property is a 4 bedroom 2 bath with a converted garage and an entertainers back yard with a pool and covered elevated patio. The reason the property needed renovation is because it was a short sale that had been on the market a long time.  This project will be a great example of a before and after and what we can do in 5 weeks!

To put it nicely, the place was trashed.

The house might have looked like a trash can, but was there a little gold inside of it? Ryan Mathys explains, “What we look for in a flip is the core of the house. How is the floorplan? How is the lot? Is the foundation and roof solid?” This house is a prime example of what has potential. The lot was huge, with a front yard, back yard, patio, and a pool. The roofing and windows are relatively new. The foundation is solid and the floorplan flows nicely. With a little, or a lot, of tender love and care, this house could easily go through renovations and become the flagship of the block.

During:

The process began October 19th and will be done December 15th.  This will be  a complete makeover of interior and exterior finishes

The overgrown yard was scaled down to a manageable situation. The interior was gutted as well. The backyard’s patio is currently being redone and the project consists of the covered patio being torn off and the floor and steps getting redone with new concrete, sod and landscaping. The water heater and washer/dryer were outside (code violation) and we have moved the W/D into the hallway and putting in a new energy efficient tankless water heater.

The place has transformed from an out of control into a manageable project.

 

After:  To be continued….

We expect to have this completed by December 15th.   The entire neighborhood will benefit from this project, as house prices and quality will increase. The house that was previously out of code will now be a respectable home ranking as one of the nicest in the neighborhood.

The curb appeal was changed within a week of purchase, as the landscaping was cleaned up, the trash was removed and the demo work completed.

The kitchen will have new cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliance, tile floor and backsplash. We will also do hardwood floors throughout (not laminant).  The converted garage whose purpose was once in question is being transformed into a fifth bedroom because the area values the quantity of bedrooms. The master bedroom and bath are also being redone, and the washer and dryer are being placed inside for convenience.