Glen Una Ave
“On a flight back to California, I sat next to a woman who had just inherited a home and felt overwhelmed about what to do next. She didn’t know whether to sell, renovate, or hold. For an hour and a half, we talked through her options. I shared my experience from my Glen Una project, the story that Stephen guided me through, similar transitions and insights she would have never known to consider.
When the plane landed, she thanked me for the clarity. That moment reminded me that real estate is more than transactions. It is about education, options and helping people understand what is possible during major life changes. The Glen Una project is a perfect example of what the right guidance can unlock.” - Karen, Glen Una Seller
Karen and I approached Glen Una with a clear vision: transform an older property into a modern California bungalow that would live beautifully for today’s buyers. They invested 13 months into the process, six months of planning and permitting, followed by six months of construction, to bring that vision to life.
The home sits in Campbell, one of the South Bay’s most desirable communities, close to downtown Campbell, Morgan Park, the Pruneyard, Santana Row and major commuter routes like Highway 17. The 14,280-square-foot lot is rare for the area, offering privacy, outdoor living potential and long-term development options.
When the project was completed, the response was exceptional. Buyers, neighbors, designers, renovators and flippers all recognized the care and craftsmanship behind the transformation. The home resonated with everyone who walked through it.
Every detail of the build supported the lifestyle today’s buyers want: natural light, indoor-outdoor living, versatile spaces and a timeless aesthetic. Throughout the process, I guided my clients on market trends, buyer expectations and the design decisions that would have the strongest impact once the home hit the market.
The main house blends vintage charm with modern functionality. Key features include:
An open-concept living and kitchen layout
Vaulted kitchen ceilings with skylights
7-foot bi-fold doors opening to a backyard deck
A walk-in pantry
A separate artist studio
An oversized lot with endless possibilities
This thoughtful combination of design and land made the home stand out immediately.
We brought Glen Una to market with a strategy that highlighted both the design and the unique lot size. The result was a sale at $2.4 million, a number that reflected the planning, patience and expertise poured into the build from day one.
The Glen Una project is more than a successful sale. It is a testament to what intentional design, strategic planning and the right representation can create. For the sellers, it marked the completion of a thoughtful 13-month journey. For the buyers, it is the beginning of years of enjoyment. And for anyone navigating the uncertainty of inheriting or transitioning a property, it illustrates the power of informed decisions — and the value of paying forward what you’ve learned.
