999 W EVELYN TERR #98, SUNNYVALE
MODERN 2 BED 1 BATH TOP FLOOR CONDO WITH BALCONIES

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Letter from Seller of 999 W EVELYN TERR #98 to Buyer:

Dear Buyer,

I wanted to share with you what makes The Courtyard community at 999 W Evelyn Terr #98 in Sunnyvale so special to me.

I purchased this top floor condo in 2014 and remodeled the home from the end of 2017 to March 2018.  It has been a joy living here all these years as there is no one above me and I’ve enjoyed the safety of being on the top floor.  Standing in the Kitchen and doing dishes, I’ve enjoyed watching people and cars go by as I get a nice view of the front entrance of the community as well as the homes across the street.  In my rear private balcony, I get to enjoy the nice shade of the Redwood tree just next to the building and can look down into the street parking, and wave to my fellow neighbors.  Being on the 2nd floor even allows me to keep an eye on my car parked underneath the carport in front of the mailboxes.  The beauty of the trees/nature just beyond my top floor balcony and the privacy it provides is something I’ve cherished while living here.
   
I ended up spending over $67,000 to remodel this unit to make it as modern, safe, and comfortable to enjoy and live in long term.  In the process I made it into a 2 bed, 1 bath, with dual vanity sinks in the bathroom along with upgrading the electrical panel while making substantial upgrades throughout the remodel.  I’ve had the chance to sleep in the smaller 2nd bedroom temporarily with a queen size mattress and there is still plenty of room to walk around.  I have enjoyed the coziness of the updated 2nd bedroom along with the sunlight that shines through the sliding glass patio door in the morning and afternoon.
   
The remodel includes a completely updated kitchen with European Style White Cabinetry, Quartz Countertops & Quartz Backsplash for ease of cleaning, Stainless Steel appliances, White Cream Carpet with upgraded 8 lb padding throughout, Porcelain Tile Flooring in Entry/Kitchen/Bathroom, Dual pane windows/Sliding glass patio doors, White Shaker Cabinetry & Dual Vanity Sinks along with Toto Faucets & Toto Toilet in the Bathroom.  The curved bathtub with the curved shower rods provide a sense of spaciousness when showering.  There are lots of little details that I spent much time on adding to make the unit as comfortable as possible such as the dimmable LED Recessed lights & updated light fixtures, extra electrical outlets near the ceiling, Cat6 Ethernet/Cable pre-wired in the walls, Pre-wired cable/HDMI for wall mount TV, shelving in the extra storage room in the rear balcony area, crown molding & baseboards, and bullnose corners on the interior walls for the safety and modern look.  The Double French Doors for the bedrooms allows the option for light to shine through during the day even when the doors are closed and the double curtain rods above each french door allows for added privacy when needed by using the included light gray black out curtains.  Additional updated items include the added Rockwool R-30 insulation in the attic, the new electrical lines pulled, along with the new Square D electrical panel & GFCI/AFCI breakers, Quartz Countertop pieces underneath the Kitchen and each of the Bathroom sinks to make it easy to clean any potential water leaks/spillage.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed living in this community as the neighbors are friendly and welcoming.  There is plenty of parking throughout this community (no parking permits required) which is a huge positive living here.  The community is large enough where it is easy to go for a morning or evening stroll after dinner to enjoy the beautiful Redwood trees and grassy areas around the premises.  During the previous summers, the pool and BBQ area would be used by the residents and their guests in addition to the tennis courts throughout the year.  Less than a 5 min drive south is Ponderosa Park that has multiple Tennis Courts for one who enjoys more competitive play.

The convenience is something that makes this community a hidden gem in Sunnyvale.  The location makes it very convenient to shop at Costco, Target, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Nob Hill Foods, 99 Ranch etc.  For your home needs, there is Home Depot and Lowe’s nearby.  There’s also an international variety of markets, and restaurants nearby including Japanese, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, etc off El Camino Real, downtown Sunnyvale (5 min drive), downtown Mountain View (less than 15 min drive), etc.  One of my favorites places to grab a bite is over at In-N-Out which is only a 5 min drive away. 

Big tech companies like the new Apple headquarters are only 7-8 min drive away, along with other Apple campuses/buildings in close proximity to this home.  Other companies nearby include Intuitive Surgical, LinkedIn, ServiceNow, Applied Materials, Fortinet, Nvidia, etc.  Being very close to Central Expressway makes it quick to drive to Mountain View/Google/Castro St and being close to Wolfe Rd makes it convenient as it’s only 3 miles to the new Apple Park Headquarters along with Cupertino Village & Main St Cupertino for additional restaurants.

Access to public transportation such as Caltrain is very easy due to the Lawrence Caltrain Station being very close as well as having the Sunnyvale Caltrain station just westward.

As you can see, this location is a huge reason why I love living here so much.  Although I’m sad to be leaving this home, I hope the remodeling and attention to detail to make this home as safe, modern, and comfortable to live in along with the private top floor balconies will allow the next owner to enjoy this home and community for many years to come.  

Edmund Yue
September 2020

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