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Featured Homes For Sale

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20 hours ago
4 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 2827 N Victoria Drive, Alpine, CA 91901
$899,000

2827 N Victoria Drive, Alpine, CA 91901

4 beds
2 baths
1,955 sqft

compass

2827 N Victoria Drive, Alpine, Ca 91901
1 day on market Open: Sat 1-4pm (7/18)
3 beds bed, 3 baths bath property at 882 Alpine Heights Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,200,000

882 Alpine Heights Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
3 baths
2,930 sqft

berkshire hathaway homeservices california properties

882 Alpine Heights Rd, Alpine, Ca 91901
5 days on market
— beds bed, — baths bath property at 2650 South Grade, Alpine, CA 91901
$2,750,000

2650 South Grade, Alpine, CA 91901

— beds
— baths
11.52 acres

heritage re david waitley co b

2650 South Grade, Alpine, Ca 91901
6 days on market
2 beds bed, 1 baths bath property at 4304 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
$350,000

4304 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

2 beds
1 baths
516 sqft

homesmart realty west

4304 Willows Rd, Alpine, Ca 91901
6 days on market
3 beds bed, 2.5 baths bath property at 2925 Sunhaven Court, Alpine, CA 91901
$759,999

2925 Sunhaven Court, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2.5 baths
1,565 sqft

newtown real estate

2925 Sunhaven Court, Alpine, Ca 91901
7 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 1434 Marshall Rd 20, Alpine, CA 91901
$570,000

1434 Marshall Rd 20, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
1,450 sqft

redfin corporation

1434 Marshall Rd 20, Alpine, Ca 91901
8 days on market
4 beds bed, 3 baths bath property at 579 Alpine Trail Rd., Alpine, CA 91901
$1,325,000

579 Alpine Trail Rd., Alpine, CA 91901

4 beds
3 baths
3,496 sqft

re/max pacific

579 Alpine Trail Rd., Alpine, Ca 91901
9 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 3505 Alpine 5, Alpine, CA 91901
$279,000

3505 Alpine 5, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
1,159 sqft

american group

3505 Alpine 5, Alpine, Ca 91901
13 days on market
16 beds bed, 11 baths bath property at 5553 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,481,000

5553 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

16 beds
11 baths
— sqft

value t sales inc dba pacific preferred

5553 Willows Rd, Alpine, Ca 91901
14 days on market
2 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 1434 Marshall Rd. 23, Alpine, CA 91901
$458,000

1434 Marshall Rd. 23, Alpine, CA 91901

2 beds
2 baths
1,005 sqft

danyel b realty

1434 Marshall Rd. 23, Alpine, Ca 91901
14 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 2400 Alpine Blvd 108, Alpine, CA 91901
$289,000

2400 Alpine Blvd 108, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
1,400 sqft

exp realty of southern ca

2400 Alpine Blvd 108, Alpine, Ca 91901
16 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 2650 Calle De Compadres, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,270,000

2650 Calle De Compadres, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
2,500 sqft

coldwell banker west

2650 Calle De Compadres, Alpine, Ca 91901
20 days on market
4 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 2577 Camino Narciso, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,187,645

2577 Camino Narciso, Alpine, CA 91901

4 beds
2 baths
2,400 sqft

exp realty of california, inc.

2577 Camino Narciso, Alpine, Ca 91901
20 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 2958 Verde View Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
$949,000

2958 Verde View Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
1,680 sqft

mission realty group

2958 Verde View Rd, Alpine, Ca 91901
21 days on market
3 beds bed, 3 baths bath property at 950 S Grade Road, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,075,000

950 S Grade Road, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
3 baths
2,663 sqft

coldwell banker west

950 S Grade Road, Alpine, Ca 91901
21 days on market
5 beds bed, 3 baths bath property at 2365 Shaylene Way, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,449,900

2365 Shaylene Way, Alpine, CA 91901

5 beds
3 baths
2,812 sqft

coldwell banker west

2365 Shaylene Way, Alpine, Ca 91901
21 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 22815 Illahee Dr., Alpine, CA 91901
$1,075,000

22815 Illahee Dr., Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
1,325 sqft

pacific sotheby's int'l realty

22815 Illahee Dr., Alpine, Ca 91901
24 days on market
3 beds bed, 2 baths bath property at 1815 Lilac Lane, Alpine, CA 91901
$799,900

1815 Lilac Lane, Alpine, CA 91901

3 beds
2 baths
1,600 sqft

coldwell banker west

1815 Lilac Lane, Alpine, Ca 91901
26 days on market
4 beds bed, 3.5 baths bath property at 614 Sneath Way, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,249,995

614 Sneath Way, Alpine, CA 91901

4 beds
3.5 baths
3,210 sqft

cal state realty services

614 Sneath Way, Alpine, Ca 91901
27 days on market
4 beds bed, 3 baths bath property at 2560 Avenida Ocotillo, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,200,000

2560 Avenida Ocotillo, Alpine, CA 91901

4 beds
3 baths
2,568 sqft

shopprop inc

2560 Avenida Ocotillo, Alpine, Ca 91901
27 days on market
2 beds bed, 1 baths bath property at 1025 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901
$750,000

1025 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901

2 beds
1 baths
800 sqft

agents of architecture

1025 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, Ca 91901
28 days on market
4 beds bed, 3 baths bath property at 2222 Lindsay Michelle Dr, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,299,000

2222 Lindsay Michelle Dr, Alpine, CA 91901

4 beds
3 baths
2,991 sqft

exp realty of california, inc.

2222 Lindsay Michelle Dr, Alpine, Ca 91901
5 beds bed, 5 baths bath property at 3023-25 Via Viejas, Alpine, CA 91901
$2,200,000

3023-25 Via Viejas, Alpine, CA 91901

5 beds
5 baths
4,304 sqft

exp realty of california, inc.

3023-25 Via Viejas, Alpine, Ca 91901
— beds bed, — baths bath property at Via Viejas Oeste 0, Alpine, CA 91901
$250,000

Via Viejas Oeste 0, Alpine, CA 91901

— beds
— baths
4.27 acres

compass

Via Viejas Oeste 0, Alpine, Ca 91901
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Your questions, answered.

Straight answers to the most common buying questions.

Most buyers put down between 3% and 20% depending on the loan type. A lender can show you low down payment options.

Yes — it helps you understand your budget, strengthens your offer, and shows sellers you’re serious.

On average, 30–60 days once you’re under contract. The search timeline depends on your goals and market conditions.

Typically 2–5% of the purchase price, covering lender fees, title insurance, taxes, and more.

Yes. Bridge loans, contingencies, or creative financing can help you transition smoothly.

It varies by area and price point. A local agent can provide current insights on competition and multiple offers.

Not required, but highly recommended. An agent protects your interests, negotiates for you, and simplifies the process.

You’ll go through inspections, appraisal, and final loan approval before closing day.

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