Alison J. Petersen - Compass

Open house!
Today:
📍1450 Finley Lane, Alamo CA 94507
⏰ 12pm-3pm
Stop by and let’s tour this gem together, check all the boxes and let’s make an offer ✍🏻💰
Bigger kitchen ✔️
Bigger closet ✔️
Bigger yard -front and back- ✔️
I’ve got you covered

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