When I first received the call about 1017 Gothic Way, it came from a gentleman facing a stressful and overwhelming situation. Many people searching for houses in Pomona for sale don’t often realize that behind each property is a deeper story, and this particular home carried years of deferred maintenance, financial hardship, and escalating pressure from a looming foreclosure. The house needed well over $100,000 in repairs, and navigating the sale required both strategy and compassion.
The Situation
The seller needed support quickly. The home was severely run-down, far below the average home price in Pomona CAand the overall home prices in Pomona CA you typically see on the open market. Adding to the challenge, tenants were living in the property without paying rent and were refusing to leave. Showing the home or even walking through it was nearly impossible.
To protect the seller legally, I connected him with our trusted eviction attorney who specializes in these situations. We initiated the eviction process immediately while developing a plan to market the property creatively. Compared to the median home price Pomona CA buyers often look for, this home would require someone capable of seeing potential well beyond its current state.
Finding the Right Buyer
Traditional buyers looking for move-in-ready houses in Pomona for sale could never have taken this on. The home’s condition and legal complications required a very specific type of buyer: someone experienced with distressed properties and capable of renovating a home that sat far below the average house price in Pomona CA due to its condition.
Thanks to targeted marketing and our investor network, we located an investor willing to purchase the home during the eviction process—a rare and challenging scenario. We prepared detailed contractor quotes for the buyer, including the cost of repairing or completely filling in the abandoned swimming pool in the backyard. These planning steps helped the buyer analyze future value potential compared to surrounding home prices in Pomona CA.
The sale moved forward smoothly. After closing, the eviction finalized, renovations began, and the investor transformed the home into a property much more aligned with the average home price in Pomona CA and other comparable remodeled listings.
Helping a Family Through a Difficult Time
Not every sale is easy, and not every situation allows for a joyful ending—especially when families are dealing with financial loss or inherited properties. In this case, the seller needed to make urgent decisions under pressure, and the home’s condition placed it well below the median home price Pomona CA at the time.
My role was to guide him through each step, connect the right resources, and help him get the most value possible despite the challenges.
In the end, the seller walked away with needed funds and a sense of closure. The buyer completed a full renovation, restored the property, and ultimately resold it for a profit—bringing the home back toward the average house price in Pomona CA and contributing positively to the neighborhood.
Property Highlights
Address: 1017 Gothic Way, Pomona, CA 91768
Status: Sold
Condition: Extensive disrepair, foreclosure pressure, non-paying tenants
Unique Factors:
– Investor purchase during eviction
– Estimated $100,000+ in repairs
– Abandoned pool requiring major work
– Legal coordination with eviction attorney
– Renovation pushed property value closer to surrounding home prices in Pomona CA
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Represented By
Justin Eden – REALTOR®
Specializing in: Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, Upland, Glendora, Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga
Sales Price: $505,000
Escrow closed: Dec 28, 2023