Castle Street, Daly City, CA
Property Type: Single-Family Home
Configuration: 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom + Basement Bonus Room
Location: Daly City, CA
Project Type: Pre-listing renovation oversight
Timeline: Pre-listing window (summer preparation period)
Background
The Castle Street property is a three-bedroom, three-bath single-family home located in Daly City. At the time of preparation, the home had been operating as a rental property and was showing significant wear, outdated finishes, and deferred maintenance throughout.
The homeowner decided to sell the property and engaged Newly Renovated to prepare the home for market. This project took place during an earlier phase of the business, before marketing photography was standard practice, but the scope and complexity of the work made it an ideal example of pre-listing renovation oversight.
The seller’s primary goal was to maximize the value of the home while ensuring the property could be listed without compliance or inspection issues.
The Challenge
The home presented a number of serious challenges that extended beyond surface-level updates:
An illegal, unpermitted bathroom in the basement that could not be included in the listing
Severely outdated and mismatched finishes throughout multiple bathrooms
Rust, deterioration, and unsanitary conditions in the primary bathroom
Slippery and unattractive marble tile at the front entry
Widespread wear consistent with long-term rental use
Discovery of significant dry rot and mold during demolition
Because the basement bathroom was unpermitted, it could not legally be sold as a functioning bathroom. To move forward with the sale, the space needed to be fully removed and corrected; adding regulatory, safety, and timeline complexity to an already extensive preparation scope.
Our Comprehensive Solution
We provided full pre-listing renovation oversight, managing demolition, remediation, rebuilds, and coordination under one accountable plan.
Our scope of work included:
Full removal of the unpermitted basement bathroom to bring the property into compliance
Complete renovation of the primary bathroom, including removal of mismatched stone and outdated finishes
Renovation of additional bathrooms, with all existing tile and finishes removed and replaced
Replacement of entry stairs to improve safety, appearance, and buyer appeal
Discovery, remediation, and repair of extensive dry rot and mold uncovered during demolition
Full interior repaint with updated, market-appropriate colors
Flooring replacement throughout the home
Removal of debris, junk, and backyard clutter
Replacement and standardization of lighting throughout the living areas
Kitchen refresh to address dated finishes and improve overall presentation
All work was coordinated and sequenced intentionally, allowing complex issues to be addressed without derailing the preparation timeline.
The Outcome
The home was fully refreshed and brought into a condition suitable for market, with compliance risks resolved and buyer objections significantly reduced.
By removing the illegal bathroom, correcting underlying structural and environmental issues, and modernizing the home’s finishes, the property was positioned to list honestly and confidently without surprises during inspections or escrow.
The homeowner was thrilled with the outcome and the level of oversight provided, particularly given the complexity of the issues uncovered during the project. This case demonstrates how Newly Renovated’s pre-listing renovation oversight protects both value and credibility when preparing a home with hidden risks.
