Kip Machado & Team - Realtor

Kip Machado & Team - Realtor KM & Team | Realtor® | Cedar Creek Realty, Inc.
• 209-768-0634 | CA DRE # 01872089
• KipMachado.com

Patience – it's a rare quality in today's hurry-up world – and a cornerstone of Kip Machados real estate ethics. Time and attention are
gifts she gives freely – listening while clients share their dreams and
goals, then answering their questions and helping them explore their
options without pressure. Real estate is a relationship-based business, and Kip strives to create
client relationships buil

t on trust and confidence. Her ultimate goal: a
business built upon referrals from clients who are completely
satisfied with the professional and caring service they received.

A turnkey mountain retreat, now sold.1821 Thunderbolt Trail sold at $575,000. This 3 bed, 4 bath chalet offered 2,706 sq...
08/31/2026

A turnkey mountain retreat, now sold.

1821 Thunderbolt Trail sold at $575,000. This 3 bed, 4 bath chalet offered 2,706 square feet, vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace, a large private deck, and flexible bonus space above the garage. Offered furnished on a peaceful forested lot, it was built for easy mountain weekends and everyday comfort.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in the Sierra foothills, we’re here when you’re ready. Link in bio.

Thinking about an Arnold cabin? Check the systems before the scenery wins you over.• Internet: confirm the provider and ...
08/28/2026

Thinking about an Arnold cabin? Check the systems before the scenery wins you over.

• Internet: confirm the provider and test speed at the house
• Backup power: ask what stays on in an outage and when it was last serviced
• Propane: verify tank ownership, refill access, and winter use
• Water: confirm the source, filtration, storage, and recent pump or well work
• Winter prep: ask about snow access, pipe protection, drainage, and heat settings when vacant

If you want, I can help you build a smart mountain-home checklist before you tour.

If an Arnold mountain home is on your shortlist, verify these four details before escrow.• Road access: Ask who maintain...
08/24/2026

If an Arnold mountain home is on your shortlist, verify these four details before escrow.

• Road access: Ask who maintains it, whether it is paved, and what winter access looks like.
• Septic capacity: Make sure the system matches the bedroom count and guest use.
• Insurance: Get real quotes early. Mountain coverage can change the math fast.
• Rental reality: Confirm local rules, HOA limits, and whether the home works for guest stays.

If you want a second set of eyes on a mountain property, I am happy to help you pressure test the details.

Before you buy an Arnold-area second home, confirm these 4 items in writing.• Ask if HOA membership transfers automatica...
08/21/2026

Before you buy an Arnold-area second home, confirm these 4 items in writing.

• Ask if HOA membership transfers automatically or needs a new application or fee.
• Confirm which recreation access comes with the property and how guest use works.
• Verify rental rules, permit limits, and neighborhood restrictions before you count on income.
• If you want easy ownership, ask what vendors and management systems can stay in place.

If you want a second set of eyes on a cabin, I’m happy to help.

This one has such a good story behind it ♥️Our buyers fell in love with this Blue Lake Springs cabin the first time they...
08/19/2026

This one has such a good story behind it ♥️

Our buyers fell in love with this Blue Lake Springs cabin the first time they saw it. We wrote an offer, competing against four other buyers. When their offer wasn’t accepted, they were disappointed, but they never stopped thinking about the home … Then it unexpectedly came back on the market 🥹

They jumped at their second chance, wrote another offer, competed again, and this time … they got it!

Now they officially have the keys to the mountain getaway they loved from the very beginning … The right home really does find its way back to you, God always has a plan 🤍🏡

📲 Sometimes the first ‘no’ isn’t the end of the story | 209-768-0634

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Listing courtesy of Glen Sanchez with Better Altitude Properties

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𝘒𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰 & 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 | 𝘋𝘙𝘌 01872089 & 02030163
•209-768-0634 | 𝘒𝘪𝘱@𝘒𝘪𝘱𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰.𝘤𝘰𝘮
𝘸/ 𝘊𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺, 𝘐𝘯𝘤. | dre 01417738
𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 & 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚

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Thinking about an Arnold cabin that could help pay for itself?The manager matters as much as the house. Before you sign,...
08/17/2026

Thinking about an Arnold cabin that could help pay for itself?

The manager matters as much as the house. Before you sign, ask about storm coverage, guest response time, reliable local vendors, permit handling, how owner dates are blocked, and how they price snow, summer, and slower weeks.

In mountain markets, small operational gaps turn into expensive headaches fast.

If you want help comparing a property or a management option, I’m happy to talk it through.

“Already?! Didn’t you just list it for sale?!” Clear communication, honest market advice, and a plan that gets things mo...
08/16/2026

“Already?! Didn’t you just list it for sale?!”

Clear communication, honest market advice, and a plan that gets things moving.

Thinking about selling in Blue Lake Springs or anywhere along the Highway 4 Corridor? We’re always happy to talk strategy.

📲 209-768-0634 | KipMachado.com

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𝘒𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰 & 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 | 𝘋𝘙𝘌 01872089 & 02030163
•209-768-0634 | 𝘒𝘪𝘱@𝘒𝘪𝘱𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰.𝘤𝘰𝘮
𝘸/ 𝘊𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺, 𝘐𝘯𝘤. | dre 01417738
𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 & 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚

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That extra loft or finished lower level can add a lot to a cabin. It can also trigger the first hard questions from buye...
08/14/2026

That extra loft or finished lower level can add a lot to a cabin. It can also trigger the first hard questions from buyers.

Before I list a cabin like this in Arnold or nearby mountain towns, I check public records, permit history, and septic limits so the marketing matches what buyers can rely on.

Around here, getting ahead of those details helps pricing conversations go a lot smoother.

If you want a second set of eyes before you list, I am happy to help.

08/13/2026

In Big Trees Village, this is the kind of chalet that makes mountain weekends easy.

A wall of windows brings the trees right into the great room, and the lower level adds a game room, wet bar, and dedicated theater. Wraparound decks and a furnished interior make it ready to enjoy from day one.

4110 Ottawa Drive | 3 bed | 3 bath | 2,487 sq ft | $629,000

See the full listing at the link in bio.

This one found the right buyers🌲1260 Canyon View Ct is officially closed, and we’re so excited for our clients to call A...
08/11/2026

This one found the right buyers🌲
1260 Canyon View Ct is officially closed, and we’re so excited for our clients to call Arnold home.

Kip Machado & Team represented the buyers
Listing courtesy of Mallory Word | Corcoran Icon Properties

Thinking about making a move in the mountains? Send us a message and let’s see what’s out there 🙌🏼

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𝘒𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰 & 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 | 𝘋𝘙𝘌 01872089 & 02030163
•209-768-0634 | 𝘒𝘪𝘱@𝘒𝘪𝘱𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰.𝘤𝘰𝘮
𝘸/ 𝘊𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺, 𝘐𝘯𝘤. | dre 01417738
𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 & 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚

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Arnold, CA
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