The house is red-tagged. It’s teetering on top of a landslide. And, in an only-in-the-Bay-Area kind of alternative reality, this house in Lafayette is selling for $850,000 and already has multiple inquiries.

“Grand home on a quiet cul-de-sac has met misfortune,” reads the ad on Redfin. “This is not for the faint of heart. Landslide at the rear of the home, house is currently red tagged. Geotechnical report available. Do the hard work and benefit from a incredible view of Mt. Diablo. Home is priced to reflect the cost of repairs. Will you be the one to restore this majestic home to its prior glory?”

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