NoPo bidding war result reported

23 Silver Beech Road, built in 1953 and last touched by a carpenter in 2003, was listed at $1.550 million and has sold for $1,660,000. No surprise there; the market continues its torrid pace.

What is amusing, to me at least, is the fulsome property description in the listing: created by AI, or the product of the agents’ own fervid imagination, who knows?

Tucked away on a peaceful road surrounded by cul-de-sacs in the award-winning North Mianus School district, this 4-bedroom Riverside gem is a perfect blend of convenience and a tranquil, private retreat. Step into a dramatic entryway with soaring vaulted ceilings and rich natural slate tile, leading to a grand living room anchored by a stately fireplace, which flows effortlessly into a sun-drenched dining room with vaulted ceilings —perfect for everyday living and elegant entertaining. A peaceful family room features full-length windows framing serene views of the expansive, tree-lined backyard. Don't miss the lower-level bonus rooms, ideal for a playroom and home office. Schedule your showing today—this Riverside treasure won't last.

Phew! Take a break, wipe that brow, settle back, and enjoy the remainder of the verbiage, a simple phrase that undercuts and negates everything that was just said:

Agent to Agent Rmrks: Offered ''as is''.

But credit where credit’s due, treasure or not, it did not last, just as promised. So who’s laughing now?