For those of you folks that rarely venture to the Outer Lands…and I’m not talking about the restaurant, if you take a trip down the Lower Great Highway, you may have at one point seen this home: You may have also wondered what it looked like inside: And you may have thought, “Meh…wonder what hippie, … Continue reading Adolf Sutro Ocean Beach Carriage House Gets Major Facelift And $2.6M Price Tag
Category: Remodeling
¡Que Rico! | $681,000 Over Asking For A Tear Down | ¿Qué?
The Friday before Labor Day weekend…Many call it the end of Summer, but here in San Francisco it’s safe to say it’s the beginning. Our temperatures finally heat up from the Bay Shore to the Pacific Ocean. The sun is lower on the horizon, shadows are longer, Fall fashion ads are everywhere, and local restaurants … Continue reading ¡Que Rico! | $681,000 Over Asking For A Tear Down | ¿Qué?
For Sale: 1957 11th Ave | Golden Gate Heights | $1,295,000
Nestled in the hills of Golden Gate Heights with wonderful vistas to the North/North East, surrounded by beautiful trees and a lush garden, and tastefully remodeled for the minimalist in all of us, including a painstakingly thought out master suite on the lower level, which opens to the garden, 1957 11th Ave is the home … Continue reading For Sale: 1957 11th Ave | Golden Gate Heights | $1,295,000
2169 Folsom M202 | Allied Box Factory Lofts | Mission District | $1,375,000
From your first look at the exterior of the historic Allied Box Factory, to the time you stroll through the lush courtyard to this one of a kind Live/Work loft, you will be in awe… Originally built in 1907 as a timber factory, the Allied Box Factory was converted to a mixed-use development in 2001 … Continue reading 2169 Folsom M202 | Allied Box Factory Lofts | Mission District | $1,375,000
Sutro Heights Dream “Cottage” Asks $3,495,000
Originally built in 1884 as the gardener’s cottage for Adolph Sutro, first Mayor of San Francisco, 542 46th Ave is not your average beach “cottage”…it’s amazing in every way, and you, my dear readers, are the first to see it.
From $899,000 To $1,400,000 | Holy (160) Santa Marina!
Would you look at that…the #1 Overbid of the week is not a fixer! It’s a been a while for that, but we’re pleased to report the market is strong…very strong for any reasonably good property in any reasonably good neighborhood of San Francisco, which is pretty much everywhere now. This property (160 Santa Marina) … Continue reading From $899,000 To $1,400,000 | Holy (160) Santa Marina!
SOLD | 179 Carl | Cole Valley Victorian | $3,200,000
I’m pleased to report the sale of this amazing property, which we were able to get featured not only on SFGate (Cole Valley Queen Anne with fabulous wallpaper for $2.695), but also Curbed (Queen Anne Done Up in Designer Style Looks for $2.695), and possibly even in San Francisco Cottages & Gardens just closed today … Continue reading SOLD | 179 Carl | Cole Valley Victorian | $3,200,000
A Home For The Holidays | 776 WISCONSIN STREET
Temporarily off the market for the Holidays, but not off my radar or off of my Christmas list I sent to Santa, and now I’m giving you, or anyone you know, the opportunity to shatter my dreams of owning this home. How could you not want to do that!? Direct from the marketing piece, and … Continue reading A Home For The Holidays | 776 WISCONSIN STREET
Top 10 Underbids | Would You Believe 20% UNDER Asking In Bernal?
The market is cooler…no doubt.. Is it seasonal, or longer term? Time will tell. As you saw last week, Overbids are still rampant, but more and more emails are coming to me, “Still Available”, “Offers as they come”, “Motivated Seller”, etc. Could we be approaching the year of the buyer? Out of the 10 Underbids … Continue reading Top 10 Underbids | Would You Believe 20% UNDER Asking In Bernal?
#2 Maximum Overbid Of The Week, Because The #1 Is Too Common
I’m going to go ahead and skip the #1 at 38 Yukon, because it’s…well…just another $1200 per square foot sale of a small condo in a hot neighborhood. Instead, have a look at the #2 spot, which goes to 35 Rolph in Crocker Amazon: A 1350 square foot, two bed, one bath home in the … Continue reading #2 Maximum Overbid Of The Week, Because The #1 Is Too Common
For Sale | 1972 11th Ave, Golden Gate Heights, San Francisco
Spacious, updated, mid-century four bedroom, two bath view home in Golden Gate Heights with a large East facing yard (complete with crushed oyster shell bocce ball track), deck, fireplace, laundry, parking, and two bonus rooms! Tax records state 1467 square feet, MLS previously stated 2085 square feet, my records state this house is BIG, so … Continue reading For Sale | 1972 11th Ave, Golden Gate Heights, San Francisco
Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Kitchen & Bathroom Cost Extra In Bernal Heights
With so many great pictures from which to choose, how do you pick just one? You don’t. You must see to believe… 18 Prospect, a 3 bed, 1 bath, single family in Bernal Heights takes this week’s Overbid cake giving new meaning to the term “development opportunity”. Listed at $829,000 and SOLD for $1,250,000 (cash … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Kitchen & Bathroom Cost Extra In Bernal Heights
Maximum Overbid Of The Week| 80% Over Off Lake
What more can you say…the marketing remarks for 218 27th Ave say it all, “Contractors Special with Bay View from front steps. 25X120 lot; occupancy classification R3 per 3R Report; Zoning District per 3R Report RM1; This is an AS IS sale. Bring your contractors and hard hats. Laundry and 3rd bedroom is not warranted.” … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week| 80% Over Off Lake
Telegraph Hill Neighbors: “Our Opposition Is Unconditional”
Ahhh….neighbors. You love ’em. You hate ’em. You can’t live in San Francisco without ’em, and you certainly can’t easily remodel a home to today’s standards without opposition from them. Check out what just hit our inbox: If, for some reason, you can’t see the letter, which we uploaded as an image, we’ll go ahead … Continue reading Telegraph Hill Neighbors: “Our Opposition Is Unconditional”
From Vacant Lot To Contemporary Home In Eight Short Months: 2192 Funston Ave
What was… Is now… But not yet… Look for this to hit MLS any day, unless someone goes and knocks the seller’s socks off with a big time offer between now and this weekend. Sold in May of 2012 for $489,000 as a “Great opportunity for a developer to build a stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 … Continue reading From Vacant Lot To Contemporary Home In Eight Short Months: 2192 Funston Ave
One Million Dollars Over Asking. Market “Crazier Now Than In ’05 And ’06”
Where on Earth!? Right here, 2821-2823 Broderick, San Francisco, CA 94123. As if $1,000,000 over asking wasn’t enough, how about a two (yes 2) day close of escrow. Still shows Pending in MLS, so look for it to close on Tuesday. How do I know? “A legit friend of mine offered $3.515 and didn’t get … Continue reading One Million Dollars Over Asking. Market “Crazier Now Than In ’05 And ’06”