The startling Russian Hill property at 1283 Greenwich Street used to be a real dream home–which is to say, it did not exist. Previously, this address corresponded to a TIC duplex, with the top floor unit commanding just under $2.2 million back in 2010. But for years this lot listed alongside ambitious plans for a … Continue reading Russian Hill’s Great Designer Non-Home Finally Reality, Asks Very Real $21 Million
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Maximum Luxury: Soaring Eichler Penthouses For Sale After Decades
In our comprehensive history of Bay Area developer Joseph Eichler’s legacy, we wrote that Eichler was an everyman builder who created attainable homes for middle class buyers. And indeed he was. However. Everyone’s got to branch out now and then, which is how we ended up with the top floor units at 999 Green Street, … Continue reading Maximum Luxury: Soaring Eichler Penthouses For Sale After Decades
Historic Eight-Sided Russian Hill Home Pares 1/4 Off Price
Over on Instagram, we’re exploring the histories of some of San Francisco’s most famous, most beautiful, and most historically important homes. Which includes a few surprises. For example, did you know that the famed Feusier Octagon House at 1067 Green Street is for sale? Well, probably you did–it made headlines when the opulent octagon hit … Continue reading Historic Eight-Sided Russian Hill Home Pares 1/4 Off Price
Filbert Cottages: The Ultimate Russian Hill Landmark, Yours For $3.89M
Possibly no properties better represent Russian Hill history than the old Filbert Cottages–today as well as once upon a time when they were built. These four landmarked homes at 1338 Filbert presaged the coming popularity of the Craftsman style in San Francisco in 1907. Of course, at the time it was not really a style … Continue reading Filbert Cottages: The Ultimate Russian Hill Landmark, Yours For $3.89M
Nic Cage’s Onetime Russian Hill House Finally Sells
After literally years of trying, a star turn has finally come for the six bed, 6.5-bath house at 898 Francisco Street once owned by Oscar winner Nic Cage, which sold a few days before the holiday for more than $8.82 million, a Christmas carol ending to years of drama over the luxurious address. Cage bought … Continue reading Nic Cage’s Onetime Russian Hill House Finally Sells
Barbary Lane: The Most Famous SF Street That Doesn’t Exist
Macondray Lane is a narrow Russian Hill alleyway that branches off of Leavenworth, just north of Green Street. It’s a pleasant greenbelt with great views (most of it traversable only on foot), but seemingly unremarkable. And yet, this is actually one of the most famous streets in San Francisco–or rather, it’s the nearest proxy for … Continue reading Barbary Lane: The Most Famous SF Street That Doesn’t Exist
SF’s Oldest Home Listing Dumps $10 Million Off Price
Some things get better with age; home listings are not usually reckoned one of them, but there are exceptions. The penthouse at 1080 Chestnut Street is currently the oldest public San Francisco home listing, having gone on the market way back in October of 2019; in fact, in two weeks it will be precisely two … Continue reading SF’s Oldest Home Listing Dumps $10 Million Off Price
Historic Empty Russian Hill Lot (yes) Asks $13 Million
Nothing broadens your perspective on the phrase “a whole lot of nothing” quite like the San Francisco real estate market. Case in point, there’s nothing on the lot at the corner of Taylor and Broadway, just as there hasn’t been for over 100 years. But that hasn’t stopped it from being one of the hottest … Continue reading Historic Empty Russian Hill Lot (yes) Asks $13 Million
Just Listed: 870 Chestnut | Russian Hill | $1,595,000
You had your chance to snag this off market, now the gloves are off. Painted, staged, and looking amazing, 870 Chestnut awaits even the most picky of buyers. More details, pictures, and 3D virtual tour by following this link to theFrontSteps.com/870Chestnut.
Not (yet) On MLS Russian Hill Oasis For Sale
Taking you into the weekend with yet another really f*cking cool property we have listed and for immediate sale. As of right now, it’s not (yet) on MLS, but by now you know the drill…you follow theFrontSteps, you get exclusive access to our pre-mls properties. You can find details by following this link. –870 Chestnut … Continue reading Not (yet) On MLS Russian Hill Oasis For Sale
San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More
It’s been another busy week in the world of San Francisco real estate, so we thought a quick recap of some of the most recent and worthy real estate porn is in order. To begin…the Top 10 Overbids. They never get old, and as always, there are some stunners. Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More
Magical Home, Magnificent Views in this Macondray Lane Masterpiece
Maybe you’ve strolled the Macondray Lane in search of the parrots, or descended the Taylor Street steps in awe of the panoramic view. Now you could live on Macondary Lane. This 3-level, 4 bed, 4 bath Russian Hill abode is for sale, offering you a rare chance to take up residence in one of San … Continue reading Magical Home, Magnificent Views in this Macondray Lane Masterpiece
Rare Russian Hill Eichler Condo
This 2-bedroom, 2 bath, 26th floor condo gives some lucky San Franciscan the chance to live in an historical Eichler building. Named the Eichler Summit, the 32-story building is an icon in the Russian Hill skyline. Tasteful updates leave way for the original Eichler style of open floor plans, lots of glass and natural tones … Continue reading Rare Russian Hill Eichler Condo
Just Sold | 1476 Pacific Ave | Russian Hill | $2,300,000
Originally listed at $2,695,000, closed on 12/31 for $2,300,000 (you read that right…$395,000 below original list), this amazingly awesome and unique home at 1476 Pacific Ave in Russian Hill is the perfect fit for my clients, and they couldn’t be happier. Moving trucks are on their way, dinner parties are being planned, furniture is going … Continue reading Just Sold | 1476 Pacific Ave | Russian Hill | $2,300,000
SOLD! | 1720-24 Larkin | Russian Hill Multi-Unit | $5,200,000
When in doubt, write an offer, tie it up, do your research, and hopefully it all turns out. That’s how we got this amazing development opportunity at 1720 Larkin, in Russian Hill, and how we got it WAY below asking. Originally listed “off market” for $6,200,000, I threw this out to a few developers I … Continue reading SOLD! | 1720-24 Larkin | Russian Hill Multi-Unit | $5,200,000
Kind Words From Some Incredibly Kind Clients
Just like we snuck a very sweet off market deal at 2117 Larkin under your radar, so too did my clients sneak a nice little testimonial for me on my biz Yelp page: Alex has represented our family in three deals in purchasing and selling property in San Francisco. All has gone flawlessly. He is … Continue reading Kind Words From Some Incredibly Kind Clients