Category: theFrontSteps

Tour Friday!

Keeping our ties a little bit in tact with the sfnewsletter, we thought you’d like to know they just posted their Tour de San Francisco (real estate). This week they take a close look at Forest Knolls. “Forest Knolls is so unbelievably different from any other area in the city, it just blows us away. … Continue reading Tour Friday!

High on Grass

Bringing new meaning to the term “roof-top terrace”: 267-271 Filbert Sold $2,700,000 1277 Arguello Sold $1,750,000 2500 Lyon (Statement said 2550) Asking $9,800,000 And the grand-daddy of them all the California Academy of Sciences photo credit to Inhabitat, found through Curbed. I’m thinking sunrise coffee on Filbert. Practice putting on Arguello. Deep rough shots on … Continue reading High on Grass

Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (1580 Masonic)

From Greg Angilly Deck of the Week – 1580 Masonic Ave Last week’s deck offered unreal views of San Francisco from an unsuspecting location – Hayes Valley. This week, our deck’s don’t have a single view of the city. The 2 decks in the rear of 1580 Masonic Ave face the extremely peaceful and tranquil … Continue reading Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (1580 Masonic)

17th & Clayton Pics of new development and some “luv”

Following up to our post regarding the new construction on the corner of 17th & Clayton, our reader “luv” sent us these pictures: What this will be is four, 4-level town homes, around 1500-1800 square feet each. Three of the homes will be 3BR/3.5BA, the fourth will be 3BR/3BA. Each home will have two decks, … Continue reading 17th & Clayton Pics of new development and some “luv”

Getting to the bottom of the Median

Sometimes you just need to look at a chart: …and follow it up with an article (in case you missed it). …throw in a quote, “It’s likely a lot of potential buyers have been sitting on the fence. There may be an uptick in sales now because mortgage interest rates have been trending up the past … Continue reading Getting to the bottom of the Median

New Construction: 17th & Clayton

Just as soon as we remember the camera next time we drive by 17th & Clayton, we’ll snap a photo of what this once vacant lot looks like today. For now you have to deal with a satellite photo. Maybe some readers could give us some love, and we’ll definitely give you credit for the … Continue reading New Construction: 17th & Clayton

2340 Larkin #2…an update, and $296,000 price reduction.

We’re slowly getting back into the swing of daily posting about real estate and still very much a construction site over here at theFrontSteps, so what better way to kick things off with a post about how utterly and completely wrong we were, and it isn’t the first time. The update for 2340 Larkin #2 … Continue reading 2340 Larkin #2…an update, and $296,000 price reduction.

733 Front Street, Official website is now up!

Thanks to our friends at zūm llc for this little tid-bit. One of the best new developments in the city has just officially launched their official website, http://www.733frontsf.com Michael Semmen zūm llc | zumllc.com –zūm llc..a 3D picture medley [theFrontSteps] –733 Front Walkthrough [theFrontSteps]

3130 Pacific, Priced to sell at $12,495,000

[Update 7/12/07…SOLD…$14,000,000!!] Since its neighbor at 3100 Pacific was asking $15,000,000, received 2 offers and just closed escrow for a price we’re not disclosing, it is only fitting the other newest new home in Pacific Heights, 3130 Pacific right next door, should come on the market too (hit MLS).   It is asking a bit less than 3100 Pacific, and … Continue reading 3130 Pacific, Priced to sell at $12,495,000

Bettin’ Fools

[Update 6/18/07: $296,000 Price Reduction] 2340 Larkin #2 hit the market this week (asking $2,295,000). It is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 2100 square foot condo in Russian Hill, and we’re bettting it’s sold (or at least in contract) before the end of the month. Yeah, we know, the market is horrible, prices have come … Continue reading Bettin’ Fools