The iconic Sloss-Lilienthal House at 1818 California St in Pacific Heights hit the market at $8,500,000 and just sold for $7,718,750. That’s $781,250 below asking, or about 9.2% off the list price. Not exactly your average fixer either. We’re talking San Francisco Landmark No. 55, built in 1876, with 8,215 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 7 … Continue reading A Great Deal in Pacific Heights: Home Sold for $781,000 Under Asking
Author: thefrontsteps
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $1,205,000 Over Asking
Yes…Marin overbids still exist, and this one is a doozy. 49 Hillcrest Avenue in Larkspur hit the market at $6,795,000 on September 9. A week later it was pending, and by September 22 it had closed for $8,000,000. Do the math: that’s a whopping $1,205,000 over asking, or 17.7%. Wow! The buyer gets 4 beds, … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $1,205,000 Over Asking
Just Sold! 8 Sunset Ln | Mill Valley | SOLD $1,100,000
Another one in the books… this time across the Bridge in Mill Valley. I’m happy to say I successfully represented the buyers of 8 Sunset Lane, a 3-bed, 2-bath Gerald Kott home tucked away near the end of a quiet street in the lower hills of Mill Valley. This one was all about seeing the … Continue reading Just Sold! 8 Sunset Ln | Mill Valley | SOLD $1,100,000
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.28.2026
We’ve got grand scale on Clayton, classic architecture near the Presidio, a fully reimagined Richmond home with its own elevator, an enchanted Noe Valley cottage, and six bedrooms in the Outer Mission. Prices run the gamut too. So…let’s take a look. 01 of 05 740 Clayton St $4,795,000 | 4 Beds | 7 Baths | … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.28.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: $3,700,000 Over Asking in Presidio Heights
You don’t see this every week… even in San Francisco. This home at 3460 Clay Street hit the market at $11,000,000 and closed at $14,700,000 after just 15 days on the market. That’s a staggering $3,700,000 over asking, or 33.64%. San Francisco is certainly no stranger to overbids, but when the gap between asking and … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: $3,700,000 Over Asking in Presidio Heights
San Francisco Real Estate Update September 2026: Condos Accelerate, Inventory Tightens & Wild Overbids
Quick Take: Prices cool off from spring highs but remain far above last year August delivered a familiar pattern for San Francisco’s single-family market: strong annual growth paired with a seasonal retreat from the spring peak. The median sale price landed at $1,850,000, a 23.33% gain over the $1,500,000 recorded in August 2025, but also … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update September 2026: Condos Accelerate, Inventory Tightens & Wild Overbids
Maximum Overbid™ of the Week in Marin: Kentfield Home Sold for $1,205,000 Over Asking!
Who said Marin doesn’t play the overbid game like the city does? Somebody forgot to tell Kentfield. 20 Hanken Drive, tucked into the flats of the coveted Laurel Grove neighborhood, listed August 31st at $3,295,000. Ten days later it was pending. Twenty-one days after that, it closed at $4,500,000… that’s $1,205,000 over ask, a 36.6% … Continue reading Maximum Overbid™ of the Week in Marin: Kentfield Home Sold for $1,205,000 Over Asking!
Just Sold! 2025-2027 Lincoln Way | Central Sunset | $2,200,000
When a pair of Marina-style flats directly across from Golden Gate Park hits the market at $1,195,000, you know the circus is coming to town. The final tally? 108 disclosures handed out and 25 offers on the table. And we won. Closing at $2,200,000 (+84% over asking), this was a masterclass in how competitive San … Continue reading Just Sold! 2025-2027 Lincoln Way | Central Sunset | $2,200,000
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.21.2026
Ever wonder what happens when rare design and standout features land on the market all at once? You get pure excitement, fresh energy, and buyers moving at lightning speed. Get in while the gettin is good, because these fresh arrivals are turning heads for all the right reasons! 01 of 05 1125 Hayes St $6,995,000 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.21.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Noe Valley Home Sold for $2,155,000 Over Asking
Some closings deserve a double take… and this week’s Maximum Overbid at 1119 Castro Street is one of them. The updated Victorian comes with a panoramic terrace overlooking the city. Quite the spot to close your laptop and call it a day. Would that view make you stretch your wish list? Take a look and … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Noe Valley Home Sold for $2,155,000 Over Asking
Proof That “Always Be Nice” Actually Wins in SF
Alex helped me and my partner realize our dreams of retiring in SF! It was a long time coming (over 3 years in a ‘quirky’ market) looking at places that ‘were not quite right’. He is patient, positive and helped us to understand that 2 out of 3 ain’t bad in the city. His genuine … Continue reading Proof That “Always Be Nice” Actually Wins in SF
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Mid-Century Rockets $600K Over Asking!
We all like to convince ourselves buying real estate is a rational game of comps and spreadsheets… until pure emotion grabs the wheel. Perched high above Sun Valley in San Rafael, 12 Longwood Drive hit the market asking $1,728,000 and immediately struck a chord. Just 10 days later, it was pending, closing at an eye-popping … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Mid-Century Rockets $600K Over Asking!
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.14.2026
Ever wonder what happens when top tier architecture lands across the city all at once? You get pure inspiration and plenty of fast moving competition. Get in while the gettin is good, because these five fresh arrivals are turning heads. 1. 2670 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123 Commanding undeniable presence, this grand residence carries serious … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.14.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Cow Hollow Home Sold for $2,705,000 Over Asking
The property at 2946 Pierce Street hit the market asking $3,995,000 and officially closed at an astounding $6,700,000. That puts this sale at an unbelievable $2,705,000 over asking price after only 18 days on the market! What drove buyers to push the price into the stratosphere? Look no further than the massive 900 square foot … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Cow Hollow Home Sold for $2,705,000 Over Asking
Just Sold! 963-965 Filbert St | Russian Hill | $2,250,000
Finding a solid investment in San Francisco takes a specific kind of vision. We just helped our buyers win the Victorian 4-unit over at 963 and 965 Filbert Street in North Beach, and the whole process got us thinking about what makes a building a truly great buy. The property closed on August 24, 2026, … Continue reading Just Sold! 963-965 Filbert St | Russian Hill | $2,250,000
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $827,000 Over Asking
Listed at $3,098,000, this property at 116 Magnolia Avenue just closed at $3,925,000, and the backyard actually comes with an in ground trampoline sitting under towering redwoods. Local builder Gustave Nagel originally built the residence back in 1926 for his daughter. Buyers wasted no time jumping on this opportunity once the home hit the market … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $827,000 Over Asking