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Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Belvedere Home Sold for $2,723,000 Over Asking
Yes… serious overbids remain alive and kicking across the bay. Buyers just pushed 5 Bellevue Avenue in Belvedere well past expectations. Listed at $12,277,000, the waterfront Mediterranean residence closed at $15,000,000, posting an overbid of $2,723,000. Offered for the first time in almost eighty years… the property features a private deep water dock with a … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Belvedere Home Sold for $2,723,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.17.2026
We share stories about jaw dropping properties all the time, but these fresh listings grab our attention for very specific reasons. The market always has a few surprises up its sleeve… and these spots prove the point. 1. 553 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | $3,785,000 Eureka Valley | 5 Bed | 4 Bath | … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.17.2026
Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 08.14.2026
The market always has a few surprises up its sleeve… and these recent closings prove the point. Buyers are bringing highly competitive offers to properties that have that special something. 1. 49 Turquoise Way, San Francisco, CA 94131 | Sold for $4,350,000 | $1,670,000 Over Asking (62.31%) Diamond Heights | 4 Bed | 4 Bath | … Continue reading Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 08.14.2026
A Great Deal in South of Market: Unit Sold for $110,000 Under Asking
Securing a massive deal in San Francisco feels like catching lightning in a bottle. Buyers looking for value in SOMA just scored big time on a top floor residence on Harriet Street. The original asking price was $1,275,000. The final closed price landed at $1,165,000. That gives the new owners a cool $110,000 in savings … Continue reading A Great Deal in South of Market: Unit Sold for $110,000 Under Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Tiburon Home Sold for $605,000 Over Asking
Overbidding is still very much alive and well in Marin County. Buyers are out there looking for the perfect flow, and a spectacular modern residence over on Karen Way in Tiburon just proved exactly how much they are willing to pay for it. The original list price was set at $4,795,000. It recently closed for … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Tiburon Home Sold for $605,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.10.2026
San Francisco real estate never sleeps. Buyers consistently search for the newest properties to hit the streets. These five fresh properties grab attention for very specific reasons. 1. 2033 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115 | $3,995,000 Pacific Heights | 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,620 sqft An expansive double parlor with soaring ceilings and … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.10.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Bernal Heights Home Sold for $1,257,000 Over Asking
Setting the right asking price in San Francisco real estate is always a fascinating process. Just take a look at the recent sale on Harrison Street in Bernal Heights. The property hit the market at $1,498,000 on July 10th. Fast forward three weeks… the final gavel fell at an astonishing $2,755,000. That represents an overbid … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Bernal Heights Home Sold for $1,257,000 Over Asking
A Great Deal in Marina: Home Sold for $300,000 Under Asking
Everyone expects to pay a premium in this city, so seeing a home sell for a substantial discount gets our attention immediately… and that is exactly what happened on Beach Street. The property at 1655 Beach Street recently closed for $6,700,000. The original asking price was $7,000,000, leaving the buyers with a $300,000 discount. Securing … Continue reading A Great Deal in Marina: Home Sold for $300,000 Under Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Mill Valley Home Sold for $705,000 Over Asking
We see big numbers thrown around all the time, but watching buyers bring an extra $705,000 to the table is always noteworthy. The property at 552 Shoreline Highway started out asking $995,000 before closing at a very solid $1,700,000. What commanded such a premium? The layout offers two single family homes, completely separated by arguably … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Mill Valley Home Sold for $705,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.03.2026
Getting tired of seeing the same old properties? We know the feeling. It takes something special to catch our attention these days, but these new listings absolutely do. We are skipping the boring stats and getting straight to the good stuff… the details that actually matter. 1. 1150 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 | $5,500,000 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.03.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Corona Heights Home Sold for $1,450,000 Over Asking
The real estate market in San Francisco continues to deliver major surprises… just look at the recent sale at 10 Deming Street. Listed for $4,450,000, this property closed at an incredible $5,900,000. The final number sits at a full $1,450,000 over the asking price. Spanning an extraordinary 50 foot wide lot, the home features an … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Corona Heights Home Sold for $1,450,000 Over Asking
A Great Deal in South Beach: Condo Sold for $85,000 Under Asking
You hear a lot of noise about wild bidding wars, but smart buyers are quietly scoring serious value. Residence 1607 at One Rincon Hill recently sold for $1,050,000 after initially hitting the market at $1,135,000. That represents an $85,000 underbid for a space offering unobstructed views of the Bay Bridge right from the living room. … Continue reading A Great Deal in South Beach: Condo Sold for $85,000 Under Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Marshall Property Sold for $1,150,000 Over Asking
What happens when you combine the creative minds behind HEATH Ceramics with a waterfront property featuring two restored vintage Spartanette trailers? You get an incredible sale that leaves the original asking price in the dust… The property at 18565 Highway 1 in Marshall just closed for $3,800,000. That is $1,150,000 above the initial $2,650,000 price … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Marshall Property Sold for $1,150,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 07.27.2026
You know we love looking at fresh properties… especially when they have this much potential. We spend our days tracking everything hitting the local market to find the spaces worth your time. Here is a quick look at five options grabbing our attention this week. 1. 1138 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108 | $7,250,000 Nob … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 07.27.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Pacific Heights Home Sold for $4,505,000 Over Asking
Buyers are still aggressively pursuing prime real estate on the Presidio Wall. The property at 3140 Pacific Avenue recently hit the market asking $7,495,000. The transaction closed quickly for an astounding $12,000,000. Such a serious jump over the original asking price makes it clear that a trophy property commands serious attention… and deep pockets. The … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Pacific Heights Home Sold for $4,505,000 Over Asking