Category: Luxury Homes

Life at the St. Regis is pretty damn good *

You know that when I talk “life”, I talk real estate, because real estate is my life, and therefore life (real estate and living) at the St. Regis is pretty damn good. However, there are a few exceptions…the “B” units and one “F” are getting a bit stale! I was fortunate enough to sell Unit … Continue reading Life at the St. Regis is pretty damn good *

More of the same for San Francisco Luxury Real Estate (2221 Baker: Sold $4.2M)

Forget the asking price ($3,795,000) and forget the selling price ($4,200,000) of this five bedroom, four bath, 4224 square foot mansion in Pacific Heights, instead focus on the DOM (11). –2221 Baker [sfnewsletter listing detail page]

A Done Deal at 3647 Washington ($910,000 over asking)

We’ve been through the over/under debate countless times, but when the big ones hit we have no choice other than high-light them, and 3647 Washington is no exception. According to MLS, this five bedroom, four and one half bath single family home in Presidio Heights hit the market March 26th at $3,595,000, spent a staggering … Continue reading A Done Deal at 3647 Washington ($910,000 over asking)

From Blank Canvas to Decorator Showcase, 2820 Scott gets the nod in 2008

“Since 1977, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has benefited San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program, raising nearly $10 million in its first 30 years. The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is widely considered to be one of the premiere showcase events in the country, featuring the work of the region’s top interior and … Continue reading From Blank Canvas to Decorator Showcase, 2820 Scott gets the nod in 2008

“Pending” on Nob Hill at $7,500,000

The upper tier, well they just don’t care about national housing trends do they? Twelve thirty (1230) Sacramento goes pending (means it’s almost a done deal) at $7,500,000 asking. Yes, that is 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4600 square feet of “palatial residence reminiscent of the grandeur associated with European elegance”. –Twelve thirty (1230) Sacramento [details, … Continue reading “Pending” on Nob Hill at $7,500,000

Coming Soon…Single Family on Lake Street, principles only!

Some of you may remember a pocket listing I had on Lake Street, which we never received any offers on. Tons of interest, but no offers. Well, it turns out the owners are totally raking me over the coals and officially listing it with another agent. Rather than crying about it (okay, maybe I am … Continue reading Coming Soon…Single Family on Lake Street, principles only!

Millennium Tower, Topping off again (we’re talking mid-rise)

Again, we posted this on the new .org and we’re ironing out the kinks. There are soooo many more ways to get involved than this typical top down (we post, you comment) structure of the blog here. There is a forum, each member can have their own blog, you can upload photos, files, video, and … Continue reading Millennium Tower, Topping off again (we’re talking mid-rise)

It’s a pocket listing kind of post

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in any of the following, please contact us: -Lake Street SFR 6 bed, 3.5 Bath, 2 car parking $2.6M -Russian Hill Condo on Polk St. 2 bed, 1 bath, no parking $995k -South Beach Condo (88 King), 3 bed, 2.5 bath, pano view, 1 car parking, $2M … Continue reading It’s a pocket listing kind of post

3630 Jackson…a done deal? (Asking $18M)

Since we’ve recently been on the subject of high end ultra high end homes changing hands, we thought we’d bring your attention to 3630 Jackson, a home in Presidio Heights that was recently on the market and “withdrawn” at $18,000,000. According to our reader, another reliable source, and Property Shark.com, it did indeed “resale” on … Continue reading 3630 Jackson…a done deal? (Asking $18M)

We would have taken it for the garage (2820 Pacific: a done deal ~$16M)

In another sign of the times at the high end, 2820 Pacific closes escrow with that damn little asterisk next to the price $16,000,000 (*), which can only tell us the sales price was close.  Not too close to the original $17,500,000 asking, but up there nonetheless. Like we said, we would have taken it … Continue reading We would have taken it for the garage (2820 Pacific: a done deal ~$16M)

News from Marin of the $65M Kind

“The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that the gorgeous Belvedere estate known as Locksley Hall has found a buyer. Why is that news? Because it sold for the full asking price of $65 million! When the sale closes in January, it will be the highest residential real estate sale in northern California, passing a … Continue reading News from Marin of the $65M Kind

Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly

There have been a lot of unconfirmed rumors flying around regarding Millennium Tower, so we thought we’d visit the sales office, call a few reliable sources, get some confirmations, start another rumor, and give you the scoop on the latest with Millennium Tower. First, to ease your doubts about our market ever seeing $2000/square foot, … Continue reading Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly

$17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)

I remember 2820 Pacific from when it was on the market in 2004 for $11,250,000 and sold for an undisclosed amount (safe to say somewhere around there). I don’t remember it for the views, the bedrooms, the baths, the massive lot, the location, none of that. I remember it for the garage. You see. The … Continue reading $17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)

Hotel Luxury Condo’s Hold Their Value

by Janet Krahling Take a look at this comparison: Downtown Hotel Luxury Condos (St. Regis and Four Seasons Residences re-sales) vs. Pacific Heights Condos ($1m+ sales). This chart compares average price per square foot in 2006 vs. average price per square foot YTD in 2007, according to MLS data. The average price per square foot … Continue reading Hotel Luxury Condo’s Hold Their Value