A reader (Sean) asks: “I saw what looks like a cool old home in Pac Heights (Jackson & Gough) named “Chateau Beau” (or something like that) that is for sale. What’s the story with this place? Thanks. Well Sean…since you’re cool with us sharing the info we already told you (touched up to add a … Continue reading Chateau Beau or is that Bleu, and is it for sale?
Category: Architecture
Damn those $14,000,000 homes, they keep messing with the median average
3730 Washington…barely a month on the market at a meager $14,500,000, needing some pretty serious remodeling, and now contingency free (pending), which means it is highly likely the sale with go through. [Update: A reader quickly catches our late night mistake. Thanks. “I think you mean, ‘messing with the average’. The median value is the … Continue reading Damn those $14,000,000 homes, they keep messing with the median average
“The Ultimate Rock Star Pad” hits the market (542-44 Natoma)
Why settle for just one of the penthouse units (starting at $1,350,000), when you can have the recording studio and commercial condo as well (price upon request)? The San Francisco Soundworks building hits the market, and you know you’ve always dreamed of having “the ultimate rock star pad”, so here’s your chance. Oh, to add … Continue reading “The Ultimate Rock Star Pad” hits the market (542-44 Natoma)
Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. If you want to be totally up to date on what’s going on in big development news, you should subscribe to The San Francisco Business Times. Nobody has their finger on the pulse like them, particularly J.K. Dineen. (Some of our readers can certainly second this … Continue reading Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
Cole Valley before and after (1233 Shrader)
We were impressed with the front when walking by, were wowed by the interior when browsing the website, and thrilled when we discovered the before shots to share with you. 1233 Shrader: 4 bed, 4.5 baths, 3095 square feet, 2 car parking, and just $2,695,000 [Update: Now $2,560,000]. Pennies on the dollar. –Then and Now … Continue reading Cole Valley before and after (1233 Shrader)
It’s a cold market indeed…(130 Retiro Way: an Update)
Not too long ago, we featured a friendly wager on 130 Retiro Way in the Marina district, what it will sell for (asking $1,725,000) and what kind of remodel we’ll see. RentsUP” nailed the sales price at $1,850,000, or $125,000 above asking (7.25%). It closed yesterday. Now about the remodel? And did you buy it … Continue reading It’s a cold market indeed…(130 Retiro Way: an Update)
San Jose Stepping into Luxury High Rise Game
And we’re stepping outside our normal boundaries of San Francisco (It’s kinda scary in San Jose…don’t you think “james”?) by posting about a project going up in our tech power house neighbor town to the south. -Axis is downtown San Jose’s first luxury high-rise condominium development, opening in May 2008. -Neighbor to historic Hotel De … Continue reading San Jose Stepping into Luxury High Rise Game
More fun inside 2201 Baker
Today, one of our (we’ll just call him/her “readers”) had the chance to get inside 2201 Baker, the $2,490,000 fixer in Pacific Heights, get the scoop, snap a few photos, and open our eyes to a true diamond in the rough. And of course provide us with “before” photos, should we still be blogging when … Continue reading More fun inside 2201 Baker
An Update: 8 Kronquist
Originally priced at $2,295,000, 8 Kronquist came on the market with quite a bit of fan fare. However, the market spoke…It was priced a bit high (so it seems), and was subsequently reduced to $2,180,000 (5%). Panic! A price reduction! The market has tanked! Hardly…it’s in contract, as of the night before Halloween. –8 Kronquist … Continue reading An Update: 8 Kronquist
Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?
This comment wasn’t necessarily one that makes us fall over in laughter, or one that brings a tear to our eye, but one that might spark some conversation (or debate) nonetheless. (Extra points if you can come up with a catchy phrase using the words stripping, shrinking, old growth, wood, and trim in the same … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?
It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!
[Update: 11/5/07: We’re putting this back on the top of the front page for one very simple reason, an update. Two offers were received the day it hit MLS.] Not for the squeemish, 2201 Baker hits the market again, and our reader says, “… may be hazardous in areas. REO, banked owned, sold as-is with … Continue reading It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!
Internet Marketing for Real Estate 101
This just kills us and it happens all too often. We know a large percentage of homes are sold by agents and not from photos on the internet, but there is also a very large percentage of attention deficit home buyers that get blasted with new listings as soon as they hit the market, and … Continue reading Internet Marketing for Real Estate 101
Stump the Stammtisch: UMB (Unreinforced Masonry Buildings) take two
The same reader kindly asks again: Thanks for posting my question and the answers regarding unreinforced masonry buildings. It is much appreciated, but I am still looking for the answer to my second question: How can I find out how a building fared in the 1989 earthquake, including but not limited to whether it was … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: UMB (Unreinforced Masonry Buildings) take two
Just Art: in furniture
Pierre Paulin: Got one of these in your house? We want to see it in action. Snap a photo and send to [email protected].
A drop, a loss, and a few flips in Inner Sunset
by Anon8Mizer [with pictures and links added by theFrontSteps]: Hi Alex — I like Inner Sunset because it’s one of the few neighborhoods in SF that haven’t sold out. So here are some observations: The drop: 1416 18th ave (condo) in a duplex – Originally asking $699K a month ago, now back on market at … Continue reading A drop, a loss, and a few flips in Inner Sunset
Nothing but before and after (8 Kronquist)
…and three “serious buyers circling”, but none stepping to the plate. Before… After Before After –8 Kronquist [$2,295,000, and available (as of 10/2 when this post was written)]