They’ll Pay You $140K To Live In This Victorian On a Remote Island


How much would they have to pay you to live on a deserted island in the middle of the bay? If your answer is somewhere in the neighborhood of $140K per year then you might be in luck, as SFGate has it that Richmond’s East Brother Light Station is once again looking for brave and … Continue reading They’ll Pay You $140K To Live In This Victorian On a Remote Island

“Queen of the Fillmore’s” Scott Street Mansion asks $7.85 Million


Just a stone’s throw away from Alamo Square’s Painted Ladies (not that it’s advisable to throw stones around such prized assets…), an enormous early 20th century house with a profoundly classy Edwardian exterior at 711 Scott Street just listed, asking an equally high-class $7.85 million. The ad promises six beds, eight baths, and nearly 7,000 … Continue reading “Queen of the Fillmore’s” Scott Street Mansion asks $7.85 Million

Back and Forth and SOLD | 11 Shephard Place | Nob Hill


Continuing where I left off in 2020…and working tirelessly for my clients every damn day (including holidays), I’m pleased to report the successful sale of 11 Shephard Place in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood. What a ride that was! First “listed” privately, then on the market, off the market, back on, price dropped again, and … Continue reading Back and Forth and SOLD | 11 Shephard Place | Nob Hill

San Francisco’s Top 5 Residential Sales of 2020


The Top 5 Residential Sales in San Francisco for 2020 (listed on the MLS…there are always off market deals not reported): #5: 2342 Broadway: Listed and sold for $18,000,000 #4: 2775 Vallejo: Listed for $25,000,000 sold for $19,750,000 #3: 2626 Larkin: Listed for $21,000,000 sold for $20,000,000 #2: 2420 Pacific: “Listed” for $28,000,000 and sold … Continue reading San Francisco’s Top 5 Residential Sales of 2020

Cole Valley Single Family Home For Sale Not on MLS


I have the home you have sought for so long. We will not be going to MLS anytime soon, so consider yourself lucky you found yourself on theFrontSteps. Property Details: 715 Cole St. $2,495,000 3 bed, 2 bath Stately Master Bedroom Fireplace in master bedroom Shower over tub Separate WC Deck / landing off North … Continue reading Cole Valley Single Family Home For Sale Not on MLS

Top 5 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In San Francisco


Not something we showcase everyday, because these kind of homes don’t come around that often, but we thought you might like to swoon over the Top 5 Most Expensive Homes Currently For Sale in San Francisco: — Number 1 -$49,000,000 Topping out the list at $49,000,000 is the (not yet complete) grand penthouse at the … Continue reading Top 5 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In San Francisco

Ernest Born Oceanfront Mid-Century Beach House On San Francisco’s Ocean Beach For Sale


Perhaps one of the most appealing properties on all of the Great Highway, famed Mid-Century modernist Ernest Born’s beach house designed and built in 1949, and its sleek conjoined (by glass bridge) Aidlin-Darling designed ocean-view master suite and tower addition added in 2006 are for sale…and we have your first look inside. Located at 2020 … Continue reading Ernest Born Oceanfront Mid-Century Beach House On San Francisco’s Ocean Beach For Sale

Things Are Getting Weird | $1,250,000 Over Asking On Liberty Hill – But That’s Not All


We’re going to come out and say it…things are a little weird out there right now. Kinda feels like last Fall when all this hype was abounding about a continued crazy real estate market, but then properties that would have “normally” flown off the shelf are sitting, price reductions are happening, and the offers of … Continue reading Things Are Getting Weird | $1,250,000 Over Asking On Liberty Hill – But That’s Not All

San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More


It’s been another busy week in the world of San Francisco real estate, so we thought a quick recap of some of the most recent and worthy real estate porn is in order. To begin…the Top 10 Overbids. They never get old, and as always, there are some stunners. Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More

For Sale | 249 Shipley #12 | SOMA Penthouse Loft | $1,050,000


This little SOMA nugget isn’t hitting MLS until next week, but of course we give you the first look, details, pictures, and showing schedule. Adjust your calendars accordingly, and spread the word. Situated in a boutique 12 unit building, on a quiet tree lined side street in one of the best areas of SOMA, and … Continue reading For Sale | 249 Shipley #12 | SOMA Penthouse Loft | $1,050,000

Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel … All the Elements of one Exceptional Loft


10 Mint Plaza #5 is 1,559 sq ft. of gorgeously converted loft space offering a door attendant, a gym, roof terrace (w/ bbq), and air conditioning! Step off the 6th floor elevator directly into the home with 2 beds and 2 baths in the historical architecture of a warehouse circa 1892 updated with the beauty … Continue reading Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel … All the Elements of one Exceptional Loft

Yacht Lovers Dream House Could Be Your Dream Come True


Whether boating, driving, or biking the Bay, you’ve likely seen (and coveted) 27 Bellevue, which rests gloriously on the shore of Corinthian Island. Now you can see inside: Custom built in 2009 for a yacht racing enthusiast, and then later remodeled by a tech titan who also loves to race yachts, the 4,300 square foot … Continue reading Yacht Lovers Dream House Could Be Your Dream Come True

Underbid of the Decade? 1945 Franklin (Nicolas Cage Once Lived Here) Lists for $12MM, Sells For $5.4MM


Since we know you’ll ask: Former residence of Nicolas Cage, remodeled to the nines, listed to the twelve (millions), and finally sold for $5,405,000…we’d say this buyer not only got a helluva deal, but one helluva property. Originally listed in September of 2018 for $12,000,000, which comes out to a (no longer so staggering) $1725 … Continue reading Underbid of the Decade? 1945 Franklin (Nicolas Cage Once Lived Here) Lists for $12MM, Sells For $5.4MM

Wondering What it Would be Like to Live in the Twisting Tower? We Can Fill You in.


You’ve likely seen it—the striking tower that has shot up between Spear and Folsom Streets, known as MIRA. It rises 400 feet into the air, offers 392 units, and is throwing distance to the Bay Bridge, Rincon Park, and Embarcadero. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Studio Gang and developed by Tishman Speyer, MIRA is a … Continue reading Wondering What it Would be Like to Live in the Twisting Tower? We Can Fill You in.

Historic Penthouse With One of the Largest Private Terraces in San Francisco | $16,000,000


Seems to be the week for historic properties – this time, it’s the famous city landmark, the Clay Jones building (1250 Jones St.) and it’s offering its stunning 2-level penthouse with many incredible features. Perhaps the greatest of these is its exquisite 500 sq. ft. private terrace – one of the largest in the city. … Continue reading Historic Penthouse With One of the Largest Private Terraces in San Francisco | $16,000,000

You Win Some (326 Capp), You Lose Some (3825 19th), And We Have Something For You


Just when I get quoted in the Chronicle saying the market is “Totally Random” this happens… Well, technically the “totally random” quote came partly because of my experience getting a buyer in contract 4 weeks ago on this amazing home at 326 Capp (by way of beating out 7 other offers). We finally closed that … Continue reading You Win Some (326 Capp), You Lose Some (3825 19th), And We Have Something For You