Casa Cielo is a done deal…with an asterisk (3690 21st Street)


They asked $3,745,000 and they got….? We’ll just never know. It’s another one of those deals that closed with an asterisk (meaning sales price not disclosed). Something tells us it was close to that. It only spent 8 days on the market. – In case you’re wondering what’s all the fuss, here are the marketing … Continue reading Casa Cielo is a done deal…with an asterisk (3690 21st Street)

Coming Soon: 2950 Vallejo, it’ll only take you $25,000,000


Nestled into, or perched atop (it’s all perspective), one of the most prestigious hills in San Francisco (we’d almost go so far as to say the world), 2950 Vallejo appears to be coming soon…for $25,000,000. From our reader: One of my absolutely favorite houses is hitting the market. You probably already know this, but I … Continue reading Coming Soon: 2950 Vallejo, it’ll only take you $25,000,000

Liberty Hill Pocket Listing


Contact us if the below sounds of interest. Unique Liberty Hill Opportunity — 2 Properties on one Lot + Upside $2,500,000 20th Street x Dolores & Church A+ Location Overlooking Dolores Park w/Expansive Views Rear House (Just Completed): Custom Urban Oasis Approx 2000 ft plus loft Top of the Line Design & Construction Fully Detached … Continue reading Liberty Hill Pocket Listing

Walkabout: Palm Springs “Daring and Unspoiled”


We were just going to pull a few choice excerpts from this “Daring and Unspoiled” $1,095,000 listing in Palm Springs, but we just had to post it all: “Smashing, Splendid, Brave, Daring and Unspoiled describes this masterpiece of seventies decor – Plus Offered Turnkey Furnished! Visually stunning custom velvet walls with vibrant colors of reds, … Continue reading Walkabout: Palm Springs “Daring and Unspoiled”

Sunset Beach? Isn’t that in Hawaii?


We have nothing against any agents (colleagues) in this city, and especially those at Hill & Co. (we heart Hill), but should there be a comma between Sunset and Beach on this Sunset Beach Victorian Cottage at 1545 47th Ave.? Forgive our ignorance, but isn’t Sunset Beach in Hawaii, and the Sunset in San Francisco? … Continue reading Sunset Beach? Isn’t that in Hawaii?

It’s not the size that counts…(1188 Green #10)


It’s what you do with it that matters: 1188 Green #10 is a staggering 260 square feet (per tax records), and might be listed in MLS tomorrow around $399,000, but you can’t fault the seller for making the best of a tiny space. —– We’re thinking some of those strong Euros might like to take … Continue reading It’s not the size that counts…(1188 Green #10)

Chateau Beau or is that Bleu, and is it for sale?


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?

“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)

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!

$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)

Tour de San Francisco (real estate)…Monterey Heights


They did it again. The crew at sfnewsletter (I am one of them) went down the coast of San Francisco to do, for you, another stage of their Tour de San Francisco (real estate): Monterey Heights edition. Check it out! –Tour de San Francisco (real estate) [sfnewsletter]

Stump the Stammtisch: What is an “Edwardian” House?


“Other than ‘a residence built between 1902 and 1910,’ I have found no consistent definition despite asking several RE professionals and ‘googling’ the question for about an hour. Are there are any style elements that all ‘Edwardians’ have in common?”-TC That’s a good question. I know Janis Stone has been selling homes in San Francisco … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: What is an “Edwardian” House?

A rectangle on end on the Great Highway


Sometimes it doesn’t have to be on the market to catch our eye. We’ve known about this beach house designed in 1950 by Ernest Born for quite some time (we have a surfer in the house), and also known about its pending publicity in Dwell Magazine, and NY Times, but we kept our lips sealed.  But now, the cat … Continue reading A rectangle on end on the Great Highway

Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (282 Carl)


by Greg Angilly After 1 week off, we have yet another incredible city deck to showcase. This week takes us to Cole Valley, specifically 282 Carl St. 282 Carl St is a two unit building located in the heart of Cole Valley / Haight Ashbury. The upper unit has been very nicely remodeled including an … Continue reading Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (282 Carl)

Oh Kronos…you went so fast


This from Damion Matthews “The SF Chronicle reports that 610 Rhode Island sold for over $2.5 million!” “Sotheby’s Realty agent Gregg Lynn listed 610 Rhode Island St. in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill area on June 22 for $2.3 million. After receiving more than a half-dozen offers, the property sold this week for more than 10 … Continue reading Oh Kronos…you went so fast