Maximum Overbid of the Week | Dolores Heights Home Sells $830,000 Over Asking


Another incredible San Francisco bidding war to end the week. A stunning property perched on Dolores Heights has been snatched up for a cool $830,000 over asking, soaring to a final sale price of $3.225 million! This dreamy abode boasts an “enchanted garden” and a straight-out-of-a-fairytale vibe, making it no surprise that buyers went nuts … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Dolores Heights Home Sells $830,000 Over Asking

Maximum Overbid of the Week | West Portal Home Sells $765,000 Over Asking


We’re back, so you know what that means – time to delve into another incredible San Francisco real estate story! A charming Craftsman at 120 Lenox Way, nestled in a picture-perfect West Portal neighborhood just snagged a whopping $765,000 over asking! That’s right – nearly $800,000 over the listing price of $1,795,000. The single family … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | West Portal Home Sells $765,000 Over Asking

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sells $810,000 Over Asking


Witness another insane overbid in San Francisco. This time, the home that’s got everyone buzzing is 285 Douglass Street. This stunning property isn’t just any home – it’s a dream come true. Four bedrooms, four luxurious baths, and a spacious 3,085 square feet? The asking price? A cool $2.95 million, which, let’s be honest, seemed … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sells $810,000 Over Asking

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Lake Street Home Sells $800,000 Over Asking


This house at 135 26th Ave, just off Lake Street, just sold $800,000 over asking. Yes, you read that right. $800,000 from $1,900,000 to $2,700,000 in just six, yes six days. All the media reports out there continue to point to San Francisco as a place nobody wants to be. Yet people still compete for … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Lake Street Home Sells $800,000 Over Asking

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Pacific Heights Home Sells $525,000 Over Asking


Yet another jaw-dropping San Francisco real estate overbid. Take a look at 2203 Broderick St which just sold for a staggering $525,000 over asking price. This hot sale underscores the continued strength and fierce competition in the San Francisco real estate market for certain homes in certain locations. Originally listed for $2,775,000, this home fetched … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Pacific Heights Home Sells $525,000 Over Asking

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Noe Valley Home Sells $700,000 Over Asking


Another day of eye-popping overbids to close out the week and this Noe Valley Victorian sure delivered. We’re talking a whopping $700,000 over the asking price of $4.1 million, bringing the final sales price to a cool $4.8 million. If you’ve ever strolled down a gorgeous, tree-lined street in Noe Valley, you know this place … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Noe Valley Home Sells $700,000 Over Asking

Maximum Overbid Of the Week | Outer Sunset Home Gets $550,000 Over Asking, But Really I Want You To See 1750 Taylor


You thought I forgot didn’t you!? Alas, I did not. It is still Friday, it’s just a little late. This week’s Maximum Overbid: an Outer Sunset home at 2001 48th Ave priced to get…well…overbids. If you price a home in the Sunset at $1,095,000, you’re going to get people through the door, multiple offers, and … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of the Week | Outer Sunset Home Gets $550,000 Over Asking, But Really I Want You To See 1750 Taylor

What’s More Nuts? $707,000 Over Asking, Or $9,000,000 and $13,175,000 Under Asking? It’s An Overbid and Underbid Kinda Day.


What a week for San Francisco! Insane storms, wind and rain, and then glorious sunshine to end it! Super Bowl is coming up this weekend, the 49ers are hopefully going to win, and that will make San Francisco that little bit sweeter than it already is.  This week, we bear witness to one house in Noe … Continue reading What’s More Nuts? $707,000 Over Asking, Or $9,000,000 and $13,175,000 Under Asking? It’s An Overbid and Underbid Kinda Day.

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Sunset District Home Sells $405,000 Over Asking


It’s high time we get back into sharing some jaw-dropping overbids (yes, they’re still happening), and so let’s kick it off with this house in the Sunset District that just sold $405,000 over asking (an asking price that is frankly absurdly low). No pics of the interior, but if you know a house in the Sunset, … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Sunset District Home Sells $405,000 Over Asking

Believe it or not: Overbids, but how?


It’s that time of year again when the San Francisco real estate market starts ramping up, so what better time than now to get back into our weekly* list of Top 10 Overbids. Those of you that are familiar with theFrontSteps, and previously sfnewsletter, know that I’ve been putting these lists out for the better … Continue reading Believe it or not: Overbids, but how?

Marina District Home Sells $1,166,000 Over Asking, Market Corrects?


You read that right, a fixer listed for $3,500,000 at 3666 Baker just closed $1,166,000 over asking for a $4,666,000 sales price. That ain’t spooky Halloween sh*t either. (If you miss the 666 reference I feel for you.) Such is the life of buying and selling in San Francisco. Kinda like when you walk down … Continue reading Marina District Home Sells $1,166,000 Over Asking, Market Corrects?

Maximum Overbid: First-Time Sale Goes Way Over


This week’s top overbid is the overweeningly handsome 300 Twin Peaks, a four bed, four bath blue number that sold for $3.15 million after two weeks on the market. According to CoreLogic, this place has never sold before: The last sale (in 1988) was for just the land, coming out to $637,500; the house itself … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: First-Time Sale Goes Way Over

Maximum Overbid: The Photos Really Do Matter


It was another downbeat week for oversells, at least compared to the surreal highs we’ve been used to for the past 12 months and more. For all that, the top seller this week, 150 Morningside, still landed more than $2.4 million and only needed a round dozen days on the market to seal the deal. … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: The Photos Really Do Matter

Maximum Overbid: Summer Slowdown Speeds Right Back Up


Looks like last week’s slow week for overbids was just that: A slow week. This week on SF’s housing front everything is right back to the business of business as usual, with a top overbid that not only cracks 150 percent of the asking but also buried its previous record sale price. 1530 44th Avenue … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: Summer Slowdown Speeds Right Back Up

Maximum Overbid: Laying Out a Classic $2 Million ’80s Home


Sometimes it’s the minor things you really love: In this case, certain floorplans. Truth is, there’s actually nothing all that remarkable about the layout of our top overbid of the week, the Outer Richmond’s 536 44th Avenue; used to be you saw home just like this top the sales charts all the time. The key … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: Laying Out a Classic $2 Million ’80s Home

Maximum Luxury: A Recession Loss Doubles Down


Houses do not have memories, and they do not have opinions about how much they sell for. But if they did, this would be a proud day for 114 Crescent Avenue in Bernal Heights, because this week the three bed, two bath house with the minty green facade can finally put its last unhappy sale … Continue reading Maximum Luxury: A Recession Loss Doubles Down