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SOLD | 707 Cole St. | Cole Valley | $2,606,000

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Quite possibly one of the busiest sets of open houses I’ve ever held, with nearly 250-300 people through the door, 707 Cole St. has changed hands to a pair of wonderful people that will hopefully enjoy this home as much as my clients did. Listed for $2,495,000, in the end it didn’t go nuts, but we still got over list and closed at $2,606,000.

On a side note, I have TWO properties in Cole Valley that are similar to this, and they are not on MLS. So if you, or anyone you know, are interested in an off market Cole Valley property, get in touch.
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707 Cole Marketing Remarks:

This timeless Cole Valley single family home situated in one of the most desirable locations in all of San Francisco is a circa 1896 Victorian loaded with period details and charm, and updated for today’s standards. Just two blocks to the heart of Cole Valley, the N-Judah, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, and so many more iconic San Francisco locations, this is truly a must-see property.

SOLD | 707 Cole St. | $2,606,000
707 Cole St. | Formal Entry
707 Cole St. | Formal Dining Room
707 Cole St. | Formal Dining Room
707 Cole St. | Formal Dining Room Opens to deck
SOLD| 707 Cole St. | Formal Living Room
707 Cole St. | Modern Kitchen
707 Cole St. | Modern Kitchen
707 Cole St. | Main Level Bathroom
707 Cole St. | Seren Deck
707 Cole St. | Master Bedroom
707 Cole St. | Master Bedroom Seating Area
707 Cole St. | Bathroom On Upper Level
707 Cole St. | Bathroom
707 Cole St. | 2nd Bedroom
707 Cole St. | 2nd Bedroom
707 Cole St. | 3rd Bedroom
707 Cole St. | Washer & Dryer
707 Cole St. | Mud Room
707 Cole St. | Lower Level
707 Cole St. | 4th Bedroom On Ground Level
SOLD | 707 Cole St. | $2,606,000
707 Cole St. | Lower Level Bathroom
707 Cole St. | Landscaped Yard
707 Cole St. | 2 car garage parking
707 Cole St. | Yard and Rear Exterior
707 Cole St. | Cole Valley | $2,495,000

Carefully maintained to preserve the era in which it was built and upgraded with the finest modern amenities, 707 Cole features a formal entry/foyer and grand staircase leading upstairs to three of the four generously proportioned bedrooms (including master with it’s own fireplace), one bathroom, and conveniently located stackable washer and dryer. The entire top floor is bathed in natural light and period charm, including well preserved, beautiful original wood floors, and access to the large attic.

The main level features gorgeous, newly refinished wood floors, a formal living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, also with fireplace and wonderful French doors that open to a private outdoor deck perfect for indoor/outdoor living when San Francisco weather delights. Also on this level is the modern kitchen with bar seating, granite countertops, custom cabinets, recessed lighting, Viking Gas Range, stainless appliances, and windows looking out on the Japanese maples and large avocado tree in the professionally landscaped backyard.

The recent, down to the studs, remodeled ground floor is a perfect space for extra guests, playroom, home office, or your teenager that wants his/her privacy. Complete with wood floors, open flow, custom wood closets and cabinetry, a modern bathroom addition, and amazing floor to ceiling pivot door that brings the outside in and truly makes the transition from indoor to outdoor living seamless, this fourth bedroom is a wonderful addition to the already amazing home. Also on this level is garage parking for two cars, and interior access to the mudroom with custom wood cabinets and heaps of additional storage for all of your toys, bikes, skis, boots and shoes.

The backyard was professionally designed and maintained with seating areas, lush plantings, excellent flow, and low maintenance artificial turf for year-round enjoyment.

Property Details:
List Price $2,495,000
SOLD: $2,606,000, cash, 7 day close, multiple offers
Year Built 1896
4 bedrooms
3 baths
2 Car parking
Formal Dining
Formal Living Room
Formal Entryway
Grand Staircase
High Ceilings
3 Fireplaces (decorative)
Wood Floors
Designer Lighting
Modern Kitchen
Gas Range
Landscaped Backyard
Artificial Turf
Solar Panels
Seismic Upgrades
Large Attic
Washer & Dryer
Nest Thermostat
New Double Paned Windows
High Efficiency Furnace
Tankless Water Heater
A+ Cole Valley Location

Exclusively listed by:
Alexander Clark
Keller Williams Luxury Realty International
theFrontSteps.com
alexclark@gmail.com
415-254-5351

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For Sale | 707 Cole St. | Cole Valley | $2,495,000

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This timeless Cole Valley single family home situated in one of the most desirable locations in all of San Francisco is a circa 1896 Victorian loaded with period details and charm, and updated for today’s standards. Just two blocks to the heart of Cole Valley, the N-Judah, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, and so many more iconic San Francisco locations, this is truly a must-see property.

707 Cole St. | Cole Valley | $2,495,000
707 Cole St. | Formal Entry
SOLD | 707 Cole St. | $2,606,000
707 Cole St. | Formal Dining Room
707 Cole St. | Formal Dining Room
707 Cole St. | Formal Dining Room Opens to deck
SOLD| 707 Cole St. | Formal Living Room
707 Cole St. | Modern Kitchen
707 Cole St. | Modern Kitchen
707 Cole St. | Main Level Bathroom
707 Cole St. | Seren Deck
707 Cole St. | Master Bedroom
707 Cole St. | Master Bedroom Seating Area
707 Cole St. | Bathroom On Upper Level
707 Cole St. | Bathroom
707 Cole St. | 2nd Bedroom
707 Cole St. | 2nd Bedroom
707 Cole St. | 3rd Bedroom
707 Cole St. | Washer & Dryer
707 Cole St. | Mud Room
707 Cole St. | Lower Level
707 Cole St. | 4th Bedroom On Ground Level
SOLD | 707 Cole St. | $2,606,000
707 Cole St. | Lower Level Bathroom
707 Cole St. | Landscaped Yard
707 Cole St. | 2 car garage parking
707 Cole St. | Yard and Rear Exterior

Carefully maintained to preserve the era in which it was built and upgraded with the finest modern amenities, 707 Cole features a formal entry/foyer and grand staircase leading upstairs to three of the four generously proportioned bedrooms (including master with it’s own fireplace), one bathroom, and conveniently located stackable washer and dryer. The entire top floor is bathed in natural light and period charm, including well preserved, beautiful original wood floors, and access to the large attic.

The main level features gorgeous, newly refinished wood floors, a formal living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, also with fireplace and wonderful French doors that open to a private outdoor deck perfect for indoor/outdoor living when San Francisco weather delights. Also on this level is the modern kitchen with bar seating, granite countertops, custom cabinets, recessed lighting, Viking Gas Range, stainless appliances, and windows looking out on the Japanese maples and large avocado tree in the professionally landscaped backyard.

The recent, down to the studs, remodeled ground floor is a perfect space for extra guests, playroom, home office, or your teenager that wants his/her privacy. Complete with wood floors, open flow, custom wood closets and cabinetry, a modern bathroom addition, and amazing floor to ceiling pivot door that brings the outside in and truly makes the transition from indoor to outdoor living seamless, this fourth bedroom is a wonderful addition to the already amazing home. Also on this level is garage parking for two cars, and interior access to the mudroom with custom wood cabinets and heaps of additional storage for all of your toys, bikes, skis, boots and shoes.

The backyard was professionally designed and maintained with seating areas, lush plantings, excellent flow, and low maintenance artificial turf for year-round enjoyment.

Property Details:
List Price $2,495,000
Year Built 1896
4 bedrooms
3 baths
2 Car parking
Formal Dining
Formal Living Room
Formal Entryway
Grand Staircase
High Ceilings
3 Fireplaces (decorative)
Wood Floors
Designer Lighting
Modern Kitchen
Gas Range
Landscaped Backyard
Artificial Turf
Solar Panels
Seismic Upgrades
Large Attic
Washer & Dryer
Nest Thermostat
New Double Paned Windows
High Efficiency Furnace
Tankless Water Heater
A+ Cole Valley Location

Showing Schedule:
Saturday 6/17 1-4pm
Sunday 6/18 1-4pm
Tuesday 6/20 12-1:30
Saturday 6/24 1-4pm
Sunday 6/25 1-4pm
Offer Date TBD after first weekend open houses

Exclusively listed by:
Alexander Clark
Keller Williams Luxury Realty International
theFrontSteps.com
alexclark@gmail.com
415-254-5351

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For Sale | 2154 A Market St. | Duboce Triangle | $1,295,000

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Don’t let the address fool you…this property is a slice of heaven in one of San Francisco’s most hip, lively, and sought after neighborhoods, literally on the borders of Duboce Triangle, Upper Market/Castro, and Mission Dolores neighborhoods.

2154 A Market St | $1,295,000
2154 A Market Entry
2154 A Market Entry
2154 A Market Living Room
For Sale | 2154 A Market St
2154 A Market Living Room
2154 A Market Front Bedroom
2154 A Market Front Bedroom
2154 A Market 2nd Bedroom
2154 A Market 2nd Bedroom
2154 A Market Bathroom
2154 A Market Kitchen
2154 A Market Kitchen
2154 A Market Kitchen
2154 A Market Breakfast Nook
2154 A Market Dining Room
2154 A Market Dining Room
2154 A Market In Unit Laundry
2154 A Market Dining Room
2154 A Market Common Area
2154 A Market Common Area
2154 A Market Garage Parking
2154 A Market Garage Parking

[Interior images are from prior listing.]

Situated at the rear of the property, and not fronting the street, amongst towering trees and urban gardens, 2154 A Market Street is a beautiful oasis in the heart of the action. This top floor, late 1800’s Victorian with amazing period details features soaring ~12 foot ceilings, triple crown molding, original wood floors, a large open living room with wood burning fireplace, two generously sized bedrooms, a formal dining room with tons of natural light, an open and bright kitchen with modern appliances, Fisher Paykal refrigerator, ceasarstone countertops, and breakfast nook, stackable washer & dryer, shared outdoor space, additional storage, and parking for one car.

The variety of entertainment, dining, public transportation, bike routes, and city life immediately out your front door is astounding. Make this your home, and be the envy of all your friends.

Property Details:
List price: $1,295,000
2 bed
1 bath
1 car parking
Condominium
High Ceilings
Original Wood Floors
Victorian Details
~12′ Ceilings
Fireplace
Washer & Dryer
Cottage is in Rear of Lot
Common Area Outdoor Space
HOA Dues: $317.32/mo includes water, garbage, gardener, and accountant

Showing Schedule:
Saturday 6/10 1-4pm
Sunday 6/11 1-4pm
Tuesday 6/13 12-1:30

Exclusively listed by:
Alexander Clark
Keller Williams Luxury Realty International
theFrontSteps.com
alexclark@gmail.com
415-254-5351

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Cole Valley Mid Century Gets $4,000,000 – Plus Overbids

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It’s $1,250,000 over asking for 1238 Stanyan (#3 on the list, and worth every penny)…or to put it another way…an overbid that could almost (+$25k) buy you this condo in Cole Valley at 1240 Willard outright.

Put that in your morning pastry and chew on it.

As for the rest of the top 10 Overbids, here you go.

Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid
58 Lapidge Street 4/2.50/N/A 13 $1,348,000 $2,325,000 72.48%
1675 38th Avenue 2/2.00/N/A 11 $995,000 $1,501,675 50.92%
1238 Stanyan Street 4/3.00/N/A 10 $2,750,000 $4,000,000 45.45%
2301 25th Avenue 3/1.00/N/A 14 $995,000 $1,410,000 41.71%
639 17th Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 13 $879,000 $1,202,000 36.75%
3238 Harrison Street 3/1.00/N/A 12 $1,099,000 $1,500,000 36.49%
1723 24th Avenue 5/4.00/N/A 5 $1,168,000 $1,575,000 34.85%
2263 42nd Avenue 4/4.00/N/A 12 $1,199,000 $1,608,000 34.11%
2300 34th Avenue 3/1.00/N/A 18 $1,150,000 $1,538,000 33.74%
278 30th Street 280 2-4 Units 13 $1,498,000 $1,975,000 31.84%

It doesn’t take a genius to see from this list what part of town is white hot right now (Hint: the Avenues and all points West), but it does take some big cajones to go $1,250,000 over asking to win your mid century dream home in a stellar Cole Valley location.

In other news: For those of you looking to get into a single family in Cole Valley, I have one coming at 707 Cole…a 4 bed, 3 bath Victorian. We hope to be on MLS within a couple weeks, so if you’d like first crack, get in touch.

A lot of fun and good conversation comes by way of the Top 10 Overbids, but did you know I also share ALL of the recent sales in San Francisco with you, on a regular basis? Sort by neighborhood, property type, price, etc and track sales in you ‘hood. In case you can’t remember that, you should Follow theFrontSteps.

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend. Play safe. Play smart. Wear sunscreen.

–theFrontSteps @ The Goods

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SOLD | 2139 15th Ave | Inner Parkside | $1,850,000

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Another multiple offer situation, another happy buyer thrilled to beat out 10 others for this amazing home at 2139 15th Ave in the Inner Parkside. It’s not easy to win as buyer in the Single Family market in San Francisco, but with the right strategy, right relationships, and right approach your odds increase tremendously.

Sold | 2139 15th Ave | Inner Parkside | $1,850,000
2139 15th Ave
2139 15th Ave

My clients were lucky enough to win on their first offer, which is reason enough to celebrate.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and thanks to the other agent for a smooth and effortless transaction.

Property Details:
$1,850,000
4 bed
3 bath
1 parking
Remodeled Kitchen
Master Suite
2124 square feet
Hardwood Floors
Fireplace
Designer kitchen
Amazing Views
Decks
Landscaped Yard
Washer & Dryer

From the marketing:

This thoughtfully remodeled home honors the past with carefully preserved vintage details and old world charm throughout. The open arches in the living room, dining room and kitchen are masterfully placed to showcase a wall of west-facing windows and dazzling ocean views. The main level boasts two expansive bedrooms and an oversized hallway bathroom. The walkout deck on the lower level unfolds from a reimagined master suite added with permits in 2012. Similarly, the ensuite guest room on this level offers a quiet and serene retreat. A one car garage with interior access, a laundry vestibule adjacent the master suite, and landscaped front and rear gardens with drought resistant plants complete this remarkable home.

If you, or anyone you know, are looking to buy or sell San Francisco/Bay Area real estate, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

–2139 15th Ave Property Detail page

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SOLD | 323 Church St. #A | Mission Dolores | $1,525,000

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I’m pleased to report the successful off market close of my clients’ amazing condominium in a smooth and effortless transaction. Congratulations to the buyers, and my clients (the sellers). It has been a great deal all around.

Talk about a great location…

Remodeled in 2015 and only lived in by one owner since, this home has softwood floors, high ceilings & period details.

SOLD | 323 Church St. Unit A | $1,525,000
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
$1,525,000 |323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
SOLD | 323 Church St. Unit A | $1,525,000
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A
323 Church St. Unit A

The light & airy living room has new double-paned windows & a decorative fireplace. The remodeled kitchen features Carrera marble counters, wood floors, stainless appliances, including a Bertazzoni Gas range & stackable washer & dryer. It has a lovely, separate dining area with soaring windows viewing lush greenery and open space. The kitchen leads onto a back staircase with easy access to the garden.

This flat features two lovely bedrooms and a home office/den. The tiled bathroom has a shower over bathtub & vanity. The lush common garden is perfect for entertaining. Deeded 1 car parking w/ additional storage. Walk score 98. 1 block to tech buses, shopping, MUNI & restaurants. Walk to Dolores Park, Valencia Corridor & Castro.

Property Details:
$1,525,000
NOT ON MLS
Victorian Flat
2 bedroom
1 bath
Den/Office
Soft & Hardwood floors
High Ceilings
Decorative Fireplace
Designer Lighting
Period Details
Double Paned Windows
Bertazzoni Range
Carrera Marble Countertops
Washer & Dryer
Parking
Shared Yard
Storage
A+++ Location

Exclusively listed by:
Alexander Clark
Keller Williams Luxury Realty International
theFrontSteps.com
alexclark@gmail.com
415-254-5351

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SOLD | 456 Belvedere | Cole Valley | $4,500,000

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Congratulations to my buyers that just scored this AAA located Cole Valley home at 456 Belvedere. We were the first people to see it, and we wrote an offer that day. They went big and fast to win, and I told ’em they can’t ever move. It’s that kind of house. It’s that kind of market, and it’s those kinds of tactics that get you property in San Francisco. This market waits for nobody.

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SOLD | 212 Steiner | Hayes Valley / Lower Haight | $1,250,000

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Since it was an off market deal, we don’t have much info to share, especially pictures.

Congratulations to my buyer that just scored 212 Steiner, a two bed, one bath, Victorian in a ridiculously hip and happening neighborhood, perhaps soon to have it’s very own Blue Bottle (assuming the NIMBYs don’t have their way)…not that we measure hipness in terms of cafes around here, but it is a sweet area.

Anyhow, it’s done and dusted for $1,250,000, and we have another happy buyer and seller for the books.

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SOLD | 745 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,412,000

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I’m pleased to report the successful sale of this wonderful Richmond residence. In the end, we were able to get around 150 people through the door, we received nine offers, four of which were countered at $1.4M, two of which came back above that, and we just closed for $1,412,000. If you live in the area, say hi to your new neighbors.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

From the marketing:

Exquisite Edwardian 2 bedroom plus sunroom (easily used as 3rd bedroom or office), 1.5 bath luxury residence has it all in a location ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, or urban dwellers alike.

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The List That Just Won’t Quit | San Francisco’s Top 10 Overbids Of The Week

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To say the Richmond District single family home market is hot right now is a wee little understatement. It’s white hot.

Overbid of $712,000 aside, it’s another $1100 per square foot sale in an area of town previously undiscovered and overlooked. I guess the secret is out…
Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid
571 20th Avenue 3/2.00/N/A 12 $1,388,000 $2,100,000 51.30%
1463 40th Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 14 $899,000 $1,350,000 50.17%
844 Detroit Street 3/1.00/N/A 22 $899,000 $1,300,000 44.61%
171 Ledyard Street 2/2.00/N/A 11 $599,000 $850,000 41.90%
340 Benton Avenue 3/2.50/ 15 $829,000 $1,142,500 37.82%
1523 26th Avenue 3/2.00/N/A 17 $998,000 $1,375,000 37.78%
3030 Rivera Street 3/2.00/N/A 12 $899,000 $1,235,000 37.37%
4045 Ocean Avenue 3/2.00/N/A 10 $1,195,000 $1,622,000 35.73%
849 44th Avenue 3/1.00/N/A 10 $1,049,000 $1,410,000 34.41%
74 Winfield Street 76 2-4 Units 29 $995,000 $1,320,000 32.66%

Special mention to my listing at 849 44th Ave that barely made it to the list even as nuts as our situation there was!

These lists are very “real-time”, and a good indication of pockets of our market. For a broader look at the San Francisco market I continually refer people to my favorite resource in Patrick Carlisle at Paragon Real Estate:
–30+ Years of San Francisco Real Estate Cycles
–Preliminary Indications of Direction of the San Francisco 2017 Market

Have a great weekend! It’s gonna be a cracker, so get out and enjoy.

–Five days later and $361,000 Over, 849 44th Ave Sets New Record Price Per Square Foot in the Outer Richmond [theFrontSteps]