Maximum Overbid: Southside Teardown Sells for $1 Million, Because Of Course


It’s time for Maximum Overbid and oh my, isn’t this one a treat. The listing for 1598 Geneva Avenue says it all–or rather, says very little, from which you can extrapolate the rest: boarded-up windows and doors, no interior photos, “contractor’s paradise,” and the low-for-SF price of just under $600K for an ostensibly two bed, … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: Southside Teardown Sells for $1 Million, Because Of Course

Crocker-Amazon Looker Asks $1.1 Million, With a Bonus


Everyone loves getting something extra, but it may not always be immediately clear just what you’re getting. Take a look at 209 South Hill Boulevard, a truly beautiful two bed, one bath Crocker-Amazon house that just listed on Redfin for a hair under $1.1 million. (Note that some listings mistakenly call the street just Hill … Continue reading Crocker-Amazon Looker Asks $1.1 Million, With a Bonus

No Electrical, But You Get Plywood For Windows…And $339,000 Over List


As I sit here on a short lived break from showing my incredibly popular Outer Richmond listing, and consoling my buyers, who just lost out on 2319 47th Ave to an (apparently) $1,200,000 pre-emptive offer, I got to wondering…what’s it take to be the Maximum Overbid these days. Apparently, all it takes is some plywood … Continue reading No Electrical, But You Get Plywood For Windows…And $339,000 Over List

#2 Maximum Overbid Of The Week, Because The #1 Is Too Common


I’m going to go ahead and skip the #1 at 38 Yukon, because it’s…well…just another $1200 per square foot sale of a small condo in a hot neighborhood. Instead, have a look at the #2 spot, which goes to 35 Rolph in Crocker Amazon: A 1350 square foot, two bed, one bath home in the … Continue reading #2 Maximum Overbid Of The Week, Because The #1 Is Too Common