Category: Neighborhoods

Alamo Square Queen Anne Finds The Buyers, Boggles The Mind

This week in San Francisco real estate, a few ridiculously under-priced homes obviously find their way to the top of the list, but it’s the little zero bedroom (we call it a studio) home on the ground floor of an impressive Queen Anne at 1253 Fulton that caught our eye: Clocking in at a cute … Continue reading Alamo Square Queen Anne Finds The Buyers, Boggles The Mind

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

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

SOLD | 232 Evelyn Way | Miraloma Park | $1,350,000

Congratulations to the buyers of this great Miraloma Park home at 232 Evelyn Way, and well done to our associate Karim Scarlata for getting it done. What started as a blog back before the internet (kidding…that’s not possible), theFrontSteps has grown to one of the premier San Francisco real estate outfits. If you’re thinking of … Continue reading SOLD | 232 Evelyn Way | Miraloma Park | $1,350,000

SOLD | 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,700,000 … and some thoughts

Imagine for a minute you can live multiple places at multiple times in the same body, mind, and spirit. Now imagine you had unlimited funds to go along with this dream. Imagine you had friends in all of those places and nobody knew your body, mind and spirit were living in another location. Where would … Continue reading SOLD | 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,700,000 … and some thoughts

661 Belvedere In Cole Valley Strikes Gold And Claims Top Spot On Weekly Overbids | 6/14/19

No surprise here…the little house on Belvedere that hard charm, style, outdoor space, location, parking, charm, charm, and more charm claims the top spot on the weekly overbid tally for the San Francisco metro. What a house. What a location. Listed for $1,200,000, and clocking in around 1250 square feet, this little nugget just closed … Continue reading 661 Belvedere In Cole Valley Strikes Gold And Claims Top Spot On Weekly Overbids | 6/14/19

SOLD! 1296 Church St. | Noe Valley | $1,730,000

We are pleased to report another Noe Valley sale and raising of the bar for condominiums and homes in the area. After some great work by Primary Painting, some excellent staging by Rug & Chair, some stunning photos by Rob Jordan, marketing a la theFrontSteps, multiple open houses, some online coverage, MLS syndication around the … Continue reading SOLD! 1296 Church St. | Noe Valley | $1,730,000

SOLD! | 744 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $2,000,000

We are pleased to report the “quiet” sale of this wonderful Central Richmond District home in an “off market” transaction. Through the power of the internet, our network, and the wonderful peers amongst whom we work, we were able to get our clients an excellent sale for an excellent price without having to move out, … Continue reading SOLD! | 744 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $2,000,000

For Sale | Cole Valley | $1,395,000

Do you mountain bike? Do you hike? If so, did you know our latest listing at 4758 17th St is a stone’s throw away from some of the best hiking and mountain biking San Francisco has to offer? That’s right, this amazing two bedroom, one bath corner Edwardian in a prime Cole Valley location makes … Continue reading For Sale | Cole Valley | $1,395,000

Sold | 973a 14th Street | Duboce Triangle | $1,850,000

You may have already seen reference to this in our recent Overbids post, but in case you missed it, we’re pleased to report the sale of 973a 14th Street in Duboce Triangle. For a little insight as to how it played out: We were basing our list price, and ballpark sales price, on a recent … Continue reading Sold | 973a 14th Street | Duboce Triangle | $1,850,000

San Francisco Real Estate Market Overbids Week Ending 5/24/19

Another doozy of a week in San Francisco real estate. We will have a full market breakdown for you soon, as our market is hot in spots, and not so hot in other spots (to say it technically). For now, the week’s Overbids, and we might add the #1 spot clinched by our very own … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Market Overbids Week Ending 5/24/19

San Francisco 100-Year Storm Flood Risk Map & Your Property

When most people think of San Francisco, they think hills…steep, steep hills, which we have a-plenty. But hills lead to valleys, and valleys lead to the flats, many of which are landfill, many of which can and often do flood (think atmospheric rivers and king tides). I know, it’s hard to imagine this city with … Continue reading San Francisco 100-Year Storm Flood Risk Map & Your Property

For Sale | 1296 Church St. | Noe Valley | $1,395,000

As always, our friends and followers get the first look at some of our listings coming to market, so here you go. Hits MLS tomorrow or Friday. — Looking for an amazing home in an amazing location? Thinking you want to be near the action, but not “IN” the action? Looking for an easy commute … Continue reading For Sale | 1296 Church St. | Noe Valley | $1,395,000

Magical Home, Magnificent Views in this Macondray Lane Masterpiece

Maybe you’ve strolled the Macondray Lane in search of the parrots, or descended the Taylor Street steps in awe of the panoramic view. Now you could live on Macondary Lane. This 3-level, 4 bed, 4 bath Russian Hill abode is for sale, offering you a rare chance to take up residence in one of San … Continue reading Magical Home, Magnificent Views in this Macondray Lane Masterpiece