A reader asks, we hopefully answer (888 Seventh Street resale restriction for BMR.)


A reader recently came to our post regarding 888 Seventh Street, and asked a great question, which we’ll get to below. Rather than email her directly, thus hogging all the glory, we thought we’d use her question as a beta test of our vision of what this site could be. So…we’re posting her question, and … Continue reading A reader asks, we hopefully answer (888 Seventh Street resale restriction for BMR.)

Oh Kronos!


The Kronos House, 610 Rhode Island is on the market for $2.3MM, but unfortunately for you, the line starts behind us, we have first dibs. “More than 15 years after its completion, the Kronos House – designed by Maybeck Award-winning architect Daniel Solomon – is still a stand-out in Potrero Hill. Commissioned by a founder … Continue reading Oh Kronos!

Tour Friday!


Keeping our ties a little bit in tact with the sfnewsletter, we thought you’d like to know they just posted their Tour de San Francisco (real estate). This week they take a close look at Forest Knolls. “Forest Knolls is so unbelievably different from any other area in the city, it just blows us away. … Continue reading Tour Friday!

High on Grass


Bringing new meaning to the term “roof-top terrace”: 267-271 Filbert Sold $2,700,000 1277 Arguello Sold $1,750,000 2500 Lyon (Statement said 2550) Asking $9,800,000 And the grand-daddy of them all the California Academy of Sciences photo credit to Inhabitat, found through Curbed. I’m thinking sunrise coffee on Filbert. Practice putting on Arguello. Deep rough shots on … Continue reading High on Grass

Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (1580 Masonic)


From Greg Angilly Deck of the Week – 1580 Masonic Ave Last week’s deck offered unreal views of San Francisco from an unsuspecting location – Hayes Valley. This week, our deck’s don’t have a single view of the city. The 2 decks in the rear of 1580 Masonic Ave face the extremely peaceful and tranquil … Continue reading Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (1580 Masonic)

17th & Clayton Pics of new development and some “luv”


Following up to our post regarding the new construction on the corner of 17th & Clayton, our reader “luv” sent us these pictures: What this will be is four, 4-level town homes, around 1500-1800 square feet each. Three of the homes will be 3BR/3.5BA, the fourth will be 3BR/3BA. Each home will have two decks, … Continue reading 17th & Clayton Pics of new development and some “luv”

32 Collins: $115,000 over asking


From Janis Stone– “Spring has been hot (market-wise, not weather-wise) and it looks like summer will be even hotter. I can not stress to you enough how the absence of inventory can cause double-digit appreciation, when the few listings we do have sell, and it often creates multiple offer situations. A new listing I had … Continue reading 32 Collins: $115,000 over asking

Done deal in Pacific Heights for 2243-“A” Green


“boom” commented not too long ago in one of our posts about 3130 Pacific (priced to sell at $12,495,000): “Anybody know about 2243 “A” Green St asking $1.395 mil?” First open was last Sunday, and now it’s not on MLS anymore?” [This is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1546 square foot condo with booming views … Continue reading Done deal in Pacific Heights for 2243-“A” Green

New Construction: 17th & Clayton


Just as soon as we remember the camera next time we drive by 17th & Clayton, we’ll snap a photo of what this once vacant lot looks like today. For now you have to deal with a satellite photo. Maybe some readers could give us some love, and we’ll definitely give you credit for the … Continue reading New Construction: 17th & Clayton

2340 Larkin #2…an update, and $296,000 price reduction.


We’re slowly getting back into the swing of daily posting about real estate and still very much a construction site over here at theFrontSteps, so what better way to kick things off with a post about how utterly and completely wrong we were, and it isn’t the first time. The update for 2340 Larkin #2 … Continue reading 2340 Larkin #2…an update, and $296,000 price reduction.

733 Front Street, Official website is now up!


Thanks to our friends at zūm llc for this little tid-bit. One of the best new developments in the city has just officially launched their official website, http://www.733frontsf.com Michael Semmen zūm llc | zumllc.com –zūm llc..a 3D picture medley [theFrontSteps] –733 Front Walkthrough [theFrontSteps]

Vallejo home not in MLS up for sale ($6MM), and our lips are sealed.


We know of a property on Vallejo that just came up for sale, but is not in MLS that would appeal to many a contractor. Asking price is $6MM. We have been asked not to post the location at this time, but you are free to contact us if you are a serious buyer, and … Continue reading Vallejo home not in MLS up for sale ($6MM), and our lips are sealed.

BLŪ (631 Folsom), Sales Office Opening in September


BLŪ, San Francisco’s newest new is planning on opening their sales office in September (so we’re told), and they’re claiming “fresh concepts, crisp lines, attention to detail, clarity of purpose…in an intimate high-rise community.” The development will be one hundred eight condominium units total, and there will be six residences per floor. On the top … Continue reading BLŪ (631 Folsom), Sales Office Opening in September