Category: Neighborhoods

Follow up to follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,900,000

  A couple days ago, we went into the home and gave you our brief take on it. A reader commented about the numbers ($18mm purchase price, $8mm renovation) not adding up, so we’ve done some digging. Our friends at Property Shark will be providing some information shortly, but for now we can tell you … Continue reading Follow up to follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,900,000

$19,767,441.86 price per acre in SoMa on Natoma

660-662 Natoma, an Ellised building with plans for a four unit with garage just sold for $850,000, which is not at all surprising or newsworthy.  We just thought the price per acre was interesting.  The lot is .043 acres, or 1875 square feet. This is what we call reading the fine print.  Link to Map The … Continue reading $19,767,441.86 price per acre in SoMa on Natoma

The Skinny on the Grand (Soma Grand)

There’s been a lot of chatter about this property and all the new developments popping up in SoMa, Mission Bay, South Beach, Rincon Hill, etc., so we’re going to tell you what we know about the Soma Grand.  We actually know A LOT more than what we’re printing, but we’ve promised not to disclose certain … Continue reading The Skinny on the Grand (Soma Grand)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Sally Rosenman)

“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ____________________ As answered by Sally Rosenman of Hill & Co. Real Estate, http://www.sallyrosenman.com Dear Jacki,   Thanks for asking … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Sally Rosenman)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Shanendoah Forbes)

“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ___________________ Answered by Shanendoah Forbes of Arroyo & Coates, email: [email protected] Pacific Heights…. Hands down. It is all about … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Shanendoah Forbes)

2901 Broadway as Decorator Showcase

Not much of a surprise here, but the 10,000 square foot Mansion on the hill will be the next Decorator Showcase home, April 28-May 28.  There has been so much talk about this home, here is your chance to get inside and take a look.  After you leave and think of buying it, just know … Continue reading 2901 Broadway as Decorator Showcase

A reason we live here, and a good time to sell

Ever wish you could see the Bridge from here?   Surprisingly every October when these things buzz our town, a lot of people complain of the noise, the rattling windows, and the deafening roar.  But we love it!  It usually means our Indian Summer is here, which is a great time to sell and list property.  The … Continue reading A reason we live here, and a good time to sell

Surfers’ Dream Home is Snatched

We told you about this home in the sfnewsletter.  It was on our Stalefish ™ list, but has now been kicked off the list and is sold.  2127 29th in the Parkside, a 4 bed, 3.5 bath “Dwell” home, with insane ocean views, has sold for $1,485,000.  Originally listed for $1,575,000.  Congratulations to the buyers.  We’ll … Continue reading Surfers’ Dream Home is Snatched

Cinema 21 Gettin’ Closah! (Drive by ™)

Before: It’s been a while, and a long hard battle, but Cinema 21 is almost back to life.  What it looks like on the inside, we have no idea.  But from the outside, it’s gettin’ closah to completion.  What does this have to do with real estate?  Well, for one, it is a remodeled building.  For … Continue reading Cinema 21 Gettin’ Closah! (Drive by ™)

Done Deal in Bernal

Well it took a bit, but it got there in the end.  138 Elsie (Brand new 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2005 sqft. home in Bernal) started at $1,498,000 in October, went into contract one month later, fell out of contract, back on market at same price, nothing….Price reduced in January to $1,388,000, pending 10 days later, just … Continue reading Done Deal in Bernal

How coffee affects your property (Drive by ™)

One of our readers forwards us this picture and re-iterates the importance of well known retailers moving into “less desirable” locations.  Peet’s opened nearly a month ago on the corner of 16th Ave. and Geary.  If this Peet’s does well, it could lead to many other retailers moving to the area.  Time will tell.  We … Continue reading How coffee affects your property (Drive by ™)

Maximum Overbid at the St. Regis, 30A

Yes…overbids still exist.  We run this kind of stuff on the sfnewsletter all the time, and it is nice to be able to do it more than once a week.  We like to call this a Maximum Overbid of the Week(tm).  Not a bad view, eh?  Listed for $2,995,000.  3 beds, 3 baths, 2027 square … Continue reading Maximum Overbid at the St. Regis, 30A