May 2016 Central San Francisco Market Conditions


District 5’s (See SF Districts Map Here) April numbers continue their strong upwards trend with their highest ever median sales price of $2,287,500. Year-over-year, the median price is up 8.9%. Resale Condo/Loft Median Prices Resale condo-loft median prices have resumed the downward trend that started last September with a brief uptick in January and February. … Continue reading May 2016 Central San Francisco Market Conditions

Exquisite Modern View Home in Ashbury Heights – Not On MLS


This is one for the ages. Situated on the tippy-top of Ashbury Heights on Upper Terrace, this home is amazing (especially the 1 bed apartment on the top floor that will make any view aficionado envious), it’s high end modern luxury to the 9’s, the views are tremendous (Fog be damned), and you should buy … Continue reading Exquisite Modern View Home in Ashbury Heights – Not On MLS

137 Buelah Apple: Don’t Haight the Game….


[Written by “Eddy”:] One thirty seven Buelah is one of those homes that just screams San Francisco charm and it has all the makings for what many families are looking for in a home here in the city (e.g., curb appeal, close to shopping, parking, etc.) It’s no wonder that this property closed escrow back … Continue reading 137 Buelah Apple: Don’t Haight the Game….

Inner-Sunset Sprouting Condos


Inner-Sunset, home to much good food, a few good bars, a few bad bars, the prohibitively expensive Andronico’s, and UCSF, will soon be home to new condos. On my block alone (9th Ave., past Moraga St.) there are two sites going up or planned to go up. One is adjacent to my deck, where I … Continue reading Inner-Sunset Sprouting Condos

From $2.2 To $1.995, To $1.895, To $1.795, To $1.775 To SOLD At $1.7 (34 Ashbury Terrace)


We keep trying to tell you, but some of you just don’t listen…it’s a great time to be a buyer. Take for example this 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2200 square foot single family home at 34 Ashbury Terrace. Last sold in December of 2002 for $1,400,000 (not overbid btw), this home recently hit the market … Continue reading From $2.2 To $1.995, To $1.895, To $1.795, To $1.775 To SOLD At $1.7 (34 Ashbury Terrace)

A Worse Punishment for Sisyphus: Policing Noise in a Metropolis


Hello out there, theFrontStep Readers! You may (or just as likely, may not) know my name from my blogs for Redfin. I’ve kindly been invited to write also for theFrontSteps, so here I am, on the steps, with my first blog. So here’s the setting: last night, 2:00am, sultry night, people walking up from the … Continue reading A Worse Punishment for Sisyphus: Policing Noise in a Metropolis

New Realtor “tactics”, a dog, a quote, and no contact info? (1445 Cole)


From a reader: Hi guys, Have you seen this listing? http://www.1445cole.com I live a block away, and got a little invitation in my mailbox for a “private viewing” complete with wine and snacks, [five days ago]. I couldn’t go, so I haven’t seen the property, but I thought this was definitely a new tactic–esp. in … Continue reading New Realtor “tactics”, a dog, a quote, and no contact info? (1445 Cole)

Le Tour! Parnassus/Ashbury Heights (Cole Valley)


Not that you’d think I ever take a day off, I just published the newest stage of the Tour de San Francisco (real estate). This week, Parnassus/Ashbury Heights (Cole Valley). Check it out! –Tour de San Francisco (real estate) [sfnewsletter]

17th & Clayton: What we said on theFrontSteps.org


We gave you a look at the bones and early details of 17th & Clayton a long time ago on theFrontSteps.com, and we’re happy to say, they’re now ready for you to visit (literally, and virtually): Early reports are positive, and open houses were very busy (~150 people through first open house). Trophy property? We … Continue reading 17th & Clayton: What we said on theFrontSteps.org

Hip Hip Hooray!…and $300,000 over (4924 17th)


We know, we know…stop cheerleading, it doesn’t serve us well. It really doesn’t indicate any sort of bearing as to our real estate market. It’s just rubbish. It only happens on the high end, but it happens, and you need to know about it. 4924 17th St. asking $3,600,000, selling $3,900,000. Listed 10/19/2007, “pending” 10/31/2007, … Continue reading Hip Hip Hooray!…and $300,000 over (4924 17th)

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”

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