It’s not very often we point out the sub $600,000, let alone the sub $500,000 San Francisco real estate market, because it’s not the most common sale in San Francisco, but what about the sub $400,000 market? It exists, albeit very minimally, and 380 Monterey #101, a 1 bed, 1 bath, 668 square foot condo … Continue reading Sub 400k at 380 Monterey (#101)
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Short Sale at 1671 Bush, and we’re giving back!
To the untrained eye, 1671 Bush St. is nothing more than a “spacious, elegant Victorian flat priced well below market comparables”, but to the wizards behind theFrontSteps …it is an approved short sale, so time is of the essence, and we would like to sell as soon as possible. We are offering 4% commission to … Continue reading Short Sale at 1671 Bush, and we’re giving back!
Baja Noe bites back (141 27th St.)
From “Fluj”: Have you been following 141 27th St? In the flats of Noe. Formerly known as Baja Noe Valley, between Guerrero and Dolores. Anyway it is a partition sale of a whole scale cosmetic fixer that needs just about everything. It was listed at $637,500 nominally before the offer date. The offers came in, … Continue reading Baja Noe bites back (141 27th St.)
“That dog should be taco”
You’re probably wondering what the hell that quote has to do with San Francisco real estate. In this case, a lot. I’ll try to be as simple as possible. If you own a unit in a condominium and happen to pass by when potential buyers are milling around enjoying the garden setting in the common … Continue reading “That dog should be taco”
Stats & Numbers: Condos May ’07 versus May ’08
District Map Condominiums District 1 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 17 15 Median Selling Price 905,000 850,000 Average DOM 30 62 District 2 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 1 3 Median Selling Price 790,000 937,000 Average DOM 2 33 District 3 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 4 3 Median Selling Price 440,000 380,000 Average DOM … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Condos May ’07 versus May ’08
Como Se Dice… Gonzo? 1080 Chestnut #14A, one day on and gone!
One day on, one day off…1080 Chestnut #14A, a 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2600 square foot co-op sells in contract in a heart beat, somewhere around $4,500,000 (something says off-market deal, which is totally okay by us.) — Sale is pending board approval. –1080 Chestnut #14A [MLS]
Reader Reports: Parkside home for $1.4M? (2560 22nd Ave)
From our reader: Is any house in the central sunset worth 1.4 million? The average price in the central sunset 800k -900k. Please take a look at 2960 22nd Ave, San Francisco which just came on the market. …and the kitchen: We must first say that this home is technically located in the Parkside, near … Continue reading Reader Reports: Parkside home for $1.4M? (2560 22nd Ave)
Hop, skip, and jump to the Mid-Century (Fremont)
Every now and then we’ve been known to skip across the pond or even ferry to the north to get our fix of real estate porn, and a good way to get us to bite has always been with a tip to some Mid-Century Modern gems and today is no exception. Built in 1962 and … Continue reading Hop, skip, and jump to the Mid-Century (Fremont)
Weekly Fluj: “I don’t know that they’re trippin’ either!” (2145 18th Street @ Kansas)
As stated numerous times, we can’t do all of this without you, and appreciate your tips, suggestions, and rants, so keep them coming. One person who is particularly helpful and deserving of praise is our friend the Fluj, who this week sends us this: To my mind, the western portion of North Slope Potrero has … Continue reading Weekly Fluj: “I don’t know that they’re trippin’ either!” (2145 18th Street @ Kansas)
2801 Lake returns, new price, new look
In case you don’t get sfnewsletter: All it takes is to remove the clutter (before shots)… adjust the price (sold in Dec ’07 for $2,580,000 after some massive price reductions) to get it sold, call in the contractors and voila…the after: 2801 Lake Street (after shots), a 5 bed, 4 bath remodeled home in Sea … Continue reading 2801 Lake returns, new price, new look
Ask Us: “Should structural concrete be included in the condo square footage?”
Where readers ask, and we try to answer: Hi – I read your article [about calculating square footage in San Francisco] and had a quick question on measuring square footage in a high-rise condominium in San Francisco. Do you know if the structural concrete should get included in the condo square footage? The condo I … Continue reading Ask Us: “Should structural concrete be included in the condo square footage?”
St. Regis, 188 Minna #33D, Back on Market!
So you heard me complain, and cry, and moan that my clients missed out on unit 33D at the St. Regis. Well, now it’s back on the market, still $3,695,000, still spectacular, and still available. The buyer, which just so happened to be represented by the seller’s agent as well, has walked (the wife claiming … Continue reading St. Regis, 188 Minna #33D, Back on Market!
Developer Special (not on market) in Haight Ashbury
We hesitate to provide the address of this property (as always to preserve privacy), but at the same time we feel it our obligation to put out to a larger audience some potential deals that might be right up your alley. Should you, or your friends, be interested in taking this property off the hands … Continue reading Developer Special (not on market) in Haight Ashbury
Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes May 2007 versus May 2008
From Garrett, as always, with love: District Map (PDF) Single Family Homes District 1 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 18 26 Median Selling Price 1,597,500 1,433,642 Average DOM 35 34 District 2 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 48 51 Median Selling Price 897,000 835,000 Average DOM 32 35 District 3 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes May 2007 versus May 2008
Before, After, Up, Down…Straight Up Confusion on 2542 Fillmore
Hats off to the developer for a job well done and having the cajones to see this project at 2542 Fillmore through. Had you seen the before, you’d realize how great is the after. Oh…we have the before: …and the after …and even more. The before price of $2,675,000 (August 2005), the after price of … Continue reading Before, After, Up, Down…Straight Up Confusion on 2542 Fillmore
Getting the LEED out for the weekend
This tip comes to us all the way from Oregon, via telephone no less (what is that!), and is about “one of the country’s first LEED certified homes” (LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) that happens to be across the pond (Oakland). Rather than ramble on, we thought we’d just leave you … Continue reading Getting the LEED out for the weekend