I’m going against what I usually do and actually talking about one of my listings. Why? Because there is a good story. Two years ago, I had this listing at 2185 Bush #315. I put this place on the market literally a few weeks prior to the peak we experienced in 2005. It hit MLS, … Continue reading Two years, two listings, one building, same agent, different market (2185 Bush #311)
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Incentivizing for the holidays at 733 Front Street
Okay…so I’m addicted to posting stuff for you, but this was something I couldn’t pass up. One of my favorite new developments, 733 Front Street spreads the holiday cheer a bit early. “Own your piece of Jackson Square at 733 Front – and you will not have to pay anything, including the mortgage, property taxes and HOA, … Continue reading Incentivizing for the holidays at 733 Front Street
Nothing but before and after (8 Kronquist)
…and three “serious buyers circling”, but none stepping to the plate. Before… After Before After –8 Kronquist [$2,295,000, and available (as of 10/2 when this post was written)]
$17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)
I remember 2820 Pacific from when it was on the market in 2004 for $11,250,000 and sold for an undisclosed amount (safe to say somewhere around there). I don’t remember it for the views, the bedrooms, the baths, the massive lot, the location, none of that. I remember it for the garage. You see. The … Continue reading $17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)
Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!
Until now, we had not seen inside the new world unfolding down at BLŪ, yet another San Francisco upscale condo development. Thankfully, we have friends in high places (we’re waiting on that balloon story we alluded to). We can all pay homage to zūm llc for their wonderful renderings. Enjoy your First Look ™ inside … Continue reading Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!
Comment du Jour: Does sold mean sold?
Sophie on Millennium Tower…”: Close of Escrow [for units at the Millennium Tower] is scheduled for Spring of 2009. I have a question. Close of escrow is when title is given [for] a big chunk of money. Right? So if they advertise “58% sold” what does that mean? That you can buy an “option” lasting … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Does sold mean sold?
Sunset Idea House a.k.a. 1303 Alabama
by Tiffany Elston: In the spirit of keeping tabs on San Francisco’s green housing inventory, it seems only logical to draw attention to a green 2 unit TIC in the Mission: 1303 Alabama. The main unit is being retained by the owners. The second unit is a 1,200 SqFt home. The project is the result … Continue reading Sunset Idea House a.k.a. 1303 Alabama
Noe Valley wins, Pacific Heights loses … BIG!
Way back when on July 3rd one of our readers, “Eddy”, sent in a post pitting two districts against each other titled “A tale of two districts”. We showcased two properties: 689 Douglass, which absolutely flew off the shelf, and ultimately sold for $2,050,000 from the $1,895,000 asking price (Close of escrow was 8/15/07). The … Continue reading Noe Valley wins, Pacific Heights loses … BIG!
318 27th Street…a done deal in Noe Valley
Our readers are so great, and “San Fran Tim” is on it! As he says, “Just received notice that 318 27th street sold for $2.515, or $220k (or about 10%) over listing.” [You would be correct, SFT.] –Sittin on the deck by the Bay [theFrontSteps]
Waiting to see…1751 Beach
From our favorite Marina Pimp, BoomTime, we present: 1751 Beach, a 3 bed, 2 bath condo in the Marina. Boomtime says, “Got a postcard. [It was] purchased for $1.4 mil on 9/30/05, asking $1.595 mil. Will check it out Sunday and report back. Purchased near the end of 2005, where supposedly people said the market … Continue reading Waiting to see…1751 Beach
Vizzie my house!
What do you think of advertising listings in this manner? I guess if you have a hot, sexy voice, or a voice like Darth Vader’s (James Earl Jones), it could be effective, and get you in the mood….to buy property of course! But does the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words” apply here, … Continue reading Vizzie my house!
Cyber real estate conversations: some “funny shit”
From a reader: a true e-mail interaction between 2 SF real estate watchers on 1303 Alabama St: A: wanna hear some funny shit? no, not 306 Mullen, but that freaky-eco project on alabama and 25th. st. Be the first to see it this sunday 1-4 (and guess what, u don’t have to pay $25 to … Continue reading Cyber real estate conversations: some “funny shit”
17th & Clayton, a reader asks…
[Update: New drive by photos below!] “I was wondering if you know what the deal is with the copper siding on the new condos on the corner of 17th & Clayton. Some people are saying that it will be the finished look and I am hoping they are wrong. Hideous! Thanks.” Here’s all I know: … Continue reading 17th & Clayton, a reader asks…
$605,000 less than it was (2801 Lake)… actually $1,205,000 less.
Originally listed at $4.2M in 2003, 2801 Lake was hacked to $3.6M and just recently hacked again to the current price of $2,995,000. That is a MAJOR reduction that may or may not indicate something about the market, but it sure as hell indicates something about staging and getting your home ready to sell. There … Continue reading $605,000 less than it was (2801 Lake)… actually $1,205,000 less.
Mid-century betting (130 Retiro Way)
Place your bets. Will it go over, under, at asking, and what kind of remodel will we see, if any. Asking $1,725,000; Price/SqFt: $706.10; listed 09/20/07; DOM: 0; Beds: 4; Baths: 3.50; Sq Ft: 2443 (according to MLS) –130 Retiro Way [MLS]
Calculating Square Footage in San Francisco: “Comment du Jour”
To think that I always choose snarky comments for the “Comment du Jour” would be silly. As I always say, the comments are full of information, but I know not all of you read or follow them. So…a reader (FogCityBrit) provides a horses mouth (City Assessor) account of calculating square footage: (An update on Chelsea … Continue reading Calculating Square Footage in San Francisco: “Comment du Jour”