“What’s going on with Van Ness Avenue?” is such a commonplace San Francisco question that no less than a civil grand jury formed to find out why the traffic-snarling roadwork on that corridor seems to have lasted forever. A civil grand jury is a special body of SF citizens charged with auditing city government. Outcomes … Continue reading How San Francisco Screwed Up Van Ness Avenue
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Total Teardown In Mission Asks $428K
Here’s an imponderable riddle for housing watchers to consider: How much would you pay for nothing at all? This is not an exercise in Zen enlightenment, but rather a potentially real question for anyone browsing the listing for 1180 Florida Street, as this single-family property in the Mission near the corner of 24th Street was … Continue reading Total Teardown In Mission Asks $428K
“Queen of the Fillmore’s” Scott Street Mansion asks $7.85 Million
Just a stone’s throw away from Alamo Square’s Painted Ladies (not that it’s advisable to throw stones around such prized assets…), an enormous early 20th century house with a profoundly classy Edwardian exterior at 711 Scott Street just listed, asking an equally high-class $7.85 million. The ad promises six beds, eight baths, and nearly 7,000 … Continue reading “Queen of the Fillmore’s” Scott Street Mansion asks $7.85 Million
What To Do With Harvey Milk Plaza
The Castro is one of San Francisco’s most popular, historically significant, and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods–hence its multiplicity of multi-million dollar homes. But not everybody loves what’s supposed to be the neighborhood’s grand centerpiece: Harvey Milk Plaza, the much put-upon thoroughfare at the foot of Castro Street that pays tribute to the late San Francisco politician … Continue reading What To Do With Harvey Milk Plaza
YIMBY-Backed Bill Pushes For More Housing Near Transit–Again
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: YIMBY groups are backing a proposed new California law by SF-based State Senator Scott Wiener that would create dense housing near major transit lines in California cities–if only they can plow through NIMBYish opposition on the way to the governor’s desk. We have indeed been down this … Continue reading YIMBY-Backed Bill Pushes For More Housing Near Transit–Again
San Francisco Built Like Mad Last Decade–But It Wasn’t Enough
The question of the decade has been whether or not San Francisco is building enough housing, but before we answer that we have to confront a potentially more elusive conundrum: Just how much is enough? The SF-based rental platform ApartmentList touched on this topic earlier this month with a report on housing growth coast to … Continue reading San Francisco Built Like Mad Last Decade–But It Wasn’t Enough
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report January 2021
What better way to spend a rainy Sunday than reading our latest and great San Francisco Real Estate market report. Click the link or the image to see the full report. January Housing Market Updates for San Francisco The median single-family home and condo prices fell month-over-month, which is typical for the winter season. Year-over-year, … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Market Report January 2021
State of The Outer Richmond Market
Buying and Selling Guide to Outer Richmond Real Estate As the founder of a top-producing local real estate team and brand, I’m committed to giving you excellent personalized service. This guide offers a timely analysis of the housing-market indicators for Outer Richmond that will help you strengthen your negotiating position as a buyer or seller … Continue reading State of The Outer Richmond Market
Ernest Born Oceanfront Mid-Century Beach House On San Francisco’s Ocean Beach For Sale
Perhaps one of the most appealing properties on all of the Great Highway, famed Mid-Century modernist Ernest Born’s beach house designed and built in 1949, and its sleek conjoined (by glass bridge) Aidlin-Darling designed ocean-view master suite and tower addition added in 2006 are for sale…and we have your first look inside. Located at 2020 … Continue reading Ernest Born Oceanfront Mid-Century Beach House On San Francisco’s Ocean Beach For Sale
Exclusive Access To San Francisco Off Market (Private) Listings
When it comes to San Francisco real estate, nothing is more important than having an edge, and as our clients and readers you’re getting a major one today. We, at theFrontSteps, have long been fans of alternative methods and avenues to get your property sold, and ways to connect buyers with sellers that simply don’t … Continue reading Exclusive Access To San Francisco Off Market (Private) Listings
SOLD! | 744 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $2,000,000
We are pleased to report the “quiet” sale of this wonderful Central Richmond District home in an “off market” transaction. Through the power of the internet, our network, and the wonderful peers amongst whom we work, we were able to get our clients an excellent sale for an excellent price without having to move out, … Continue reading SOLD! | 744 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $2,000,000
San Francisco Homes Still Selling WAY Over List Price
It continues to amaze that we’ve been talking Overbids for at least 15 years now. Here we are again. Another week. Another list of stunning sales. San Francisco’s top 10 Overbids Week Ending 5/17/19: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 361 Nevada Street 2/1.00/N/A 15 $950,000 $1,425,000 50.00% 22 Robinson Drive 4/2.00/N/A 10 … Continue reading San Francisco Homes Still Selling WAY Over List Price
San Francisco 100-Year Storm Flood Risk Map & Your Property
When most people think of San Francisco, they think hills…steep, steep hills, which we have a-plenty. But hills lead to valleys, and valleys lead to the flats, many of which are landfill, many of which can and often do flood (think atmospheric rivers and king tides). I know, it’s hard to imagine this city with … Continue reading San Francisco 100-Year Storm Flood Risk Map & Your Property
For Sale | 1296 Church St. | Noe Valley | $1,395,000
As always, our friends and followers get the first look at some of our listings coming to market, so here you go. Hits MLS tomorrow or Friday. — Looking for an amazing home in an amazing location? Thinking you want to be near the action, but not “IN” the action? Looking for an easy commute … Continue reading For Sale | 1296 Church St. | Noe Valley | $1,395,000
Before You Think San Francisco Gets Eaten Alive By More Tech Millionaires, Read This
By now, many of you have not only seen, but forwarded and asked us about this recent New York Times article, Thousands of New Millionaires Are About to Eat San Francisco Alive. There’s been a podcast on NPR about it (Upcoming Tech IPOs Already Influencing Bay Area Real Estate), the real estate forums are lighting … Continue reading Before You Think San Francisco Gets Eaten Alive By More Tech Millionaires, Read This
Potrero Hill TIC With Big Views And Superb Location Fetches $985,000
I’ve been working on this one for the better part of four months, and our timing and strategy couldn’t have gone more smoothly (despite the market shift). Showing it a few times off market back in July helped us gauge the interest, set a good price, know that we definitely needed to spruce it up … Continue reading Potrero Hill TIC With Big Views And Superb Location Fetches $985,000