Would you pay $1,635,000 over asking for a house featuring a private tradesmen passage straight into the garden? Overbids never left… buyers simply brought bigger checkbooks. 1. 438 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114 An expanded Victorian with an original tradesmen passage running from the basement right out to the garden. 2. 343 Cumberland St, San Francisco, … Continue reading Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 09.04.2026
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A Great Deal in Japantown: Home Sold for $615,000 Under Asking
Finding a true bargain in San Francisco real estate feels impossible, but every so often a buyer pulls off an incredible win. Securing a property for hundreds of thousands below asking is what we live for around here. Take a look at the recent closing at 2115 Bush Street. The sellers originally priced this Queen … Continue reading A Great Deal in Japantown: Home Sold for $615,000 Under Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Anselmo Home Sold for $427,000 Over Asking
Buyers looking across the Golden Gate keep pushing sale prices upward, and Marin just delivered another serious overbid. The property at 30 Berkeley Avenue in San Anselmo arrived on the market asking $1,595,000 and quickly closed at $2,022,000. That puts the final price at $427,000 over asking…showing what happens when buyers spot a property that … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Anselmo Home Sold for $427,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.31.2026
Fresh properties hit the San Francisco market this week, bringing remarkable architectural details to the table. 1. 1629 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | $11,500,000 Russian Hill | 5 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,405 sqft A private elevator runs directly from the garage up to multiple levels, opening out to terraced garden grounds. 2. … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.31.2026
Just Sold! 12900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Inverness | $3,000,000
Buying a home out in West Marin comes with a specific set of challenges, and finding a level lot directly on Tomales Bay is incredibly hard to do these days. We just helped our clients secure the property at 12900 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness for $3,000,000, and the place is incredible. You step … Continue reading Just Sold! 12900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Inverness | $3,000,000
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sold for $1,214,999 Over Asking
San Francisco buyers consistently push final sales prices well above original targets. The property at 553 Douglass Street just closed with an incredible $1,214,999 over asking. Originally listed for $3,785,000, this classic Victorian residence ultimately sold for $4,999,999. The most fascinating detail has to be the soaring ceilings accented by ornate ceiling medallions and plaster … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sold for $1,214,999 Over Asking
Just Sold! 594 Hudson Ave | Hunters Point | $1,060,000
We recently handed over the keys to a three-bedroom townhome on Hudson Avenue out in Hunters Point. The property features sweeping sights of the Bay Bridge from a private rooftop deck. The buyers will certainly enjoy spending their weekends walking over to India Basin Shoreline Park or grabbing a drink with neighbors at Laughing Monk … Continue reading Just Sold! 594 Hudson Ave | Hunters Point | $1,060,000
San Francisco Real Estate Update August 2026: Condo Momentum, Historic Low Supply
Quick Take: Single-family prices cool from the peak but stay far above last summer July delivered a slight pullback in San Francisco’s single-family home market, with the median sale price settling at $2,050,000 after four consecutive months above $2.1 million. That represents a 4.65% decline from June’s $2,150,000, but the year-over-year picture remains striking: prices … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update August 2026: Condo Momentum, Historic Low Supply
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Home Sold for $375,000 Over Asking
Buyers competed hard for 32 Longwood Drive in San Rafael. Listed at $1,577,000, the residence officially closed at $1,952,500, producing a clean $375,000 over asking. A massive mature oak tree frames the stone patio out front, setting an unforgettable tone before stepping inside… and buyers clearly took notice. Tracking these sales patterns gives an honest … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Home Sold for $375,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.24.2026
Living and breathing San Francisco real estate means we get an inside look at some truly incredible architecture on a daily basis. Seeing properties listed from $1,295,000 up to $5,495,000 hit the market each week keeps us on our toes. Our latest roundup highlights five extraordinary homes that caught our eye. We completely left out … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.24.2026
Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 08.21.2026
San Francisco real estate is always keeping us on our toes, but buyers are rewriting the rulebook right now… people are routinely dropping an extra $1,000,000 or more above asking to secure a house in this city. If you want to know what it takes to win out there, pay close attention to these five … Continue reading Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 08.21.2026
Client Testimonial: Truly The Best in San Francisco Real Estate
Alex & theFrontSteps are truly THE best. Thorough, trustworthy, supportive, insightful market knowledge, and they never miss! – Chris P. I always appreciate hearing back from satisfied clients. Our goal is to hit the mark every single time… and hearing that we never miss means everything. We use decades of experience to deliver highly personalized … Continue reading Client Testimonial: Truly The Best in San Francisco Real Estate
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Belvedere Home Sold for $2,723,000 Over Asking
Yes… serious overbids remain alive and kicking across the bay. Buyers just pushed 5 Bellevue Avenue in Belvedere well past expectations. Listed at $12,277,000, the waterfront Mediterranean residence closed at $15,000,000, posting an overbid of $2,723,000. Offered for the first time in almost eighty years… the property features a private deep water dock with a … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Belvedere Home Sold for $2,723,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.17.2026
We share stories about jaw dropping properties all the time, but these fresh listings grab our attention for very specific reasons. The market always has a few surprises up its sleeve… and these spots prove the point. 1. 553 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | $3,785,000 Eureka Valley | 5 Bed | 4 Bath | … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.17.2026
Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 08.14.2026
The market always has a few surprises up its sleeve… and these recent closings prove the point. Buyers are bringing highly competitive offers to properties that have that special something. 1. 49 Turquoise Way, San Francisco, CA 94131 | Sold for $4,350,000 | $1,670,000 Over Asking (62.31%) Diamond Heights | 4 Bed | 4 Bath | … Continue reading Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 08.14.2026
A Great Deal in South of Market: Unit Sold for $110,000 Under Asking
Securing a massive deal in San Francisco feels like catching lightning in a bottle. Buyers looking for value in SOMA just scored big time on a top floor residence on Harriet Street. The original asking price was $1,275,000. The final closed price landed at $1,165,000. That gives the new owners a cool $110,000 in savings … Continue reading A Great Deal in South of Market: Unit Sold for $110,000 Under Asking