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SOLD | 179 Carl | Cole Valley Victorian | $3,200,000

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I’m pleased to report the sale of this amazing property, which we were able to get featured not only on SFGate (Cole Valley Queen Anne with fabulous wallpaper for $2.695), but also Curbed (Queen Anne Done Up in Designer Style Looks for $2.695), and possibly even in San Francisco Cottages & Gardens just closed today for a whopping $505,000 over list price at $3,200,000. Considering we were targeting a $2.9-$3M sale, I’d consider this knocked out of the park.

Congratulations to my wonderful clients on an extraordinary Cole Valley sale, as well as to the buyers who are sure to love this amazing home in an epic location.

Property Details:

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Exquisite Modern View Home in Ashbury Heights – Not On MLS

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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 it…off market.

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Priced at $3,800,000, and available for immediate purchase. There are no interior pictures that do it justice, so let’s get you in before it goes to MLS, and you lose out.

Property Details:

This beautiful home has been meticulously remodeled with discriminating attention to detail. The home features an open floor plan and dramatic floor to ceiling windows on each level to enjoy the sweeping views from the Golden Gate Bridge to Mt. Tam.

4 bed plus office (all with views) / 4.5 bath including a fabulous, separate 1 bedroom guest apartment
Custom stucco façade with metal awning
Custom glass and steel front door
Gas Fireplace in living room
Bonelli and Fleetwood windows with automatic shades/window coverings
Folger & Burt Architectural Hardware (door handles and pulls)
Heath Ceramic Tile
Boffi sinks and fixtures
Hickory pecan flooring
Lutron lighting
Custom built-ins
Nest thermostats
Sonos audio system throughout
Terraced and landscaped yard
1 car garage, 1 car parking pad
Approximately 2747 (per architect)

Contact Alexander Clark, KW Luxury Homes International for private showing.
415-254-5351

 

listed by Carrie Goodman, Lisa Miller Sotheby’s

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From Overbids To Underbids, What’s Our Market Going To Do?

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Remember this NOPA multi-unit that went from $1.6M to $822k? Check out this 50% ownership in a Cole Valley 4 unit Victorian that just sold for 13% under asking after being on market for 51 days. In case you didn’t get that…that’s a two unit purchase into a 4 unit building, which you will own in tandem with the person that previously owned the whole thing (yet another reason to own property in San Francisco…you can slice/dice and still get it sold!)

As for the rest of the top 10 Underbids, here you go:
Address BR/BA/Units List Price Sold Price Underbid
117-119 Downey Street 2-4 Units $1,350,000 $1,175,000 -13 %
16 Knott Court 3/3/2 $949,000 $832,500 -12 %
350 Lansdale Avenue 3/3/2 $1,595,000 $1,439,800 -10 %
252 9th Street #403 2/1/0 $859,000 $785,000 -9 %
77 Amber Drive 4/3.5/2 $1,999,000 $1,840,000 -8 %
964 Central Avenue 2-4 Units $1,845,000 $1,700,000 -8 %
2040 Fell #12 2/1/1 $935,000 $872,500 -7 %
643 Greenwich Street 5/4.5/3 $4,250,000 $4,000,000 -6 %
1816 Castro Street 2/1/2 $899,000 $850,000 -5 %
650 Turk Street 0/1/1 $549,000 $525,000 -4 %

As for the market…that’s anybody’s guess at this stage. My listings flew off the shelf (I will definitely take credit for that), while others languish. Super Bowl hype is finally over, listings are hitting the market, so now we get to see what will happen.

If the market shifts it will still be a tremendous time to sell your property, as well as finally a great time to buy. We are experts at helping you do both. Just give us a shout.

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For Sale | Cole Valley Designer Victorian | $2,695,000

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Designer remodel of a stunning Queen Anne Victorian in the heart-center of Cole Valley, 179 Carl exudes turn of the century charm with all the modern amenities.

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Cole Valley Property Gets 30 Offers

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Because one offer isn’t enough, 135 Parnassus (a teeny – tiny 1192 sqft, 2 bed, 1 bath condo) in the heart center of Cole Valley, just blew the roof off of reality. Sure, priced crazy low at $799,000 (actually, I would have priced it similarly because it did have some issues), but still…30 offers? Come on!
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I do know roughly where this will sell, but have been asked not to share pricing info, so check back, contact me, or better yet – get on my list to receive real time sold property reports to your inbox every other Friday. (Sign up at sfnewsletter.com and get “The Goods”.)

The agent kindly informed me, “We also have a solid backup offer”, and my response, “You actually have 29.” Ahhh…to be a seller in San Francisco.

And didn’t I just report the market might be cooling…sort of?

Wowza.

–135 Parnassus – Cole Valley [Property Detail]
–San Francisco Real Estate Market Cools (sort of) [sfnewsletter]
–Real Time Neighborhood Sold Property Reports via Inbox [sfnewsletter]
–Agents, Send The Goods To Your Clients [www.theGoods-sf.com]

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Sold | Off Market In Cole Valley – 1242 Cole

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giants_world_series Giants win the World Series, yet again, it’s Halloween, and my clients just stole this amazing condominium in the heart center of Cole Valley! The essence of what we just witnessed in the World Series is not much different from the Real Estate game in San Francisco. It takes a great team, strategy, timing, focus, and of course a little luck to win. I’m happy to say all the elements came together for my buyers and we knocked this purchase out of the park on the first pitch. My clients knew it was a great opportunity, took my advice, didn’t hesitate, and scored! Congratulations Elizabeth and Andrew. Ya done good.

Not only is October great for baseball, Halloween, and our Indian Summers, but this October has been my most memorable month of this year. With 6 deals closing this month, this one in Cole Valley was the icing on the cake. I have another deal in contract in Cole Valley, and know of a couple great listings off market and coming soon, so don’t be a stranger if you’re looking in Cole Valley for a home.

This score proves that there are opportunities out there without overpaying, but you have to be aggressive and know where to look.

An average condominium in Cole Valley sells for $941 per square foot, according to my third quarter report, and we grabbed this sweet 3-bedroom, 1 bath home with parking, yard, amazing period details, an awesome kitchen, some rugs, and some great furniture at $886 per square foot before it hit the market at $1,300,000.

For you buyers out there, it’s a crazy market, but don’t get discouraged. You can win.

Alex Clark
Paragon Real Estate Group
415-254-5351
alexclark@gmail.com

Happy Halloween! Giants Baby! Pray for Snow!

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Just Sold: 29 Rivoli, Cole Valley: List $1,395,000 Sold $1,575,000

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I am pleased to announce the successful sale of this wonderful, luxury, view residence at 29 Rivoli, in San Francisco’s Cole Valley neighborhood.

29 Rivoli, Top Floor Condo
29 Rivoli, Top Floor Condo
Spacious Edwardian Condominium
Spacious Edwardian Condominium
Formal Living Room w/ Panoramic Views
Formal Living Room w/ Panoramic Views
Open Living Room w/ Fireplace
Open Living Room w/ Fireplace
Panoramic Views to Headlands, Golden Gate Bridge
Panoramic Views to Headlands, Golden Gate Bridge
Designer Kitchen
Designer Kitchen
Bright, spacious Kitchen
Bright, spacious Kitchen
Rear Bedroom
Rear Bedroom
Large Bathroom
Large Bathroom
2nd Rear Bedroom
2nd Rear Bedroom
Smaller 3rd Bedroom/office
Smaller 3rd Bedroom/office
2nd Bathroom w/ Shower
2nd Bathroom w/ Shower
Shared lush garden
Shared lush garden
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Formal Dining Room w/ Box-beam ceiling, and period details
Formal Dining Room w/ Box-beam ceiling, and period details
La Boulange de Cole Valley
La Boulange de Cole Valley
Crepes on Cole
Crepes on Cole
Zazie
Zazie
Local Grocery Market
Local Grocery Market
Nearby Park
Nearby Park

After an unsuccessful marketing effort with a different agent, the owners put their trust in me to get the job done, and I was able to garner multiple offers, get to a sales price that was suitable to buyer and seller ($180,000 over asking), and secure a quick close. Buyer is thrilled. Seller is thrilled. All is good on Rivoli!

For more details about this transaction, others in Cole Valley, or San Francisco generally, you should know where to find me by now. (Hint: alexclark@gmail.com, or 415-254-5351)
Have a look at what other clients are saying about me. For more about this property, read below…

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For Sale: 29 Rivoli, Top Floor Edwardian View Condo In Cole Valley On A Quiet Tree Lined Street

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29 Rivoli, Top Floor Condo
29 Rivoli, Top Floor Condo
Spacious Edwardian Condominium
Spacious Edwardian Condominium
Formal Living Room w/ Panoramic Views
Formal Living Room w/ Panoramic Views
Open Living Room w/ Fireplace
Open Living Room w/ Fireplace
Panoramic Views to Headlands, Golden Gate Bridge
Panoramic Views to Headlands, Golden Gate Bridge
Designer Kitchen
Designer Kitchen
Bright, spacious Kitchen
Bright, spacious Kitchen
Rear Bedroom
Rear Bedroom
Large Bathroom
Large Bathroom
2nd Rear Bedroom
2nd Rear Bedroom
Smaller 3rd Bedroom/office
Smaller 3rd Bedroom/office
2nd Bathroom w/ Shower
2nd Bathroom w/ Shower
Shared lush garden
Shared lush garden
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Formal Dining Room w/ Box-beam ceiling, and period details
Formal Dining Room w/ Box-beam ceiling, and period details
La Boulange de Cole Valley
La Boulange de Cole Valley
Crepes on Cole
Crepes on Cole
Zazie
Zazie
Local Grocery Market
Local Grocery Market
Nearby Park
Nearby Park

I have this fabulously luxurious top floor, 3 bed, 2 bath Edwardian condominium with amazing panoramic views to the North from the living area and South from the bedrooms, on a quiet tree lined street in Cole Valley, coming on the market this Friday 9/12, and you get the first look.

The home features gorgeous hardwood floors, a spacious, bright and open formal living room (wired for surround sound) with a fireplace. Formal dining room with period details, built-in cabinets and box-beam ceiling. Walk through the Butler’s pantry into your bright, open and large designer kitchen with Caesarstone countertops, custom cabinets, skylight, extra storage and A+ appliances. Both bathrooms have been remodeled by Waterworks and feature all of today’s amenities. Laundry room has side by side washer & dryer, and floor to ceiling cabinets. The entire condo has refinished floors, new carpet, and new paint. It also comes with one car parking, a shared yard, and did I mention views, views, views. Because the property is completely separated from other structures on all sides, the home is incredibly bright…a rarity in San Francisco.

Soar above Cole Valley in this truly remarkable property you don’t want to miss.

List price $1,395,000
Open House Schedule:
Sunday 9/14 2-4pm
Tuesday 9/16 12-1:30pm
Thursday 9/18 5-7pm
Sunday 9/21 2-4pm
Private showings available

For more information about this property or any others, please contact me (alexclark@gmail.com / 415-254-5351), and to learn more about Cole Valley, in general, check out all the great stuff I’ve shared!

Before Google Street View, I did a Tour de San Francisco. And here’s what I did for Cole Valley.

–More Listings [theFrontSteps]

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936 Clayton Is Officially On The Market, And I’m Officially Claiming “You Had Your Chance”

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How many of you remember this photo I shared not too long ago?


Every hand in the room goes up.

How many of you remember the post that went along with it, trying to give YOU first (actually second) dibs on getting this property, and having a say in final finishes and details? Every hand in the room goes up. How many of you actually took it upon yourself to contact me, or refer this opportunity to a friend? ONE hand in the room goes up! Kudos to that one hand. You know who you are.

As for the rest of you, it’s open season and you’ll be left to fend for yourselves, 936 Clayton is officially on the market, and it’s officially awesome.

By all accounts, this is an amazing property and I expect it will sell rather quickly, especially if you look at recent Cole Valley comparables, and how quickly they sold. Time will tell what the market price is for this home, and how quickly it sells.

My point is simply this…I keep trying to get you in the door first, you just gotta get in touch and stay on my radar.

–936 Clayton, 4bed, 3.5bath, $2,850,000 [MLS]
–First Dibs: Cole Valley/Ashbury Heights To The Studs Remodel With Big Views [theFrontSteps]

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Four Buyers In Four Days…And 121 Beulah, How Did It End?

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Hi all! I just wanted to give a little update to you from my world of San Francisco real estate.

In my humble opinion, the market is extremely hot for the right properties. On Friday I wrote four separate offers (five if you count that one property is two condos), in four entirely different neighborhoods, and have been in a multiple offer situation on every single one of them. My buyers lost out on a house near West Portal (by roughly $25-35k), and my buyer on a Outer Avenues house is still in the thick of a six offer situation.

My clients for a Cole Valley property accepted a counter offer from the seller, knowing that other offers were lurking. And thankfully, the sellers of a Russian Hill property that my client offered on realized cash truly is king in this lending environment, and wisely accepted our offer on their property, rather than the others with financing.

I would love to share details and specifics about all of these, but as you can imagine, I can’t. I am very busy representing a ton of people throughout the city at this very moment, and all of it is helping me gain that much more knowledge to help you.

As always, other agents are talking to me and sharing stories, potential buyers they may have for homes, and properties some of their sellers may sell. Why they don’t just post all of it for free on PocketListings.net is beyond me, but I’m happy they feel comfortable sharing with me.

If you, or any of your friends/family, need help with San Francisco real estate, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My head is FULL of real estate opportunity!

Oh…and that luxury remodel on Beulah I mentioned two weeks ago….SOLD IN FIVE DAYS for $2,600,000 (asking $2,495,000). We can only assume CASH, and multiple circling.

Happy Monday! It snowed!