This exquisitely remodeled luxury Nob Hill condominium with views West/Southwest to Twin Peaks & outlooks onto Jones Street, located in the heart-center of San Francisco’s premiere postcard neighborhood is for sale, and you get the first look. Featuring one bedroom, one bath, one car parking, 24/7 attended lobby, pool, spa, workout area, onsite management, a … Continue reading For Sale | 1177 California #304 | Gramercy Towers | Nob Hill, San Francisco
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The Spread Of Million Dollar Homes In San Francisco
Check out this interactive map of the spread of million dollar (or more) single family home listings in San Francisco since March 2010: [Source: Trulia] I’m not sure I like this…
The San Francisco Real Estate Market Report | October 2015
Home-Buying vs. Gold & Apple Stock – as an Investment, Median Home Price Appreciation & Neighborhood Values, the City’s Most Expensive Condo Buildings…it’s all below. Read on dear Reader, read on! The autumn selling season started with a large surge of new listings right after Labor Day, but it will be another month or so … Continue reading The San Francisco Real Estate Market Report | October 2015
A Look Inside The 2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
If you’re like most people who either didn’t get an invite, or don’t have the time to go check out the 2015 Decorator Showcase Home located at 3630 Jackson, don’t fret. One of my favorite photographers, Rob Jordan, has been kind enough to share some amazing interior photos with me, so I can share with … Continue reading A Look Inside The 2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
San Francisco (Bay Area) Case-Shiller Index Shows Staggering Home Price Recovery And Possible Plateau
Case-Shiller Index numbers all reflect home prices as compared to the home price of January 2000, which has been designated with a value of 100. Thus, a reading of 180 signifies home prices 80% above those of January 2000. The Case-Shiller Index for the San Francisco Metro Area covers the house markets of 5 Bay … Continue reading San Francisco (Bay Area) Case-Shiller Index Shows Staggering Home Price Recovery And Possible Plateau
936 Clayton Is Officially On The Market, And I’m Officially Claiming “You Had Your Chance”
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 … Continue reading 936 Clayton Is Officially On The Market, And I’m Officially Claiming “You Had Your Chance”
Who Is Tom Perkins And WTF Does He Have To Do With Us
Our recent scoop on the sale of both Grand Penthomes at the Millennium Tower (one that sold to mega millionaire venture capitalist Tom Perkins) has been getting quite a bit of press lately, and oddly enough we received this email today: This is all great [referring to the sale of a ~$9,000,000 condo] I suppose, … Continue reading Who Is Tom Perkins And WTF Does He Have To Do With Us
Both Millennium Tower’s Grand Penthomes Are Sold, Thanks To A Yacht
In news of the top of the world today, we’ve been told both Grand Penthouse Residents on top of Millennium Tower have now been sold (ink is dry, it’s a done deal). Grand Penthouse A (GPHA), which is on the Northwest corner of the building with a nice big patio, closed escrow recently (somewhere around … Continue reading Both Millennium Tower’s Grand Penthomes Are Sold, Thanks To A Yacht
394 Frederick, Before, After, Here And Gone (In Contract After 7 Days): $2,399,000
True, the market tanked. True, average home prices have come down in San Francisco. True, even A+ areas like Noe Valley and Pacific Heights have felt the pinch. False, it is death doom and destruction everywhere. Case in point, 394 Frederick St @ Belvedere in Cole Valley, is an awesome 4 bed, 4 bath, 3173 … Continue reading 394 Frederick, Before, After, Here And Gone (In Contract After 7 Days): $2,399,000
The Scoop: Seven Arden Estates Have Risen from the Earth
Some time ago, I noted the construction in West Portal and asked around the Front Steps for the scoop. Those folks on the steps always know a lot, and more importantly, they like to argue. We had ideas that the construction would yield five- no, six- no, seven- no, eight homes. They were to be made of … Continue reading The Scoop: Seven Arden Estates Have Risen from the Earth
Noe Valley/Cole Valley Over $2 Million Past 12 Months
Have you been wondering what’s been happening in sales for Noe and Cole Valleys for the past 12 months? We have, so we thought we’d share with you too. Apparently it’s not all bad in Noe (according to the San Francisco Chronicle), but can Cole Valley step up to the plate? We think so. Enjoy! … Continue reading Noe Valley/Cole Valley Over $2 Million Past 12 Months
From Mid-Century to Modern, 3577 Pacific Returns (Almost)
The last recorded sale of 3577 Pacific (2 bed, 1.5 baths, on the Presidio wall right across from Julias Kahn Playground) was August 31, 2005 for $2,225,000 and she was definitely a mid-century diamond in the rough. Well…she’s back and she’s looking sweet. She did get a bit bigger, and more modern though. She’s been … Continue reading From Mid-Century to Modern, 3577 Pacific Returns (Almost)
$201,000 Over Asking? We Kid You Not (1941 Leavenworth)
Stranger things have been known to happen. — Just today, 1941 Leavenworth, a 4 bed, 3.5 bath, single family home in Russian Hill, closed escrow for a cool $2,000,000. Asking price, $1,799,000…in this market!? Guess it’s not THAT bad after all. Oh yeah, we forgot to add…six make that eight offers.
Millennium Tower, San Francisco: A walkthrough, a few photos, a little scoop, and my opinion
For those of you that read this San Francisco real estate blog on a regular basis, you’ll know I’ve been watching the progress of many of the new developments around town. One of my favorites happens to be Millennium Tower (301 Mission). Not because I’ve sold many units there, but because it truly stands out … Continue reading Millennium Tower, San Francisco: A walkthrough, a few photos, a little scoop, and my opinion
Walkabout: Los Altos edition and a $7M price reduction (12335 Stonebrook Dr.)
Since we’re on the subject of million dollar price reductions (some more honorable and accurate than others), we got that Wanderlust in us again and couldn’t help but bring you 12335 Stonebrook Dr. (For more detailed pics go here.) “This magnificent home is one of the greatest estates in California” (and they just hacked the … Continue reading Walkabout: Los Altos edition and a $7M price reduction (12335 Stonebrook Dr.)
A long time coming: 235 Broderick hits the MLS, we tried to warn you
Had you been reading theFrontSteps a while ago, June 11th to be exact, you’d have had an opportunity to pick up this developer special at 235 Broderick long before the rest. Now the cat is out of the bag, the chatter has begun, it’s on MLS (listed for exactly the same price the seller’s paid … Continue reading A long time coming: 235 Broderick hits the MLS, we tried to warn you