Uninhabitable San Francisco Home Asks $499,000 Gets $789,000


It’s official…San Francisco real estate is on acid. This week’s #1 Overbid is sure to blow your mind. Listed for $499,000 and just closed for $789,000, 167 Maynard is everything you’ve ever dreamed of owning in a home…assuming you can raze it and build that dream home (just keep your eyes closed for the next … Continue reading Uninhabitable San Francisco Home Asks $499,000 Gets $789,000

Presidio Heights Fixer Snags $3,450,000 Over Asking, Closes For $10,350,000


Today’s Maximum Overbid of the Week comes as no surprise, in fact, I’m surprised it didn’t sell for more. Situated on the wall of the Presidio, 3515 Pacific Avenue is the gem of all gems, something that will hold value for generations, and affords this buyer the opportunity to make it their own: wide lot, … Continue reading Presidio Heights Fixer Snags $3,450,000 Over Asking, Closes For $10,350,000

I’m Seeing Green | Maximum Overbids Of The Week


It’s that lucky green grass… San Francisco’s Top 10 Overbids Week Ending 3/17/17 Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 2259 44th Avenue 2/2.00/N/A 16 $895,000 $1,250,000 39.66% 28 Harry Street 3/2.00/N/A 12 $995,000 $1,350,000 35.68% 1847 43rd Avenue 3/1.50/N/A 2 $899,000 $1,200,000 33.48% 435 West Portal Avenue 4/4.00/N/A 8 $1,695,000 $2,250,000 32.74% 1231 … Continue reading I’m Seeing Green | Maximum Overbids Of The Week

Top 10 Overbids | San Francisco Week Ending 3/10/17


This week’s top 10 list of mind-bending overbids looks like a tour around the world – Cambridge, Greenwich, Jersey, Munich. Alas we’re still in San Francisco, Dorothy. San Francisco’s Top 10 Overbids Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 657 Cambridge Street 3/2.00/N/A 20 $950,000 $1,300,000 36.84% 2643 Greenwich Street 2645 2-4 Units 7 … Continue reading Top 10 Overbids | San Francisco Week Ending 3/10/17

Real Estate Porn For The People…


Who came down with a heavy case of the Mondays…and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays? I did. Right here. I know you all want the great real estate porn that got you on this site in the first place, but I’ve been busy, so I figured I’d make your life, and my life, easier…here you … Continue reading Real Estate Porn For The People…

Outer Parkside Gem Claims Top Spot On Weekly Overbids


Usually, I’m posting the top 10 Overbids on Fridays, and Underbids on Mondays, but sometimes the planets get out of orbit, tides rise too high, and I have my own listings and buyers to tend to. But when I come up for air, I always like to enlighten you all with a little bit of … Continue reading Outer Parkside Gem Claims Top Spot On Weekly Overbids

¡Que Rico! | $681,000 Over Asking For A Tear Down | ¿Qué?


The Friday before Labor Day weekend…Many call it the end of Summer, but here in San Francisco it’s safe to say it’s the beginning. Our temperatures finally heat up from the Bay Shore to the Pacific Ocean. The sun is lower on the horizon, shadows are longer, Fall fashion ads are everywhere, and local restaurants … Continue reading ¡Que Rico! | $681,000 Over Asking For A Tear Down | ¿Qué?

Hey Overbids!


The overbids are still there, it’s myself who has been a bit absent. Hey! It’s Summer, so why not. Top 10 Overbids for San Francisco: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 792 Capp Street 3/1.00/N/A 13 $995,000 $1,450,000 45.73% 154 Bonview Street 1/1.00/N/A 9 $799,000 $1,150,000 43.93% 113 Newman Street 2/1.00/N/A 9 $889,000 … Continue reading Hey Overbids!

These Little Buggers Just Won’t Go Away | Overbids


San Francisco Real Estate Market’s Top 10 Overbids Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 251 Andover Street 3/2.00/N/A 13 $999,000 $1,426,000 42.74% 595 44th Avenue 4/3.00/N/A 38 $1,189,000 $1,690,000 42.14% 1075 Fell Street 2/1.00/ 6 $995,000 $1,335,000 34.17% 374 Sanchez Street 2/2.00/ 12 $1,195,000 $1,590,000 33.05% 819 42nd Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 32 $988,000 $1,302,000 … Continue reading These Little Buggers Just Won’t Go Away | Overbids

Portola Mid Century Fixer Crowned Maximum Overbid Of The Week


Well this isn’t a location we see too many insane overbids (Portola)…alas 172 University Street did have the keywords “fixer” and “mid-century”, which right there is enough to drum up a frenzy, which it did: list price $799,000 to a sales price of $1,195,000 (that’s $396,000 in case you didn’t do the math). Personally, I … Continue reading Portola Mid Century Fixer Crowned Maximum Overbid Of The Week

From $899,000 To $1,400,000 | Holy (160) Santa Marina!


Would you look at that…the #1 Overbid of the week is not a fixer! It’s a been a while for that, but we’re pleased to report the market is strong…very strong for any reasonably good property in any reasonably good neighborhood of San Francisco, which is pretty much everywhere now. This property (160 Santa Marina) … Continue reading From $899,000 To $1,400,000 | Holy (160) Santa Marina!

Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Welcome To The Mission | Kitchen & Bath Not Included


From the Outer Richmond last week, to the heart of the Sunset this week, the Western edge of San Francisco continues to take top honors on the Overbid list. Perhaps a little less baffling than last week’s, and also a case of clearly underpricing a property, this little gem at 2724 Ortega just fetched nearly … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Welcome To The Mission | Kitchen & Bath Not Included

Inner Mission Victorian Fixer Sells $320,000 Over List | In Knoxville That Buys You This…


Not to be outdone by any of the fixers clinching the top spot on a few of our previous top 10 Overbids — 1078-80 York, a two unit in San Francisco’s hot, hotter, hottest Inner Mission District, just closed for only $320,000 over ask. (People around the world scratching their heads thinking, “Is this guy … Continue reading Inner Mission Victorian Fixer Sells $320,000 Over List | In Knoxville That Buys You This…

Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Outer Parkside


It had to be the lion blanket, because apparently the original $1,099,000 list price wasn’t enough to entice the frenzy. So what happened? Price reduced to $995,000, and look at that…sold for $1,225,000. In case you missed that, that’s higher than the previous list price two short months prior, at which this home was unable … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Outer Parkside

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Bernal Heights Fixer Wins Again


It’s Friday! Yeah! (If you’re not a Realtor who works every weekend.) That means overbids, and look at that, another fixer takes the cake. This time it’s 554 Anderson in Bernal Heights, a 2 bed, 1 bath home listed for $549,000 and sold for $920,000. As for the rest of the top 10, I think … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Bernal Heights Fixer Wins Again

Underbids All Over The Map | San Francisco


Did you miss the Top 10 Overbids last week? Don’t worry, SFGate has em posted, but since it’s Monday (well it was yesterday), we like to bring you the weekly top 10 Underbids. Sounds like SFGate might recap them there too, so keep your eyes peeled. The top dogs are a variety this time around. … Continue reading Underbids All Over The Map | San Francisco