Stunner: 4356 25th Street Sold Within 15 Days*


This little Noe Valley gem (3 bed, 3 bath, “Mid-Century Modern”, single family home asking $2,579,000) had been burning the candle off the market for quite some time (we showed it to some clients well before it hit MLS), and we thought it was quite a nice house (especially the graduated ceiling). Maybe it’s not … Continue reading Stunner: 4356 25th Street Sold Within 15 Days*

“This Is The One”, 565 Clipper Gets Into Contract


Right on the heels of our recent post a la Sophie, “A walk up the hill”, we learn that one of the little nugs she reported on went into contract as of yesterday, 565 Clipper being that little 4 bed, 3.5 bath, $2,149,000 single family nug (originally listed 10/08 for $2,599,000): The deets, with a … Continue reading “This Is The One”, 565 Clipper Gets Into Contract

Reader Reports: A Walk Up The Hill (Clipper)


We love our readers and we love when they report back to the mother ship. This from “Sophie” who decided to take a walk up the hill (slightly edited for flow, and links added to properties mentioned). “Restless kids, so-so weather: A great day for a walk uphill! 532B Clipper – TIC – $499,999 This … Continue reading Reader Reports: A Walk Up The Hill (Clipper)

You Changed Your DOM But Were Never BOM, 4148 23rd St Returns


You know that feeling you get when you meet someone and you just know you’ve seen them before, but you just can’t figure out where? Well, fortunately for us folks in the biz of real estate, we have this little feature called “property history” that is becoming all too necessary to check religiously. As it … Continue reading You Changed Your DOM But Were Never BOM, 4148 23rd St Returns

In The Heart Of Noe, Marina Style (3917 26th St.)


Asking $1,398,000, this 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car parking Marina style home at 3917 26th St “in the heart of Noe” is certainly one for the masses, so it will be interesting to see how quickly it sells. We’re fans. The difference this time around (no it wasn’t previously listed as far as we … Continue reading In The Heart Of Noe, Marina Style (3917 26th St.)

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

Bay Area Home Prices: a la San Francisco Chronicle


From the Chronicle: Home prices down in 90% of Bay Area Zip codes. A bold statement indeed, and thank God we don’t live in 90% of the Bay Area, but what’s this? One of the few standouts was the 94114 ZIP in San Francisco, home of Noe Valley, where houses go for well over a … Continue reading Bay Area Home Prices: a la San Francisco Chronicle

Comment Du Jour: “The People in Noe Valley Have a Fully Realized Liberal Fantasy”


This comment du jour comes to us from “James” in our most recent Cole Valley vs. Noe Valley Battle Royale, where he provides his explanation of why Noe Valley is the way it is: Noe Valley has the feeling of being a small suburban village unto itself and this has been the case for a … Continue reading Comment Du Jour: “The People in Noe Valley Have a Fully Realized Liberal Fantasy”

Battle Royale: Cole Valley Versus Noe Valley


There’s been a bit of discussion around this site and some others lately regarding whether Noe Valley or Cole Valley is a better neighborhood. Rather than spreading that conversation around, we thought we’d bring it under one thread for the world to see. Cole Valley: Noe Valley: Please share in the comments below and take … Continue reading Battle Royale: Cole Valley Versus Noe Valley

Inside Our New Favorite House: 313 Duncan


It looks like our clients aren’t going to pull the trigger on one of the nicest new homes (soon to be) on the market (313 Duncan), so we’re free to run our mouths. High resolution pictures coming soon, but for now, here is a glimpse inside the living / dining / eating / entertaining / … Continue reading Inside Our New Favorite House: 313 Duncan

Classic Noe Valley Edwardian, Extensively Renovated…and Reduced


Did we just write that? A Classic Noe Valley Edwardian, Renovated, yet reduced? We did indeed. It turns out $1,495,000 isn’t the best price for 3774 23rd Street. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath 1561 square foot home has a laundry list of new amenities, including “new foundation with steel & full seismic upgrades” (what constitutes … Continue reading Classic Noe Valley Edwardian, Extensively Renovated…and Reduced