Listed at $3,098,000, this property at 116 Magnolia Avenue just closed at $3,925,000, and the backyard actually comes with an in ground trampoline sitting under towering redwoods. Local builder Gustave Nagel originally built the residence back in 1926 for his daughter. Buyers wasted no time jumping on this opportunity once the home hit the market … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $827,000 Over Asking
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Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 09.04.2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Bernal Heights Home Sold for $1,257,000 Over Asking
Setting the right asking price in San Francisco real estate is always a fascinating process. Just take a look at the recent sale on Harrison Street in Bernal Heights. The property hit the market at $1,498,000 on July 10th. Fast forward three weeks… the final gavel fell at an astonishing $2,755,000. That represents an overbid … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Bernal Heights Home Sold for $1,257,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Mill Valley Home Sold for $705,000 Over Asking
We see big numbers thrown around all the time, but watching buyers bring an extra $705,000 to the table is always noteworthy. The property at 552 Shoreline Highway started out asking $995,000 before closing at a very solid $1,700,000. What commanded such a premium? The layout offers two single family homes, completely separated by arguably … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Mill Valley Home Sold for $705,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Marshall Property Sold for $1,150,000 Over Asking
What happens when you combine the creative minds behind HEATH Ceramics with a waterfront property featuring two restored vintage Spartanette trailers? You get an incredible sale that leaves the original asking price in the dust… The property at 18565 Highway 1 in Marshall just closed for $3,800,000. That is $1,150,000 above the initial $2,650,000 price … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Marshall Property Sold for $1,150,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Pacific Heights Home Sold for $4,505,000 Over Asking
Buyers are still aggressively pursuing prime real estate on the Presidio Wall. The property at 3140 Pacific Avenue recently hit the market asking $7,495,000. The transaction closed quickly for an astounding $12,000,000. Such a serious jump over the original asking price makes it clear that a trophy property commands serious attention… and deep pockets. The … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Pacific Heights Home Sold for $4,505,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: St. Francis Wood Home Sold for $1,710,000 Over Asking
Buyers are routinely dropping an extra million dollars or more just to win a house in this city. Take a look at the mind-boggling sale at 70 San Pablo Avenue… This property hit the market at $2,995,000. Someone wanted it badly enough to pay $4,705,000. That translates to an overbid of $1,710,000. Standing on the … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: St. Francis Wood Home Sold for $1,710,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Ross Home Sold for $2,005,000 Over Asking
The final sales numbers just hit the records for the property on Sylvan Lane… Buyers completely blew past the initial asking price of $6,995,000. The property closed at a final price of $9,000,000. An overbid of more than $2,000,000 shows exactly how competitive things remain. This massive premium proves that buyers will act fast when … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Ross Home Sold for $2,005,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Sherwood Forest Home Sold for $1,330,000 Over Asking
San Francisco real estate is witnessing an aggressive surge in million dollar overbids. This latest sale on Lansdale Avenue proves that buyers are willing to pay an incredible premium to secure the right property. Listed initially for $3,295,000, this English Cotswold estate closed at $4,625,000. That represents an additional payment of $1,330,000 above the asking … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Sherwood Forest Home Sold for $1,330,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Anselmo Home Sold for $600,000 Over Asking
People often wonder what happens when a fixer upper hits the market in Marin. This vintage 1931 Craftsman bungalow in San Anselmo just provided a definitive answer. Listed for a modest $600,000, the property drew immediate attention from everyone looking for a project. Escrow just closed at an astonishing $1,200,000. Yes, you read that right. … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Anselmo Home Sold for $600,000 Over Asking