Sea Cliff just saw significant movement with this recent closing. Listed at $3,995,000, this residence at 284 32nd Avenue did not stay available for long. The final number came in at $4,688,000. That is a solid $693,000 over the asking price… showing that buyers remain aggressive for specific renovations. Inside features included Taj Mahal countertops … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Sea Cliff Home Sells for $693,000 Over Asking
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Maximum Overbid of the Week: Noe Valley Home Sells for $1,055,000 Over Asking
Another home sold for more than $1M over asking. The listing price sat at $2,695,000, and the closing price reached $3,750,000. That is a massive jump from the initial figure. The property at 133 Vicksburg Street commanded serious attention. The dual frontage lot featuring three garages and a separate carriage house definitely drew people in, … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Noe Valley Home Sells for $1,055,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Potrero Hill Home Sells for $765,000 Over Asking
Potrero Hill just witnessed another significant transaction. Take a look at 525 Arkansas Street. This Marina style residence listed for just $2,995,000 but the market had other plans. The property closed for $3,760,000. That puts the final number at $765,000 over the original asking price. Buyers responded well to the layout. The home features a … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Potrero Hill Home Sells for $765,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Dolores Heights Home Sells for $2,037,888 Over Asking
The final number on 3616 21st Street makes a serious statement. Listed for $2,188,000 in Dolores Heights, this 1968 Albert Lanier home attracted significant attention. Buyers pushed the price to close at $4,225,888. That is an increase of over $2,000,000 from the original list price… a clear indicator that specific architecture combined with downtown views … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Dolores Heights Home Sells for $2,037,888 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Eureka Valley Home Sells for $1,085,000 Over Asking
We keep hearing chatter about where the market is heading, but numbers like this tend to silence the room. The property at 279 Diamond Street just closed, and the final sales price is one for the books. Listed originally for $3,495,000, this Eureka Valley residence did not just inch past the asking price. It sold … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Eureka Valley Home Sells for $1,085,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Ingleside Home Sells for $300,000 Over Asking
We often get caught up talking about the massive sales on the north side of town, but it is a mistake to sleep on the neighborhoods further south. A perfect example just crossed the finish line over in Ingleside. Take a look at 255 Miramar Avenue. This 1935 Mediterranean style home came to market with … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Ingleside Home Sells for $300,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Bernal Heights Home Sells for $455,000 Over Asking
People often ask us if buyers are still willing to push prices upward, and then we see results like this. The single-family home at 136 Bradford Street in Bernal Heights just closed escrow, and the final tally is definitely worth noting. Sellers listed the four-bedroom home for $1,995,000. It didn’t take long for the market … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Bernal Heights Home Sells for $455,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Anza Vista Home Sells for $351,000 Over Asking
The strategy of pricing a property just under the psychological barrier of one million dollars often yields a predictable result in San Francisco. We watched this play out perfectly at 1121 Broderick Street. Located in Anza Vista, a neighborhood that often flies under the radar compared to its louder neighbors, this Edwardian condo hit the … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Anza Vista Home Sells for $351,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Outer Parkside Home Sells for $480,000 Over Asking
Happy New Year! We hope the holidays treated you well and that 2026 is off to a solid start. We are back at the desk and ready to see what the San Francisco market has in store for us this year. The previous year wrapped up with a serious bang out in the Avenues. We … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Outer Parkside Home Sells for $480,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Outer Sunset Home Sells for $426,000 Over Asking
Happy Aloha Friday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is enjoying this relaxed Friday… or at least pretending to work while digesting yesterday’s feast. As we coast toward the New Year, I wanted to highlight one recent sale that really illustrates the demand we are still seeing in the Avenues. We all know … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Outer Sunset Home Sells for $426,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Pacific Heights Condo Sells for $200,000 Over Asking
Here is another overbid in San Francisco to keep on your radar. The condo at 2539 Clay Street #1 just closed for $1,300,000, which is a solid $200,000 over the asking price… and it only took 13 days to get there. The listing agent noted that the home “oozes” character. We generally prefer our real … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Pacific Heights Condo Sells for $200,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Midtown Terrace Home Sells for $855,000 Over Asking
We talk about overbids quite a bit around here, but usually, they are the result of pricing low to sell high on a standard resale. This one… well, it is a bit of that, plus a whole lot of construction. The property at 75 Knollview Way just closed, and the numbers are definitely worth a … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Midtown Terrace Home Sells for $855,000 Over Asking
March 2025 Social Media Roundup at theFrontSteps: Overbids, Market Trends, and More!
March was a busy month in San Francisco real estate, and at theFrontSteps, we made sure to keep you updated with the latest market moves, overbid stories, and expert insights. Let’s take a look at what we shared! Homes Selling Way Over Asking 3333 Jackson St Sold for $7.65M, a full $1M over asking! This … Continue reading March 2025 Social Media Roundup at theFrontSteps: Overbids, Market Trends, and More!
theFrontSteps Social Roundup: September 30 – October 4, 2024
We’ve been staying busy on the socials. If you’ve already followed @theFrontSteps on Instagram, you know we’re still dishing out the finest real estate eye candy, market insights, and overbids that’ll blow your mind—just like we’ve been doing for the past 15 years. Here’s a quick recap of the latest from IG this week… 5 Hot New … Continue reading theFrontSteps Social Roundup: September 30 – October 4, 2024
theFrontSteps Social Roundup: September 23-27, 2024
I’ve been a little quiet here on the blog as of late, but I’ve got you covered on the socials! Follow @theFrontSteps on Instagram to stay up to date on some of what we’re doing and a snippet of wonderful real estate content we’ve given you for the past 15 years or more. From the … Continue reading theFrontSteps Social Roundup: September 23-27, 2024
San Francisco Overbids: Golden Gate Heights Home Crushes Old Overbid
Usually, SF overbids are fairly modest affairs–but there’s always room for a surprise, or even consecutive surprises. In this case, it’s the second week in a row that our top overbid landed at higher than 160 percent of the original asking; the beneficiary this time is 2021 14th Avenue, a Golden Gate Heights house circa … Continue reading San Francisco Overbids: Golden Gate Heights Home Crushes Old Overbid