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

The Anatomy of a Presidio Heights Unicorn: 3956 Washington Street


Every so often, a property hits the San Francisco market that feels like something special. 3956 Washington Street was exactly that. This 1907 Edwardian in Presidio Heights hadn’t been available in over 40 years, which made it a true collector’s item. We’re talking about a home with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and over 4,300 square … Continue reading The Anatomy of a Presidio Heights Unicorn: 3956 Washington Street

What a Million-Dollar Overbid Looks Like in Buena Vista


When a home like 140 Upper Terrace Terrace sells for a million dollars over the asking price, it’s worth taking a moment to understand what just happened. The property was listed at $3,995,000 and closed just six days later for $4,995,000 in an all-cash deal. A sale like this isn’t an accident; it’s the result … Continue reading What a Million-Dollar Overbid Looks Like in Buena Vista

Homeownership & Longevity: Is There a Connection?


The other day, I came across a study from Oxford University that basically says owning a home might actually help you live longer. Four months longer, to be exact. Sounds like a real estate agent’s dream statistic, right? But hear me out-there’s actually something to it. First off, let’s talk money. When you own a … Continue reading Homeownership & Longevity: Is There a Connection?