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
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.31.2026
Fresh properties hit the San Francisco market this week, bringing remarkable architectural details to the table. 1. 1629 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | $11,500,000 Russian Hill | 5 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,405 sqft A private elevator runs directly from the garage up to multiple levels, opening out to terraced garden grounds. 2. … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.31.2026
Just Sold! 12900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Inverness | $3,000,000
Buying a home out in West Marin comes with a specific set of challenges, and finding a level lot directly on Tomales Bay is incredibly hard to do these days. We just helped our clients secure the property at 12900 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness for $3,000,000, and the place is incredible. You step … Continue reading Just Sold! 12900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Inverness | $3,000,000
Just Sold! 594 Hudson Ave | Hunters Point | $1,060,000
We recently handed over the keys to a three-bedroom townhome on Hudson Avenue out in Hunters Point. The property features sweeping sights of the Bay Bridge from a private rooftop deck. The buyers will certainly enjoy spending their weekends walking over to India Basin Shoreline Park or grabbing a drink with neighbors at Laughing Monk … Continue reading Just Sold! 594 Hudson Ave | Hunters Point | $1,060,000
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
Client Testimonial: Truly The Best in San Francisco Real Estate
Alex & theFrontSteps are truly THE best. Thorough, trustworthy, supportive, insightful market knowledge, and they never miss! – Chris P. I always appreciate hearing back from satisfied clients. Our goal is to hit the mark every single time… and hearing that we never miss means everything. We use decades of experience to deliver highly personalized … Continue reading Client Testimonial: Truly The Best in San Francisco Real Estate
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
A Great Deal in South of Market: Unit Sold for $110,000 Under Asking
Securing a massive deal in San Francisco feels like catching lightning in a bottle. Buyers looking for value in SOMA just scored big time on a top floor residence on Harriet Street. The original asking price was $1,275,000. The final closed price landed at $1,165,000. That gives the new owners a cool $110,000 in savings … Continue reading A Great Deal in South of Market: Unit Sold for $110,000 Under Asking
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: Corona Heights Home Sold for $1,450,000 Over Asking
The real estate market in San Francisco continues to deliver major surprises… just look at the recent sale at 10 Deming Street. Listed for $4,450,000, this property closed at an incredible $5,900,000. The final number sits at a full $1,450,000 over the asking price. Spanning an extraordinary 50 foot wide lot, the home features an … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Corona Heights Home Sold for $1,450,000 Over Asking
A Great Deal in South Beach: Condo Sold for $85,000 Under Asking
You hear a lot of noise about wild bidding wars, but smart buyers are quietly scoring serious value. Residence 1607 at One Rincon Hill recently sold for $1,050,000 after initially hitting the market at $1,135,000. That represents an $85,000 underbid for a space offering unobstructed views of the Bay Bridge right from the living room. … Continue reading A Great Deal in South Beach: Condo Sold for $85,000 Under Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 07.20.2026
We have five fresh properties hitting the market this week that caught my eye for very specific reasons. Here is a quick run through of what is fresh across the city. 1. 1138 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108 | $4,950,000 Nob Hill | 5 Bed | 5 Bath | 3,572 sqft The residence at 1138 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 07.20.2026
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