Archive for June 22nd, 2009

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Livin’ Large in the ‘Loin

June 22, 2009

A newly offered TIC building is being remodeled unit by unit at 735 Geary.  Located just two blocks from the Clift Hotel (ok, it’s really the Redwood Room we’re interested in) and five blocks from Union Square, the Tenderloin location is pretty happening.

735 Geary

735 Geary

Having toured the building recently, we were charmed by some of the homes… our fave being #503.  The generously sized 1 bedroom homes have been restored to bring their period details back to life and feature new kitchens and baths.  A circular bedroom, spacious living room, and secret closet door (you’ll have to see it) round out the floorplans.

Circular bedroom

Circular bedroom

Step out back and the grounds have lush vegetation, trees, and surprisingly quiet surroundings for being in the heart of the City.  An old red brick wall with worn lettering towers above the east side of the garden, reminiscent of the east coast industrial vibe you’d find in a city like Baltimore, Maryland.  Very cool.

The homes are priced from $315,000 to $475,000 and can be purchased with as little as 10% down.  No deeded parking, but hey, that’s par for the course in this location.

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What Does $1M Buy These Days?

June 22, 2009

We were curious what type of representatives a search like this would yield, so we scoured the city for single family homes listed in the $950,000 to $1,000,000 range and generated a list.  The search results serve as a sampling of what one million dollars looks like in the form of four walls and a roof– at least here in San Francisco.

Here's what one million dollars looks like by itself.

Here's what one million dollars looks like by itself.

Things we noticed from this list include:

  • Location is everything.  As you move to less desirable areas, you get more house for your money.  No surprises here.
  • Want more square feet for your buck?  You’ll find it in the Avenues.  This leads us to believe the old rule of thumb still holds true: it costs less to live in the fog.
  • The least expensive home on a dollar per square foot basis is 117 Broad Street, an old firehouse in Oceanview that has been converted into a single family home.  It boasts ~4,000 square feet, which puts it at $250/foot.
  • The most expensive home on a dollar per square foot basis is 27 Fresno.  This little home is just off of Columbus and Broadway, in Telegraph Hill.  It features ~857 square feet, which puts it at $1,184/foot.
  • The average size for a home in the $1M range is 1,888 square feet.  That would be about $578/foot.
  • The average bed/bath count for a home in the $1M range is 3 bedrooms and 2.15 baths.
  • Many of the homes in the million dollar range need some work and don’t necessarily pack any “wow” factor.
  • Click the bold address for details on any property.

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