Archive for the ‘Neighborhood Info’ Category
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
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
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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Posted in Neighborhood Info, Public Listings, Tenderloin | Tagged homes for sale, san francisco, san francisco real estate, tenancy in common, tenderloin, tics | Leave a Comment »
June 17, 2009
Following up on an old post from May 1st, one of our choice picks in Nob Hill real estate is now under contract. 840 Powell #702 is listed for $3,500,000 and just got snatched up. Click HERE for the old story and photos galore.
View from 840 Powell #702
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June 15, 2009
Ahh, Glen Park. It’s such a cute & cozy little ‘hood. A single family home just hit the market which first caught our eye with its charming curb appeal. As we viewed the interior shots, we were appreciating the renovation, the (seemingly) sensible floorplan, and the abundance of natural light. Looks like it will be another stop on this week’s tour.
449 Chenery Street has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, one car parking, and an open floorplan. The south-facing yard has a multi-tiered deck, grass terrace, and new wood fence. Views of the Bay and rolling hills can be seen from the home, which was originally constructed in 1900. A “luxe” master suite upstairs awaits its new owners and will treat them to a soaking tub, rain shower, private patio, and ample sunlight via the large skylight. A generously sized family room sports a wet bar, wine fridge, and provides access to the rear deck. The home is listed for $1,998,000. Yep, we’re definitely looking forward to seeing this place (as well as the quality of the renovation).
Excellent curb appeal first grabbed our attention...
Open floorplans are a plus for anyone who enjoys entertaining
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June 15, 2009
Ever wanted a remodeled 5-story single family home on Telegraph Hill with city skyline views, wrap around decks, an au pair suite, and an elevator? Well the home of your dreams may have just hit the market. 1454-1456 Kearny arrived to the open market about 5 days ago, and we’re itching to see it on the Broker’s Tour tomorrow. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car parking, and is a short (albeit, steep) walk to Washington Square, North Beach, Chinatown, the Financial District, and the Embarcadero. Listed at $3,500,000, we’ll have our eyes on this one.
Pretty sweet, eh?
And the panorama's not bad either
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June 12, 2009
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with friend and colleague Gary Beyrouti to discuss his restoration of an 1895 Queen Anne Victorian located at 925 Fulton. Our goal? To learn what it takes to perform a historical restoration, what challenges one can run into, and what lessons he learned from the overall project. Gary’s experience should be able to help readers who are contemplating similar projects, and at the very least, provide an incredible tale of this labor of love. Buckle up, because you’re not going to believe the details involved.
The story begins in 2003, when Gary and his partner purchased a dilapidated Victorian located in San Francisco’s Alamo Square historical district. At the time, the home was the ugliest on the block. Gary laughed as he recalled entering the home for the first time “…the home had no kitchen, no garage, and had not been lived in for many years. There was no wall by the staircase, and for some reason there was a bath tub sitting in the middle of the dining room.” But what Gary saw that day was a work of art… a piece of San Francisco history that had so much potential, if only it could be brought back to life.
BEFORE - 925 Fulton as it stood in 2003
What Gary would embark upon was a multi-year project, one in which he would live on the top floor of the home while work was performed throughout the rest. Once the lower levels were finished, he would move downstairs and then finish the top floor. Gary’s goal was to
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Posted in Alamo Square, Interviews and Stories, Neighborhood Info, Tips | Tagged 925 fulton, Alamo Square, historical home restoration, queen anne victorian, san francisco, san francisco real estate, victorian restoration | 5 Comments »
June 11, 2009
We’re all a little upset with the banks these days (okay, more than a little). But there are not many who are willing to take matters into their own hands. Enter the “Front Street Attack Bird”. This little bugger has taken it upon herself to swoop down and attack unsuspecting bankers walking the streets of San Francisco’s Financial District (or shall we say, Barbary Coast). The bird has garnered national attention and even has her own blog. Here are some links to explore, and don’t be the next victim!
From CBS5: SF Bird Attacks Pedestrians, Gets Worldwide Notice (the video is definitely worth a view)
The Blog: FrontStreetAttackBird @ Blogspot.com
The Evidence:
The blackbird awaits its next victim
Then outta nowhere... BOOM
Closeup of the culprit
Photos courtesy of http://www.frontstreetattackbird.blogspot.com.
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June 8, 2009
It’s about that time again. With sales activity picking up sharply in the last couple of months, we’ve decided to update our rankings for San Francisco’s 85 neighborhoods based upon the number of sales that have occurred in each one.
Sales numbers include single family homes, condos, TICs, lofts, stock cooperatives, 2-4 unit buildings, 5+ unit buildings, and land. Noe Valley still leads the pack and Bernal has made a big upward move to the #2 spot since we last ran this report. Potrero Hill, Pacific Heights, and SOMA round out the Top 5.
And yeah, we know this analysis doesn’t control for the size of the neighborhoods, but we find it interesting nonetheless.
Which neighborhoods have all the ACTION?
| Rank |
Neighborhood |
Number of Sales |
| 1. |
Noe Valley |
84 |
| 2. |
Bernal Heights |
51 |
| 3. |
Potrero Hill |
46 |
| T-4. |
Pacific Heights |
44 |
| T-4. |
South of Market (SoMa) |
44 |
| 6. |
Inner Mission |
43 |
| 7. |
Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights |
39 |
| 8. |
South Beach |
37 |
| 9. |
Excelsior |
36 |
| 10. |
Parkside |
35 |
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June 8, 2009
We first wrote about 230 Cervantes a couple weeks ago on our Tuesday Tour Show-Stoppers post. The house struck us as a prime opportunity to own a spectacular Marina home with one of the largest lots on the block. The 4 bedroom, 3 bath home needs some work, but with its beautiful period details, spacious interior, and stellar location, our minds teemed with possibilities.
Listed for $1,849,000, the home wasted no time getting into contract. Matter of fact, it skipped the contingency period and went straight to “Pending”. We’ll keep an eye out for the final sales price, and as we wrote a couple weeks ago, “looks like 230 Cervantes could be another 765 Sanchez in the making.“
230 Cervantes
230 Cervantes
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June 5, 2009
Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. One of the homes we rated 5 Stars on Tuesday’s Tour just went directly into Pending Status today. 2332 Washington is an exquisite home and we’re not surprised it got snatched up so quickly. The home has a total of 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, around 4,790 square feet, and was built in 1906. Completely remodeled with period details restored, the home packs in a lot of charm while delivering plenty of modern-day amenities. Listed at $4,495,000, we’ll be curious to see what this one sells for (if it is disclosed).
Here are some pictures in case you missed visiting it while it was on the open market (which was only 10 days).
2332 Washington - A humble facade with a dazzling interior.
Lush vegetation surrounds the bright breakfast area.
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Posted in Neighborhood Info, Pacific Heights, Public Listings, Snatched Up, Taking You Inside | Tagged 2332 washington, amazing homes, Pacific Heights, san francisco, san francisco real estate, sold quickly | 2 Comments »
June 5, 2009
Wish we were referring to a magical moment as the sun dips below the Pacific horizon on a gorgeous evening… but we’re referring to “The Sunset”. Sales price trends in the neighborhood have long been thought to be a decent barometer of the overall San Francisco housing market. Why? The Sunset is a large, fairly stable neighborhood with many similar homes selling around San Francisco’s median.
So let’s take a look at the median sales price from January 1, 2009 through June 1, 2009. And better yet, lets compare this year’s median to that of years past, over the same time period. This should give us a glimpse into present day conditions, not just in the Sunset, but into the San Francisco market as a whole (if the aforementioned theory holds any weight). And as our readers know, we’d love to go back further than 1995 but MLS does not support that. Here is the trend:
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June 3, 2009
Well, you can take comfort in knowing that no one is immune.
(Click to enlarge, that is a REAL parking ticket)
Evidently, this is someone's personal vehicle and they thought they could pull a fast one
We figured after passing 25,000 hits today (which is a humble number, but a big milestone for us!), we’d celebrate with a little comic relief… and maybe a cocktail later. Cheers.
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June 1, 2009
Welcome to our Top 10 TIC Countdown! We’ve ranked the ten most expensive TICs for sale in the City from lowest to highest. Interestingly, there are only 3 neighborhoods out of San Francisco’s 85 represented in this list. Any guesses as to what those are?
Russian Hill, Nob Hill, and Pacific Heights.
T.I.C. or BLING.I.C? You be the judge.
Here’s the rundown… and you may click on any bold address for more property details.
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Posted in Countdowns & Rankings, Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Public Listings, Russian Hill, Tips | Tagged homes for sale, most expensive, san francisco, san francisco real estate, tenancy in common, tic, top 10 countdown | Leave a Comment »
June 1, 2009
One of our favorite listings went under contract this past weekend. The serene “Country Cottage in the City” located at 2440 Filbert boasts one of the largest yards (that’s front and back) we’ve ever seen in District 7 and the type of charm you’d find in the rolling hills of an English countryside. Originally listed at $3,995,000 and dropped to $3,495,000 about 10 days ago, the Tudor-style Cow Hollow home features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1925. We mentioned this home a few weeks ago on our Tuesday Tour Show-Stopper V post, and are happy to see that it has been snatched up. We’re sure the new owner will be having one heck of a bar-b-que.
That's some serious charm...
This is not the same yard as above... this is the BACKyard.
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May 29, 2009
If you’re a fan of homes that have San Francisco charm but have been updated for modern-day living, then check out 2949 Sacramento. This beautiful 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home just hit the market today for $2,995,000. Originally constructed in 1900, the home has been completely remodeled and expanded, giving it a unique blend of “old meets new”. Two blocks from Alta Plaza Park and four blocks from Fillmore, the location will bode well for some lucky new owner.
2949 Sacramento in 2005...
Aaaand 2949 Sacramento today
Back side
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May 26, 2009
Actually, they’re not. We just thought it would make for a catchy title. But what if they were? Would you be more apt to buy one? Is that 2.5 cents holding you back from making the leap? After all, that amounts to a discount of one half of one percent!
Well that’s exactly the discount you can now get at 2500 Divisadero (aka Dracula’s Castle). The $10,000,000 Pacific Heights mansion just had a price drop and is now listed at $9,950,000. With the new $50,000 reduction, that’s a discount of one half of one percent. Who’s ready to snatch it up? Hold on, not everyone at once, now. Maybe the value lies in the psychology from being an eight figure listing to now a seven? I guess we’ll see. And we apologize in advance if that Subway jingle is now stuck in your head.
Price drop at 2500 Divis! Just don't get too excited...
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