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August 26, 2009
Another light week on the Tuesday tour… which is the calm before the post-Labor Day storm. Only four properties made four stars this week and one posted five.
Back yard of the week was a tie between 1871 Green and 946 Elizabeth. We had trouble deciding which one we’d rather be chilling in. 1871 Green is definitely a little more, well, green, and 946 Elizabeth has a fantastic patio with better sun. Both have their strong points and are pictured below.
1871 Green's back yard is something out of a fairy tale.
This photo under-represents the back yard at 946 Elizabeth, but we'll attest, it's gorgeous.
Sun drenched patio at 946 Elizabeth.
For the four and five star ratings of the week, continue reading. Click the bold address for additional info on any given property –>
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August 5, 2009
Welcome to another edition of Tuesday Tour Show-Stoppers! This week was a little light on new listings but we saw a few goodies out there. Let’s start off with the View of the Week winner.
289 Chestnut is a multi-unit TIC building situated on Telegraph Hill. The view from unit #3 was quite spectacular, but it’s the roof deck on the building that wins this week’s award. A small sliver of the view is pictured below, the Golden Gate looking larger than life. The views at 3785-87 16th Street came in a close second.
The roof deck at 289 Chestnut wins view of the week
The Backyard of the Week Award goes to 2221 Baker in Pacific Heights. This grand home has a very peaceful setting out back, including a patio, hot tub, lush lawn, and beautiful landscaping. The sound of a trickling fountain meets your ears as sun shines down on the deck. Second place was 2339 Green, which also has an incredible backyard, but not the number of features of 2221 Baker. If you’re after privacy however, 2339 Green would be the choice.
2221 Baker wins backyard of the week
Now for those 4 and 5 star ratings. Keep in mind, just because we think a home’s got a lot of great attributes doesn’t necessarily mean we agree with the price. Four stars = Excellent and Five stars = Superb. On with the list!
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July 15, 2009
The perennial “July lull” in the local real estate market is just about over as we saw many new listings come out this past week. It’s a shame our Tuesday Tour was abbreviated due to prior engagements, but we still managed to see a number of new offerings in Districts 6, 7 and 8. Here are some of the homes that struck us as “excellent” on tour this week – all receiving 4 out of 5 stars.
There's something about the first part of July that makes agents lazy.
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July 6, 2009
Google Maps has come a long way since its creation. With recently added functionality such as street views, points of interest layers, and real estate search, Google Maps continues to grow in its ubiquity. We stumbled upon THIS article regarding Google Maps’ real estate search features, and thought some of you may be interested in checking it out. We’ve found the real estate listing results to be fairly decent, and the interface addictive.
Try it out HERE. And if you’re bored and want a few giggles, check out StreetViewFun.
Google maps puts a dot everywhere there is a listing
Click a dot for details
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Posted in Home Buying, Neat Stuff & Gadgets, Public Listings, Tips | Tagged google maps, homes for sale, listing maps, real estate maps, san francisco, san francisco real estate | Leave a Comment »
July 6, 2009
A top floor Edwardian condo in Hayes Valley hit the market earlier today at 119 Pierce. The remodeled 3BR/1BA home caught our eye with its dog-friendly location… just a stone’s (or tennis ball’s) throw from Duboce Park. Listed at $1,099,000, the home features a remodeled kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, an island, breakfast bar and a wine fridge. Although the condo has just one bathroom, it’s nicely appointed with double marble vanities and an oversized tub. The early 1900′s home is full of charm, with a formal dining room, coved ceilings, and two fireplaces. We’re looking forward to seeing it in person, and may stop off at the park to play fetch with the pups.
Click HERE to see the listing on the MLS.
Remodeled kitchen at 119 Pierce
Duboce Park is a dog-lovers heaven!
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Posted in Hayes Valley, Public Listings, Taking You Inside | Tagged 119 pierce, condos for sale, dog-friendly neighborhoods, duboce park, Hayes Valley, homes for sale, san francisco, san francisco real estate | Leave a Comment »
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 18, 2009
Tuesday Tour Show-Stoppers on a Thursday? What the?? Hehe… actually, we’ve been slammed lately and have barely had time to come up for air. Lots of activity going on in the local real estate market, including the purchase of our own home. But rather than dive into dialogue about personal trials, tribulations, and tapped-out adrenal glands, we’re here to discuss the batch of homes we saw this past Tuesday on the Broker’s Tour. We had just one home receiving 5 stars (superb) and ten homes receiving 4 stars (great). But first, let’s give out those awards.
“View of the Week” definitely goes to 1454-1456 Kearny. This magnificent home was covered a few days ago on InsideSFRealEstate. City skyline views, floor to ceiling windows, and a roof deck fit for a king (or a rockin’ party), were even more impressive in person. This house is truly a delight and also was the only 5 star home we rated this week.
1454-1456 Kearny wins View of the Week
The “Backyard of the Week Award” goes to 678 Noe Street (aka Eureka Valley’s Cypress View Home).
Not much justice done w/ this photo, but it is a helluva yard.
Now, on to the four and five star rankings. Keep in mind we are not judging prices… simply nice homes in nice spots. Click the bold address on any property for more details. And if you have no idea what a Tuesday Tour Show-Stopper is, click HERE.
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June 10, 2009
Welcome to another edition of Tuesday Tour Show-Stoppers! This week we toured 25 properties around the City and are here to give you the highlights. First up, our weekly awards:
View of the Week Award
Just when we thought the views from 66 Everson, which we toured a couple weeks ago, couldn’t get any better, along comes 58 Digby. This Diamond Heights home takes full advantage of its jaw-dropping views with 15-20 foot walls of glass. The unobstructed views include the entire skyline, Bay Bridge, East Bay and surrounding mountains. Photos are below, but warning, they cannot possibly do justice. Runner up for View of the Week goes to 147 Laidley, which was one of three 5-star homes this week.
View from 58 Digby
Walls of glass let the view into the home...
Next up, our Back Yard of the Week Award. There were many distinguished backyards on the tour this week, for example 1011 Green, 3971 20th, and 165 Randall. However, there can only be one winner and that goes to 719 Carolina in Potrero Hill. This snazzy home sports an atrium, huge deck, and lush vegetation at the rear of the lot. Feel like entertaining out back? Well have fun because the deck sits on top of a stand-alone family room that is detached from the rest of the home. It was decorated with couches, chairs and lamps, but we pictured something more in line with a pool table, ping-pong table, dart board, foosball, flat screen TV, sofas, and perhaps a vintage Golden Tee arcade machine. Oh, and a wet bar with Guinness on tap. In any case, you have to see the rear of this home to truly appreciate it.
Atrium at 719 Carolina
The huge deck actually sits on top of the roof of the detached family room
Beautiful greenery towards the rear of the lot, as seen from the deck.
We’re now ready to dole out our 4-star and 5-star homes of the week. Keep in mind that 4-stars = Great and 5-stars = Superb. These are our opinions only and do not have anything to do with pricing. Don’t know what a Tuesday Tour Show-Stopper is? Click HERE.
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June 2, 2009
Welcome to another edition of Tuesday Tour Show-Stoppers! We toured 20 properties around the City in what was sort of a lackluster day (with the exception of the six homes we’ve listed here). But before we get into that, we have two awards to hand out, starting with the “Master Bath of the Week Award”.
The lucky winner this week is 160 Shrader. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2-level condo is chock full of interesting things, one of which was the amazing master bath. Two car parking and around 3,169 square feet will give the new owner plenty of space to stretch out. The condo is listed at $1,995,000 and has been on the market for 4 days.
160 Shrader - The unit occupies the top two floors of the building.
Master Bath - Yes, we'd be happy brushing our teeth here.
Master Bath - Yes, that's a bona fide whirlpool bath.
3022 Washington definitely gets “Most Unique Home of the Week”. The Pacific Heights Firehouse has been converted into an exquisite living space with plenty of room to party. The three levels feature expansive spaces, soaring ceilings, and period charm that is difficult to find anywhere else. Complete with fireman poles (not sure what type of poles they are being utilized for now- hehe) and other relics from its rich history, the home gives its visitors plenty to talk about. And in case you feel cramped (which would be a miracle in this place), you can hang in the separate cottage out back. Listed at $4,400,000, this home begs for a fun owner who can fill the space with friends and social get-togethers.
3022 Washington
Just one of the eclectic scenes you'll see in this place...
We’re now ready to get into our 4 and 5 star rankings for the week. Keep in mind, we toured 20 of many available properties, so we can’t speak for the entire market… only the slice we saw today. To refresh your memory, Four Stars = Great and Five Stars = Superb. And our last disclaimer: We are not judging prices! We are judging what we believe to be nice properties in good locations, and the rankings are our opinions only.
Continue reading to see the homes that made this week’s Show-Stopper list. Click on the bold address for details on any given property.
If you have no idea what a “Tuesday Tour Show-Stopper” is, click HERE.
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Posted in Public Listings, Show-Stoppers, Tips | Tagged 160 shrader, 3022 washington, 5 star homes, amazing homes, homes for sale, san francisco, san francisco real estate | 7 Comments »
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 »
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 27, 2009
Sunshine and not a cloud in the sky… yes, today was a gorgeous day to be out looking at properties. We stumbled upon quite a few nice ones on today’s tour. Eleven homes were rated with 4 stars and four were rated with 5 stars this week. There were two that we would award 6 stars if we could, but that would be breaking the rules. More on those later…
But before we get into star ratings, let’s hand out some awards. The View of the Week award goes to 66 Everson, located in Glen Park. Nothing else even came close. With one of the best perspectives of the City we’ve ever seen, 66 Everson literally made us say “holy crap” when we walked out onto the back patio. Unbelievable views. The photos just don’t do it justice, but here they are anyway:
66 Everson wins our View of the Week Award
Zoomed in
And how about the Backyard of the Week Award? As tempting as it was to give it to 66 Everson for its wooded privacy, lush vegetation, and free-standing greenhouse, we decided to give it to 2209 Scott #1. The lower floor unit of a newly developed 2-unit building in Pacific Heights, 2209 Scott #1 has the kind of backyard that really shines on a day like today. A combination of patio and grass terrace, this place just begs for a bar-b-que. The building was developed by a good friend, so we know the craftsmanship is excellent.
2209 Scott #1 has a killer backyard
Tall trees towards the back of the property provide partial shade and privacy
Now, on to our ratings. And before we jump in, we have to tell you that we’ve added a new segment. In addition to the 4 and 5-star homes of the tour, we’ve included a new section called “Prime Potential”. These are homes that need a little updating (or a lot) but are located in fantastic areas. As with all our ratings, bear in mind we are not judging prices. We are judging what we believe to be good real estate in good locations. Click on the bold address for more info on any property. What is a “Tuesday Tour Show-Stopper?” Click HERE if you need to play catch-up.
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May 19, 2009
Giants fan? Well you may really dig living in South Beach. Although the neighborhood has a lot of inventory and more planned for the future, it is popular with young professionals, empty-nesters, techies, and folks commuting to either the Financial District or the Peninsula. The inventory glut in South Beach is making for some good deals to anyone looking to hold looooong term.
South Beach Aerial - courtesy of Stadiumaerials.com
With 80-some-odd home games per year, you’re going to need a second bedroom for your baseball friends to crash, right? That’s why we’ve published the ten cheapest 2-bedroom condos for sale in South Beach. Click the bold address for more photos & info on any particular condo. Results are in no particular order. Read the rest of this entry ?
Posted in Countdowns & Rankings, Neighborhood Info, Public Listings, South Beach, Tips | Tagged 2 bedroom condos, at&t park, cheap condos, homes for sale, san francisco, san francisco giants, san francisco real estate, south beach | Leave a Comment »
May 13, 2009
The Tuesday Tour was packed full of amazing homes this week. A lot of ooohing and aaahing took place as we made our way around the City. Coupled with the gorgeous weather, it was a great day to be out looking at properties.
The backyard of the week award goes to 37 Calhoun Terrace. This single family home on Telegraph Hill sits on a quiet dead-end street and overlooks the bridge, bay, and skyline. It might as well get view of the week while we’re at it. It’s hard to believe there are any single family homes on Telegraph Hill, especially one with a yard — which makes this property something special to be appreciated. The rooms at the rear of the home open up to a quiet sanctuary in the middle of the City, complete with a brick patio partially shaded by lush green vegetation and vibrant flowers. Truly a delight!
A yard? In Telegraph Hill? No way!
The master suite of the week award goes to 465 Hoffman. This home is truly extraordinary and won 1 of 3 five-star awards we gave out this week. Located in Noe Valley, the 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home had a little bit of everything and a nice wow-factor. The master bath looks a little cold and uninviting in the photo below, but we assure you it takes on a different feel in person– which just goes to show you really can’t count on photos when you’re searching for homes.
The master bath off the master bedroom at 465 Hoffman.
Now, how about those rankings? We’ve selected our faves and split them into 4 and 5-star ratings below. 3′s, 2′s, 1′s, and zero’s are not shown since we are focusing solely on “Show-Stoppers”. You may click the bold address for additional details/photos on any property. Bear in mind we are not judging prices, but rather, what we feel to be nice homes in solid locations.
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Posted in Show-Stoppers, Tips | Tagged amazing homes, beautiful properties, brokers tour, expensive homes, homes for sale, remarkable residences, san francisco, san francisco real estate, tuesday tour | 2 Comments »
May 11, 2009
Most of us are familiar with the panache associated with District 7. After all, the district is home to Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights, the Marina, and Cow Hollow. Just for fun, we ran a search for active listings in the district that are under $700,000. We found 10 one bedroom and 3 studio condominiums.
Want a Golden Gate view, a killer location, and parking for under $700K? Check out 2295 Vallejo #105.
Amongst the 1-bedroom condos, prices range from $449,000 to $679,000. Square footages range from 554 to 960. The newest listing? That would be 2060 Union #4, on the market for just 3 days now, bank-owned, and ~960 square feet. Seems like a good price and location… we’ll have to check it out in person to assess.
And the others? We put together a list for you below. You may click on any bold address for more property details.
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Posted in Cow Hollow, Marina, Neighborhood Info, Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights, Public Listings | Tagged 1 bedroom condos, affordable condos, Cow Hollow, district 7, homes for sale, Marina, Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights, san francisco, san francisco real estate | Leave a Comment »
