Archive for August, 2009

Inside Scoop – Properties Needed – Price Reduction

This week’s list of our upcoming listings, pocket listings, price reductions and property types buyers are looking for (interested in selling? an off-market deal?):

Upcoming listings:

$849,000 // Dolores Heights // Hancock BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Open and spacious full-floor condominium. Exclusive-use terrace with second bedroom used as an office and den. Remodeled master bath in 2006 with permits. Quiet and peaceful, just few minutes away from the best of SF dining/activity/nightlife. Low dues: $210/month.
 
$775,000 // Bernal Heights // Bradford St  BR/BA: 2/ 2+ PKG:  2  Brief Description: Perfect Bernal layout with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths on the main level. Master suite with large bath and French doors to the deck with downtown views.  Remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances & dining area with great access to the deck.
 
$369,000 //Baysview Heights // Crescent Way #2404  BR/BA: 1/1PKG:  2 Brief Description: Spacious 1 Bedroom with 2 CAR PARKING. The developer still has a unit they are selling with 1 car parking for $389,000. Great value, very motivated seller. Candlestick point development, gated community. FHA approved building.
 
$350,000 // Western Addition // Eddy St. BR/BA:  1/1 PKG:  1 Brief Description:  Perfect for your budget buyers, this freshly painted unit is in an 8-unit, 1984 building.  Deck off bedroom, two huge walk-in closets, addnl storage.  1block toYoshi’s.  Great value!  
 
Pocket Listings:

$1,495,000 // Monterey Heights // Rosewood BR/BA: 4/3.5 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Fabulous 3-levels Tudor home, remodeled with a great yard.
 
$1,198,000 // Pacific Heights // Vallejo #310 BR/BA:  2/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description:  Sexy remodeled (totally done) condo with bay views and large deeded deck.
 
$799,000 // Downtown // Alice B Toklas BR/BA:  2/1.5 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Square Footage: 1,337 +/-; 53 Units; 24 Hour Security; Converted: 1999 by David Baker + Partners; Earthquake Insurance.
 
Price Reduction:

$799,000 Old Price: $ 835,000 // Golden Gate Heights // 1806 15th Ave BR/BA: 3/2.5   PKG: 2 Brief Comments: Fab price for this home! Great Yard.  
 
Unusual Buyer Need:

Price Range: < $2,000,000 Neighborhood: Castro Brief Comments:  Buyers looking for SFR BR/BA: 3/2 min. largely redone. Must be in the heart of the Castro!! 6-month old twins, so needs to be kid-friendly!

What’s Coming Up – What’s Needed for Buyers

This week’s list of upcoming listings, pocket listings, price reductions and properties that buyers are looking for (want to sell?)…

Upcoming listings:
$2,450,000 // Cow Hollow // Filbert Street BR/BA: 3/ 3.5 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Beautifully renovated from the studs up – SFH – green certified with solar roofing. PLUS-legal unit below that can be used for au pair/guests/family room. Fabulous finishes – great curb appeal – A must see! 
 
$2,195,000 //  Presidio Heights // Jackson St   BR/BA: 3/2 PKG:  2  Brief  Beautiful, well appointed and fully renovated, spacious Edwardian Flat with private garden, one bedroom in-law, gym, wine cellar, the works! 

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The Garfield – 942 Market #301

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942 Market #301
Sold for $365,000
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Sales History

Single Family Homes

  • 311 Ashton
  • 670 Duncan
  • 83-85 Vicksburg St
  • 127 Romain
  • 5 Cottage
  • 2724 Lyon
  • 368 Capp
  • 451 Paris St

Condo/Coop

  • 942 Market St #602
  • 940 Duncan #303D
  • 560 Haight #103
  • 1880 Steiner St #310
  • 36 Beideman
  • 309 Lyon
  • 3315 Fillmore #401
  • 1756 North Point St
  • 250 Laurel #302
  • 3471 Jackson St
  • 61 Moulton
  • 942 Market St #401
  • 942 Market St #502
  • 942 Market St #704
  • 2458 Polk #3
  • 2458 Polk #1
  • 2458 Polk #4
  • 101 Lombard #11E
  • 2875 21st St #6
  • 370 De Haro #6
  • 999 16th St #6
  • 271 Shipley #3
  • 271 Shipley #4
  • 601 4th St #102
  • 155 Harriet #4
  • 155 Harriet #7
  • 155 Harriet #11
  • 155 Harriet #6
  • 155 Harriet #12
  • 321 Langton #2
  • 155 Harriet #13
  • 155 Harriet #2
  • 74 Brady #6
  • 965 Folsom #303
  • 786 Minna #10
  • 520 6th St #19
  • 370 7th St #8
  • 175 Langton #5
  • 650 Delancey #420
  • 650 Delancey #423
  • 650 Delancey #217

More

  • 380 10th Street – Multiple Sales
  • 2002 Third Street – Multiple Sales
  • 725 Florida Street- Multiple Sales
  • 340 6th Street – Multiple Sales
  • 2600 18th Street – Multiple Sales
  • 2411 Harrison Street- Multiple Sales
  • 18 Addison Street
  • 965 Folsom Street
  • 500 Bryant Street
  • 1415 Indiana Street
  • 226 Ritch Street

What’s New in the Market – What Buyers Need

This week’s list of upcoming listings, pocket listings, price reductions and what some buyers are looking for:

Upcoming listings:
$959,000 // Corona Heights // States Street BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Sophisticated Top floor unit in 2-Units 1960’s building, one block up from Castro. This unit has a large open living and dining area with adjoining kitchen—great for entertaining. Granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, fireplace and hardwood floor. Multiple doors open out to decks on upper and lower levels of unit with views of Eureka valley and partial view of the Bay Bridge. Trust sale, no court confirmation. First OPEN house Sunday, 8/17, 1-4pm.

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Snapshot of the SF Market this week

Sales activity still strong, though number of new listings down (common in summer).

For every condo that sold, another had a price reduction.

For every SFD that came on market, more expired or were withdrawn.

Back on Markets still high, especially for condos.

                                      SFD                      Condo/TIC
New listings                      108                       118
Sold                                106                       94
Price Reductions                62                         95
Back on Market                 29                         50
Contingent                       93                         73
Pending                           101                       108
Withdrawn/Expired             138                       63

Coming Soon and Buyers In Need!

This week’s list of our upcoming listings, pocket listings, price reductions and unusual needs for buyers:

Upcoming listings:

$975,000 // Noe Valley //  Cesar Chavez   BR/BA:  3/2  PKG:  2 Brief Description: Top floor flat in 2 unit Edwardian building – Wonderful/large flat – move-in ready – shared garden and huge undeveloped attic in excellent shape.
 
$890,000 // Telegraph Hill // Greenwich St BR/BA: 1/1 PKG: 0 Brief Description: Cottage like getaway with expansive views of the bay – deeded deck with same views and undeveloped yard.
 
$674,000 // Pacific Heights // Broadway BR/BA:  1/1 PKG:  1 Brief Description: View one bedroom.
 
Pocket Listings:

$1,495,000 // Monterey Heights // Rosewood BR/BA: 4/3.5 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Tudor…still available to show.
 
$1,295,000 // Pacific Heights // Vallejo BR/BA:  2/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description:  Sexy remodeled (totally done) condo with bay views and large deeded deck.
 
Price Reduction:
 
$899,000 Old Price: $929,000 Neighborhood: Central Richmond // 274-21st Avenue    BR/BA: 3+/2 PKG: 2 Brief Comments:  Top floor Edwardian condo w/FDR, FP. Approx 1900 sf.
 
Unusual Buyer Needs:

Price Range: < $3,000,000 Neighborhoods: Marina and Cow Hollow    Brief Comments: My buyer needs a condo, Min BR/BA: 2/1, Top Floor, Any condition.
 
Price Range: <$2,000,000 Neighborhoods:  Telegraph Hill/Russian Hill   Brief Comments: My buyer needs a  VIEW condo/SFD/2unit – Min 2 bed/2bath, VIEW from rooms or a deck Will remodel if needed.
    
Price Range: <$1,900,000  Neighborhoods: Nob Hill ,Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill Pac Heights and the Presidio Brief Comments:  My buyer needs a Condo, Min-BR/BA: 2/2, Min 1850 sq ft, elevator, min 3 unit building max 15-20 unit (loves 990 Green).          
 
Price Range: <$350,000 Neighborhoods: Upper Market, Central North and Central East Brief Comments: Buyer Needs- 1-BR or Studio ok, parking NOT essential TIC ok, but cannot do fractional financing. MUST close by mid-September.